20 Quid for an Android TV box running Android 6.0 (most of the cheapo boxes run Android 5) with a decent chipset (Amlogic S905X) and quick delivery from the UK. Has 1Gb of RAM (but according to reviews it runs smooth) and a remote (which is often missing on the cheap deals).
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Toon_army to zaheer2003
15 Feb 175#14
I've just been sent one of these a few days ago, I'll get a review up tomorrow on my channel if your interested. I normally do a benchmark against all the other boxes I've been sent to see how it performs.
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Sorry, I searched before posting to make sure it wasn't posted already and could not find it.
Which surprised me because it looks like one of the best value deals around at the moment.
Did another search just now and can't find the previous post still :-o
the one yesterday had an inferior chooser. so heat from me
TygerrTygerr
15 Feb 17#6
Will I be able to run Amazon Video + Now TV + Netflix on this? Roku 2 substitute?
blueybarnes
15 Feb 17#7
I'm thinking of turning an underused Linx 10 tablet into a Kodi streamer. Would I be better off with this box? Bearing in mind that the Linx has 2gb RAM.
plap to blueybarnes
15 Feb 17#8
One of my friends is using a Linx 7 on Windows 10 as a Kodi stream machine. He's happy, runs well and probably more stable than some of the Android boxes + major advantage = a tablet will be getting Windows 10 OS updates (the Android boxes don't, some might receive a few updates but not continuous like Windows)
The only thing he had to buy was the HDMI lead, micro-to-regular USB cable and an external keyboard. So if you have no other use for that tablet, save some money and put it to use again
plap
15 Feb 171#9
Yes you should be able to install all Android apps.
Personally I would set up a new Google account during the setup of these TV Boxes, they won't be the most secure/safe devices and some have been known to include malware :-o
blueybarnes
15 Feb 17#10
Thanks. I've ordered a mini hdmi to hdmi adapter to connect it to the tv. I already have a wireless keyboard. If I ordered an OTG USB/network hub, is the Linx power adapter be sufficient to provide power for the hub as well?
Marker
15 Feb 17#11
If using this for Kodi and you don't mind getting your hands dirty, you may want to try installing LibreELEC (a small, customised version of Linux just for Kodi) which should work for any S905/S905X boxes: https://forum.libreelec.tv/thread-2156.html
I put it on my S905X box and it's so much more smooth and responsive than with Android... though of course you won't have the advantage of installing any Android apps.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0158337OE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0158337OE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Which surprised me because it looks like one of the best value deals around at the moment.
Did another search just now and can't find the previous post still :-o
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/android-box-under-20-19-99-prime-23-98-non-prime-amazon-2618290
The only thing he had to buy was the HDMI lead, micro-to-regular USB cable and an external keyboard. So if you have no other use for that tablet, save some money and put it to use again
Personally I would set up a new Google account during the setup of these TV Boxes, they won't be the most secure/safe devices and some have been known to include malware :-o
https://forum.libreelec.tv/thread-2156.html
I put it on my S905X box and it's so much more smooth and responsive than with Android... though of course you won't have the advantage of installing any Android apps.