Mecool M8S Pro Android 7.1 Nougat, Octa-Core 3GB Android TV Box £46.17 Banggood

10/100 NIC is a big disappointment though....

android 7.0 hmm..??might be an issue..

Never had an android box so wondering if these would run apps like plex / spotify and minecraft ?

If I installed emulators and Bluetooth joypad would it work ?

Thanks

Richdotward

Never had an android box so wondering if these would run apps like plex / … Never had an android box so wondering if these would run apps like plex / spotify and minecraft ?If I installed emulators and Bluetooth joypad would it work ?ThanksRead lessRead more

Think of an android tablet without a screen but with a video out connector instead. If you can Install it on a tablet you can install it on one of these.
Personally I'm not sold on them for TV use, I prefer something like a Roku for Plex but can understand the appeal If you want Kodi and it's pirate streaming addons....
With an emulator, gamepad and some roms they are good retro gaming machines though.

Uridium

Think of an android tablet without a screen but with a video out … Think of an android tablet without a screen but with a video out connector instead. If you can Install it on a tablet you can install it on one of these.Personally I'm not sold on them for TV use, I prefer something like a Roku for Plex but can understand the appeal If you want Kodi and it's pirate streaming addons....With an emulator, gamepad and some roms they are good retro gaming machines though.Read lessRead more

Thanks.

Thinking of replacing HTPC with one - any reason this would struggle with things like Dolby Atmos on the audio track ?

Richdotward

Never had an android box so wondering if these would run apps like plex / … Never had an android box so wondering if these would run apps like plex / spotify and minecraft ?If I installed emulators and Bluetooth joypad would it work ?ThanksRead lessRead more

Yes. Given the CPU speed , ram and Bluetooth you can.

Uridium

10/100 NIC is a big disappointment though....

I'ts 4 times more than bandwidth needed by 4K video. And let's face it - most people will use it for KODI where most things are 720p stereo anyway.

45ure

Thinking of replacing HTPC with one - any reason this would struggle with … Thinking of replacing HTPC with one - any reason this would struggle with things like Dolby Atmos on the audio track ?Read lessRead more

Depends how you are playing it back....some apps struggle with encoded hd audio like DTS X or Atmos and will downmix

BenderRodriguez

I'ts 4 times more than bandwidth needed by 4K video. And let's face it - … I'ts 4 times more than bandwidth needed by 4K video. And let's face it - most people will use it for KODI where most things are 720p stereo anyway.Read lessRead more

H265 yes .......but 4k H264 can often hit 80Mbps plus....

There are plenty of players out there with Gigabit NIC's...why bother with one that is only fast ethernet.....

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I'd say pay a few more pounds and get the Mi Box - it's an 'official' Android TV product and works really well

Hi, as I am not very good with the electronic device numbers, Which box will be good, reasonable and compatible to IPTV app. thanks in advance to help

are their any better options then kodi

I have bought this one last week on offer and with code for 43, hope will be good
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mad.dog

I'd say pay a few more pounds and get the Mi Box - it's an 'official' … I'd say pay a few more pounds and get the Mi Box - it's an 'official' Android TV product and works really wellRead lessRead more

​when they fix Netflix not running in it.

nathanosullivan1

when they fix Netflix not running in it.

working fine here!!

mad.dog

I'd say pay a few more pounds and get the Mi Box - it's an 'official' … I'd say pay a few more pounds and get the Mi Box - it's an 'official' Android TV product and works really wellRead lessRead more

​ have you bought a mibox? if so, where from? I can only see ones from China on ebay.

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Make sure your tv is hdcp compliant. Other you will need to buy a hdcp box to sit between the minoxidil and your tv