Let me introduce KODI to you...

[Tuxstir]

Looking to buy a Kodi box, but reckon I must get 2GB ram so at to avoid needing an upgrade anytime soonish...

 

Any recommendations, would like to get this sorted for under R1500 if possible

 

Thanks

 

And local suppliers, want this up and running asap as my DSTV is officially cancelled 

 

 

you have several Options

for the Raspberry Pi Route

 

or kodi box

[Joeboy69]

with regards to illegal sports streams..9/10 times they are poor because they are hacks with low bandwidth for the number of users etc etc. If sports watching is something you would consider as a requirement when streaming then I would recommend paying for one of the streaming services where they can guarantee upload speeds on their side

Agree with this. I subscribed to NTV.mx for a few months to access quality Sky Sports but then decided to just take it as it goes along. But admittedly it is frustrating at times

[Grebel]

with regards to illegal sports streams..9/10 times they are poor because they are hacks with low bandwidth for the number of users etc etc. If sports watching is something you would consider as a requirement when streaming then I would recommend paying for one of the streaming services where they can guarantee upload speeds on their side

 

@Stretch, Does Mobdro have a sports option and if so, how well does it work?

[shaper]

@Stretch, Does Mobdro have a sports option and if so, how well does it work?

Yes it has a sports section and works ok

[Grebel]

Thanks. Will have a look at downloading the APK tonight 

[Andrew Steer]

Android boxes with 2GB Ram proving tough to lay my hands on... not keen to wait two weeks, but might just have too

[Tuxstir]

Android boxes with 2GB Ram proving tough to lay my hands on... not keen to wait two weeks, but might just have too

then go the Raspberry pi route..

order now and you'll have by tomorrow.

very capable.. little more work to set up..ie download Noobs and install on SD card

once set up, you can use your smart phone to control..

 

and if you change later on to an android box, well you can use the PI as a media server..

if you do go this route, don't hesitate to shout out if need some help..

[Andrew Steer]

then go the Raspberry pi route..

order now and you'll have by tomorrow.

very capable.. little more work to set up..ie download Noobs and install on SD card

once set up, you can use your smart phone to control..

 

and if you change later on to an android box, well you can use the PI as a media server..

if you do go this route, don't hesitate to shout out if need some help..

Thanks man, have sent out a couple mails, hoping to get lucky, but otherwise might head this route. Will definitely need help, not the most tech savvy

Appreciate the offer

[shaper]

then go the Raspberry pi route..

order now and you'll have by tomorrow.

very capable.. little more work to set up..ie download Noobs and install on SD card

once set up, you can use your smart phone to control..

 

and if you change later on to an android box, well you can use the PI as a media server..

if you do go this route, don't hesitate to shout out if need some help..

I have done this with 2 original Rasbpi B+ using openmediavault, works great as a NAS and being able to reuse original pi's that were superseded and living in a draw

[Joeboy69]

... once set up, you can use your smart phone to control....

 

Need more info on this please (dog loves the remote control) !

[Frosty]

Need more info on this please (dog loves the remote control) !

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/official-kodi-remote/id520480364?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xbmc.kore&hl=en

[Andrew Steer]

http://www.geewiz.co.za/media-players/35414-mxq-pro-plus-2gb-16gb-4k-smart-tv-box-android-media-player-streamer-netflix-kodi-and-more-bluetooth-4-x-usb-remote-control.html

 

They are on back order though...

 

You can get the 1GB version for less from the same site. So far no issues with it

Ended up going with this http://www.geewiz.co.za/media-players/35684-mxq-pro-plus-2gb-16gb-4k-smart-tv-box-mx3-m-air-mouse-mini-wireless-keyboard-remote-control.html

It's on backorder though, so going to be a bit of a wait. Rather wait a bit though and get the right thing - my laptop will suffice in the interim.

[Will_Mtb]

Bought an MXQ Pro from Henrac Tecnologies. Paid late Sunday night and was delivered at 11 this morning. Gave it a spin at the office and the air mouse works quite nicely

https://www.hdmi-led.co.za/online-store/Best-Value-Combo-Android-TV-Box-MXQPro%2B-and-i8-Keyboard-Air-Mouse-Black-p78602151

Edited March 14, 2017 by Will_Mtb

[Grebel]

At these prices for the Android Box and the wireless air mouse, I'd be very tempted to wait an extra few weeks.....

 

Just a side note, don't underestimate the convenience of a back lit keypad. At my age with the main light off and a side light on I can't see sh!t without the back light on

[shaper]

can also shop on gearbest if prepared to wait for delivery http://www.gearbest.com/android-box-_gear/

[WrightJnr]

I'm using one of these in the bedroom. Got it last week. But still can't beat my Intel NUC in the lounge for power, function and reliability.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Android-ABOX-A1-Plus-Streaming-x/dp/B01LXZBD3W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1488270846&sr=8-3&keywords=android+tv+box

 

 

 

 

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