Macburp 109 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) A while ago I tried out an MK802 android dongle as a possible replacement for my xbox. Didn't work, firmware would not update and wifi performance was appalling. So I'm now looking at some more meaty devices to use with the TV, for example this - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quad-Android-1-8GHz-Output-HI718/dp/B00E7OSRBE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=34DCFM0R6B5KF&coliid=I1DW3L0BWKNUVU - has ethernet connection and users report good performance with iPlayer and other apps. Has anyone tried the MB3 android app with a box like this? How would the PQ be on a 50" TV? Always the optimist Edited January 20, 2014 by Macburp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillmacca 17 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It mentions that you can browse the internet on it, so you would be able to use the web client Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaefurr 1337 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) I've tried the android app on a dual-core mk808, it works fine and looks good on my 46" when the android is running 1080p. Interface could look better, but movies look great. Only problem ive seen with it is when its playing a video in the MB app it becomes a bit sluggish, but it is only a dual-core. Works better than my dell zino HD though that was $300, that thing cant even run MBC without slugging around. Defiintely not a bad buy for the price, id just suggest a quad core, and a non wifi like you linked. (wifi on mine is terrible too, works ok for me but its only 5' from the router, in the next room its REALLY bad) ill post some pics later EDIT: I should add, when I said a video playing makes it sluggish, the video plays fine, its the rest of the android OS that becomes sluggish Edited January 20, 2014 by shaefurr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaefurr 1337 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Dont mind my mess of a setup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaefurr 1337 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) The mouse cursor was all spazzy because I was using it on a pillow from across the room I'd rather spend $50 on an android mini PC for clients around the house than build a couple hundred dollar HTPC. Edited January 20, 2014 by shaefurr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesegeezer 3088 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just ordered one of these Quad Core Android Mini PC's, I'll let you know what it's like when it arrives on Tuesday http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GY1B3PU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Along with one of these at Red's recommendation http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BX0YKX4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Can anyone suggest a good Launcher to use, I'm brand new to Android with this being my first ever Android Device 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBers 6775 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 @@Cheesegeezer - I use NOVA Launcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaefurr 1337 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I use Launcher 8 on my phone. And I used Go Launcher in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshirt 1487 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Damn you shaefurr. I'm going to be tinkering for hours now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesegeezer 3088 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Damn you shaefurr. I'm going to be tinkering for hours now Nope, you need to finish the new look so i can enjoy it..... Then you can tinker lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanamur 53 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Hi @@shaefurr and All - Great discussion thread. Thanks for posting the pics and video. This really seems to open up a world of options when you couple it with the teaser from @@Redshirt in this thread. Assuming a quad core processor as a baseline, moving up to the US$100 range there are a couple of devices that caught my eye. First the Android Mini PC "Halo" - 1.6GHz Quad Core CPU, 2MP Camera, 1GB RAM, 8GB Memory (pic is hyper-linked Amazon) ...and the DracoTek Quad Core Android 4.2 TV Box (MINI PC) "ATV" with 1.8GHz CPU, 2GB RAM, Full HD Output, HDMI DLNA WIFI 8GB HI718 (pic is hyper-linked Amazon) I am having to re-evaluate my migration path from an older extender to an Intel NUC at significantly more money. Cheers, @Tanamur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn 656 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Might want to check out these new little guys too: http://radxa.com/ I'll be ordering one soon ($99 USD). If you are familiar with cubieboard or cubietruck, this is the next generation from the same designer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanamur 53 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Might want to check out these new little guys too: http://radxa.com/ I'll be ordering one soon ($99 USD). If you are familiar with cubieboard or cubietruck, this is the next generation from the same designer. Hi @ -Thanks for the RADXa link. Ohhhhh - dual boot Android and Linux looks great. I see several of the android devices on Amazon come preloaded with XMBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macburp 109 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Just ordered one of these Quad Core Android Mini PC's, I'll let you know what it's like when it arrives on Tuesday http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GY1B3PU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Along with one of these at Red's recommendation http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BX0YKX4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Can anyone suggest a good Launcher to use, I'm brand new to Android with this being my first ever Android Device Must admit I'm a bit nervous about these devices after my initial experience. Lots of bad reviews for many of these, and others that are so new they have not been reviewed. Good luck with yours. BTW, I use Apex launcher on my Galaxy S3, haven't had a crash yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesegeezer 3088 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Must admit I'm a bit nervous about these devices after my initial experience. Lots of bad reviews for many of these, and others that are so new they have not been reviewed. Good luck with yours. BTW, I use Apex launcher on my Galaxy S3, haven't had a crash yet. I just finished my initial review... first impressions of the device http://mediabrowser.tv/community/index.php?/topic/4303-android-mini-pc-quad-core-review/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertn78 0 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 This is what I use. Works very well and there is a version of XBMC that works well with it. I think that MB3 is a far superior product to XBMC. But the remote works with XBMC and not MB3... Yet. I wish there was a MB3 Launcher!!! Minix x7 mini. http://www.amazon.com/Android-Rockchip-RK3188-Bluetooth-Control--Black/dp/B00EUWF3CE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391480028&sr=8-1&keywords=minix+x7+mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trusselo 220 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 a while ago i had the android beta app running on my pcduino running android. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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