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    #1

    Is upgrade worth it?

    I am using a Minix X7 with the Finless ROM, and I too am banned from that other unnamed forum... but enough of the politics.

    I am quite happy with the X7, politics aside, but I have not been able to get some apps to run well. The X7 does good with XBMC, but not so much happiness with other apps like Netflix, Hulu+ and Amazon Instant Video.

    I see that the X8 ships with Netflix pre-installed. That is a good sign. How does it run on the X8? Do the other apps that I mentioned, Hulu and Amazon, run at all? And what about YouTube?

    I have been looking at the FireTV as a possible upgrade, it is cheaper, runs a good Qualcomm cpu, XBMC is installable without rooting the device. All the apps I run work on it. But I can't make up my mind. The X7 has been a workhorse and still works good (thanks Finless). But I would like a more consolidated unit. Right now, I run X7 for XBMC, my TV has Hulu+ built-in, but the TVs Netflix app runs terrible, so I have to use the Netflix in my BD player. All in all, I think I am the only one in the house that can figure it all out.

    What do you guys think?
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    #2
    Amlogic always better than Rockchip but I don't think there is a big difference in between wait for the new RK3288 devices Rockchip may beat AML this time...

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      #3
      Originally posted by TMx View Post
      Amlogic always better than Rockchip but I don't think there is a big difference in between wait for the new RK3288 devices Rockchip may beat AML this time...
      I just googled the rk3288 and it looks impressive. I wonder if Minix will develop a box with it. Even though I have some forum/political problems (don't ask me why)... I like the Minix hardware. It has served me well.

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        #4
        Minix got i get 1

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          #5
          I think.. Its better to wait..
          Not many users have the x8... Yet
          It also gives MINIX the time to workout the bugs/fw
          And
          As you noticed, any negative comment on MINIX forum about there product line
          Will get you kicked.. Its just a matter of time, when these users come here

          I'm also hoping... For review by No_spam_me..
          If the unit is better.. Then his Vega ( s89h vs x8h)

          Rk3288.. No reviews/user-feedback yet
          -in the end of the month, we will see..

          Anyway.. My to 2cents

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            #6
            Originally posted by mitchell4you View Post
            ...
            I'm also hoping... For review by No_spam_me..
            If the unit is better.. Then his Vega ( s89h vs x8h)

            Rk3288.. No reviews/user-feedback yet
            -in the end of the month, we will see..
            ...
            I'm waiting and waiting and waiting for my x8, but it will not arrive
            I think we will have to wait longer then till end of the month for first rk3288 devices...
            RK3288 Devices
            - Overview BOX (LINK !)
            - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

            MINIX NEO: Z64 W/A - (Intel Z3735F); X8-H Plus - (Amlogic S812H); A2 Lite (sponsored by minix.com.hk)
            UGOOS UT3S (4/32GB with fan) - FW 2.0.6 - (RK3288) (sponsored by GearBest.com)
            Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
            Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

            RK3188: pcb => "CH001 1332 TN-BX09_V2.1" (K-R42 / CS918...) => wasser KK 1.0.3 (old rev)
            Fly Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard with 2 mode learning IR remote 'iPazzPort KP-810-16'

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              #7
              Originally posted by mitchell4you View Post
              I think.. Its better to wait..
              Not many users have the x8... Yet
              It also gives MINIX the time to workout the bugs/fw
              And
              As you noticed, any negative comment on MINIX forum about there product line
              Will get you kicked.. Its just a matter of time, when these users come here

              I'm also hoping... For review by No_spam_me..
              If the unit is better.. Then his Vega ( s89h vs x8h)

              Rk3288.. No reviews/user-feedback yet
              -in the end of the month, we will see..

              Anyway.. My to 2cents
              ...the funny thing is, I thought I was trying to be constructive... maybe "constructive" and "negative" are hard to distinguish. But I really like their products, so I am hanging in there. Funny thing tho, I guess they never heard of vpn's over there.


              I guess I will wait and see. So far the X7 is still working good... no need to rush and make a bad decision.

              I see "Mbox M8" ads all over this site, I wonder if it is any good?

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                #8
                I don't think the Fire TV supports reading off a drive directly attached to it. Which for me was a huge negative.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by TC93 View Post
                  I don't think the Fire TV supports reading off a drive directly attached to it. Which for me was a huge negative.
                  Actually there is a program called StickMount that allows the FireTV to access external USB drives. I don't know very much about it, but I have read a lot in the XBMC forums about it. I am pretty sure it works okay.

                  I do like the idea of being able to mount a USB stick in my X7, it works slick and easy.

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                    #10
                    If I were in your situation I would keep the X7 and wouldn't buy the X8 till its well proven by several users that the things that you want from the X8 work properly.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by pawnslinger View Post
                      ...the funny thing is, I thought I was trying to be constructive... maybe "constructive" and "negative" are hard to distinguish. But I really like their products, so I am hanging in there. Funny thing tho, I guess they never heard of vpn's over there.


                      I guess I will wait and see. So far the X7 is still working good... no need to rush and make a bad decision.

                      I see "Mbox M8" ads all over this site, I wonder if it is any good?
                      Yep, this "Minix" cannot handle critics and comparisons at all - seems to be China-like

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by titooo7 View Post
                        If I were in your situation I would keep the X7 and wouldn't buy the X8 till its well proven by several users that the things that you want from the X8 work properly.
                        Yes, I think you are right. I was just reading another thread here about the X8 having some thermal problems. That really surprises me, because my X7 always runs very cool. And I run it OC'd a little bit. Maybe the X8 needs a little more work before I plunk down my bucks.

                        Also, just saw a review of the Fire TV on YouTube. I guess it runs okay, and certainly the price is competitive, but it seemed a little too much like a 1 company platform. If you know what I mean. I guess I am too used to the Minix being so open and easily modded.

                        Kind of seems funny, but maybe I'll buy an X8 and under-clock it!!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by pawnslinger View Post
                          ... Kind of seems funny, but maybe I'll buy an X8 and under-clock it!!
                          Worst case it do it automatically, you don't need to do it manually
                          RK3288 Devices
                          - Overview BOX (LINK !)
                          - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

                          MINIX NEO: Z64 W/A - (Intel Z3735F); X8-H Plus - (Amlogic S812H); A2 Lite (sponsored by minix.com.hk)
                          UGOOS UT3S (4/32GB with fan) - FW 2.0.6 - (RK3288) (sponsored by GearBest.com)
                          Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
                          Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

                          RK3188: pcb => "CH001 1332 TN-BX09_V2.1" (K-R42 / CS918...) => wasser KK 1.0.3 (old rev)
                          Fly Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard with 2 mode learning IR remote 'iPazzPort KP-810-16'

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                            #14
                            Re: Is upgrade worth it?

                            Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
                            Worst case it do it automatically, you don't need to do it manually
                            LOL, you're right.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
                              Worst case it do it automatically, you don't need to do it manually
                              Yeah, I read that too! It chokes back the freq if it gets too hot, just like my i7, hehehe. I guess someone will mod theirs to mount a fan!

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