[mtysocks]

Hi. I have literally just found out about xbmc, I had no idea about it until I stumbled onto their site and downloaded the software for use on my laptop. Since then, I have been looking on ebay/google about a small box that I could buy to connect to my tv. I am wanting to get a small android box/stick that I can connect to my tv (via HDMI) and has wifi, and will run xbmc so I can watch movies etc. I have found this on Amazon (UK): Keedox EKB311 and just wanted to know if this will run xbmc and any thoughts on it. I just want something cheap to try out and something that will work without too much fiddling. All help and advice appreciated. The specs are as follows. It is priced at £58.99

RK3188 28nm Cortex-A9 Quad core. Android 4.2.2 // SDRAM: DDR3 2GB .// Nand Flash :8GB Nand Flash.
Network :2.4GHZ WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, LAN 10/100M Base-T // Bluetooth :without Bluetooth
Embedded 3D GPU Mali 400, High frequency 500Mhz, Support OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0 and OpenVG 1.1.
Audio Container: Support MP1 MP2 MP3 WMAWAVOGGOGAAPEFLACAACM4A3GPP...etc Audio formats.Muliti -EQ mode,Support Synchronized lyrics and full-page lyric display.
Storage Extension :Support MicroSD(TF) ,Up to 32GB // HDMI Out :1xHDMI(A type Male),HDMI1.3 Full HD 1920x1080P

Interface
USB Port :2XUSB Host
Data Output:1xSPDIF
AV Out: 1x3.5mm Headphone Jack
Network :1xRJ45 LAN Port
Power Supply:1xDC Jack(2.1mm)
Antenna :External WiFi antenna

Media Parameter
Language: Chinese,English...Multi-Language support
Audio Out :HDMI Data Output
Video Decoder : MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4,H.263, H.264, AVS, VC-1, RV, VP6/VP8, Sorenson Spark, MVC 1920x1080P 60FPS
Video Encoder : H.264,VP8,MVC(1080P)
Resolution :Full HD1080P@30fps
H.264 Data Rate:Up to 60Mbps
Image browser: Support JPGJPEGBMPGIFPNGJFIF...etc photo format.Maximum resolution up to 8192x8192.
Text-Reading :Support TXTLRCPDFHtmlHtmEPUB...etc formats(Depends on APK install)
Software Compatibility :Windows XP,Window 7, iOS,Android
Software Extension: Support Google Play & APK install
DLNA,Wimo Protocol:Support DLNA,Wimo Protocol
Remote Control :Support Smart phone remote control2.4GHZ wireless air mouse/Remote controller.
IM Software :Support Skype/QQ/MSN/GTALK (Depends on APK install)
Offic Software :WORD/EXCEL/PDF(Depends on APK install)

Others Parameters
Operationg Temperature: -10~40
Storage Temperature:-20~50
Humidity environment: 5%-90%(No condensation)
Certification : CCC,CE,EMC,FCC,Wi-Fi
Dimension :142x95x16mm
Net Weight :130g

Package included:
1 x Quad Core Android TV Box
1 x Gift box
1 x Manual
1 x Adapter(DC 5V/2A)
1 x HDMI Cable
1 x AV Cable
1 x IR Remote Controller (battery not included)

[danrogers1982]

yeah it will run it. I have a far less superior android box, the MiniX Neo G4 which is only a dual core and it streams from the addons (online content) just fine. It does struggle with having enough horsepower to pull videos from the hard drive on my router. Yours may not. All in all you cannot beat it for the price unless you get something like this http://www.amazon.com/Matricom-x24C7-G-B...=discfm-20. Its got full blown PC internals (a little dated but plenty enough horsepower to do everything needed for xbmc and other htpc tasks. Just remember, if you go the android route, not all xbmc builds are created equal. Try the newest and work your way out to custom builds. Each box usually has its own forum, and each forum could have its own custom copy of xbmc. Sometimes the apk needs to be tweaked here and there to run on the plethora of hardware out there.

[mtysocks]

Hi. Its me again. I am still looking for a Android Box or Mini PC. I have come across this: http://giada-pc.co.uk/slim-pc/d310.html and it seems ideal. Will it be able to handle XBMC and if it is worth it to go with it? Again, all help is appreciated.

KEY FEATURES

Support Intel® Celeron® Processor 1037U
Microsoft® DirectX®11
Intel® NM70 Express chipset
Full HD 1080p
4GB DDR3-1333 RAM (Max to 8G memory)
Wifi/Bluetooth
2.5'' SATA 320GB HDD((Optional mSATA SSD)
5.1 Channel via HDMI
1x 100Mbps Ethernet LAN
1x VGA, optional DVI, 1x HDMI, 5x Audio Jack (3.5mm), 1x 100Mbps (RJ45), 6x USB2.0, 2x PS/2 Port, 1x COM Port (optional), 1x DC-IN (19V)