2014-12-29, 23:07
Posted at FT also:
I have a Minix X7 and X8-H. Have recommended them to many friends and family but here lately since I've started using the PleXBMC add-on in XBMC and pulling data from my Plex server..... I've noticed that the wireless is sh*t on both these boxes. Because of where they are, I can't hard wire them and need to use wireless. I understand that due to the network chips used in these boxes, wifi is on the mediocre side so here's what I'm looking for:
1) The box/stick must be able to run Kodi (so no Roku). Don't want to use a FireTV stick either since I want Kodi to be right on the main screen....no digging around for the app.)
2) Has to have freaking amazingly fast wireless. I have a N300 access point it can talk to and a little bit further away, a D-Link AC1900 DIR-880L dual band router it might be able to hit.
3) Looking for either an Android box (or an Android box I can put OpenELEC on if I so choose) or an HDMI stick.
4) Either come with, or support, a physical remote control. Don't want to use a tablet/phone/PC to control it. Simple and easy.
5) Would like to keep cost around $100.
I guess if none of the above is possible, I can spend $90 and get this: Linksys RE6500-FFP Wireless AC1200 Dual Band MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender BUT...... I wonder if the ethernet on the Minix boxes is sh*t too?
I have tried Bob's firmware and the stock firmwares. Both produce about the same results when pulling data from the Plex server. 720p/1080p movies drain the cache dry when lots of stuff is happening on the screen and I get pauses. Yes, I tried that zero cache XML setting and no difference. My mind is made up, I either need a new box/stick or need a wireless bridge and use the Minix's ethernet.
Whatever happened to these: http://liliputing.com/2014/11/meegopad-t...e-100.html
Anyone find a trustworthy place that sells them? (and has them in stock)
I have a Minix X7 and X8-H. Have recommended them to many friends and family but here lately since I've started using the PleXBMC add-on in XBMC and pulling data from my Plex server..... I've noticed that the wireless is sh*t on both these boxes. Because of where they are, I can't hard wire them and need to use wireless. I understand that due to the network chips used in these boxes, wifi is on the mediocre side so here's what I'm looking for:
1) The box/stick must be able to run Kodi (so no Roku). Don't want to use a FireTV stick either since I want Kodi to be right on the main screen....no digging around for the app.)
2) Has to have freaking amazingly fast wireless. I have a N300 access point it can talk to and a little bit further away, a D-Link AC1900 DIR-880L dual band router it might be able to hit.
3) Looking for either an Android box (or an Android box I can put OpenELEC on if I so choose) or an HDMI stick.
4) Either come with, or support, a physical remote control. Don't want to use a tablet/phone/PC to control it. Simple and easy.
5) Would like to keep cost around $100.
I guess if none of the above is possible, I can spend $90 and get this: Linksys RE6500-FFP Wireless AC1200 Dual Band MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender BUT...... I wonder if the ethernet on the Minix boxes is sh*t too?
I have tried Bob's firmware and the stock firmwares. Both produce about the same results when pulling data from the Plex server. 720p/1080p movies drain the cache dry when lots of stuff is happening on the screen and I get pauses. Yes, I tried that zero cache XML setting and no difference. My mind is made up, I either need a new box/stick or need a wireless bridge and use the Minix's ethernet.
Whatever happened to these: http://liliputing.com/2014/11/meegopad-t...e-100.html
Anyone find a trustworthy place that sells them? (and has them in stock)