2015-10-29, 20:03
(2015-10-22, 22:38)GoodCode Wrote: These also went on sale in Canada (staples/indigo) for $69 (~$52 USD), so I have one on order. Not the super-hot Target price, but not bad.
A couple of questions:
1) Anyone have any luck with the super-cheap ebay USB to ethernet adapters (e.g. like this) It claims to use the AX88772 chipset, so in theory it should work....
2) Alternately, any decent adapters in the $10-$15 range?
I've seen recommendations for the Inateck or Plugable ones, but I'd rather not spend half the cost of the device just for wired ethernet
3) Can I use a USB/Ethernet adapter through a USB hub (can't think why not), or does it need to be direct?
I have one of the AX88772 usb to ether adapters and they work fine, I have since upgraded to wifi ac and it rocks. Wouldn't work via the hub.
You should look at lollirock custom rom on xda, a little on the techie should to flash, but well worth it. It provides full android UI, but does require a mouse.
Have it set up to a usb hub with a wireless mouse connected, also have a usb stick and external HD connected, all works well. Navigation is way faster with a mouse and kodi works great. Once you get tired of clicking around check it out.