Best XMBC Box

bledd. said:
Personally, I'd get a fast USB2 stick too.

I use OpenElec, prefered it to Raspbmc. I tested all 3 for a week each.

http://openelec.tv/forum/124-raspberry-pi/65267-the-fastest-pi-ever-working-like-a-dream
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I will check that out then.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raspberry-P...id=1420794120&sr=8-1&keywords=raspberry+pi+b+

With what the guys said below you would this be enough?

Can I set this up and plug it in the tv and I will be good to go? I will just use the XMBC app on my phone as the remote.
 
OP, I think you need to do some more reading up on XBMC/Kodi and other supporting technologies.

XBMC is a media player, which plays content from the sources you tell it too. Its how you get this content that is key, and a lot of the methods and sources are not going to be suitable for discussion on this forum.

It is not a case of just installing XBMC, turning it on, and getting all the TV and Movie content you want.
 
Skeeter said:
OP, I think you need to do some more reading up on XBMC/Kodi and other supporting technologies.

XBMC is a media player, which plays content from the sources you tell it too. Its how you get this content that is key, and a lot of the methods and sources are not going to be suitable for discussion on this forum.

It is not a case of just installing XBMC, turning it on, and getting all the TV and Movie content you want.
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Skeeter, you clearly haven't read the entire thread.

I went to test out Kodi on my laptop for the past two days and have installed many addons.

I am aware of how it works now and that is why I want something like a raspberry pi as it will cost a lot less to run than a laptop
 
drumlegend said:
Skeeter, you clearly haven't read the entire thread.

I went to test out Kodi on my laptop for the past two days and have installed many addons.

I am aware of how it works now and that is why I want something like a raspberry pi as it will cost a lot less to run than a laptop
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Im expecting my pipo x7 early next week if you hang on Ill do a run down of if its any good for this as I think it will be amazing for this purpose.
 
drumlegend said:
What made you choose that?
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Runs full windows x86 so can install anything and use windows apps. Cost £65 with a years office 365 sub. Very low power usage as it uses atom baytrails. So much potential for torrenting/ using browsers or as a full pc aswell which many android boxes wont do.
 
meandu229 said:
Runs full windows x86 so can install anything and use windows apps. Cost £65 with a years office 365 sub. Very low power usage as it uses atom baytrails. So much potential for torrenting/ using browsers or as a full pc aswell which many android boxes wont do.
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I'm not fussed about using Windows, I love Linux and this will strictly be used as a media device anyway running Kodi and I will hook my NAS to it as long as it doesn't draw too much power.
 
Raspberry Pi + remote + USB hub + SD card + PSU + WiFi + ...

The Fire TV will be back down to around £60ish again soon. I had a Pi and when you start adding up all the extra cost of a Pi it soon adds up.
 
Skeeter said:
Raspberry Pi + remote + USB hub + SD card + PSU + WiFi + ...

The Fire TV will be back down to around £60ish again soon. I had a Pi and when you start adding up all the extra cost of a Pi it soon adds up.
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40 for the complete pack and 5 for usb. Comes with wireless and has 4 usb ports. As I said earlier, I will be using my smart phone as a remote. You clearly aren't reading this thread at all.
 
drumlegend said:
40 for the complete pack and 5 for usb. Comes with wireless and has 4 usb ports. As I said earlier, I will be using my smart phone as a remote. You clearly aren't reading this thread at all.
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You asked for the best XBMC box.

The Pi works (I have one), but it is lacking in CPU power. It's far from the best.
 
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