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04-09-2013
DarrinS

Android on a stick

I was thinking about getting one of these for my kids to have for browsing, playing Angry Birds, watching Netflix, etc.

I was considering two different models:

NEO G4 Dual-Core w/ Android 4.1.1

or

Rikomagic MK802 IIIs

These things can be had for $60 - $70

Good idea? Retarded? Thanks.
04-09-2013
TeyshaBlue

Re: Android on a stick

I've always thought those little Rasberry kits looked pretty cool.
04-09-2013
TeyshaBlue

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But, probably not beefy enough to push games around.
04-09-2013
DarrinS

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This looks like a pretty good deal for $60
04-09-2013
Drachen

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrinS

I was thinking about getting one of these for my kids to have for browsing, playing Angry Birds, watching Netflix, etc.

I was considering two different models:

NEO G4 Dual-Core w/ Android 4.1.1

or

Rikomagic MK802 IIIs

These things can be had for $60 - $70

Good idea? Retarded? Thanks.

I want one of these, but I am letting them mature/come down in price. I can't remember specifically, but I seem to remember reading something bad about MK802, but the III might be a different model
04-09-2013
DarrinS

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drachen

I want one of these, but I am letting them mature/come down in price. I can't remember specifically, but I seem to remember reading something bad about MK802, but the III might be a different model

I just bought the RK3066 off Amazon (the one reviewed in the youtube above). I'll let you know how it goes. For $60 though, what's there to lose?
04-09-2013
Drachen

Re: Android on a stick

thanks, sounds like a plan
04-09-2013
TeyshaBlue

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrinS

I just bought the RK3066 off Amazon (the one reviewed in the youtube above). I'll let you know how it goes. For $60 though, what's there to lose?

Sweet!
04-09-2013
Heath Ledger

Re: Android on a stick

you should have gone with the NEO
it is known to be the better stick and with more support and devlopment.
04-09-2013
Heath Ledger

Re: Android on a stick

I have both the G4 and the X5 the X5 is a little bigger than the apple tv fully supports 1080p streaming and has 16 gigs of storage versus 8 on the sticks. Also has bluetooth for gamepads and optical out. Both will support a wireless keyboard and mouse, thumb drive or external hard drive although a powered usb hub is recommended.
04-10-2013
ElNono

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those little boxes are nice... I have a WD Live Plus, but since I bought the Smart TV, I didn't need it anymore... I ended up installing debian on it with a hack and now it runs cups + avahi as a AirPrint mini-server for our iPhones and iPads...
04-10-2013
Drachen

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every time I see this thread I keep thinking of Jeff Dunham
04-10-2013
leemajors

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Please tell me you feel like smacking your head on the desk after thinking of him.
04-10-2013
Drachen

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by leemajors

Please tell me you feel like smacking your head on the desk after thinking of him.

I do. I can't believe that guy is successful.
05-01-2013
DarrinS

Re: Android on a stick

I got this in the mail last week, and I have to say, it is pretty cool. I'm going to load xbmc, slap some movies on the SD card, and I've got a movie theater that fits in my pocket. So far, it's only crashed once.
05-03-2013
Heath Ledger

Re: Android on a stick

If you have any questions let me know I have a good side business selling these things and know quite a bit about them
05-06-2013
DarrinS

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath Ledger

If you have any questions let me know I have a good side business selling these things and know quite a bit about them

Is it worth it to upgrade ice cream sandwich to jellybean?
05-06-2013
Viva Las Espuelas

Re: Android on a stick

Are other DVR options with these sticks and boxes?
05-07-2013
Heath Ledger

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viva Las Espuelas

Are other DVR options with these sticks and boxes?

NO dvr features but you dont really need this. It's basicly on demand everything. Live streaming of all movies, and tv show episodes and thousands of live tv channel streams including hbo, cinemax, ufc events etc. By the way when your not using that stick unplug it they get pretty hot, the boxes are the way to go in my opinion as they whould have a longer lifespan versus the
05-07-2013
Drachen

Re: Android on a stick

are you watching the spurs games in HD through these things Heath Ledger or DarrinS
05-07-2013
DarrinS

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drachen

are you watching the spurs games in HD through these things Heath Ledger or DarrinS

I just use my cable + DVR for spurs games.
05-07-2013
Drachen

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrinS

I just use my cable + DVR for spurs games.

Ok, thanks
hopefully heath has some insight.
05-07-2013
leemajors

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Drachen

are you watching the spurs games in HD through these things Heath Ledger or DarrinS

doubtful
05-07-2013
Heath Ledger

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some streams are hdish but its hit or miss. many are standard def or worse but very watchable, the movies and tv shows are generally hi def and many streamaing live channels are in fact hd.
05-08-2013
Drachen

Re: Android on a stick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath Ledger

some streams are hdish but its hit or miss. many are standard def or worse but very watchable, the movies and tv shows are generally hi def and many streamaing live channels are in fact hd.

but you can watch the games on the device? If so, can you please elaborate on how (is it through xbmc, what do I have to do, etc).

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