chrisd1983
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I'm looking at getting a media box like a jailbroken Apple TV, so I can stream all the football and watch iPlayer etc.
Whats peoples recommendations?
Roku? Chromecast? Apple tv? Wifi enabled Blu Ray?
I like the idea of a jailbroken Apple tv as me and missus both have Apple devices already!
Cheers!
[Edited on 05-08-2013 by chrisd1983]
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Dom
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Something XBMC based is probably (personal opinion) your best bet as you've got plugins like Navi-X and Veetle for live streams - although from my experience it's all a bit hit 'n' miss on that front.
If you do opt for an ATV then you'll need to go for a second-hand ATV2 (around £100-200+ off eBay) as there is, currently, no jailbreak support for ATV3.
Alternatively you could grab a Chinese special Android device (and use the XBMC app) or a Raspberry Pi with XBMC.
Roku's are reasonable devices but everything i've read and seen suggest it's a bit of a PITA for live streaming.
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chrisd1983
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Yea cheers Dom, I've noticed the Apple TV2 have abit of a premium.
Its between one of those and a wifi enabled Blu Ray player, I want reliable connections more than anything.
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noshua
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Reliable? Put some cable down, if you can't, get some home plugs, much better than wireless.
Wouldn't say a BluRay player is any more reliable, for connection, than any other device.
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chrisd1983
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Home plugs?
I just want a device I can use to watch anything on via streaming. Apple TV seems the best bet, but its pricey for a 2nd gen one!
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noshua
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dcomputers&field-keywords=home%20plug
They go over your electric wiring, then just plug in an Ethernet cable, much more stable than WiFi.
Could try an Android usb dongle (wifi only though), or a box with Ethernet;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/7dayshop-Android-Jellybean-Wireless-Internet/dp/B0081EBEIO
Pretty cheap. Install XBMC and then the plugins Dom mentioned above to stream the footy and play video
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derick-sport
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I run xbmc on my galaxy tab and on a raspberry pi through my tv, bought a kit off ebay with keyboard and cables etc for 49.99
once you have what you need go to xbmchub.com and all the tutorials and plugins on there are very easy to follow
you want, Veetle and NaviX for streaming and Ice films and Divx plugins for all your films.
Never had a problem with mine streams hd media straight away with no interference and i have 8 mb broadband on a standard home router.
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