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Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by SagirmohH: 3:04pm On Feb 18, 2020 |
********************************************* Modified Ask all questions relating to android televidion boxes and it uses here to get detailed answers and help from experts. ********************************************* Android Television Boxes or android tv boxes are entertainment systems which share semblance with portable satellite tv receivers/decoders, with the basic difference being that the android tv boxes run the android operating system. They are capable of doing virtually everything your android smartphone can (but of course we know this this is dependent on the device's CPU, amongst other components). There are quite a number of manufacturers out there who produce these devices, which are seen as a cheap alternative to purchasing smart tv's but some highend ones can be quite expensive. While I've never used one personally, I am facinated by their functionalities and would like techies and those who have encountered the device to please educate us on the pro/cons, some of the best to buy as well as those to avoid and even all round reviews and ratings comparing them to satellite tv' smart tv's and in some cases the possibility of using it as a home desktop computer.
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Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by seankafor(m): 3:23pm On Feb 18, 2020 |
It's mainly network signal dependent. If network signal in your location is poor, it's as good as dead.. And mostly it drains data like mad..sadly no network service provides unlimited data over here 4 Likes |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by rottennaija(m): 3:51pm On Feb 18, 2020 |
Just ordered one. I'm waiting to see in action when I get it. My interest was in a good spec, 4g ram, octacore, 64gb memory running android 9. From experience using phone, I'm pretty sure I'll be able be impressed with it, especially watching matches
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Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by SagirmohH: 4:13pm On Feb 18, 2020 |
seankafor: It doesn't mean it cant be used to watch movies and carryout other functions. Poor network only takes away your ability to stream/download online content 5 Likes |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by chukxie(m): 3:43am On Feb 19, 2020 |
I own one currently and it works perfectly fine. Android TV boxes are good alternatives to cable TV if you live in a country with fast internet connections. Just sync with your home wifi, connect the HDMI cable and you're good to go! With mine I can watch CNN, BBC, SkyNews, Fox, MSBC, Aljazeera, CNA, EuroNews, Australia, French, German, Italian, Chinese news channels; Sports channels such as Bein, Fox, Supersport, NBA; Movie channels, MTV, Discovery channels, Food/Travel channels, and tons of Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong channels...Mine doesn't come with Netflix though. 5 Likes
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Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by seankafor(m): 6:12am On Feb 19, 2020 |
chukxie:are there some offline channels you can watch without internet connection? And can you transfer movies to it and watch it on your tv 1 Like |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by chukxie(m): 8:40am On Feb 19, 2020 |
seankafor: I don't think so. Android TV boxes are like smart phones which use either phone data or wifi connections to access the internet. For you second question, I think it can because It has an SD slot and two USB ports. But I've never thought about it because my TVs all have USB ports. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by donwilly3: 9:45am On Feb 19, 2020 |
chukxie:Please try it nd give feedback m considering purchasing one please |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by chukxie(m): 1:02pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
donwilly3: Question #1: NO! Question #2: Yes! Movies copied onto a USB / SD card can be viewed through the TV box. Setting > files > external device > media - movies ,photos, music > select viewing option - kudi / video player 1 Like
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Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by Themaths(m): 9:03pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
The only reason I have not bought an Android TV box is because of the data consumption. I'm a sucker for HD quality outputs (1080p minimum) and this one go finish my data. When we have a truly reliable unlimited data plan, then I will get one. For now, lemme be watching my DStv in peace. 7 Likes |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by Themaths(m): 9:04pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
chukxie:You get supersport channels too? |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by implementing: 10:21pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
Where can I buy one I've been looking for this I'm tired of watching Go TV... I have the normal android television but the storage is Fvcked |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by Themaths(m): 11:09pm On Feb 19, 2020 |
implementing:AliExpress, Gearbest 1 Like |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by BrickDevo: 6:16am On Feb 20, 2020 |
chukxie:any possibility of streaming live epl and champions league football matches |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by SagirmohH: 7:25am On Feb 20, 2020 |
implementing: You can get a decent one wit 4gb/64gb storage on aliexpress, gearbest or even konga for as low as 10-15k |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by chukxie(m): 7:53am On Feb 20, 2020 |
Themaths: Super Sports 1,2,3,4 2 Likes
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Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by chukxie(m): 8:30am On Feb 20, 2020 |
SagirmohH: Never bothered to check about the amount of data the box consumes because I use with wifi. Below is the photo of the data consumed so far.
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Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by seankafor(m): 9:12am On Feb 20, 2020 |
chukxie:232gb |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by implementing: 9:21am On Feb 20, 2020 |
Themaths:thanks bro, but where can I get it here, does anyone sell? |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by seankafor(m): 9:24am On Feb 20, 2020 |
implementing:there are many of such om jumia |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by implementing: 9:25am On Feb 20, 2020 |
SagirmohH:use airtel binge plan 1500 for 6gb might serve you well but I would've preferred using networks like spectranet or ntel if its good around your syd you can switch to it cos they offer unlimited internet |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by SagirmohH: 10:33am On Feb 20, 2020 |
implementing: True...i stay around Abuja so smile, spectranet and ntel works just fine over here. Really condidering the switch cos i believe it would save alot of cost 1 Like |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by SagirmohH: 10:35am On Feb 20, 2020 |
I've also seen videos online of people using the boxes and a tv as a pc workstation. Who has tried this and how effective is it? |
Re: Android Tv Boxes: Are They Worth Buying? by chukxie(m): 12:18pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
seankafor: Hahaha! Not let fear hold you. 232gb is ludicrous na! It must be a mistake. In 9ja with 4-6gb you are good to go! |
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