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    XMBC which box can i put it on

    ok got asked a question and im interested myself, what xbox or other piece of equipment can you put xmbc onto? which is the best (i know you can do it on computer)and how do you do it? can you add addons?and update it ?
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    Rasberry pi is prob the best device ever for xbmc - its small and is powered by the usb port of your tv (if it has one) so it switches off when you turn your tv off or standby. You can also put it on android devices, mac, ios, but i prefer the Pi over them all. You could build a media centre pc and put xbmc on it and it would be your all in one music/video device and can be a pvr for tv too.

    Now the best add-on is the xbmc hub. hard to explain what it is but it puts apps on them that checks the internet for content you want and 'streams' movies etc.

    easy to setup, easy to use.

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    would you recommend something like this ? ...Hidden Content and if so what would i need to make it go and update?and how would i control it ?would ineed a keyboard ? mouse?
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    google IPTV box or type it into ebay, you can get the boxes fully loaded so its just plug and (pray) <<<< in your case Hidden Content
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    Hidden Content Originally Posted by notanotherone Hidden Content
    would you recommend something like this ? ...Hidden Content and if so what would i need to make it go and update?and how would i control it ?would ineed a keyboard ? mouse?

    yes that would be perfect, but i would use a good(fast) usb thumb drive as xbmc is more responsive running from usb. But you need both sd+usb in for it to run. You can run without usb drive.


    Now you will need this:

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    you can control the device via android tablet or ios type device or wireless keyboard and mouse if thats what you prefer.

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    oi berley alan? are these any good? Hidden Content
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    Nao, i've updated my post above as i used raspmc and changed the first url accordingly.

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    Hidden Content Originally Posted by notanotherone Hidden Content
    oi berley alan? are these any good? Hidden Content

    not sure, i suppose its all setup and ready to go but, personally, i prefer the rasberry pi
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    @ nao i wouldn't know if its any good, I only have it on my laptop (works brill btw and your spoiled for choice) I might get around to getting a box at some point, what I do know is that you can get boxes that are about the size of a beer mat so I will probs get one of them at some point. In the meantime your better letting Alan or anyone other than me offer you advice Hidden Content .

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    Ive used a g-box midnight for sometime but upgraded to a Mx now which is alot faster both boxes shown no problems at all...

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    AM STILL CLUE LESS NO REAL INFO
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    Hidden Content Originally Posted by notanotherone Hidden Content
    AM STILL CLUE LESS NO REAL INFO

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    Hidden Content Originally Posted by notanotherone Hidden Content
    AM STILL CLUE LESS NO REAL INFO
    have you bought one?
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    Hidden Content Originally Posted by alanjg007 Hidden Content
    have you bought one?
    no im wanting one i have xmbc on computer but am looking for a box
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    the box you linked to was fine so buy the bugger and stop moaning that your clueless Hidden Content
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    Hidden Content Originally Posted by alanjg007 Hidden Content
    Nao, i've updated my post above as i used raspmc and changed the first url accordingly.

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    so alan when i go onto site is there one specific raspmc i should buy,do i need a case?wifi dongle?sd card just checking as am not sure if i have all the things i need for it to run ,do i need software for it ?i went to this part of the shop is this right?

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    i ticked the b,the pi case,the wireless dongle (cant i hard wire it tho?)the verified 5v 1 amp power is this right? if so ill get it and you can help set it up Hidden Content

    do i use RASPBMC or Open ELEC or xbian?
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    I bought a MX Android 4.2 Dual Core Smart TV Box XBMC 1080p FULL HD fully Loaded from here already setup, you can get them for about ?58 on ebay the now just need setting up or you can get them from china for about ?43
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    I used raspmc on mine. If you buy a raspberry pi for xbmc I would be happy to take you through the process step by step

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    ok bought one of these in the end Hidden Content alan beware you think berleys bad ...well im worse
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    Hidden Content Originally Posted by notanotherone Hidden Content
    ok bought one of these in the end Hidden Content alan beware you think berleys bad ...well im worse
    a blind monkey could do itHidden Content

    and i seriously dont beleive your bad m8,Hidden Content is this my trial by fire? or get the new mod out routinestp
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