Both Colors Sold Out! Android 4.1 PC Stick / TV Box - Dual Core, Mali-400 GPU, 1GB Memory, 8GB NAND, Skype / NetFlix / Market, etc - $51.99 Shipped FREE

I'm reall thinking about one of these for when I hit the road..... But i'd like to use it around here.... so any idea if this will run the slingplayer app?

thanks

Quote from PoisonWolf : Lol. Do you have one? How is the reliability? Im just thinking about long-term cooling issues on this thing. For example, could I leave it running for 72 hours alone? I would rather not spend $52 for something that would burn out in a year if you get where I'm coming from. It definitely seems very useful. Almost completely destroys the purpose of any HTPC where productivity is not necessary. Also, which custom ROM are you referring to? I'm seeing a whole ROM section there.

Covered all of that in the OP.
Reliability remains to be seen, I'm only a few weeks into ownership and discovering new cool stuff all the time.
The cooling is specifically addressed in this model (check the pictures on the sale page) - it features a double-sized passive heatsink, directly on top of the components.

72 hours, HAHAHAHA!

I haven't unplugged it since I got it.
I just leave it plugged in and switch my receiver over to the PC Stick output when I want to use it.
It's been on for 200+ hours straight and you wouldn't be able to tell at all.
As for the last question / ROM.......

Here again. [freaktab.com]

Quote from downspout : Would be very cool if the Ubi guys or similar did home-control code & sensors for these.

That would be....hot.
Someone needs to contact their marketing department, STAT.

Quote from DimitroffVodka : Pass. It doesnt support XBMC hardware decoding in linux. Rockchip has not released source.

With the custom ROM linked, it supports XBMC.
Not sure what the difference is based on what you posted.
I'm clueless about the XBMC stuff....completely ignorant.
Can you post why it would matter or be better?

Quote from egkr : Relax buddy ----- thats exactly why I posted my experience ,so that - BUYERS BEWARE... Appreciate yours and EVO's time and quick responses on this thread. Nice Sales pitch,

Now, now everyone. Let's just hug it out.

Quote from kris259 : I am relaxed... I just think **snipped**....

See above. Wooo-saaaaa.

can I use my Bluetooth keyboard with this device? If I buy air mouse as per their suggestion, its costing ($52 (device) + $20(Air mouse) = $72 total). I see many deals on Logitech revue coming for $99 which comes with nice keyboard and the similar functionalities....Which one is better?

Not only are these things extremely buggy but coming from in4dealz I wouldn't even pay $20 for this.

Quote from kudosdeals : can I use my Bluetooth keyboard with this device? If I buy air mouse as per their suggestion, its costing ($52 (device) + $20(Air mouse) = $72 total). I see many deals on Logitech revue coming for $99 which comes with nice keyboard and the similar functionalities....Which one is better?

Nope no bluetooth.. but there are lots of 2.4ghz keyboard and mouse combos that come up on slickdeals ... maybe you already have a set in your house you can use... or you can always use a usb hub and go wired for super cheap or until something on SD pops up....

Wish I knew if if streamed networked videos decent. All the info I've found is a little conflicting on this point. If it didn't without lagging or skipping I'd be all over this but as it is I have to pass. To bad cause I've been wanting one of these to replace my htpc that I use mainly for streaming

Probably not. The receive for the revue keyboard is odd. I sold my Revue after getting a Mele 2200 TV box.

Quote from DimitroffVodka : If this thing can use my Logitech Revue keyboard I think I will make the plunge. The lack of the MKV support for the Revue is killing me.

Quote from plemans : Wish I knew if if streamed networked videos decent. All the info I've found is a little conflicting on this point. If it didn't without lagging or skipping I'd be all over this but as it is I have to pass. To bad cause I've been wanting one of these to replace my htpc that I use mainly for streaming

this video shows streaming 1080p video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow...el&list=UL

Need at least two USB ports, one for wireless keyboard and one for external hard drives. It doesn't even have an ethernet port. I will pass.

Quote from Anas_mg : Sorry for the noobish question but how to control it? using a USB mouse/keyboard?

i think the best option is getting logitech unifying usb plug and use their products for control

I believe that these are only clocked at 1GHz because of terrible heat problems.

Can this play netflix, youtube?

Quote from Coolmomtx : Need at least two USB ports, one for wireless keyboard and one for external hard drives. It doesn't even have an ethernet port. I will pass.

In for 1 mk808 and air mouse. Thanks n repped.

You guys that talk about Netflix this, Hulu that.. check out the Android app TV PORTAL. You pay a one time fee of $0.99 and you can watch almost any show, way more than Hulu and Netflix.

App is called Tv Portal