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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    The Juggler said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    JK_Livin said:

    Did you guys put this stuff on yourselves or did you buy the stick preloaded?

    I bought one preloaded on ebay. Sounds like some of the other guys did it themselves.
    How much were the preloaded ones? It is pretty easy to do it yourself. Took me about 10 minutes....and I normally suck at stuff like this.
    I got it for $85. I didn't trust myself to do it myself, so I just spent the extra $35 or whatever to get it preloaded. Came with what looks like all the main add ons. Exodus, Phoenix, Specto, Sports Devil, and a ton more. Am sure I can figure out how to add stuff if need be.

    Seems like Exodus is the best one for movies/TV shows?
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    The Juggler said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    The Juggler said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    This shit is awesome

    Welcome aboard.
    Yeah, man. It's pretty wild how much stuff is on there. Pretty much everything you could ever want.

    How reliable are the sports? I had no problem with NBA games last night. Is there a lag in how live it is? Trying to figure out if I can cancel my MLB package.
    I don't think it's as reliable as other stuff that's not live. Guess it just depends on how many streams are up there
    Yeah...the NBA seemed pretty on point last night, but not sure I trust it for a full season of Yankees. Probably gonna keep the package this year and think about it again next.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    Cliffy6745 said:

    The Juggler said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    The Juggler said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    This shit is awesome

    Welcome aboard.
    Yeah, man. It's pretty wild how much stuff is on there. Pretty much everything you could ever want.

    How reliable are the sports? I had no problem with NBA games last night. Is there a lag in how live it is? Trying to figure out if I can cancel my MLB package.
    I don't think it's as reliable as other stuff that's not live. Guess it just depends on how many streams are up there
    Yeah...the NBA seemed pretty on point last night, but not sure I trust it for a full season of Yankees. Probably gonna keep the package this year and think about it again next.
    I watched the first season of Fargo on it over the last couple weeks. All but two episodes were in 1080p.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    So yeah, didn't work all that great for the Yanks game yesterday though I didn't put much effort into figuring it out.

    Have watched a bunch of movies so far though. The thing is amazing.
  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    I just use the Kodi for desktop and hdmi to my big screen. Gonna get a wireless mouse and keyboard. Any cheap ones with decent range? Basically just need it to go through a wall to the he next room.

    Not sure I could ditch my cable, but staying caught up with movies will be pretty cool. How fast do shows get posted in 1080? Thinking about dropping the premiums, but have to have my Thrones the night it's on.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    DewieCox said:

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    Not sure I could ditch my cable, but staying caught up with movies will be pretty cool. How fast do shows get posted in 1080? Thinking about dropping the premiums, but have to have my Thrones the night it's on.

    I saw Homeland was up next day...
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,781
    Got mine 2 days ago. Paid my wifes co-worker 25. to download Kodi. Will play around later today to see whats what.
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    mickeyrat said:

    Got mine 2 days ago. Paid my wifes co-worker 25. to download Kodi. Will play around later today to see whats what.

    Have a go at it Mick. I've been meaning to buy a 2nd one for the bedroom actually.
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,781
    edited October 2018
    new fire tv 4k arrived yesterday. anyone using a dvr with this?
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    I haven't actually used kodi in a long ass time. Last time I tried, it was removed and I just never tried downloading a newer version. Is it still working for you guys?
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  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,224
    Yes and no. Some of the add ons will open, but never have an available stream. This happens a lot when trying to watch TV shows and occasionally for newer movies. The music and porn add ons still work.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,760
    edited October 2018
    The Juggler said:
    I haven't actually used kodi in a long ass time. Last time I tried, it was removed and I just never tried downloading a newer version. Is it still working for you guys?
    It still works for me. I did have to switch add ons though. I just google what the best kodi add on is, by date. Find the newest suggestions that you can, and those will usually work well, at least most of the time (until they don't, and then you look up the newest best kodi add on again).

    Putlocker is always an option too of course (for now)... You just have to be a little patient with those forced ad pop up tabs. They make you close them four times or so before it lets you continue with your movie. But at least they don't interrupt the movies while you're watching them.
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,781
    ok, so what about hooking up a dvr with it?
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,399
    no one said pirating would be easy....
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,603
    Wobbie said:
    no one said pirating would be easy....
    Butt pirating for you is though...
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,781
    Cutting the cord this weekend.
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  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    mickeyrat said:
    Cutting the cord this weekend.
    We're very close.
    Alright, alright, alright!
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,781
    edited October 2018
    JK_Livin said:
    mickeyrat said:
    Cutting the cord this weekend.
    We're very close.
    had a firestick for a year, rarely if never use it. Just got 4k fire tv and decided to just jump. force ourselves to learn the fucking thing.
    save 150 a month in the process.
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    mickeyrat said:
    JK_Livin said:
    mickeyrat said:
    Cutting the cord this weekend.
    We're very close.
    had a firestick for a year, rarely if never use it. Just got 4k fire tv and decided to just jump. force ourselves to learn the fucking thing.
    save 150 a month in the process.
    Did you sign up for any streaming services, Hulu tv, Youtube tv, etc?
    Alright, alright, alright!
    Tom O.
    "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
    -The Writer
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,862
    edited October 2018
    Its ok.

    Its kind of a whack a mole trying to keep apps that work.  Ill break it out and discover I cant get anything.  I try to look up how to add an app and all the 'skins' seem to be different, with different menus, so its impossible to find a tutorial.  It requires another full 15 minute or so install.

    I also have never been able to find any sports worthwhile.  when I do find a game, its like watching under water


    I think between Hulu, Prime, and Netflix, thats enough.

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