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foxinthebox2001 wrote:
Surprised wrote:Search isn't very good. I searched for GoT and got loads of different stuff.
Another good app is filmontv although it's only good for showing UK tv for free such as BBC, ITV, C4, Dave.
The other tv channels and movies aren't up to much
When you search try typing the most obscure word of the title, game of thrones brings up every title with game, of, or thrones in it.
But just type thrones, and you get straight to it.
Worth browsing through, I found a series I had forgotten about, The Last Panthers, and one I missed recently, Deutschland 83.

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Cinema Box seems to have errors loading movies

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Surprised wrote:Cinema Box seems to have errors loading movies
Looks to be all good today.

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foxinthebox2001 wrote:
Surprised wrote:Cinema Box seems to have errors loading movies
Looks to be all good today.
Thankfully. I make a lot of use of this

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I'm thinking about getting a Droidbox T8, obviously for the kick off, thoughts?

Real shame that PremierLeaguePass ended last season, no way am I risking paying out for NBC Sports.

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For anyone who wants HD football (along with other sports including F1) look up Sports Donkey. Costs a few pound for an annual subscription but I've never experienced anything other than a high quality non-buffering stream.

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Does anyone know if its possible to get a proper repote control rather than the crappy ones that come with it?

I just want to be able to pause/fast-forward etc at the push of a single button.

I find the one it comes with is a bit plops (and a bit clunky when trying to skip etc).
Haven't sussed how (following a pause) how i can get rid of the info of the screen... sometimes a simple 'back' does the trick, other times i need to go back about 15 times!!!!


Also - can anyone recommend a good add-on for sport (specifically football)?

I use Exodus for my tv/film needs.

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Shouldn't we have a non Public forum for this?

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My assumption is that if we are talking names (and not providing links) it's safe?

The boxes can be bought via Amazon etc. so nothing untoward in that respect.

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I was fortunate to find a box with a built in mouse pointer that's very smooth.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-4G-Wireless ... SwYIhWiIrM
I got one of these for my daughters android tv box, they work reasonably well, but take some patience to work out, a bit clunky but better than nothing.
As that particular item is from Asia I wouldn't recommend getting that one, but no doubt you can find them closer to home.

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Great TV Series

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Loving Kodi. A whole new world. And a free one.

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happyhoppy wrote:Loving Kodi. A whole new world. And a free one. Image
Just jumped on this too. 8-)

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Lots of different installs via you tube worth taking the time to get one with a great slick interface as your "home page".

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Backlash wrote:
happyhoppy wrote:Loving Kodi. A whole new world. And a free one. Image
Just jumped on this too. 8-)
What are some good addons for Kodi?

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Exodus is the best. Phoenix is another.

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happyhoppy wrote:Exodus is the best. Phoenix is another.

Got Kodi on the laptop and have both those but haven't really looked at what's on them

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Everything is on exodus. One stop shop.

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TurkTv is good.(the name doesn't really sell it)
Bob or Metaliq are great for movies
Phoenix is great for sport.

I pretty much stick to these 4.

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Backlash wrote:TurkTv is good.(the name doesn't really sell it)
Bob or Metaliq are great for movies
Phoenix is great for sport.

I pretty much stick to these 4.
Can't find the first 3 of those

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I've got Turk TV on mine but I've never heard of Bob or Metaliq either.

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Maldini wrote:I've got Turk TV on mine but I've never heard of Bob or Metaliq either.

Just installed Metaliq. Tried to watch Trainspotting 2 but no luck.

Only turktv I can find is called UK Turk

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That's the fellow. Apologies.

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Maldini wrote:That's the fellow. Apologies.
Installed bob but UK Turk servers are down.
Doesn't look like I will be moving from the sofa this weekend.
One of the addons has every Match of the day for the last few years

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happyhoppy wrote:Everything is on exodus. One stop shop.
This is all i use too... still dont grasp why people use/want/need multiple add-ons?

Whats the advantage?

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Zimmerman wrote:
happyhoppy wrote:Everything is on exodus. One stop shop.
This is all i use too... still dont grasp why people use/want/need multiple add-ons?

Whats the advantage?
Same here, but I struggle to find the good foreign stuff with subtitles.

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I prefer Metalliq as there is a decent front page where you can search films easier by genres/ trending /popular/ at Cinema's etc (which imo is a better layout than Exodus)

Metalliq itself doesn't stream the movies but gives you the choice of Bob, Phoenix, Exodus and a couple more.

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A trakt.tv account allows you to create a personal homepage on Exodus (My Collection) with all the shows you're watching or intend to watch.

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Kodi is now my favourite new toy

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Beerfuelledman wrote:A trakt.tv account allows you to create a personal homepage on Exodus (My Collection) with all the shows you're watching or intend to watch.

Yep it's brilliant, saves searching etc. (Especially if you're trying to type names etc. With a remote control.
Also useful for making a note of films or tv series' that you have recommended.

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Beerfuelledman wrote:A trakt.tv account allows you to create a personal homepage on Exodus (My Collection) with all the shows you're watching or intend to watch.
How do i add things to it?
I have a trakt.tv account that I have linked to Exodus.
I can go into My Movies or My TV shows and then Collection but can't see where to add shows

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