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Hi

I recently purchased a LG LED TV 32LS4600 link (http://www.lg.com/in/tvs/lg-32LS4600-led-lcd-tv) for my office use. Primary use is for staff to use during lunch breaks.

I am now contemplating to use it for business presentations and client meetings. Basic use is to show ms office, you tube and websites.

I have come across two or three options. I request people who have used/ are using these to give me their valuable feedback and to suggest the best alternatives.

Option 1.

Full HD 1080P HDMI WIF Android 4.0 Media Player Internet TV Box HDTV

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271019892699

Option 2.

Measy A5A - Anrdoid TV Box with Built in WiFi Media Player

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121010091455#ht_8457wt_1139

Option 3

Measy U1A - Anrdoid Mini PC - TV Box with Built in WiFi Media Player

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120991017193#ht_14481wt_1139

Option 4

AMBRANE ST-11 SMART TV STICK + BILL + 1 YEAR AMBRANE INDIA'S ON SITE WRT

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251188469253#ht_3432wt_1002

There are additional accessories avaliable with these for keyboard and track pad. Can i use Logitech K400 Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 (link http://www.ebay.in/itm/Logitech-K400-Wireless-Touch-Keyboard-K400-Warranty-/271134523492?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item3f20e08064#ht_5559wt_906) with any of these. The default ones that comes with these are not user friendly.

Awaiting valuable suggestions.

Mods please move this to the appropriate thread as per forum rules if necessary.

Thanks

Arun

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the link ends with bad request

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Thanks for your reply. Are you using it? whats the cost?

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the link ends with bad request

This was the link what he meant

http://www.micromaxinfo.com/consumer-electronics/smart-stick/Smart%20Stick

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Sorry corrected the link. I have not used to it but read some good reviews when it came out. List was mentioned around 5k i think.

Link for Rs 4700 http://www.infibeam.com/TVs/i-Micromax-Smart-Stick-SD-500/P-E-HE-Micromax-SD-500.html?id=White#newUsedItems

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I have been using 8gb favi smartstick bought from http://www.favientertainment.com/v/vspfiles/SmartStick_custom/index.html and I connected the TV with wifi and I also connected logitech mouse and keyboard with unifying receiver(attached to favistick usb port) and working very good. I bought online and got it delivered to one of my friends address in US and while my friend coming to India, he brought the same to me. It is a small device sits on the back of the tv. Power adaptor is also given by the company but I am using the tv usb port for the power and is working fine.

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check this. may be bit expensive. it is with remote..

Infinitec

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Why don't you use a Android Tablet with HDMI out ? I am using one similarly and the advantage is that you can edit easily on the tablet without mouse/kbd requirement etc.

Lot of tablets have HDMI out. In mumbai you can get them from veedee.in or you can buy many Asus and other tablets with HDMI out.

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just bought micromax from:

http://shopping.indiatimes.com/electronics/electronic-accessories/micromax-smart-stick-android-tv-converter/40356/p_B1065300

use the JANJACKPOT code for a small additional discount upto rs. 500

lets see how it works on my wifi

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http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271019892699 = 5,489.00

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121010091455#ht_8457wt_1139 = 6,900.00

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120991017193#ht_14481wt_1139 = 3,090.00

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251188469253#ht_3432wt_1002 = 4,821.00

http://www.infibeam.com/TVs/i-Micromax-Smart-Stick-SD-500/P-E-HE-Micromax-SD-500.html?id=White#newUsedItems = 4890

Few things that should be taken into account while buying Android player or stick

1) Does it give full HD output (most of them give)

2) Does it give give HDMI v1.4 Output ( v1.3 is enough for us but why don't get a better product)

3) Is it Dual Core (If budget is not an issue)

4) Does it have atlaest 1 GB ram (If budget is not an issue)

5) Popularity & Support for the product (help that you can get for the product on blog/forums etc)

6) Compatibility with Webcam,Keyboard and mouse etc.

7) Does it have Bluetooth (not compulsory but would help )

8) Do we get HDMI cable with the player (Why to spend extra on that)

few suggestions i have tired to select that match most of the pts that i have listed and available cheaper than all the player that you have listed

http://www.ebay.in/itm/MK809-ANDROID-smart-tv-MINI-PC-DONGLE-1-6GHZ-DUAL-CORE-4GB-memory-1gb-ram-/181048301677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item2a2751d86d = 3,950.00

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Itv-02-Android-Dual-Core-Mini-PC-TV-Box-Built-WiFi-Media-Player-/121049302333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item1c2f19c53d = 3,818.00

http://www.ebay.in/itm/UG007-Android-4-1-Dual-Core-Mini-PC-TV-Box-Built-Bluetooth-/121043713602?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item1c2ec47e42 (with blue tooth) = 4,490.00

If you have a tight budget you can select any one from below dont have to worry about pts that i have listed

http://www.ebay.in/itm/MPC1A-Android-Mini-PC-TV-Stick-Box-Built-WiFi-/121049248530?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item1c2f18f312 = 2,190.00

http://www.ebay.in/itm/New-E68-Mini-Android-4-0-PC-Android-TV-Box-Cortex-A5-HDMI-USB-4GB-/380534853370?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item5899a50efa = 2,990.00

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Measy-U1A-Anrdoid-Mini-PC-TV-Box-Built-WiFi-Media-Player-/120991017193?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item1c2ba068e9 = 3,090.00

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just bought micromax from:

http://shopping.indiatimes.com/electronics/electronic-accessories/micromax-smart-stick-android-tv-converter/40356/p_B1065300

use the JANJACKPOT code for a small additional discount upto rs. 500

lets see how it works on my wifi

Please let me know your review of this. I find this as a good one to go for.

I have been using 8gb favi smartstick bought from http://www.favientertainment.com/v/vspfiles/SmartStick_custom/index.html and I connected the TV with wifi and I also connected logitech mouse and keyboard with unifying receiver(attached to favistick usb port) and working very good.

where did you buy this from?

Why don't you use a Android Tablet with HDMI out ? I am using one similarly and the advantage is that you can edit easily on the tablet without mouse/kbd requirement etc.

Lot of tablets have HDMI out. In mumbai you can get them from veedee.in or you can buy many Asus and other tablets with HDMI out.

This is my last option. I prefer to use the stick

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Simple suggestion:

  • Avoid sticks/boxes with 512MB RAM (Micromax has 512). 1GB is available now on many at more or less similar cost.

  • Opt for latest Android 4.1 Jelly bean. Available on many and again at similar cost.

Having said that, possibly opt for boxes with more ports then going with stick.



Some members bought and using. The topic gives almost all info you need as well as you can buy if some member there wants to sell.
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I recently purchased G-Box Midnight Android 4 TV Box - IPTV Mini Web Streaming HTPC Player for 99.90$ from Amazon. Item is in transit. Once I received I will post the review. My friend is using this and said it is great.

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I recently purchased G-Box Midnight Android 4 TV Box - IPTV Mini Web Streaming HTPC Player for 99.90$ from Amazon. Item is in transit. Once I received I will post the review. My friend is using this and said it is great.

The reviews of this are really positive. except that the xbmc is still in alpha state. It costs 10.5k in GEB. Contemplating on going for this if i dont get the G Box II which is out of stock. Do post a review of the same when u get it. :)

Simple suggestion:
  • Avoid sticks/boxes with 512MB RAM (Micromax has 512). 1GB is available now on many at more or less similar cost.
  • Opt for latest Android 4.1 Jelly bean. Available on many and again at similar cost.
Having said that, possibly opt for boxes with more ports then going with stick.
Some members bought and using. The topic gives almost all info you need as well as you can buy if some member there wants to sell.
Thank you :)

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try imito mx1. my friend using tis for the last 40days.

he got it from olx. he said its good

he has tried 3 diff mini pcs til now and finallay ended up wit tat

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try this http://chennai.olx.in/new-imito-android-4-1-jellybean-mini-pc-bluetooth-wifi-dlna-iid-465204825. my friend using tis for the last 40days.

he said its good

he has tried 3 diff mini pcs til now and finallay ended up wit tat

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