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Demon Time coming 2024
nikkas really derailed this thread just to talk about the Xbox One.
I didnt even bring it up tho....
Amazon 2nd-gen Fire TV devices thread
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I didnt even bring it up tho....
I didnt even bring it up tho....
I wasn't talking about you. I was talking about the defensive Xbox Stans in this thread.
xbox don't do 4K
and
I'm tight I bought a firestick about a month ago....barely use it
Both Sony & MS are gonna have to release new versions of the PS4 & XBOX1, that support HDMI 2.0 before they can play DRM-protected 4K Content.
So the PS4s & Xbox1s y'all already own, will NOT be able to play 4K content from Netflix, Amazon Instant, & etc.
Thank god, I haven't bought a next gen console yet.
The new 4K Fire TV box dropped today. Who picking 1 up?
I'm gonna probably wait till the new Apple TV comes out & the new Roku 4 is announced before I decide.
I'm gonna probably wait till the new Apple TV comes out & the new Roku 4 is announced before I decide.
Golayitdown
Veteran
Already have it in my hand. Haven't hooked it up though. I'm a Kodi head so my only impression will be based on that support.
Never Forget
The legendary name is no more. Don't tag/quote me
If kodi runs smoother on it. im copping asap
Golayitdown
Veteran
It was already smooth as shyt on the original for the most part. The improved graphics and cpu should make this a no brainer. I'll have impressions in a few hours
Never Forget
The legendary name is no more. Don't tag/quote me
After i had the beast installed on my firestick it ran better. might cop the fire tv this time around. Thanks breh
Golayitdown
Veteran
Working through the setup now. I forgot to see if root was available and got upgraded to the latest firmware.
Haven't really used root on my old FireTV so this shouldn't be different
The Good
The Middle
Haven't really used root on my old FireTV so this shouldn't be different
The Good
- The box/remote is pretty much close to the old version. Box now has an SD slot and the remote is a little different, but it's still nice and sleek.
- SMOOTH
My favorite skin (Arctic Zephyr) is smoother than the FireTV interface - I know it's probably just the newness talking but the picture seems much clearer too.
- Everything in Kodi works the same
The Middle
- The menus are pretty much the same, so it doesn't feel like you have a new device.
- Everything is strangely familiar, but some things feel like they changed for the sake of changing. For instance the menus are a little deeper, but essentially do the exact same thing as the last Fire TV
- FireStarter and Llama do NOT work yet, meaning you have to go through Amazon's menus to get to Kodi. Should have no bearing on your decision to purchase/not purchase though since it will be updated soon.
ORDER_66
Demon Time coming 2024
I'm a wait until i have my $100 to spare but I cant wait...
Finally gonna get TV on my TV... I dont have cable anymore...
Working through the setup now. I forgot to see if root was available and got upgraded to the latest firmware.
Haven't really used root on my old FireTV so this shouldn't be different
What can you do with a rooted Fire TV?
Golayitdown
Veteran
On the original one it let you mount external drives. I never used that though. That's why it wasn't a big deal. I always like to root my devices just in case something new comes up though.
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2nd-Gen Amazon Fire TV on sale for $79.99 at Amazon
Posted on October 7, 2015
Amazon has just put the new 2nd-Gen Fire TV on sale for $79.99. Perhaps they’re regretting not offering any type of pre-order deal like they did with the Fire TV Stick and other Amazon devices. If you already purchased one, it should be relatively easy to contact customer service and be refunded $20. Unfortunately, the gaming edition is not on sale and is still listed for $139.99. At this time, the sale appears to be exclusive to the US and Amazon. The new Fire TV is not on sale in the UK, Germany, or Japan, and nor is it on sale at Best Buy, Staples, or B&H. If you’re an Amazon Student member, you’ll receive an additional $20 off today only, which brings the price down to $59.99.
Update
Refunds are very quick and easy. I was issued a refund within a couple minutes through Amazon’s chat.
2nd-Gen Amazon Fire TV on sale for $79.99 at Amazon
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Amazon Student members can buy a 2nd-Gen Fire TV for $59.99 — Today Only
Posted on October 7, 2015
Amazon is currently running their annual Amazon Student Days event where they offer students with a .edu email address special discounts. One of those discounts is an additional $20 off of the new 2nd-gen Fire TV. With the new Fire TV already on sale for $79.99, that brings the price down to $59.99 for students. If you are not an Amazon Student member and have a .edu email address, you can join Amazon Student for free for 6 months. Amazon Student is similar to Prime membership, but at a reduced price with slightly fewer perks. This Amazon Student price of $59.99 for the Fire TV ends tonight at midnight.
Amazon Student members can buy a 2nd-Gen Fire TV for $59.99 — Today Only
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2nd-Gen Amazon Fire TV on sale for $79.99 at Amazon
Posted on October 7, 2015
Amazon has just put the new 2nd-Gen Fire TV on sale for $79.99. Perhaps they’re regretting not offering any type of pre-order deal like they did with the Fire TV Stick and other Amazon devices. If you already purchased one, it should be relatively easy to contact customer service and be refunded $20. Unfortunately, the gaming edition is not on sale and is still listed for $139.99. At this time, the sale appears to be exclusive to the US and Amazon. The new Fire TV is not on sale in the UK, Germany, or Japan, and nor is it on sale at Best Buy, Staples, or B&H. If you’re an Amazon Student member, you’ll receive an additional $20 off today only, which brings the price down to $59.99.
Update
Refunds are very quick and easy. I was issued a refund within a couple minutes through Amazon’s chat.
2nd-Gen Amazon Fire TV on sale for $79.99 at Amazon
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Amazon Student members can buy a 2nd-Gen Fire TV for $59.99 — Today Only
Posted on October 7, 2015
Amazon is currently running their annual Amazon Student Days event where they offer students with a .edu email address special discounts. One of those discounts is an additional $20 off of the new 2nd-gen Fire TV. With the new Fire TV already on sale for $79.99, that brings the price down to $59.99 for students. If you are not an Amazon Student member and have a .edu email address, you can join Amazon Student for free for 6 months. Amazon Student is similar to Prime membership, but at a reduced price with slightly fewer perks. This Amazon Student price of $59.99 for the Fire TV ends tonight at midnight.
Amazon Student members can buy a 2nd-Gen Fire TV for $59.99 — Today Only
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2nd-Gen Amazon Fire TV on sale for $79.99 at Amazon
Posted on October 7, 2015
Amazon has just put the new 2nd-Gen Fire TV on sale for $79.99. Perhaps they’re regretting not offering any type of pre-order deal like they did with the Fire TV Stick and other Amazon devices. If you already purchased one, it should be relatively easy to contact customer service and be refunded $20. Unfortunately, the gaming edition is not on sale and is still listed for $139.99. At this time, the sale appears to be exclusive to the US and Amazon. The new Fire TV is not on sale in the UK, Germany, or Japan, and nor is it on sale at Best Buy, Staples, or B&H. If you’re an Amazon Student member, you’ll receive an additional $20 off today only, which brings the price down to $59.99.
Update
Refunds are very quick and easy. I was issued a refund within a couple minutes through Amazon’s chat.
2nd-Gen Amazon Fire TV on sale for $79.99 at Amazon
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@Golayitdown
keep it 100Working through the setup now. I forgot to see if root was available and got upgraded to the latest firmware.
Haven't really used root on my old FireTV so this shouldn't be different
The Good
- The box/remote is pretty much close to the old version. Box now has an SD slot and the remote is a little different, but it's still nice and sleek.
- SMOOTH
- I know it's probably just the newness talking but the picture seems much clearer too.
- Everything in Kodi works the same
The Middle
The Bad
- The menus are pretty much the same, so it doesn't feel like you have a new device.
- Everything is strangely familiar, but some things feel like they changed for the sake of changing. For instance the menus are a little deeper, but essentially do the exact same thing as the last Fire TV
- FireStarter and Llama do NOT work yet, meaning you have to go through Amazon's menus to get to Kodi. Should have no bearing on your decision to purchase/not purchase though since it will be updated soon.
is it worth the upgrade
bout to cop one