Boxee Box for pre-order, $199US - Page 25

Jaff · 16th June 2012, 4:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikoy

I am loving my boxee box plays everything I have thrown at it with out a whisper of complaint

The only issue I had was playing blu-ray rips over wireless. Once I connected the PC to the network via cable it was a lot happier and very awesome. Had mine for a few weeks now and definitely glad that I've got it.

clonex · 20th June 2012, 10:04 PM

Seen a few jb hifi stores selling these for $199 atm

MR CHILLED · 21st June 2012, 5:11 AM

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Originally Posted by clonex

Seen a few jb hifi stores selling these for $199 atm

Simonk83: are you watching the thread?

Jaff · 18th October 2012, 10:59 AM

Seems that it's the end of the line for Boxee as we know it:

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Today we announced a new device, Boxee TV, that will be available exclusively in the US this November. It brings together Live TV, Internet Apps and a first-of-its-kind Cloud DVR. The new device is running a new chipset from Broadcom and software that we wrote from the ground up.

At the same time, we are also working to release a separate update to the Boxee Box to update the Flash player and fix some key bugs. After this update the Boxee Box will go into maintenance mode. We will discontinue its distribution and will not be releasing any additional major updates.

So... no more updates, no more units to purchase. Support will remain but that's about it.

...and to think I only picked up a Boxee a few months ago

thetron · 18th October 2012, 12:09 PM

Well thing that annoys me most about boxee is they been focused on making money. For example because based on XBMC they removed some code which would allowed people to use HDhomerun devices, Until recently they added their own code for a partners device only

cdtoaster · 5th November 2012, 11:25 PM

boxee sucks, don't get it. doesn't even run 3TB hdds and it's one of the most expensive media players out there. we ended up getting a WD TV Live, now my boxee just collects dust. they promised a firmware update over 2 years ago but still nothing.

Pugs · 5th November 2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaff

Seems that it's the end of the line for Boxee as we know it:

So... no more updates, no more units to purchase. Support will remain but that's about it.

...and to think I only picked up a Boxee a few months ago

5tumpy will be devo

5tumpy · 6th November 2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugs

5tumpy will be devo

Why? Because someone posted a dead link?

Works perfectly without updates already, so not fussed at all...

Jaff · 6th November 2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 5tumpy

Why? Because someone posted a dead link?

Apparently Boxee took the post down after a couple of days. However, here is the content of it:

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To our Community of Boxee Box Owners
By Andrew Kippen

Based on this month’s earlier announcement, many have asked us what that means for the original Boxee Box. We’re here to give you an update on what you can expect moving forward as a Boxee Box owner.

First – The Boxee Box will continue to work exactly as it has for the past two years – you’ll be able to login, use the apps, use the web browser, download artwork for video files, all of the key back-end that powers the Boxee Box will remain up and running for the foreseeable future.

Second – we will be releasing an updated Flash player for Boxee in the next few months. It should improve the browser experience and add some important content back to the TV show library. We will post an update in November which will let you know when to expect the release of the updated Flash player.

Third – Netflix will not be available on Boxee Boxes outside the USA and Canada.
Netflix requires version 3.1 or later of their application outside the USA and Canada. The Boxee Box runs version 3.0.

Unfortunately, Intel no longer supports this chipset for consumer products and the version of the Intel firmware for the Boxee Box cannot run version 3.1. We would have loved to enable this for users in the UK, Brazil, Sweden, Denmark, etc. but technically speaking it’s simply not possible.

Fourth – the Boxee Box will still be supported. D-Link and Boxee have our regular support teams working around the clock to answer any questions that come up. The forums and support sites are still up and full of answers to basic and advanced questions. We will continue to do our best to clearly resolve issues in those venues.

Again – we thank you for being an early Boxee supporter and hope you continue to love your Boxee Box.

Cheers,
Team Boxee

5tumpy · 6th November 2012, 11:18 AM

Don't use Netflix... Don't need Intel's help... So what's the problem? Haters gunna hate... Trolls gunna troll...

clonex · 10th November 2012, 10:31 AM

Boxee tv available in oz yet? How much will the aussie tax on these be if they are $99 in the states?

Andres · 5th February 2013, 7:24 PM

Along the lines of the above posts, it appears no more updates for the Boxee Box as it is phase out in lieu of the BoxeeTV

http://www.slashgear.com/boxee-box-u...rely-16252079/

Bit sad as it's been a near-perfect little workhorse for me. But I suppose, if it ain't broke, I have no need to replace it.

(Ironically, the Squeezebox Touch sitting next to it has been discontinued too

)

Dilbery · 6th February 2013, 3:20 PM

Anyone tried this http://boxeeplus.com/ ?

I don't have one but seems interesting..

KRiSX · 6th February 2013, 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dilbery

Anyone tried this http://boxeeplus.com/ ?

I don't have one but seems interesting..

i loaded it... but haven't really seen any major benefit as yet... not really using my boxee now lol

DTG · 13th February 2013, 3:12 PM

Tried it and loved it.

No real function increases but it is A LOT faster.

18th October 2012, 12:09 PM	#365
thetron Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Caboolture, BNE QLD Posts: 7,958	Well thing that annoys me most about boxee is they been focused on making money. For example because based on XBMC they removed some code which would allowed people to use HDhomerun devices, Until recently they added their own code for a partners device only __________________ Comments about other people's English Report poor post directly to the poster via PM (Never an admin). Please be helpful by including your advice and comments

5th November 2012, 11:25 PM	#366
cdtoaster Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,439	boxee sucks, don't get it. doesn't even run 3TB hdds and it's one of the most expensive media players out there. we ended up getting a WD TV Live, now my boxee just collects dust. they promised a firmware update over 2 years ago but still nothing. __________________ There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible. - Henry Ford

5th February 2013, 7:24 PM	#372
Andres Motor Admin Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 6,732	Along the lines of the above posts, it appears no more updates for the Boxee Box as it is phase out in lieu of the BoxeeTV http://www.slashgear.com/boxee-box-u...rely-16252079/ Bit sad as it's been a near-perfect little workhorse for me. But I suppose, if it ain't broke, I have no need to replace it. (Ironically, the Squeezebox Touch sitting next to it has been discontinued too ) __________________ His: Dell Studio XPS 13 Hers: Dell XPS M1330 HTPC: A64 x2 \| MGB LE Project Car \| 4WD Travel Blog

6th February 2013, 3:20 PM	#373
Dilbery Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newcastle, NSW Posts: 462	Anyone tried this http://boxeeplus.com/ ? I don't have one but seems interesting.. __________________ *Gaming Rig: i5 2500k @ 5.0ghz + H50+ 2x 1850rpm GT / Asus Z68 Maximus IV Gene-Z / Corsair 8GB Vengeance / 2x GTX570 1280MB / 1x G Skill Phoenix Pro 60GB 1x G Skill Falcon II 128GB 1x Kingston V200+ 128gb / Silverstone TJ08-E / 850w Silverstone Strider+ PSU / 24' 1200p LG Server*: HP N36L Microserver / 8GB Kingston ECC Ram / 1x2.5' 60GB SSD 3x2TB 1x3TB

13th February 2013, 3:12 PM	#375
DTG Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Aust Posts: 521	Tried it and loved it. No real function increases but it is A LOT faster. __________________ Ford, you're turning into a penguin. Stop it at once!