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Did Amazon stop making Fire TVs / Cubes? All I see are sticks
Posted on 10/16/24 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 10/16/24 at 12:45 pm
Looking to get a new box for my back patio with it hard wired to my modem
I can’t seem to find any new ones anywhere
I can’t seem to find any new ones anywhere
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Posted on 10/16/24 at 12:53 pm to VermilionTiger
Did you trying going to Amazon and typing in "Amazon fire cube"?
Posted on 10/16/24 at 12:55 pm to LSBoosie
Yes, but I’m more looking for the old box
Has the cube replaced the original fire tv box?
Has the cube replaced the original fire tv box?
Posted on 10/16/24 at 12:57 pm to VermilionTiger
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Yes, but I’m more looking for the old box
Why?
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Has the cube replaced the original fire tv box?
Yeah, whenever they come out with new versions of things they typically replace the older version.
Posted on 10/16/24 at 1:18 pm to VermilionTiger
When you go to the Amazon Fire TV devices page the cube is right there.
Posted on 10/16/24 at 3:12 pm to LSBoosie
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Why?
Probably because the Fire Sticks have a reputation of being under-powered and the Cubes have an Echo Dot attached which I wouldn't want for a variety of reasons.
I had the same questions when before I got the 4k Max stick or whatever the top of the line one is called. Vermilion, if that's your concern, the top of the line Firesticks have decent power now. Not as good as the Cube, but certainly better than your old Fire TV box.
This post was edited on 10/16/24 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 10/16/24 at 3:22 pm to TigerinATL
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Probably because the Fire Sticks have a reputation of being under-powered and the Cubes have an Echo Dot attached which I wouldn't want for a variety of reasons.
But that's not what he is asking. There are Amazon Fire Cube/Boxes that he can buy, but he wants the older version of the same thing.
Posted on 10/16/24 at 3:29 pm to VermilionTiger
You're goign to spend $140 on a Firetv cube?
You do know you can get a 50" tv with a built in Roku at Wal-Mart for $200?
I bought the 50" Onn Rokutv a few months ago on sale for $148.
And the cube is on Amazon
You do know you can get a 50" tv with a built in Roku at Wal-Mart for $200?
I bought the 50" Onn Rokutv a few months ago on sale for $148.
And the cube is on Amazon
This post was edited on 10/16/24 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 10/16/24 at 4:29 pm to TeddyPadillac
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You're goign to spend $140 on a Firetv cube? You do know you can get a 50" tv with a built in Roku at Wal-Mart for $200? I bought the 50" Onn Rokutv a few months ago on sale for $148.
I have zero faith in built in smart TVs. I’ve had a few and they bog down quickly.
I’d rather have an independent set-top box
Posted on 10/16/24 at 4:29 pm to TigerinATL
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TigerinATL
Thanks. That helps a ton
Posted on 10/16/24 at 5:04 pm to TeddyPadillac
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You do know you can get a 50" tv with a built in Roku at Wal-Mart for $200?
Built in smarts are usually under spec'd hardware running a chosen platform (Roku, Google, etc). They are typically trash, especially in the $200 price range. You should have an external device for the best/legit experience of your chosen platform.
That said, if Fire Cubes are $140 now there is no way that would be my first choice with the Nvidia Shields right there in price. Amazons tainted version of Android TV is too terrible to deal with for $140. In a cheap firestick used occasionally, sure.
This post was edited on 10/16/24 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 10/16/24 at 5:52 pm to Fat Batman
Fat Batman, nailed it. I would not recommend a FireTV Cube. Nvidia shield is a better device without question.
Personally, I'd get a Roku Ultra for like $100, because silly as it sounds I like the remote and it works well.
Personally, I'd get a Roku Ultra for like $100, because silly as it sounds I like the remote and it works well.
Posted on 10/16/24 at 7:44 pm to Ricardo
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Personally, I'd get a Roku Ultra for like $100, because silly as it sounds I like the remote and it works well.
For most people, the remote and the interface/gui will be the most critical thing. My wife is used to the fireTV/Firestick interface that I feel like that is what I will stick with for the lower aggravation factor. It is also why I now prefer to have a TV with a built-in interface. It makes my life easier from a tech support (me) for my wife issue.
Posted on 10/16/24 at 8:01 pm to VermilionTiger
Get the Walmart onn box for $20. Its just as good as the cube for streaming.
Posted on 10/16/24 at 9:43 pm to Fat Batman
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Built in smarts are usually under spec'd hardware
There’s nothing to them to be under spec’d as far as the streaming device goes.
I have a 10 year old Sony android tv that still works just fine. I’ve got two cheap arse Roku TVs that are 3-4 years old that have zero issues, and a larger and nicer 65” TCL Roku tv that’s 5 years old with zero issues.
Posted on 10/17/24 at 6:25 am to VermilionTiger
Unfortunately they did away with the smaller Fire TV a long time ago for the Cube that has Alexa built in.
I have two Sony TVs with Android as the smart OS and it is great. I would definitely recommend them.
I have two Sony TVs with Android as the smart OS and it is great. I would definitely recommend them.
Posted on 10/17/24 at 12:14 pm to VermilionTiger
I would also take a look at the new Google TV Streamer for $99.
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