Media Players

Does the UBox u-777 allow vpn connection? Android 4.0 has it but is it available on the UBox? Is that why you could not get streaming TV from the US?

Yes, the U Box has the normal android vpn menu. I have not used it. Alternatively the DNS settings can be changed if you want to use something like tunlr.net. You can also choose what country/provider Google Play Store you want through the "developer options"menus, I think it came set to T-mobile USA by default.

After changing the firmware on the unit, I have been able to get it stream video about as well as a phone or tablet. NFL Gamepass works great, which is what I wanted.

The U Box automatically downloads a firmware upgrade from Geniatech, but "soft bricks" when it tries to install it. I just downloaded firmware direct from Geniatech, and it works fine.

There is a thread called "Geniatech Enjoy TV" under the Google TV section at androidforums.com that covers this type of box. I found a lot of useful information there:

http://androidforums.com/google-tv/408166-geniatech-enjoy-tv-43.html