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Every time I want to buy something, I read something new - papachanjo - 2017-07-18
I have been thinking of getting an android box for a while now, but I just can't make up my mind what I want because of the surfeit of TV boxes around these days. Initially, I thought I just needed any android box that could load Kodi, stream from an IPTV app, and run a couple of console emulators, particularly N64.
I searched a while and I was convinced that YokaTV Pro was the one for me. It had all the right specs, had great reviews, and not to mention the price. Then, I watched some more reviews and realized that all these android boxes that come from China seem to be running the same firmware. That made me pause. I also came across @wrxtasy 's very comprehensive write-up here and realized I had just dodged a bullet. I've been trying out custom ROMs on my android phones for years and I know what it means to have a crappy OS: apps crash, CPU somethings goes wild, occasional reboots, some apps won't run, etc,. I've come to value stability over having that little bit additional functionality. That is how I came across the Minix U9.
I became convinced the U9 was the safest bet, but it is quite expensive. I will need to pay $160 (with A3 remote) and $25 shipping to where I currently reside. I've always heard of the Nvidia Shield, but always thought it was extremely expensive. It was only a couple of days ago that I realized that the Shield costs "only" $200. The Shield blows the U9 out of the water in terms of performance and only costs an extra $40. That extra performance could allow me to run more demanding emulators. That would have been a no brainier if it wasn't for the fact that it doesn't run open android.
So, based on my needs, what should I get ?
Thanks.
MOD EDIT: I changed the topic title for you.
RE: Every time I want to pull the trigger, I read something new - FXB78 - 2017-07-18
wrxtasy is the expert as you have already found, I bought a Wetek Hub on the back of his recommendation & it has performed just fine. I've no idea if it meets your needs as I don't use emulators and the like, but for Kodi the Hub or Play2 should be fine & also reasonably future-proof. Ultimately though it's your choice but the guys here will have more accurate knowledge than anywhere else on the web.
RE: Every time I want to pull the trigger, I read something new - Klojum - 2017-07-18
Please rename your topic title to something more HTPC appropriate.
RE: Every time I want to pull the trigger, I read something new - wrxtasy - 2017-07-18
Anything is possible with Elbow grease
[ROM][b][Full Android Nougat for Shield TV][v.1.3]
RE: Every time I want to pull the trigger, I read something new - papachanjo - 2017-07-18
(2017-07-18, 20:38)wrxtasy Wrote: Anything is possible with Elbow grease
[ROM][b][Full Android Nougat for Shield TV][v.1.3]
What's the catch here ? Surely, this is too good to be true. Something must definitely give for this to happen.
RE: Every time I want to buy something, I read something new - wrxtasy - 2017-07-18
The catch is you have to read all 125 pages of support info for the "Full Android Nougat" experience
RE: Every time I want to buy something, I read something new - papachanjo - 2017-07-18
(2017-07-18, 21:39)wrxtasy Wrote: The catch is you have to read all 125 pages of support info for the "Full Android Nougat" experience
I actually don't mind that. In fact, I've read a 750 page thread on mobileread when someone gave me his Sony PRS-650 e-reader.
What I was trying to ask is, don't I lose some of the DRM features like watching Netflix in 4k ?
RE: Every time I want to buy something, I read something new - Topken - 2017-07-19
Welcome to the world of tech where nothing stands still and if you wait you wait forever.