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2016-01-27, 07:12
(This post was last modified: 2016-01-27, 07:45 by willrobb1.)
Alright. First post, sorry if I'm in the wrong section. Gonna be brutally honest, found it extremely hard to navigate this forum.
I'm in search of a decent android box to play KODI on. Right now I have an Ouya with Kodi (14.2 Helix). Pretty much all I use my Ouya for other than the few emulators on it. I've been having trouble with some streaming like 70% of the things I go to watch don't load or id they do, its very choppy. The other 30% of the time it's alright. My internet is fine and Im plugged in via ether. Speed test it daily and occassionally reset the router. I've thought maybe it was because Ouya doesn't support the newer version of KODI (15.2 Isengard) and I'm having issues because I'm not up to date.
Either way. I've decided on getting a new unit. Solely just for KODI, unless I start learning what else these boxes are capable off. Did a quick google and MINIX Neo X8-H + had found me. Is this a wise switch to this box? Is it going to remedy some of the streaming issues I was having? Should I hold out for some new releases that I may be unaware about. PS, talk to me like I'm a 12 yr old, because I understand a bit, but not the the extent I see on here. LOL.
Thanks for any advise/help in advance.
Again, sorry if I posted in the wrong area.
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2016-01-28, 23:17
(This post was last modified: 2016-01-28, 23:18 by jakejm79.)
If you want 4K Netflix your only option is the SATV. ~$150
if you want 4K for some local content but not at 60FPS and HD Netflix get the Wetek Core ~$100
If you just want 1080P Netflix and Local content get the Nexus Player ~$50
There is also the AFTV2 that will do some stuff at 4K, but is a little more work to get Kodi working on. Also the NP wont be perfect 23.976 FPS playback. Depending on what you are looking for when it comes for surround sound and specific media (live TV?) the recommendations above could change.
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Hey guys im looking for a Android tv box that will run kodi with out crashing i currently have MXQ m2201c_g1
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Hi guys, I use my android box purely for kodi, I'm currently using m8c box. Can't work out if I need to upgrade my box or speed of my internet. My speed is currently 24mbits, but my box really struggles with HD content. Should I upgrade my box? If so which one? Is my internet speed to low?
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2016-06-06, 15:11
(This post was last modified: 2016-06-06, 15:17 by barrist.)
of course my Amazon FTV dies right after all the Nexus Players are sold out at great prices (in Canada).
sounds like the WeTek Core is my cheapest, pain-free option here to get Netflix HD and Kodi? would be around $140CAD shipped I believe.
EDIT: guess i could also try and find another FTV, but they seem to be priced higher here too (found mine on ebay originally)