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Android TV Box

k123456 · 2016-11-28 09:53:02

Hi Folks , looking for recommendations Android TV Box Will be used to stream Movies Browsing, You Tube, Chrome, Gmail etc Will not be used for gaming Must have 1gb wired network connection rj45 at least 2GB RAM the usual ports HDMI etc an active Support forum, regular firmware updates Currently have MINIX NEO X8-H NON PLUS…

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k123456

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Hi Folks , looking for recommendations Android TV Box
Will be used to stream Movies
Browsing, You Tube, Chrome, Gmail etc

Will not be used for gaming

Must have 1gb wired network connection rj45
at least 2GB RAM
the usual ports HDMI etc
an active Support forum, regular firmware updates
Currently have
MINIX NEO X8-H NON PLUS version Android 4.4 Smart TV, which is limited to 100mb wired and does not have [font=arial, sans-serif]802.11[/font][font=arial, sans-serif]ac[/font][font=arial, sans-serif] . The Minix is stable, and has [/font]
regular firmware updates , but limited to 100mb wired
[font=arial, sans-serif]Looking for something that runs at 1gb wired , is stable and [/font]an active Support forum, regular firmware updates , please

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#2 28-11-2016 11:00am

ongarite

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Wetek would be only option like the Minix, device like the Core or new Play 2.
They are an official Kodi developer/supporter with regular FW updates & have their own fork of Kodi tailored for their devices.

I've the Hub from them & its an excellent device. Official Netflix 24Hz HD support & DRM, Wideline support. 4K Android support coming with Marshmallow build out for testing, 4K Netflix with 5.1 DD audio working fine.

Far better than the Chinese clones IMO.

Another option is the Mi Box by Xiaomi. Its an excellent device with official Android TV OS, very responsive voice-control BT remote & full HD Netflix 5.1 support.
On sale this week for £68 here

See here for comparison between Wetek Hub/Play 2 & Mi Box:
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=275083&pid=2463840#pid2463840

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#3 28-11-2016 12:44pm

Raoul

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Looking for the same thing and I was looking at the Wetek Play 2. What is the story with the tuner...which one should I get and is it just for saorview?

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#4 28-11-2016 12:58pm

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See Here for suggestions.

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#5 29-11-2016 9:50am

amdaley28

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Raoul wrote: »

Look for the same thing and I was looking at the Wetek Play 2. What is the story with the tuner...which one should I get and is it just for saorview?

There's a choice of tuners.
You can have either a terrestrial (Saorview) or a satellite tuner.

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