UsedToWait wrote: » ^ What about the OS on the Shield.. Isn't Android TV more limited than the phone OS?
bazzz wrote: » Depends on what you consider limitations? Android TV was developed for the mass user and is being pushed to more and more devices.I've come across no limitations or got passed anything that some might see as a limitation. This thread is about Android boxes,not about phones.Plenty of other threads about that.Try not to confuse things further.Plus you don't have to Run Android TV on all these devices including the Shield.There's also full Android images available,but that's another story.Cheers and thanks BandMember;)
billybonkers wrote: » some light android gaming and porn... Thank you
billybonkers wrote: » So could anyone offer any advice on this box/brand then?https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LWQCCVX/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3987JOOO6Z1KE Main uses will be streaming my own media over my home network from my PC, Deezer on the TV, some light android gaming and porn... Thank you
UsedToWait wrote: » I posted yesterday about some apps having limited functionality and others being unavailable in the app store, so I think a discussion of the flavour of android is pertinent to this thread. My box runs Android phone as do many from my understanding, and I just thought I'd raise it to widen the discussion a bit. I don't think it's confusing the issue, rather adding clarity about what people should expect were they to buy the Shield.
bazzz wrote: » Ok last reply on this.Good for you and your Android box/phone.You are missing the point here.Android TV is developed for the mass user(firstly built for TV's & Media Streaming boxes with simple layout for simple remotes and navigation.. Regarding the Shield like all other quality products you research it before you buy it and know what you are getting into. I've come across no limitations on my Shield in the past two years and if it was an app that I needed and was not available on the Android TV Play Store,I would try sideload it and see if it works and usually they would.....Maybe just require a mouse to get to areas a touchscreen usually requires. But other than that,if you are in the market and looking at a device like a Shield....chances are you have an understanding of what it is and what OS is available for it be it Android TV or a Full Android OS image. Hope you get my point and that's me done on the subject.I'm not having a go at you.But if there were limitations that Android TV presented to the basic mass user-base it's aimed at.Don't you think they'd not release it?
billybonkers wrote: » https://www.amazon.co.uk/KUAK-Amlogic-Android-Streaming-Player-x/dp/B01N8SN69K/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i Found the H96 Pro for €56 on Amazon. The item title says PRO+ but it states 2GB RAM and 16GB on board in the description. I reckon from the above reviews I will pull the trigger on this today. Thanks for all of the info
bruschi wrote: » My Nexbox A95X arrived yesterday, so quick delivery and posted to Ireland direct from Amazon. A good start. The unit itself is tiny, much smaller than I was expecting. So can easily fit in anywhere and not be too noticeable. The remote it comes with is standard enough, but has a useful 'Kodi' button on it to open that up straight away. My main use for it is Kodi, so having that on it is handy, particularly for others in my household who dont want to be scrolling looking for things. The software updated on first plug in, and I deleted the pre-existing Kodi build and set up my own one. It works well. Picture quality is good, and speeds were good. As noted, I mainly use it for streaming, so for my purposes, it works perfectly well. I have a subscription package that I loaded onto Kodi then and that set up quick and easy. My Google account registered easy enough too in the settings. All in all, I'm happy with it so far. Does what I need it to do.
Shefwedfan wrote: » Hpoe you dont mind me asking, I checked on amazon and loads of options for this box, which one did you buy from? Thanks
TBi wrote: » Interestingly kodi website says not to buy a Amlogic S912 device.http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=252916
bruschi wrote: » this one here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01IVX78W0/ think someone else on here put up the link first so cant take the full credit for finding it! I got free postage too and it was also £40.99, so not sure did I get it on a sale price or something. because this one here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/NEXBOX-Android-Amlogic-2-0GHz-Player/dp/B01IVXXN0Q is ten quid cheaper but just has less storage space.I had the option when buying of upgrading for a couple of quid extra. there are a few of them around, I must have got lucky on the one for £41 with free delivery to Ireland. This one here is the 8GB for less againhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXJVGEB
Shefwedfan wrote: » Thanks, does it come with anything preloaded on it? Like Kodi etc? Would it support a 500GB USB HDD? Sorry last question, is the remote any use at all? Thanks again
Shefwedfan wrote: » Thanks, does it come with anything preloaded on it? Like Kodi etc?
emmetkenny wrote: » Why would you plug a HDD in?
bazzz wrote: » I'd imagine for numerous reasons...... Possibly for DVR Functions within the likes of Kodi. For Playback of different forms of your own Media(Movies,Pictures,Music). For Downloading content to. Some Android devices allow you use the External HDD/SSD as internal storage(for Apps,filesystems,etc,etc) After all Kodi is Media Center Software....Allowing you manage and play all your own content (Movies,Pictures,Music,Recorded content)...From local means,network means,etc.That is the official sole reason for Kodi.
emmetkenny wrote: » Sorry never even considered plugging a HDD into an android box to play my own media as most people I know would use Plex for that.
The Black Oil wrote: » Twice an 'open with' menu popped up, think I hit escape, had to restart the episode each time.
