2015-10-26, 11:22
i read that the SHIELD is capable to use a USB->SPDIF converter
(2015-10-26, 11:19)schumi2004 Wrote: I agree on the Nvidia Shield (friend of mine has one) but for me it's a no-go since it doesn't have SPDIF.
And since i really need SPDIF i'm going for the WeTeK Core.
(2015-10-26, 11:22)Martijn Wrote: i read that the SHIELD is capable to use a USB->SPDIF converter
Quote:OTA Firmware version 2.0 update from NVIDIA for SHIELD TV is suppose to have added native pass-through/bit-streaming audio support for AC3, EAC3, Dolby 5.1, Dolby 7.1, DTS-HD, DTS-HD MA, and Dolby TrueHD, up to high resolution 24-bit 192 kHz audio over HDMI and USB. Also added is support for USB-S/PDIF dongles which can enable users to connect SHIELD to older sound bars and audio receivers. All this however needs testing and confirmation if it works with Kodi's very latest nighty builds.
Quote:I have hooked up a nuforce usb-spdif adapter - my reciever is od and also has no hdmi, but does have spdif. the adapterl lights up, indicating that there is a stream at 192kvia geforce forum
(2015-10-26, 08:47)finov Wrote: Hello friends. I have a choice .. I need:
1. IPTV
2. VOD
3. 3D ISO
4. 4k video
5. Good work VU + PVR on Kodi with my VU+ Solo2 by WiFi!!!!
Wetek Core best choice, is that correct? Or NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV? Gigabyte BRIX GB-BACE 3150 (+8G ram +1Tb HDD)? Or another box?
Please advise.
(2015-10-26, 11:19)schumi2004 Wrote: I agree on the Nvidia Shield (friend of mine has one) but for me it's a no-go since it doesn't have SPDIF.No swapping of SD cards needed.
And since i really need SPDIF i'm going for the WeTeK Core.
Now i only need to find out how to easily switch between Android and OpenELEC without swapping SD cards all the time
Maybe @wrxtasy can give me some hints on how to accomplish this?
(2015-10-26, 13:32)wrxtasy Wrote: Whilst I remember....
I'm not happy about high bitrate mpeg2 TvHeadend streaming into the Core via WiFi. Lots of buffering when using Kodi Android and these TvHeadend streams. No issues streaming in other types of files. And no issues with OpenELEC via WiFi either.
(2015-10-25, 13:40)antman68 Wrote: wrx and j-m-s
Thanks for your advice so far.
I know that I said that a Windows box was overkill but would you see a problem with either of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Vensmile-BayTrail-...s=vensmile
http://www.amazon.com/VENSMILE-Computer-...s=vensmile
I think that, if I look around enough, I'll be able to find either for around or less than US$120 from someone who will ship to Oz.
The only issues I'm aware of is that, because the BT and wifi share the same chip, BT performance can get a bit shaky when there is a lot of wifi activity and it uses a UEFI BIOS, which, I gather, limits the use of other OS's and dual booting. With 2 full-size USB ports I could use a bluetooth dongle, if necessary, or a 2.4GHz RF dongle and remote/air mouse/keyboard.
Realistically, the 32GB model should be sufficient because there are not going to be many apps installed (this is just going to be, essentially, a streaming box) nor a lot of media storage (that will be stored remotely). The advantage, as I see it, is that there are no firmware issues because, well, it's Windows, Win 8.1 or 10 should not have any issues with deinterlacing or finding drivers, etc. and it might give a wider range of alternative uses should I decide to repurpose it down the track. It's also the same size as my Note 4 so it's easily hidden.
Thoughts?
(2015-10-25, 13:44)antman68 Wrote:(2015-10-25, 13:41)fritsch Wrote: Avoid Baytrails ... the gpu is utter shit.
Even if I'll rarely use it for anything better than 720P?
(2015-10-26, 12:52)wrxtasy Wrote:Clicking SD card isn't ideal and still requires user actions but running Kodi Android is an option also.(2015-10-26, 11:19)schumi2004 Wrote: I agree on the Nvidia Shield (friend of mine has one) but for me it's a no-go since it doesn't have SPDIF.No swapping of SD cards needed.
And since i really need SPDIF i'm going for the WeTeK Core.
Now i only need to find out how to easily switch between Android and OpenELEC without swapping SD cards all the time
Maybe @wrxtasy can give me some hints on how to accomplish this?
Boot into Android Lollipop from the WeTek Core's inbuilt NAND memory. ie standard boot procedure and no SD card needed.
Click a micro SDHC card containing OpenELEC into the slot. Reboot Android and you are now in OpenELEC.
Shutdown OpenELEC, push the SD card once (it stays in its slot/holder). Now at this point the power cord has to be yanked to reboot back into Android. Not seamless like Triple booting on my C1+ from a single micro SDHC card, but Android Kodi on the Core is quick enough now that I'm not spending much time using OpenELEC anyway.
I do like how you can add Android Apps into Favorites in Android Kodi and select them from there. Exit the App and seamlessly your are back in Kodi.