[kronyx]

Hi,

I have read a lot of posts here to find out what device fit all my needs but there is so much that I don't know what to buy !

My needs are:

- Budget: 175$ or less
- Can install Linux, Android or XBMX
- Can play 3D mkv (SBS)
- Can play hd audio
- Remote or by a tablet or phone
- Quad core + 2gb ram
- 1gb lan or wireless AC


I have in mind:

Cubox-i4pro but newegg.ca doesn't have them in stock and order them from Israel take about 3 months to get in Canada ...
Mygica ATV 1800e looks good but doesn't seems to have Linux support
Himedia Q5 i'm not a fan of this brand since there is like 3 versions of this box from 120$ up to 250$ I also own a HD900B and the support is very bad
NUC and Chromebox are over my budget (from what i have found so far)


Thanks for your help !

[movie78]

ChromeBox cost less that $150 on amazon

[kronyx]

The cheapest one on amazon.ca is 199$ + taxes + shipping = 240$

[movie78]

Oh Canada.

That's a different story.

[kronyx]

Yup ...

[danlac63]

I am in Canada and I bought the Asus Chromebox 2 weeks ago for $186.70 + GST Only and free shipping from Directcanada. I just verified and it is still at that price.

[kronyx]

And it's good for all that i have mention in the first post ?

[MediaPi]

asus chromebox is the BEST BANG for your buck at the moment. It will play anything you throw at it. check this thread out
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=208792

you would years of fun with this and its worth it to spend the extra dough

[wrxtasy]

Cheap, works extremely well, and fully supported with a 132 page thread.

http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=194362

[kronyx]

I've just ordered one, 205$

Thanks for the link !

[MediaPi]

you made a good choice! spending that extra $25 will be worth it!! have fun and report back

[kronyx]

Thanks !!

[roads]

Which ASUS Chromebox is the one to buy? There are several subtypes of the Celeron 1,4Ghz version.

[Topken]

@roads its the ASUS CHROMEBOX-M004U that is always recommended

[MediaPi]

thanks topken I didn't know that I found this youtube clip for a review for future reference