[abouzainah]

Hello

I am shopping for a replacement for my old Apple TV 2 to be my main KODI device.

Currently I found the following options on Amazon

Fire TV for $84
Nexus Player for $90

What do u guys recommend as best player for KODI ?

Thanks

[Stereodude]

If you're not interested in internet streaming or running Android there may be better choices than just those two. What do you want to use it for?

[hdmkv]

Fire TV has ethernet/LAN, which helps greatly with local media streaming, especially full BD rips.

[TitoXx]

Wait for the Razer Forge TV and then make your decision.

[abouzainah]

If you're not interested in internet streaming or running Android there may be better choices than just those two. What do you want to use it for?

I only need it for KODI but I couldn't find an all in one cheaper solution than Fire TV

Fire TV has ethernet/LAN, which helps greatly with local media streaming, especially full BD rips.

Good point, I agree with u

Wait for the Razer Forge TV and then make your decision.

I wouldn't be surprised if Razer priced the forge TV for $200, it's still unclear when they will release it, if they ever release it and doesn't end up like Razer fitness band

[Topken]

Razer has already stated a $99 price tag for the Forge TV. I am personally waiting until the Nvidia event on March 3rd as they may just have a Android TV box in the works aka Shield TV box.

http://phandroid.com/2015/02/11/nvidia-march-3rd-event/

[Stereodude]

I only need it for KODI but I couldn't find an all in one cheaper solution than Fire TV

RPi2 is certainly cheaper. No idea if it will do what you want though.

[wolfpack2421]

If you're not interested in internet streaming or running Android there may be better choices than just those two. What do you want to use it for?

Not OP but I am interested in internet streaming and also using media on my computer. I have looked other places about comparing set up top boxes and most people direct me to the Amazon Fire TV. The problem is I've heard the Nexus has better casting vs. the Fire's mirroring function. I have decent wifi so I don't think I need to worry about the lack of Ethernet (though I haven't fully convinced myself).

Essentially I have no idea whether I should get the Fire, Nexus, or something else. Any advice, especially from those that have either or both?

[hdmkv]

Fire's mirroring works very well, but I've only tested via my Kindle HDX tablet.

[shabuboy]

AFTV, at least I love it!

[wolfpack2421]

Fire's mirroring works very well, but I've only tested via my Kindle HDX tablet.

Do you need to have the device on for the duration of the mirror? Do you know if this is different than casting on other devices (specifically Nexus and Chromecast)?

[hdmkv]

With Chromecast, once you cast content, continue playing content you mean, even if you turn off your phone/tablet? If so, don't know if same on Fire TV. Nexus player should work similar to Chromecast I'd think.