[grossdm]

Hello,

I am a total n00b here, and I've been looking at boxes that are offered for sale with names like digiStream, DigiXstream, Dragon Box, etc.
Bring new to Kodi, I don't want to start out building a system myself.
Can anyone recommend a commercially available box?

TIA,

Doug

[Piers]

None of the boxes you've mentioned. If you buy one then expect things to (most likely) break.

What's your budget?

[grossdm]

Budget?
I'm not doing well in that department, but I do still have some cash on hand that I want to invest in this type of system. At the moment, AT&T Uverse is charging me almost $200/month.
I think I can justify what may be necessary to get going here since I'll be able to cut loose from them.
I have an old HD TV with only component inputs. I've just tried a Roku box through a converter (HDMI to component video and stereo audio).
I don't have a media "library" that I'd want to access. I have no exposure to XBMC/Kodi at all, so I don't know what I'll be able to access or whether a DVR would be helpful.
I'm hoping for some guidance, because this is a new area for me.

[MediaPi]

all new members interested in hardware are advised to read the first post of this thread first
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=94268

after that list users should come forward with questions

budget, location, any special requirments (hd audio etc)
then it'll be easier to deal with any further quesries

[Piers]

all new members interested in hardware must read the first post of this thread first
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=94268

after that list users should come forward with questions

budget, location, any special requirments (hd audio etc)
then it'll be easier to deal with any further quesries

I wouldn't say they have to read it, it's certainly advised and is helpful, but not a rule... unless it's been made a rule I'm not aware of.

[steelman1991]

Budget?
I'm not doing well in that department, but I do still have some cash on hand that I want to invest in this type of system. At the moment, AT&T Uverse is charging me almost $200/month.
I think I can justify what may be necessary to get going here since I'll be able to cut loose from them.
I have an old HD TV with only component inputs. I've just tried a Roku box through a converter (HDMI to component video and stereo audio).
I don't have a media "library" that I'd want to access. I have no exposure to XBMC/Kodi at all, so I don't know what I'll be able to access or whether a DVR would be helpful.
I'm hoping for some guidance, because this is a new area for me.

If you don't have a 'library' to consume, what do you see Kodi offering you, because, and I've a feeling we're about to move into dodgy territory, Kodi doesn't provide any content.

[MediaPi]

Corrected, thanks Piers
reason I say must is because "its a must read kind of post" for any that are interested in hardware, as you know you get atleast one post a day where you point to that thread

infact the thread should be called
Must read before deciding on hardware 2015 feb

[grossdm]

Budget?
I'm not doing well in that department, but I do still have some cash on hand that I want to invest in this type of system. At the moment, AT&T Uverse is charging me almost $200/month.
I think I can justify what may be necessary to get going here since I'll be able to cut loose from them.
I have an old HD TV with only component inputs. I've just tried a Roku box through a converter (HDMI to component video and stereo audio).
I don't have a media "library" that I'd want to access. I have no exposure to XBMC/Kodi at all, so I don't know what I'll be able to access or whether a DVR would be helpful.
I'm hoping for some guidance, because this is a new area for me.

If you don't have a 'library' to consume, what do you see Kodi offering you, because, and I've a feeling we're about to move into dodgy territory, Kodi doesn't provide any content.

Well, I wasn't sure what Kodi could offer. Thank you for the admonition about dodgy territory.