Post #1 updated; 3D players split into 2 charts.
Good this thread is now added to the Important Thread..
BRAVO!!!!
Thanks to popcornmix, who has also been awesome, along with Milhouse, on Pi2 and 3D support
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(2015-10-13, 21:49)hdmkv Wrote: [ -> ]Post #1 updated; 3D players split into 2 charts.
You might need to add the Shield on later date
Hello,
I've read many parts of this very good post. Thanks to all who have contributed to it !
But now I have a question. I would like to replace my "old" Raspberry Pi B+ 512Mb / OpenElec with another player / device.
I've tested WeTek OpenElec and I'm not happy with it (because of HD audio support under OE 5.95.5; because it doesn't stay powered off when it receives power; etc.)
So I'm in the process of selecting another solution:
- Mi first idea is to use again a Raspberry Pi, this time the RPi 2 B mentioned in this post
But I'm thinking about:
- Odroid C1+ (
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=210987)
- Entry HTPC (
http://mymediaexperience.com/htpc-builds/entry-htpc/)
In terms of HD audio (I don't have a 3D TV so it doesn't matter),
which option is better?
PS: I will connect it through my soundbar Yamaha YHT-S401, so is not a real 7.1 receiver but it can decode HD audio sent to it by HDMI.
Thanks!
(2015-10-13, 23:29)couto27 Wrote: [ -> ] (2015-10-13, 21:49)hdmkv Wrote: [ -> ]Post #1 updated; 3D players split into 2 charts.
You might need to add the Shield on later date
nvidia shield not support full 3d, it's out of the game
(2015-10-13, 23:30)serieofilo Wrote: [ -> ]Hello,
I've read many parts of this very good post. Thanks to all who have contributed to it !
But now I have a question. I would like to replace my "old" Raspberry Pi B+ 512Mb / OpenElec with another player / device.
I've tested WeTek OpenElec and I'm not happy with it (because of HD audio support under OE 5.95.5; because it doesn't stay powered off when it receives power; etc.)
So I'm in the process of selecting another solution:
- Mi first idea is to use again a Raspberry Pi, this time the RPi 2 B mentioned in this post
But I'm thinking about:
- Odroid C1+ (http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=210987)
- Entry HTPC (http://mymediaexperience.com/htpc-builds/entry-htpc/)
In terms of HD audio (I don't have a 3D TV so it doesn't matter), which option is better?
PS: I will connect it through my soundbar Yamaha YHT-S401, so is not a real 7.1 receiver but it can decode HD audio sent to it by HDMI.
Thanks!
this is wrong thread
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=229096
looun is right... if you don't need 3D, I'd pick Chromebox first, followed by nVidia Shield TV, followed by WeTek Core 4K (based on wrxtasy's review), followed by RPi2
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(2015-10-13, 23:29)couto27 Wrote: [ -> ]You might need to add the Shield on later date
If nVidia adds MVC h/w decoding (
lots of requests for it here; please add your voice if you haven't already), man, it'd be the ultimate all-in-one home theater box.
(2015-10-14, 00:35)hdmkv Wrote: [ -> ]looun is right... if you don't need 3D, I'd pick Chromebox first, followed by nVidia Shield TV, followed by WeTek Core 4K (based on wrxtasy's review), followed by RPi2 .
(2015-10-13, 23:29)couto27 Wrote: [ -> ]You might need to add the Shield on later date
If nVidia adds MVC h/w decoding (lots of requests for it here; please add your voice if you haven't already), man, it'd be the ultimate all-in-one home theater box.
I did, heres my list...(SATV is on the way, probably amazon will delivery it....before the X6 pro )
Source Direct hdmi output- allows to bypass any video processing
Auto Frame rate (FPS)
RGB Full + Limited in 1080p & 4K (24/50/60hz)
YCbCr 4:2:0 / 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 in 4K and 1080p
Information about the Fractioned framerate and resolution while playing the video/games etc (23.976, 29.97,59.94 etc etc)
HDR (high dynamic Range support)
HDR (SMPTE) requirement for Ultra HD bluray
HDR10 (amazon or Netflix )
HDR (Dolby Vision) (vudu)
ISO 3D + option to choose file playlist + option to switch left /right eye
MVC MKV 3D + option to switch left /right eye + Half SBS and Half TB
Option to force 3D
Option for forced subtitles
Unicode utf-8 internal or external subtitles in STR formato.
Beta firmware upgrade optional
Backup option
Screen Saver + Dim after X minutes (very important for plasma and Oled TV due panel retention)
Update apps notification
Please add 3 customized/personalized settings in the firmware...
Game mode
VĂdeo mode
Steaming mode
Why the change from A+ to A- for the Raspberry Pi 2?
I ask because the device didnt change
Lowered HiMedia Q5 to B+ as 23.976 is broken in latest firmwares, micro-stutters and slight speed-ups are noticeable. Lowered Pi2 to A- as stability isn't quite there yet (displays blanking out after playback) and 3D ISO doesn't yet have chapter support. Pi2 and 3D I think remains a work in progress, but given the talented devs involved, no doubt it'll end up as one of the best (if not the best) 3D box in near future.
I have the Q5 and Pi 2.
I didnt notive that movies on Q5 with 23,976 have issues with latest firmware. What is the latest firmware? I have 3.0.1.1 installed.
With the test build #1013 on Pi 2 I dont have problems to play mvc isos and mvc mkvs. With #1011 I did have picture errors but now it plays fine.
The thing is that with #1011 mvc mkvs didnt play without errors but with OpenElec 5.95.5 the same files played without errors.
My files are on a NAS connected with NFS.
Chapter support in ISOs would be a Kodi feature, not something specific to the Raspberry Pi hardware.
But Kodi has already chapter support for a 2D ISO.
I cant say if it has chapter support on devices other than the Pi 2, but on the Pi 2 it has already with OpenElec 5.95.5.
(2015-10-14, 03:07)Kendos Wrote: [ -> ]I have the Q5 and Pi 2.
I didnt notive that movies on Q5 with 23,976 have issues with latest firmware. What is the latest firmware? I have 3.0.1.1 installed.
You have the latest firmware. If you aren't noticing microstutters or tiny speed-up type issues, then consider yourself lucky & able to enjoy movies w/o being distracted. A couple of us in the beta test group in contact with HiMedia have noticed and let them know.
Quote:With the test build #1013 on Pi 2 I dont have problems to play mvc isos and mvc mkvs. With #1011 I did have picture errors but now it plays fine.
The thing is that with #1011 mvc mkvs didnt play without errors but with OpenElec 5.95.5 the same files played without errors.
My files are on a NAS connected with NFS.
Haven't tried #1013, but #1012 already works better. Just need the nagging display blanking out bug (for some of us) squashed. At least there's a temporary work-around for now (noted in post #1).