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RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - wrxtasy - 2016-09-07
Recommended, proven micro SDHC Cards, that are cost effective and work well are the Class 10 UHS-1 Samsung EVO(+) and Sandisk ones.
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - Smokin_Joe - 2016-09-10
I will be buying a few Kodi approved boxes for my 5 tv's. I just ordered a Mimix U1 based on information contained, in this thread..
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B018ZAZFC4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Are there any boxes, that you can recommend, that come with rca connectors.
I have a couple of 32" tube tv's that are too heavy to move, without wreckin them...lol
Thanks again for the info..
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - nickr - 2016-09-11
Rpi has composite out, but on recent models it is on the same plug as the analogue audio.
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - Smokin_Joe - 2016-09-11
(2016-09-11, 00:56)nickr Wrote: Rpi has composite out, but on recent models it is on the same plug as the analogue audio.
Raspberry PI?
Heard of it don't know anything about it.
I will look into it.
Udate....
Looks like it would be another project....
I am currently falling behind with too many projects already.
Thanks Thou
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - HereIsTom - 2016-09-11
(2016-09-10, 10:35)Smokin_Joe Wrote: Are there any boxes, that you can recommend, that come with rca connectors.
HiMedia Q5 Pro and Q10 Pro have;
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - Smokin_Joe - 2016-09-11
They do..Thanks HereIsTom
They look a little pricey but it gives me hope
Update+++Shopmaster 3000 says I can get better pricing out of China...lol
I will look into them
Again Thanks Tom
You have been a big help.
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - wrxtasy - 2016-09-11
The Tight Ass way of doing it is to use the Headphone Plug on a TV and use a RCA Y-Cable from Headphone Socket.
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - Smokin_Joe - 2016-09-12
(2016-09-11, 18:33)wrxtasy Wrote: The Tight Ass way of doing it is to use the Headphone Plug on a TV and use a RCA Y-Cable from Headphone Socket.lol
True
lol
The HiMedia Q's look like they have the power and good stuff worth the money.
Good answer wrxtasy
I have a little hdmi rca converter I have used for my Roku stick.
I would use it as a last resort.
+++Update+++ Himedia offers a number of good boxes that all offer RCA connectors and HDMI 2
Good Performers for even less money..WhhooHoo
This is a great help HereIsTom
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - natethomas - 2016-09-12
It's been a long time since I've last checked out this hardware recommendation thread. Really nice work!
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - wrxtasy - 2016-09-12
Thx. Nate
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - HereIsTom - 2016-09-12
(2016-09-12, 01:19)Smokin_Joe Wrote: +++Update+++ Himedia offers a number of good boxes that all offer RCA connectors and HDMI 2You're welcome, I'm more then happy with my HiMedia Q10 Pro!
Good Performers for even less money..WhhooHoo
This is a great help HereIsTom
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - nickr - 2016-09-13
(2016-09-11, 02:15)Smokin_Joe Wrote:Hardly a ”project”. Buy, clip into case, write SD card, plug SD card, power supply, network cable and composite cable. Done.(2016-09-11, 00:56)nickr Wrote: Rpi has composite out, but on recent models it is on the same plug as the analogue audio.
Raspberry PI?
Heard of it don't know anything about it.
I will look into it.
Udate....
Looks like it would be another project....
I am currently falling behind with too many projects already.
Thanks Thou
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - Smokin_Joe - 2016-09-13
(2016-09-13, 02:06)nickr Wrote:Throw a few disabilities into the mix, top it with some age and voila...it's a project(2016-09-11, 02:15)Smokin_Joe Wrote:Hardly a ”project”. Buy, clip into case, write SD card, plug SD card, power supply, network cable and composite cable. Done.(2016-09-11, 00:56)nickr Wrote: Rpi has composite out, but on recent models it is on the same plug as the analogue audio.
Raspberry PI?
Heard of it don't know anything about it.
I will look into it.
Udate....
Looks like it would be another project....
I am currently falling behind with too many projects already.
Thanks Thou
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - Smokin_Joe - 2016-09-13
Just looking at the H8 (Octa-core)
Seems good enough for one of my tv's.
Anybody know of an issue with these.
I have 1 Minix Neo UI coming.
I need a total of 5 boxes for the tv's.
Need two with RCA
If anyone knows of problems with the Himedia H8 Octacore please post.
Joe
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - wrxtasy - 2016-09-13
(2016-09-13, 03:30)Smokin_Joe Wrote: Throw a few disabilities into the mix, top it with some age and voila...it's a projectYou should have mentioned this earlier as now the only Kodi device I recommend is the nVIDIA Shield.
Why, because it runs Android TV OS and Android Apps that do not require the use of a complicated, confusing Air Mouse. These Air Mice are a PITA for use on a big screen TV, especially in your use case. The Shield is Plug n Play.
Control is by use a D-Pad, consisting of left, right, up, down and enter. It could not be any easier. Definitely steer clear of regular Android Lollipop only systems like the Q10 Pro.
The other point I will make is LibreELEC Kodi runs better than Android Kodi. There are far less complications in an Appliance like LibreELEC Kodi box that using regular Android Lollipop devices. No Air Mice again need to be used with LibreELEC.
Basing you choices on devices with only RCA connectors is going to lead you into trouble with Air Mice and sub optimal boxes.