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Hi,
I've been madly searching google and youtube reviews for days but can't find anything that ticks all the boxes so I'm wondering (hoping) if someone could recommend a suitable device for me. I want a box with:
Hardware deinterlacing in KODI (for Live TV via Tvheadend)
Auto refresh rate switching
Youtube app support with 4k playback
Google voice assistant (even if it's not using the ATV interface) using a remote control with integrated mic
Ability to wake from sleep using a USB dongle remote control (g30s)
Cheap (like really cheap)
Integrated LAN port
I don't need Netflix support or Prime video support.
I've had a Xiaomi Mi Box S which was too slow and it would not wake from sleep with a USB device. I have a Shield in my main room but do not wish to spend that much for my second TV. I'm currently suffering a Fire stick which has an appalling bug whereby the audio cuts out every time I turn my TV off and back on.
Any advice appreciated.
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They N2/+ is really not a lot of $s for what it is, and having bought and setup 4 of them, without any issues, is pretty reliable generally....why wouldn't you buy another one? Just because you had one issue? Perhaps you can buy from a local supplier with a proper warranty (vs. the basically complete lack of warranty from HK?).
For a Kodi box, specifically, I really don't think there is a better solution, although the Vero 4K+ has better support for sure. I've not used those, and I believe some folks consider them a bit wimpy compared to the Odroid, but you'd at least have excellent support behind you with that.
Not sure I follow the logic of 'I'll probably have to say bye to browisng NFS shares, using my MINIX A2 Lite remote and the Yatse app' - almost any Kodi box should be able to do all of that just fine?
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Ah right. Yeah, MrMC is too limited, definitely agree with that.
Obviously we all want more than a year from a device, even a relatively cheap one, but some electronics are going to fail, it's just part of life really. I just use the basic plastic case they have, works fine and maybe not max. pretty, but nice enough they basically just disappear as a tiny thing next to my AVR. But definitely look at the Vero - very similar capabilities, really, but much much better support vs. Odroid, who really specialise in the tinker market and behave like it...
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Yes - the failure rate of Odroid stuff seems to be higher - at least based on anecdotal evidence here and on the Hardkernel forums - and their junk warranty and poor attitude to returns/repairs is really disappointing. I own a bunch of their boards but buy them from a UK re-seller to ensure I get a decent warranty.