2015-01-29, 03:21
Is there a post somewhere for cheaper, fanless android sticks that work well with Kodi/OpenElec? All we do is watch 720p content from my unRAID server, and occasionally 1080p content.
(2015-01-29, 14:27)hdmkv Wrote: Didn't read through all 17 pages, but missing from post #1 (otherwise great recommendations) should be options for those who want 2D and frame-packed 3D support. Sans Kodi, that would be Mede8er's X3D series media players. With Kodi, that would be VidOn Box (for now at least) with caveats (as listed in my thread).
(2015-01-29, 14:25)bym007 Wrote: I am on the lookout for a new HTPC. I have a Zotac with ION2 and its still working pretty well. Now I need to add another HTPC to my home. All of my media is on a DIY NAS on the local network. Very occasionally I stream sports on it. Usually it will be used to play music/videos.
Should I go for Chromebox (and which brand) or Fire TV ?
EDIT:
I forgot to add, I prefer a full on XBMC install. Currently I am using OpenELEC, and wish to have a system which boots to XBMC (or a fork) directly, rather than messing about.
(2015-01-29, 17:42)poofyhairguy Wrote:Thanks, I gathered that from the forums that the Chrimebox is a lot better approach compared to FTV. However, do I need to up the memory to 4 GB ?(2015-01-29, 14:25)bym007 Wrote: I am on the lookout for a new HTPC. I have a Zotac with ION2 and its still working pretty well. Now I need to add another HTPC to my home. All of my media is on a DIY NAS on the local network. Very occasionally I stream sports on it. Usually it will be used to play music/videos.
Should I go for Chromebox (and which brand) or Fire TV ?
EDIT:
I forgot to add, I prefer a full on XBMC install. Currently I am using OpenELEC, and wish to have a system which boots to XBMC (or a fork) directly, rather than messing about.
Chromebox. The Chromebox is the official replacement for ION anything.
And you can run XBMCbuntu on one. I do. Very little difference between that an Openelec though. Unless you know Linux I think Openelec has clear advantages like GUI wifi support.
(2015-01-29, 18:09)bym007 Wrote: Thanks, I gathered that from the forums that the Chrimebox is a lot better approach compared to FTV. However, do I need to up the memory to 4 GB ?
Quote:Secondly, I am thinking about getting the FTV stick replacement remote (15$) from Amazon. What do you reckon ?
(2015-01-29, 17:42)poofyhairguy Wrote: Chromebox. The Chromebox is the official replacement for ION anything.
And you can run XBMCbuntu on one. I do. Very little difference between that an Openelec though. Unless you know Linux I think Openelec has clear advantages like GUI wifi support.
(2015-01-29, 21:28)Matt Devo Wrote: With OE, you get GUI config of wifi, BT. BT/BT remotes work better. no need to update kernel manually (Kodibuntu ships with 3.13, 3.18.4 is needed to alleviate Intel GPU bugs).
(2015-01-29, 18:14)poofyhairguy Wrote:I always prefer OE, just cause it has a small install base. I like to save disk space.(2015-01-29, 18:09)bym007 Wrote: Thanks, I gathered that from the forums that the Chrimebox is a lot better approach compared to FTV. However, do I need to up the memory to 4 GB ?
No, even at 4k I am finding 2GB is fine.
Quote:Secondly, I am thinking about getting the FTV stick replacement remote (15$) from Amazon. What do you reckon ?
I think the best remote for a Chromebox depends on your situation. I wouldn't get a FireTV remote for a Chromebox though.
You a bachelor? Just use a smartphone.I like Yatse on Android.
You have a wife and kids? Get an IR sensor and a Logitech Harmony 600+ and program it so all the hard stuff like input switching is hidden from them.
(2015-01-30, 11:21)bym007 Wrote: I already have a Harmony 1100, which I am currently using in the lounge.
(2015-01-29, 00:28)poofyhairguy Wrote: Ok since this is still stickied I went ahead and updated it with 2015 advice (aka FireTV and Chromebox cover 90% of people).
(2015-01-30, 19:48)jac55 Wrote: In your update for 2015 about the Fire TV you say that it is not recommended for HD audio. Why is that?