2014-12-31, 20:44
I haven't tried one of those cu-box devices, nor have I seen reviews of them. But I note they are Android based, which makes me think a lot of the issues that have cropped up with other Android devices will be there.
So why Chromebox? With openelec 5 I would cite the following: 6 seconds from cold boot power on to XBMC interface, and not a single hiccup during playback of files over the network or when navigating a reasonably large library (1200plus files) so far. Bluetooth PS3 remote paired without issue. Iplayer add on runs without issue. Once installed I have spent zero time troubleshooting the device or installing new XBMC/SPMC builds. I can't say the same about the Android based devices.
So why Chromebox? With openelec 5 I would cite the following: 6 seconds from cold boot power on to XBMC interface, and not a single hiccup during playback of files over the network or when navigating a reasonably large library (1200plus files) so far. Bluetooth PS3 remote paired without issue. Iplayer add on runs without issue. Once installed I have spent zero time troubleshooting the device or installing new XBMC/SPMC builds. I can't say the same about the Android based devices.