2014-11-25, 16:29
I suppose there comes a time that you eventually start trading on your previous efforts, that being Raspbmc.....
Just jumped on to the Solidrun website and specced up a natural competitor that being a CuBox-i2 with WiFI and Bluetooth. - $89.99
Only does 10/100 Mbps Ethernet - not Gigabit - the CuBox-i2eX does that at $109.99. (add $15 for a remote)
How much bandwidth do you need for 3D BluRay iso playback ?
The CuBox-i2(eX) does not come with a quality remote and is unable at the moment to de-interlace live TV and play HD Audio.
It does not come with compatible power plugs for those of us living outside of the US/Japan/Euro either.
I'm not sure if it supports on the fly 24p switchable video playback at the moment ?
A proper competitor would be a Chromebox plus the very responsive Bluetooth Replacement Remote for Amazon Fire TV Stick at $14.99, total: $155 - $175 depending on Amazon's price cycle.
This is where the real competition lies plus you get the ability to play 4K video, use Netflix etc when using a dualboot setup.
Power plugs for those of us living outside of the US/Japan/Euro still an issue however.
Judging by the developer's previous efforts I would think Vero would virtually be a plug and play device.
It comes with a quality remote and I suspect, very minimal setup will be needed and the device would just work with great online support.
Some people I bet would be willing to pay that bit extra for a device from a proven developer.
My 2cents...
Just jumped on to the Solidrun website and specced up a natural competitor that being a CuBox-i2 with WiFI and Bluetooth. - $89.99
Only does 10/100 Mbps Ethernet - not Gigabit - the CuBox-i2eX does that at $109.99. (add $15 for a remote)
How much bandwidth do you need for 3D BluRay iso playback ?
The CuBox-i2(eX) does not come with a quality remote and is unable at the moment to de-interlace live TV and play HD Audio.
It does not come with compatible power plugs for those of us living outside of the US/Japan/Euro either.
I'm not sure if it supports on the fly 24p switchable video playback at the moment ?
A proper competitor would be a Chromebox plus the very responsive Bluetooth Replacement Remote for Amazon Fire TV Stick at $14.99, total: $155 - $175 depending on Amazon's price cycle.
This is where the real competition lies plus you get the ability to play 4K video, use Netflix etc when using a dualboot setup.
Power plugs for those of us living outside of the US/Japan/Euro still an issue however.
Judging by the developer's previous efforts I would think Vero would virtually be a plug and play device.
It comes with a quality remote and I suspect, very minimal setup will be needed and the device would just work with great online support.
Some people I bet would be willing to pay that bit extra for a device from a proven developer.
My 2cents...