2015-05-31, 05:15
I am so confused even after looking at these forums on what to get. I would like a Box or Computer for $200 or less that will 1. run Kodi, 2. work as a local server for my portable hard drive to allow other devices to stream movies off of it, and 3. stream from Steam(not required).
I know the RPI2, and Odroid C1 can do the 1st two if i read right. I had a RPI 1 but it was a little slow on Raspbmc when I was using it and I sold it before. I like the C1 as it has better performance and I won't be doing a ton of coding on it, as I use free hosting site for my websites.
I have also looked at the U3, and XU3 lite, but seems like most the info on Odroid products were U2 or C1, and I don't know the positive or negatives of the two I listed.
I currently have a FireTV Stick, which I like, but It has not USB adaptor for my portable hard drive, and my Belkin router USB port doesn't perform well to use that. I don't know if it is worth it to spend the $99 on a FireTV with the other products out there with same performance at cheaper prices, just with different software, and not locked down.
Other things I have looked at were ECS Liva($99) and ECS Live X($159 after rebate), I believe the first liva had issues with heat distribution, and minimal USB, and have not seen many Liva X comparisions to other products. Acer Aspire AXC-603G-UW13 XC - Celeron J1900($139), and Acer Chromebox CXI-2GKM.
I am able to open up the chromebox and load other software, and have history of rooting devices as well.
Any opionons on which way I should go?
Edit: I will be using a slingbox reciever if possible, so low power 24/7. I could use the FireStick to recieve if needed, I'm not sure if it has enough power.
I know the RPI2, and Odroid C1 can do the 1st two if i read right. I had a RPI 1 but it was a little slow on Raspbmc when I was using it and I sold it before. I like the C1 as it has better performance and I won't be doing a ton of coding on it, as I use free hosting site for my websites.
I have also looked at the U3, and XU3 lite, but seems like most the info on Odroid products were U2 or C1, and I don't know the positive or negatives of the two I listed.
I currently have a FireTV Stick, which I like, but It has not USB adaptor for my portable hard drive, and my Belkin router USB port doesn't perform well to use that. I don't know if it is worth it to spend the $99 on a FireTV with the other products out there with same performance at cheaper prices, just with different software, and not locked down.
Other things I have looked at were ECS Liva($99) and ECS Live X($159 after rebate), I believe the first liva had issues with heat distribution, and minimal USB, and have not seen many Liva X comparisions to other products. Acer Aspire AXC-603G-UW13 XC - Celeron J1900($139), and Acer Chromebox CXI-2GKM.
I am able to open up the chromebox and load other software, and have history of rooting devices as well.
Any opionons on which way I should go?
Edit: I will be using a slingbox reciever if possible, so low power 24/7. I could use the FireStick to recieve if needed, I'm not sure if it has enough power.
