2016-04-22, 01:16
I have been looking for a new media player and so far it seems like a complete mess since I last had a self built HTPC. Now I would like something that is zero effort, ideally like a modern WD media player that is plug and play. Essentially:
- 8-bit 1080p/720p/576p/480p x264 + x265 decoding with proper framerate support
- No 3D, no 4K, no netflix, no streaming, local playback via USB HDD only
- 5.1 or 2.0 aac, mp3, dolby digital or dts
- No fancy audio tracks
- Cheap
- Little to no setup or ongoing maintenance
As I am in Australia where shipping costs a bomb and everything else is marked up at least 20% it seems even more challenging. All the Android tv boxes on the local ebay that are sub $100 seem shifty with no support and I don't particularly want the whole Windows thing again. Looking at the Nvidia Shield for around $300 imported . . . . . any cheaper recommendations?
- 8-bit 1080p/720p/576p/480p x264 + x265 decoding with proper framerate support
- No 3D, no 4K, no netflix, no streaming, local playback via USB HDD only
- 5.1 or 2.0 aac, mp3, dolby digital or dts
- No fancy audio tracks
- Cheap
- Little to no setup or ongoing maintenance
As I am in Australia where shipping costs a bomb and everything else is marked up at least 20% it seems even more challenging. All the Android tv boxes on the local ebay that are sub $100 seem shifty with no support and I don't particularly want the whole Windows thing again. Looking at the Nvidia Shield for around $300 imported . . . . . any cheaper recommendations?
