2014-07-03, 03:34
I bought it as a XBMC box and for now it's hard to replace my current setup (NUC i3 which I think is overpowered)
My gripes are :
- XBMC works but it's far from rock stable
- FF and RW are clumsy (+/- 30s too)
- CEC half working (no back button don't see to be the only one)
- No IR = No easy harmony (latest expensive models handle bluetooth). Ok can get the Flirc but 25% of the device price isn't a great move considering the overall performance.
- No deinterlance (knew it not a surprise)
So as i'm in France and not benefiting from netflix and co, this is for now a very average XBMC box. Compared to a NUC2820 (more expensive but not that much), I'd advise the NUC anytime.
As a pure XBMC level, bar the fast interface, I'd even consider taking a rpi over it. Rpi is limited but seems better at playing videos (as of today) and has a few benefits like instant CEC.
I like the device a lot, the look, the horsepower, the remote, and hope it can become a better XBMC box in the future.
It must be a great Plex device, not using it.
My gripes are :
- XBMC works but it's far from rock stable
- FF and RW are clumsy (+/- 30s too)
- CEC half working (no back button don't see to be the only one)
- No IR = No easy harmony (latest expensive models handle bluetooth). Ok can get the Flirc but 25% of the device price isn't a great move considering the overall performance.
- No deinterlance (knew it not a surprise)
So as i'm in France and not benefiting from netflix and co, this is for now a very average XBMC box. Compared to a NUC2820 (more expensive but not that much), I'd advise the NUC anytime.
As a pure XBMC level, bar the fast interface, I'd even consider taking a rpi over it. Rpi is limited but seems better at playing videos (as of today) and has a few benefits like instant CEC.
I like the device a lot, the look, the horsepower, the remote, and hope it can become a better XBMC box in the future.
It must be a great Plex device, not using it.