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The only thing I would add is be very careful trying to stream Live TV with quality deinterlacing on anything but a AMLogic S8xx/S9xx platform (Hardware deinterlacing) or an Intel Linux/Windows box. The Shield and Nexus players and FireTV's will not do the job properly, I've seen too many problems unfortunately.
You need a minimum of YADIF x2, full motion software deinterlacing, especially for fast action sports like Aussie Rules Footy ! Wink

For WAF you really need Android TV Apps for easy remote control use which means the Shield, Nexus or FireTV's. However I do use Android TV massaged Apps running on the Core all be it with 2.0 Audio. These have to be easily Sideload, I use a USB stick.
The massaged Apps list HERE.

You have to Spoof a WiFi connection if ethernet connected for some of the badly written Apps, like Stan which is easily done via the Android Settings on the Core. Not sure how you go if ethernet connected on other Android devices.

Those MiniPCs running Windows 10 will nearly do it all at a decent price but not be as remote control or WAF friendly.
Everything is a bit of a compromise.

Note: You need a Netflix and properly (Widevine Level 1) approved Android device to get 1080p protected video content streaming. None of the cheap Asian Android devices will work and limit you to a 480p max resolution video stream. That means you need Intel boxes running Windows, Nexus Player, FireTV's, WeTek Core or the Shield.



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The right box for me - by tyem - 2016-01-13, 15:29
Jesus Box - by kellyvb - 2016-03-04, 20:18
RE: Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated April 2016) - by wrxtasy - 2016-05-12, 11:38
Thanks for the Help! - by jmc15john - 2016-11-09, 16:44
Jarvis crashes and wipes - by gotthis2000 - 2017-01-10, 22:14
RE: Jarvis crashes and wipes - by nickr - 2017-01-10, 22:58
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