START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Dec 2020)
Before you even get started, what Android Apps specifically are you planning to use ?

This is asked as some Android platforms are a LOT better than others, particularly when it comes to HD Netflix and HD protected, paid for video content streaming Android Apps. Big screen TV Android Apps use from the couch , you want Android TV OS and for that the Shield is what you should look at.

I have not added it yet to Post#1, but the HiMedia Q5/Q10 Pro comes with a lousy Infra Red D-Pad Air mouse, which is a PITA implementation to use with Android Apps on any hardware platform. (Kodi only you will have no issues)
For the price paid for HiMedia devices, I find this pretty poor. I would have at the very least expected a Wireless, Accurate Air mouse implementation.
The MINIX U1 has a nice RF Wireless, Air Mouse, Keyboard combo available in the A2 NEO Lite remote. HiMedia has no excuse if MINIX can supply this.

Kodi use only for a media player you should definitely look at a no nonsense LibreELEC Kodi box. Turn it on, boot straight into Kodi, mine take 9 seconds to get to the Kodi interface. Smile

USB3.0 not needed for Video Streaming, even 4K. USB2.0 is plenty.



Messages In This Thread
The right box for me - by tyem - 2016-01-13, 15:29
Jesus Box - by kellyvb - 2016-03-04, 20:18
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Sep 2016) - by wrxtasy - 2016-09-17, 15:43
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
T95Z Plus Android TV Box - by gooner1971 - 2017-03-17, 13:04
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