2016-09-17, 15:43
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.
USB3.0 not needed for Video Streaming, even 4K. USB2.0 is plenty.
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.
USB3.0 not needed for Video Streaming, even 4K. USB2.0 is plenty.