2017-07-25, 19:47
I'm confused I was informed that we need a box bigger than 4k to run kodi 17.3 krypton. Is this so ?
(2017-07-25, 19:47)Clara64 Wrote: I'm confused I was informed that we need a box bigger than 4k to run kodi 17.3 krypton. Is this so ?
(2017-07-25, 19:47)Clara64 Wrote: I'm confused I was informed that we need a box bigger than 4k to run kodi 17.3 krypton. Is this so ?Maybe you heard that you will need a box with a later version than Android 4.x? If so then that is true for as far as it comes to the Android version.
(2017-07-28, 10:00)wrxtasy Wrote: @Rocker C, thx for that.You might even want to write "Intel and AMD x86-64 computers" as AMD is still a good CPU as long as you also have a Nvidia GeForce GPU/card as well in that same computer. That is, do not discriminate based on CPU but only on GPU, because it is the GPU that contain the VPU
Yes the START HERE Post needed some Intel input.
(2017-07-28, 10:00)wrxtasy Wrote: Android - WeTek Hub & Play2 are also 4K Netflix certified Hardware. 4K Android TV Netflix works out of the box.Maybe off-topic for this thread. but are you sure that they are 4K ("Ultra HD") certified by Netflix? They are not listed on their sites https://help.netflix.com/en/node/13444 or https://devices.netflix.com/en/ ...however then again, Xiaomi Mi Box is not listed here either and it is even developed in official partnership with Google, see => https://www.android.com/tv/xiaomi-mi-box/
(2017-07-28, 11:09)RockerC Wrote:(2017-07-28, 10:00)wrxtasy Wrote: @Rocker C, thx for that.You might even want to write "Intel and AMD x86-64 computers" as AMD is still a good CPU as long as you also have a Nvidia GeForce GPU/card as well in that same computer. That is, do not discriminate based on CPU but only on GPU, because it is the GPU that contain the VPU
Yes the START HERE Post needed some Intel input.
(2017-07-28, 11:09)RockerC Wrote:(2017-07-28, 10:00)wrxtasy Wrote: Android - WeTek Hub & Play2 are also 4K Netflix certified Hardware. 4K Android TV Netflix works out of the box.Maybe off-topic for this thread. but are you sure that they are 4K ("Ultra HD") certified by Netflix? They are not listed on their sites https://help.netflix.com/en/node/13444 or https://devices.netflix.com/en/ ...however then again, Xiaomi Mi Box is not listed here either and it is even developed in official partnership with Google, see => https://www.android.com/tv/xiaomi-mi-box/
(2017-07-28, 11:55)wrxtasy Wrote: I've done a re-organization so Newbs can concentrate on media player features they are most interested in.I would argue that GeForce GT 1030 should also be added to "most bang for the buck" section too if user already have a PC to upgrade or am willing to buy an compatible old used PC cheap.
(2017-07-28, 20:03)wrxtasy Wrote: Yes the Mi Box is good value for entry level Kodi, but for a 4K media player its missing - Ethernet, Kodi dynamic refresh switching, proper deinterlacing, legacy decode support for VC-1. And like 99% of 4K Android Krypton Boxes has no auto 1080p/4K resolution switching and broken TvHeadend support - which is the most popular free Kodi PVR. Yes I'm a hard marker.So maybe then specifically list "MINIX U1 with LibreELEC or similar Linux OS (not Android OS)"?
Plus you have to deal with Android OS limitations that annoyingly get in the way of using Kodi.
At least with the MINIX U1 you can run an additional Kick Ass OS like LibreELEC Kodi Krypton where all the above is working. After all we are "Picking the right Kodi box" - all the Android stuff really can be considered "extras" in that context.
(2017-07-28, 15:33)RockerC Wrote: I would argue that GeForce GT 1030 should also be added to "most bang for the buck" section too if user already have a PC to upgrade or am willing to buy an compatible old used PC cheap.
Almost any PC made in the 10-years can be upgraded with GeForce GT 1030 to become a 4K and High Def capable HTPC. Only need a PC with a PCIe x16 slot. Classifieds ads to the rescue.