START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Dec 2020)
(2019-09-28, 02:46)wrxtasy Wrote:
(2019-09-27, 19:55)lovnblack Wrote:
(2019-09-27, 05:23)wrxtasy Wrote: Hi, welcome.

Gigabit Ethernet device is needed for 4K Bluyray Rips - Kodi only - with proper 4K HDR Metadata output along with HD audio inc Atmos and DTS:X...

A bunch of people are buying the ODROID N2 - CoreELEC edition (click). It already has all the parts.
If you want it to run Kodi a bit faster, also buy a 16GB eMMC flash module, does not matter if it is Linux or Android.

Then simple add a quality USB mini receiver dongle, Plug N Play - MINIX A2 lite keyboard remote. It's keyboard comes in really handy after long term Kodi usage for keyboard shortcuts. Remote batteries last 8+ months.

Minor DIY required, but after after initial setup it just works. Smile

Thank you very much WRXTASY for your answer. Ok will follow your suggestion and will try to complete this set for my HT.

But can you please help me to collect this parts/products?      

Buy the ODROID N2 - CoreELEC edition (click). It already has all the parts.
If you want it to run Kodi a bit faster, also buy a 16GB eMMC flash module. Does not matter if it is a Linux or Android eMMC.

Then simple add (from somewhere else) a quality USB mini receiver dongle, Plug N Play - MINIX A2 lite keyboard remote. It's keyboard comes in really handy after long term Kodi usage for keyboard shortcuts.
Quote:Where should I buy them because I read your warning about very bad guarantee terms of them.

https://www.hardkernel.com/distributors/

Also read THIS (click) thread for sellers.
Quote:Do you think I can success to that DIY without any knowledge ?

Yes.

CE edition of the N2 is virtually Plug n Play.
Hardest part might be sliding on the top case.
MINIX A2 lite remote works out of the box.      

Hi again wrxtasy, today I prepare myself to collect & order all set. Currently Im living in Bulgaria so that I look for Hardkernel's distributor in here (https://erelement.com/mini-pc/odroid-n2?...te7ba8nvh2), but they dont sell corelec version and I was not sure about the difference between corelec and non corelec versions of N2, and I decided to order a corelec version from Germany, I will have a few FINAL questions to you, because of that I want to share following seller links and my last questions with you : 

ODROID N2 CORELEC EDITION: 
Germany N2 corelec edition (I will order 2gb version because its enough, right?) : https://www.pollin.de/p/odroid-n2-coreel...ram-811103

16GB eMMC MODULE :
From the same German seller, it will come with N2 together in the same package, is this one OK ? : https://www.pollin.de/p/odroid-n2-emmc-5...oid-811046

MINIX KEYBOARD :
I found a local Bulgarian seller, is it the correct product ? : http://old.itx.bg/ro/minixtm-neo-a2-lite...m_store=de  

USB mini receiver dongle: 
I know it is simplest part of this set but I have doubts about the correct version, enough quality and correct product that I need to buy ? Sorry for bulgarian language pages, but it needs to be local seller =
https://www.emag.bg/bezzhichni-adapteri/c (all result page link)
https://www.emag.bg/adapter-bluetooth-as...DF3VQBBBM/
https://www.emag.bg/adapter-bluetooth-us...D89X53BBM/

And here are my FINAL questions if you dont mind plz : 

- I downloaded most of my movies in H265 10bit HVEC format, will this N2 kit be able to play my 10bit movies or I made a mistake and downloaded wrong format, hope not...otherwise I have to download hundred gigabytes again Smile  ? Im asking this because on one of the replies you have written "High bitrate 4K Rips needs Gigabit LAN for Network streaming reliability, otherwise you are just a Gamblin' man" if my movie library in 10bit format then do I also need gigabit LAN or N2 will handle 10bit movies ? Honestly I have no idea about gigabit ethernet, LAN Smile plz help me to understand as you are explaining to a newbie Smile

- Do I need AC wifi module 5A also ? If yes, then german seller website does not have the same module, plz check if one of them is also OK with N2 (https://www.pollin.de/search?query=wifi%...kfIgidzhWO)

- Will this set of N2 be enough to be able to play everything currently ? if you suggest me to add something more for future updates I will, plz advice. ( such as https://www.hardkernel.com/shop/emmc-mod...s-upgrade/ ) ?

Thanx for your patience and great help!


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