START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Dec 2020)
The only 2GB Ugoos X3 Cubes I could find for ~$65 USD were on Alibaba.  I've never used them before (seemed scarier than eBay) but I might give it a try.  

I'm running the generic non-ng 9.2.4.2 Amlogic CoreELEC image on my W95 box.  
The problem I'm having is it doesn't like 1080i playback.  After an hour or so it will freeze, get strange video loops, etc. when I try to open up a menu.  Rebooting Kodi doesn't fix it, the whole box needs to be rebooted.  Then it will play 1080i TS streams for another couple of hours.  480p/720p streams will play all day.  I suspect it may be related to de-interlacing but it won't turn off.  My TV still gets a 1080p signal even with the de-interlacing option disabled.  
I put a heat sink on it but it doesn't seem to help much.  It just starts having problems at a lower temperature.  
I might try the -ng CoreELEC version to see if it helps.  

After writing this it dawned on me that I might be able to re-purpose the box as a Tvheadend server.  The problems seem to be associated with video playback to a display, it might be fine if just used as a server.  I'll just find an inexpensive Kodi box/stick for the 1080p bedroom TV.  At the very least, re-purposing the W95 box would buy me some time if the Tvheadend app on the Shield TV craps out.  

Thanks


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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
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
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated August 2020) - by RKCRLR - 2020-09-12, 00:30
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