2015-08-23, 20:05
So i've been playing with my Neo X6 for a couple days and figured i'd post a preliminary review for those interested:
Pros:
1. Easy to update to latest FW build 7a
2. I like that many of android's annoying features are disabled by default (location)
3. Minimal set of preinstalled apps (very little bloat)
4. Kodi/XMBC works smoothly and as advertised
Cons:
1. Using the remote control included is near impossible and i had to plug in a mouse/keyboard (i will definitely be investing in the MINIX NEO-A2-Lite remote and hope for better usability)
2. The mouse is not real smooth to move around (again i'm hoping the MINIX NEO-A2-Lite remote fixes this)
3. Netflix SUCKS and this is a big big issue for me...apparently the problem is Netflix making their generic app complete shit and NOT minix's but i wonder if i should have bought an X8 for the extra horsepower?) (also i haven't yet tried netflix within Kodi so maybe this will help?)
4. Android feels sluggish overall.
5. I just found out that i can't use amazon instant video without a Kodi plugin...sigh.
6. NO ROOT!! I thought all minix's came rooted. (this is probably my fault for not reading)
Overall i sort of wish i got the Nvidia Shield instead...however this is my 1st android tv and i appreciate spending less money on something that should provide much of the same usability.
Pros:
1. Easy to update to latest FW build 7a
2. I like that many of android's annoying features are disabled by default (location)
3. Minimal set of preinstalled apps (very little bloat)
4. Kodi/XMBC works smoothly and as advertised
Cons:
1. Using the remote control included is near impossible and i had to plug in a mouse/keyboard (i will definitely be investing in the MINIX NEO-A2-Lite remote and hope for better usability)
2. The mouse is not real smooth to move around (again i'm hoping the MINIX NEO-A2-Lite remote fixes this)
3. Netflix SUCKS and this is a big big issue for me...apparently the problem is Netflix making their generic app complete shit and NOT minix's but i wonder if i should have bought an X8 for the extra horsepower?) (also i haven't yet tried netflix within Kodi so maybe this will help?)
4. Android feels sluggish overall.
5. I just found out that i can't use amazon instant video without a Kodi plugin...sigh.
6. NO ROOT!! I thought all minix's came rooted. (this is probably my fault for not reading)
Overall i sort of wish i got the Nvidia Shield instead...however this is my 1st android tv and i appreciate spending less money on something that should provide much of the same usability.