Hi all,
MOD, if in wrong forum, please move then slap me and tell me where I should have put it.
I'm confused. There are so many media players out there and I have no idea what to look at.
I would like to narrow down my search to around 3 or 4. I have looked at various websites and there are heaps of options.
So, can you help me out?
I'm after a reliable and flexible (can update firmware, mod etc) media player with;
- Ethernet (I don't care about wireless connection. I will be hooking this directly to my modem)
- At least 2 USB ports (1 for a stick and the other for my wireless logitech keyboard)
- Can access my network (to stream movies etc over ethernet)
- Can play 1080 files in various formats (full HD not interlaced)
- Should be quad core with max memory, but doesn't have to be. I want something I don't have to mess with for a few years.
- Must be reliable… ie. no problems coming out of sleep, etc
- Must have access to web browser so I can watch iView/SBS on demand, etc.
Too much to ask?
I have a budget of up to $100 which I feel is enough to get me something pretty decent. I'm not worried about which processor, rockchip/A9 etc as long as it does what it should do with no shenanigans.
Thanks heaps for your upcoming advice/slander.
The Ouya is also one option. Since it runs Tegra 3 it should have zero problems with performance and its been tested running on XBMC with no issues.
The only problem is where to get it, and that's what I still don't know.
Other solution is a $100 G-BOX Midnight 2. You can read the reviews on Amazon here.
http://www.amazon.com/electronics/dp/B00CH643A8
Whirlpool discussion here
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1989591
And manufacturer website
http://matricom.net/
Specs
* Amlogic A9 Dual Core Neon HD CPU
* Mali400 Dual Core High Performance 3D GPU
* 1GB RAM (DDR3)
* 8GB Total Internal Storage
* USB Storage Extendable (Flash Drives/HDD)
* SD Storage Extendable (Up to 32GB!)
* 802.11b/g/n internal Wifi
* HDMI v1.4 video output
* 10/100 Ethernet Port
* Coaxial SPDIF Digital Audio Output (Surround Sound)
* Composite Audio/Video Out
* 4x USB 2.0 Ports
* Android 4.2.x Jelly Bean installed
* Supports Wireless USB Keyboard/Mouse
* Google Play Store installed