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JJ_BPK · 03-09-2017, 09:01

A friend's kid (geek) has started using an android/kodi box to stream movies from the internet,, so has my friend (semi-geek).. The kid has dropped all cable/dish system and is using the box for everything.

As I read the web, KODI has weaknesses, recording and sports, but this is changing daily. It's a well developed and supported open-source app, with many FREE versions..

The nature of internet streaming also has a weak spot. If a movie is released, the first viewing will be from some kid with a go-pro at the theater,, generally you need to wait until the DVD is released to get theater quality..

I was over to their house last week and was VERY impressed. We watch current new movies @ 4k..

Copied the stats on his box and started looking. The bar has moved, "I THINK" the current hardware & software target.

For the uninitiated, this is a full blown computer, with all the bells and whistles. There are versions that have built-in support for hard-drives, the their prices jump up 200USD++..

CPU: Amlogic S912 Octa-core 2GHz 64-bit ARM Cortex A53 CPU
GPU: 750MHz+ ARM Mali-820MP3 GPU processor
1GB, 2GB, or 3GB DDR3 RAM
8GB, 16GB, or 32gb eMMC Flash ROM
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmellow
KODI v17.1 Krypton, Pre-installed

ports

802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi 2.4 & 5.0 GHz
Bluetooth V4.0

USB 2.0 (usb 3.0 may be available??), Support DISK, HDD, SD Card
LAN: Ethernet:10/100M, standard RJ-45 Gigabit
HDMI 2.0 x 1 port 2K @ 60Hz
TF Card
Power DC 5V / 2A x 1 port
3.5 Phone out CVBS & L/R
Digital Optical SPDIF Audio Cable

Prices vary, but it looks like 100USB will get a good setup.

Amazon example:
https://smile.amazon.com/Powerful-An...A1X79H2ZVMA5I6

Reference:
http://www.wirelesshack.org/the-top-...di-builds.html

KODI source: https://kodi.tv/about/

Anyone into these things??

I don't think it's time to abandon cable/dish but it would save me a good chunk each month..

PS: Did I mention that the movie downloads are FREE!!!

03-09-2017, 09:01	#1
JJ_BPK Quiet Professional Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 18 yrs upstate NY, 30 yrs South Florida, 20 yrs Conch Republic, now chasing G-Kids in NOVA & UK Posts: 11,901	Internet Streaming with Android/KODI Box? A friend's kid (geek) has started using an android/kodi box to stream movies from the internet,, so has my friend (semi-geek).. The kid has dropped all cable/dish system and is using the box for everything. As I read the web, KODI has weaknesses, recording and sports, but this is changing daily. It's a well developed and supported open-source app, with many FREE versions.. The nature of internet streaming also has a weak spot. If a movie is released, the first viewing will be from some kid with a go-pro at the theater,, generally you need to wait until the DVD is released to get theater quality.. I was over to their house last week and was VERY impressed. We watch current new movies @ 4k.. Copied the stats on his box and started looking. The bar has moved, "I THINK" the current hardware & software target. For the uninitiated, this is a full blown computer, with all the bells and whistles. There are versions that have built-in support for hard-drives, the their prices jump up 200USD++.. CPU: Amlogic S912 Octa-core 2GHz 64-bit ARM Cortex A53 CPU GPU: 750MHz+ ARM Mali-820MP3 GPU processor 1GB, 2GB, or 3GB DDR3 RAM 8GB, 16GB, or 32gb eMMC Flash ROM OS: Android 6.0 Marshmellow KODI v17.1 Krypton, Pre-installed ports 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi 2.4 & 5.0 GHz Bluetooth V4.0 USB 2.0 (usb 3.0 may be available??), Support DISK, HDD, SD Card LAN: Ethernet:10/100M, standard RJ-45 Gigabit HDMI 2.0 x 1 port 2K @ 60Hz TF Card Power DC 5V / 2A x 1 port 3.5 Phone out CVBS & L/R Digital Optical SPDIF Audio Cable Prices vary, but it looks like 100USB will get a good setup. Amazon example: https://smile.amazon.com/Powerful-An...A1X79H2ZVMA5I6 Reference: http://www.wirelesshack.org/the-top-...di-builds.html KODI source: https://kodi.tv/about/ Anyone into these things?? I don't think it's time to abandon cable/dish but it would save me a good chunk each month.. PS: Did I mention that the movie downloads are FREE!!! __________________ Go raibh tú leathuair ar Neamh sula mbeadh a fhios ag an diabhal go bhfuil tú marbh "May you be a half hour in heaven before the devil knows you’re dead" Last edited by JJ_BPK; 03-09-2017 at 09:03.
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