Ad says Android V5.1 throughout the ad... The 7.1 refers to audio channels..

Yup.. If Kodi is primary and want future-proofing.. Definitely get the Minix Neo U9-H instead... Very high Kodi compatibility..

I disagree... If HiMedia came up with a perfectly compatible airmouse + remote + keyboard combo.. There shouldn't be any issues.. Been using the Minix Neo A2 Lite with Minix devices.. No hiccups and best of all, never have to pull out the original IR only remote.. Everything works with it.. Full shutdown, cold boot up, standby and resume.. All works... The Neo A2/A3 are improved versions..

I always mention this, with such devices, hardware - software compatibility is always key and who knows how best to tap into the Q10Pro than the folks at HiMedia themselves..

Yup... What AVFAN says... Basically, you are limited by the weakest device... HDMI offers the best connection and compatibility.. And if you had to ask, you probably don't need HDMI 2.1

One way to find out... Clean-flash latest firmware. retest the remote.

I've read there's no standby mode. Though it could have been enabled in a later firmware. AVFAN can confirm its availability on the latest firmware.

Yup, more like a PC going into sleep mode. By the push of a button, sleep/wake up is near-instant (same on the Neo U1). Beats waiting 20 seconds from cold boot. Uses significantly wayyyy less power than that refrigerator of yours in the corner running 24/7.

When you say "Native", do you mean like exclusive to HiMedia alone or what? As for Netflix, you'll be limited to 480p and no DD sound cuz it's not a Netflix certified device. I'm unsure about 4K YouTube and Hulu and the likes of it.. Are independent apps & maintained by their own devs. Subscription required.

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Nope, doubt a successor will be released soon. AFAIK, no modded AOTG/Hypptv app available in the wild.

IMO, I'd go with the U9-H.. No arguments..

Branding..Reputation.. Same reasons why the likes of Samsung or Apple can charge a premium for their devices.. Theirs is built to function well and last.

Probably a rogue app.. Switch it back on and monitor temp.. See how.

Better to have and don't need than to need and don't have...

The Q10 Pro is more future proof.. Since your primary need is Kodi, must stay away from rockchip devices.. Kodi and Rockchip devices at the moment don't mix. Also, HiMedia devices and Kodi, expect hiccups.. Get a Minix instead. Very Kodi friendly.

As pointed out, the native player is good. You just won't get the ease and UI that Kodi offers.

Yep, With the likes of Netflix, the Smart TV app should offer FHD or UHD (+HDR).. One won't get such on external media devices unless certified by Netflix.

XBMC for Minix is the native player.

I am quite jelly about all these talks on UHD, HDR, etc..

Cannot... Emo-mental contract with current vehicle is almost up. I could probably stretch it about a year tops. With every high cost purchase I always have a certain amount of years I expect to use it before considering new tech.. Tech always gets better each year, so it's buy and close eyes and ears to talk about new tech afterwards. Still have at least 2 years before I give out or move the current TV, HT, etc to the bedroom and replace with shiny new toys.. Gotta to have a proper AVR + 12TB NAS Storage this time.. .. Car budget will bust if I splurge on that now.

Sadly, you may be right.. No worries.. I've got some time.. Just don't want to be an early adopter and pay super premium price for something better to come along and cheaper too.. Happened with current 1080p purchase.. Meh, water under the bridge..

Hey.. Willing buyer, willing seller la..

AVFAN....

AFAIK, Having to deal with the Kodi wrapper (piece of additional software to assist the Kodi app), potential crashes/hangs and audio passthrough issues.. I also vaguely remember some comment about loading srt files saved alongside the video file.

Hiccup, bug, ... semantics.. It's not a +ve feature.. All good.. That's why I kept quiet and tagged you in the first place, as you have the device and are familiar with Kodi too.. Can at your convenience see if the prior issues have been rectified or not..

Q10 Pro..