a minor tip to offer to those wanting to get into android boxes... with the purchase of a new tv at the same time.
i used to think smart tv's are a waste of time, better get cheaper tv plus an android box. that should be true for last few years. but now... some tv's come with good androids, can be even more advantageous, depending on what u are looking for.

a couple of persisting issues i observed lately about android boxes:

.. most cannot do IFLIX.
.. except for a few certified devices, all boxes cannot do NETFLIX in HD/UHD4K.

The above two are not a problem with the the latest generation of Smart UHD 4K TV's. The androids built in these TV's are new and quite powerful. Other then Netflix and Iflix, put in KODI, Mobdro and a couple other apps - and there is little else u will need!

The USB playback can handle the popular formats, deliver good video quality. In addition, using HDMI ARC or digital audio output, u can get DTS/DD5.1 audio for yr home theater.

So, if u are planning to get a new TV, it may make sense to get the right 4K TV. Of course, if no plans to change TV, getting a box is the logical thing to do.

The above is based on this TV I got recently:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3811168/+240