Android TV Box
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 Aug 13 2015, 10:08 AM
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There are many brands of Android TV box. I wonder what happen after they come up with newer and newer model. Surely they will abandon the support of old model, thus OS cannot be upgraded. This is similar like smartphone but at least there are many unofficial mod OS like from Cynogen.
Maybe we just end up changing box every one or two years? |
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Aug 13 2015, 11:25 AM
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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Aug 13 2015, 10:54 AM) these boxes will keep getting upgraded over time in terms of android version and flash memory. I was thinking maybe I would go for HTPC. It is getting cheaper and it is more flexible than Android box. Asrock has just came up with new exiting BeeBoxas broadband gets faster, tv resolution higher, need more flash memory. firmwares... typically, they stop development after 2 yrs or 2 models later. so, 2 yrs can do, maybe 3. my 1st box is almost 2 yrs old now, still in good use. just that it can't handle some larger apps. think octacore boxes about to hit the market. hope it is 32gb!   |
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Aug 13 2015, 12:36 PM
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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Aug 13 2015, 12:24 PM) htpc is a different device. The new PC based now comes with remote control and as easy to navigate just like Android box except it is not right out of box ready. There is Kodi (formerly XBMC), a free and open-source media player software developed by the XBMC Foundation.pc based, can do more "pc" functions", i suppose. androidboxes are great for use with android apps which are plenty, easy to navigate on tv, usb playback, etc... I just think it is more flexible to use for long run, I suppose and the price is also <1k I believe |
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