QUOTE(PRSXFENG @ Nov 5 2024, 08:50 AM)
The thing is, the CPU in most android boxes are quite weak, there is just enough power for a basic UI, and the video processing is all handled by dedicated hardware decoder
Can check out SmartTube, it's a client like Vanced, but with it's own UI, I think it may have the features you want
Same SmartTube also don't have function to search within channel.Have to go to browser search then share to youtube vanced.
QUOTE(andrekua2 @ Nov 5 2024, 08:44 PM)
You are mostly looking at it from the software side of things. Did I complain anything about Google/Android TV not working? No... what Im complaining is the hardware that powered most of these Google TV are severely lacking in performance, lagging UI. What is it that you dont get? Using Mibox as comparison to Google TV is unfair? Im merely using a Mibox2 as comparison whereas my Sony X90J is just a 3 years old product IINM.
Tizen is a sub os? What is the problem when the hardware Samsung included with the TV is more than capable of offering a smoother and fluid experience compare to most Android TV? Android is flexible, yes but the whole experience sucks with the included hardware.
Hope no fire sparking , IMO for devices
Samsung/Google TV low Hardware and lack of optimize in OS
Tizen , Mibox higher Hardware but adding another layer UI on ASOP which make it lag.
Conclusion , if just youtube eveything is fine but for extra 4K browser , multi task , gaming , 4-6GB RAM are needed.
Most manufacturer go for Allwinner , Amlogic , Rockchip , Realtek which is a cheap processor and knowing buyer just using a single apps doesn't need high capabilities like mediatek or SD.
Except for nvidia shield using Tegra.
Depends on need , if really got $ 2k = Apple TV.
For me I just need an android box can install vanced , a decent smooth browser for 1080p , bluetooth , mirror screen and just 2 USB port can power up 2.5 HDD.
Any suggestion ? I don't mind 2nd hand since normal watching tv .