CBers 7450 Posted October 10, 2024 Posted October 10, 2024 On 03/10/2024 at 19:38, skank said: ok think i will go shield way then 53 minutes ago, madblam said: Me Too. Thanks everyone Make sure you get the Shield Pro and not the Tube version. 3
skank 85 Posted October 12, 2024 Posted October 12, 2024 On 10/10/2024 at 11:49 AM, CBers said: Make sure you get the Shield Pro and not the Tube version. Got the pro for my friend. Doubting to get a second one for myself lol. Got vero 4k now, but cant watch netflix and stuff on it
skank 85 Posted May 2, 2025 Posted May 2, 2025 Still no shield replacer device available? One that rules all?
RanmaCanada 494 Posted May 2, 2025 Posted May 2, 2025 5 hours ago, skank said: Still no shield replacer device available? One that rules all? Rocktec G2 gets recommended on the Kodi Forums. The N100 will pass through everything with LIbre Elec, but can't do DV due to lack of license?. I personally don't know if Kodi can pass through DV on windows. Would be nice.
skank 85 Posted May 6, 2025 Posted May 6, 2025 On 5/2/2025 at 11:12 PM, RanmaCanada said: Rocktec G2 gets recommended on the Kodi Forums. The N100 will pass through everything with LIbre Elec, but can't do DV due to lack of license?. I personally don't know if Kodi can pass through DV on windows. Would be nice. Funny you come up with this. Today i read this article..., it seems the xiaomi is even better... although not much ram Xiaomi TV Box S (3e generatie) komt als beste uit de test tegen Google TV Streamer en RockTek GX1-streamingboxen - Notebookcheck.nl Nieuws I would love to see it compare to shield... Anyone has this device?
Jdiesel 1431 Posted May 6, 2025 Posted May 6, 2025 (edited) It supports HD Audio which is a win but I wonder if the 2gb of ram will hold it back. No Lan port is a bit of a bummer too. A usb adapter adds to the cost. Edited May 6, 2025 by Jdiesel
skank 85 Posted May 6, 2025 Posted May 6, 2025 According reviews its enough, although anno 2025 its very low. But hey, if its enough then its enough If one would have, ill be interested in reviews
RanmaCanada 494 Posted May 6, 2025 Posted May 6, 2025 3 hours ago, skank said: Funny you come up with this. Today i read this article..., it seems the xiaomi is even better... although not much ram Xiaomi TV Box S (3e generatie) komt als beste uit de test tegen Google TV Streamer en RockTek GX1-streamingboxen - Notebookcheck.nl Nieuws I would love to see it compare to shield... Anyone has this device? https://androidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-review/ Not as good as Shield.
skank 85 Posted May 10, 2025 Posted May 10, 2025 Maybe this device? https://www.bol.com/be/nl/p/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-tv-streaming-box-4gb-ram-dolby-vision-en-atmos/9300000131874025/?Referrer=ADVNLGOO002013-S--9300000131874025-PMAX-C-22290424070&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22290461189&gbraid=0AAAAAD5OnmMzxAFcEW9C9BpmZD-U5JXjl&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8vvABhCcARIsAOCfwwqES5bHYTf6cJR8Pw-zJWy5Gtu21g5ss_P5LPwI_SfVTXgYwLm_8IUaAszlEALw_wcB Anyone using emby with this one? Better than shield.?
RanmaCanada 494 Posted May 10, 2025 Posted May 10, 2025 2 hours ago, skank said: Maybe this device? https://www.bol.com/be/nl/p/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-tv-streaming-box-4gb-ram-dolby-vision-en-atmos/9300000131874025/?Referrer=ADVNLGOO002013-S--9300000131874025-PMAX-C-22290424070&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22290461189&gbraid=0AAAAAD5OnmMzxAFcEW9C9BpmZD-U5JXjl&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8vvABhCcARIsAOCfwwqES5bHYTf6cJR8Pw-zJWy5Gtu21g5ss_P5LPwI_SfVTXgYwLm_8IUaAszlEALw_wcB Anyone using emby with this one? Better than shield.? For the price you'd be better off to get a Shield. Unit doesn't have DTS support apparently and has issues with changing frame rate. At this rate I think we need to wait for a Shield 2. Let's hope Nvidia releases one with some broken Switch 2 boards haha.
skank 85 Posted May 11, 2025 Posted May 11, 2025 11 hours ago, RanmaCanada said: For the price you'd be better off to get a Shield. Unit doesn't have DTS support apparently and has issues with changing frame rate. At this rate I think we need to wait for a Shield 2. Let's hope Nvidia releases one with some broken Switch 2 boards haha. strange, on kodi forums it says it plays it see also
Apotropaic 41 Posted May 11, 2025 Posted May 11, 2025 13 hours ago, RanmaCanada said: For the price you'd be better off to get a Shield. Unit doesn't have DTS support apparently and has issues with changing frame rate. At this rate I think we need to wait for a Shield 2. Let's hope Nvidia releases one with some broken Switch 2 boards haha. Hi, that review is pretty comprehensive and I wish I had the time to do something like that! But it is out of date as it's talking about the initial release when it was on Android 11. Android 12 ironed out 'most' of the issues with Build 7954 being the most stable in my opinion. All the HDR and sound formats I tested worked except DTS X but there was a massive issue with multichannel pcm. There are some Android 14 builds out now which now support both DT Master HD and DTS X (just tested some clips now), it also support both Dolby Atmos formats and frame rate switching works in streaming apps that support it as well as in Kodi and Emby apps. Of course I know there are always special cases and some of us are more sensitive to judder/stuttering. Unfortunately I don't have a Dolby Vision capable display so I've never tested that aspect of it.
skank 85 Posted May 11, 2025 Posted May 11, 2025 3 minutes ago, jaspalgill said: Hi, that review is pretty comprehensive and I wish I had the time to do something like that! But it is out of date as it's talking about the initial release when it was on Android 11. Android 12 ironed out 'most' of the issues with Build 7954 being the most stable in my opinion. All the HDR and sound formats I tested worked except DTS X but there was a massive issue with multichannel pcm. There are some Android 14 builds out now which now support both DT Master HD and DTS X (just tested some clips now), it also support both Dolby Atmos formats and frame rate switching works in streaming apps that support it as well as in Kodi and Emby apps. Of course I know there are always special cases and some of us are more sensitive to judder/stuttering. Unfortunately I don't have a Dolby Vision capable display so I've never tested that aspect of it. So you can confirm all audio formats work now on android 14?
Apotropaic 41 Posted August 3, 2025 Posted August 3, 2025 On 11/05/2025 at 11:06, skank said: So you can confirm all audio formats work now on android 14? Sorry I thought I had replied to this, all the sound formats play fine for me, including Dolby Atmos/DTS:X. If there’s a particular you want me to test let me know.
RanmaCanada 494 Posted August 6, 2025 Posted August 6, 2025 Windows 11 2H2 has brought DV playback to windows. No point in getting an Android box unless you have paid subs with Netflix or Disney+, etc as they do not allow 4k on a PC.
all4dom 101 Posted August 7, 2025 Posted August 7, 2025 @RanmaCanadajjust picked up an onn 4k pro & the box played everything i threw at it including pgs subs. Every audio & video codec were direct stream. Plus it looked like the picture quality was great. When I plugged in & setup it did that big upgrade everyone was talking about. Im gonna try a different launcher I read about in how tweak this box but I have to say it looks better then my fire tv. I.am still interested in looking into a n100 or n150. Researching air remotes. 1
skank 85 Posted August 11, 2025 Posted August 11, 2025 Xiaomi Gen 3 is out Anyone tested this one? Does it do audio passthrough? using emby for example https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/ Looking for shield replacer.
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