Not really video game related, but I think it's more appropriate for this group of people.
does anyone have any experience with the GBOX or similar running XBMC?
I have one set up and it's working, I am just curious.
http://www.amazon.com/Matricom-G-Box-MX2-Android-Special/dp/B00CH643A8
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I don't have experience with that, but it looks a lot like what I was using previously on Windows 7, where I was using Media Browser (an extension for WMP) to display my movie library and relevant metadata, and play back any .mkv files I had backed up on my PC.
I've been looking into Plex since I can't use Media Browser in the same fashion as I used to, but I've not researched enough (or felt the bug yet) to commit. I'd really prefer having a dedicated PC/server with more HD space than what I am currently have (with either of my PCs) so I could store all my movies. -
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I have an Android box that is running XBMC with a bunch of the cracked addons giving me access to HD movies, even ones that are still in theaters, tv shows, live sports (streamed Jones vs. Cromier) etc. I didn't program it though, my buddy did but I am going to have to learn how to do it myself. There is also a means of getting access to hundreds if not thousands of live tv stations.
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I think it's called Kodi now.
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This is the box I have.
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I have a 30tb server running kodi and plex now and love it. Glorious as a parent.
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Cut cable and run USTVNow and NaviX... Firstrowsports if you have to.
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How long until there is a serious push by the Few to outlaw these devices?
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In an era where ISPs are looking to put data caps on home connections, it's better to have the content available on a local device instead of streaming over the Internet, IMO.305 likes this. -
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To be fair I only include the untouched video and primary uncompressed audio (so typically 30ish GBs), no menus or extras (unless I need to grab subtitles for foreign films). And since it is mkv container, I guess that doesn't count as encoding to you. -
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2. Store on home network.
3. Watch it any time from any device in the house.
4. Get higher quality video and audio without using Internet streaming, avoiding ISP data caps.Tone_E likes this.