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#273175 9-Aug-2020 11:41
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I am looking to set up a media centre in my living room. I am looking for the following functions:

 

Light internet browsing

 

Legal free streaming (youtube...etc)

 

Access to NAS and play as many formats as possible (I have files from 20 years ago and would be great if I can still play them)

 

Supporting 4k is not important 

 

I search around and think I have 3 options:

 

Raspberry Pi 4 - All up around $200

 

Android TV box - varies - possibly a mi box S ($130) to a Vodafone TV ($179)? Open for other options

 

mini/stick PC - varies - between $200-$300

 

I am not looking to spend more than $300 on this project.

 

Is there an obvious route I should be going? Thanks. 

 

 


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  #2537107 9-Aug-2020 14:50
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I'd take a Raspberry Pi over MOST Android TV boxes.

 

I would also pay the extra and get a Shield TV every time, without fail. They're fantastic little devices.





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