No ethernet unfortunately, but the front looks like it might have IR which I like.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/05/android-tv-xiaomi-mi-box-announced-coming-to-the-u-s.html
While the announcement is a little limited, Xiaomi has offered some insight into the basic specs of the Mi Box and as such this is a device which will come equipped with 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and will be powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor along with a Mali 450 processing the graphics. While audio enhancements will come thanks to the included Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Surround Sound support. It is also worth noting that Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi Box will come with its own dedicated Bluetooth remote control which will be able to double as a basic games controller and does include voice control features. However, a more gaming dedicated controller (the Mi Game Controller) will also become available, although as a separate purchase to the main unit.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/05/android-tv-xiaomi-mi-box-announced-coming-to-the-u-s.html
So now we wait for pricing. I'd imagine it'll be affordable being a Xaomi product, so closer to an NP replacement than a Shield TV competitor, although the 4K capability might be a Shield-killer for non-gamers.
I guess all the talk of Android Tv being dead was a bit premature
Am I reading it correctly that there are no other details other than its 4k, and a set top box?
Tiny bit more info.
I might need to get a TV for the guest bedroom.
They also mentioned one from RCA, but no mention of an official Nexus product, which is a bit curious...
Plus, new features available in Android N will make it easier to watch your favorite programs. Here’s a look at what’s coming:
Picture-in-Picture: lets users play video while browsing other content.
Recording APIs: brings recording functionality to live TV.
High Dynamic Range: supports the next frontier in 4K UHD video.
Recording API. That's exciting
They left out VUDU out of upcoming apps.
$100 and I'll buy it day one.
Looks like my parents are getting a lightly used Nexus player soon!
Several of my roku boxes just heard a death call, and my Shield TVs will have brethren
Confirmed? Id rather wait until we have some hardware specs to look at. If it doesn't come with USB 3.0 and Ethernet, then I see no reason to upgrade from my Nexus Player or Raspberry Pi2s.
Also, new apps: