Razer Forge TV: AP says "don't buy for any reason", I say "I might have a reason?"

by strra

Question: Is the Razer Forge TV as bad as people keep saying? I plan to live mainly in Kodi and Pluto TV and I have zero interest in Netflix. I know the Xiaomi Mi Box is out there, but I'd like something with an Ethernet port. Razer Forge TV seems to fit the bill. Will it do what I need?

bradowatson

Just saw that ROM for this device and I think I'll try to convert mine from from a paperweight to an actual usable device. I bought the Forge because at its release time it had the best hardware available for an Android TV device. Obviously the Shield blew it out of the water, and we use that for our main TV. But my Nexus Player is dying so this could be a good solution for our bedroom TV.

achaw

The Forge is no longer available in Razer Store. The best thing you can do with your Forge is this: https://plus.google.com/102509526912041899879/posts/XM8kyxwcDrY

Install the Adoptable Mi Rom, works great with Netflix and adoptable Storage...Also, Kodi works great on this device...with this rom, probably the forge kick the ass of the Mi box.... Cons: The Mi box is a new device and probably will get better support in the future