Upgrade to my Minix Neo U-1

by FutNewbie

Hi everyone!

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So I have a minix neo u-1 for quite some years now and I was thinking it's time for an upgrade. The box works relatively well, but I'm tired of sitting at marshmallow. I was thinking of upgrading to a box running Android TV to give it a try, is the Shield still the best choice or should I look into something else more recent?

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I mostly use the box as IPTV streamer (with STB Emu) and media center (openelec sideloaded, i'm running a plex server using a Pi).

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The gaming side is not that important as I have a ps4, but sure, some old emulators could be fun.

JimboLodisC

Shield is the best choice. Doesn't matter that it's got the same chip as it did in 2015, it still beats out everything on the market.

raptor75mlt

Unfortunately still nothing better than the shield. But you should look out for the JBL

koshergoy

Your best bet would be to pursue a non androidtv device that supports OE.

BiggussDikkuss

OpenELEC is dead and buried. All the developers left that project after it became a dictatorship.

Everyone uses LibreELEC Krypton or CoreELEC Leia.

Android TV is OK, if you want the best get a NVIDA Shield or if on a budget the Jetstream 4K Ultra HD.

Gambling men buy the Xiaomi Mi Box, it has the poorest Firmware quality vs the other two Android TV media players. The worst connectivity as well.