Which Android Media Player with ethernet?

Hi all,

MOD, if in wrong forum, please move then slap me and tell me where I should have put it.

I'm confused. There are so many media players out there and I have no idea what to look at.

I would like to narrow down my search to around 3 or 4. I have looked at various websites and there are heaps of options.

So, can you help me out?

I'm after a reliable and flexible (can update firmware, mod etc) media player with;

  1. Ethernet (I don't care about wireless connection. I will be hooking this directly to my modem)
  2. At least 2 USB ports (1 for a stick and the other for my wireless logitech keyboard)
  3. Can access my network (to stream movies etc over ethernet)
  4. Can play 1080 files in various formats (full HD not interlaced)
  5. Should be quad core with max memory, but doesn't have to be. I want something I don't have to mess with for a few years.
  6. Must be reliable… ie. no problems coming out of sleep, etc
  7. Must have access to web browser so I can watch iView/SBS on demand, etc.

Too much to ask?

I have a budget of up to $100 which I feel is enough to get me something pretty decent. I'm not worried about which processor, rockchip/A9 etc as long as it does what it should do with no shenanigans.

Thanks heaps for your upcoming advice/slander.

Comments

  • +1

    The Ouya is also one option. Since it runs Tegra 3 it should have zero problems with performance and its been tested running on XBMC with no issues.

    The only problem is where to get it, and that's what I still don't know.

    Other solution is a $100 G-BOX Midnight 2. You can read the reviews on Amazon here.
    http://www.amazon.com/electronics/dp/B00CH643A8
    Whirlpool discussion here
    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1989591
    And manufacturer website
    http://matricom.net/

    Specs
    * Amlogic A9 Dual Core Neon HD CPU
    * Mali400 Dual Core High Performance 3D GPU
    * 1GB RAM (DDR3)
    * 8GB Total Internal Storage
    * USB Storage Extendable (Flash Drives/HDD)
    * SD Storage Extendable (Up to 32GB!)
    * 802.11b/g/n internal Wifi
    * HDMI v1.4 video output
    * 10/100 Ethernet Port
    * Coaxial SPDIF Digital Audio Output (Surround Sound)
    * Composite Audio/Video Out
    * 4x USB 2.0 Ports
    * Android 4.2.x Jelly Bean installed
    * Supports Wireless USB Keyboard/Mouse
    * Google Play Store installed

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