Just ordered one of these so can't vouch for quality. But it's a great price (almost 50% off) and includes free shipping. I've been searching for a TV Tuner/Media player in one device and this seems to represent great value. Customer Sales assure me there is no lag and these devices run pretty good.
Description:
STRONG's High Definition Dual Core Media Player and Digital Set Top Box with Record function gives any TV, even older analogue TV access to Digital TV and the Internet. Get access to all the latest Digital channels, along with access to 1000's of movies and additional TV Content online* with this easy to install Box. You can record TV directly to a USB Hard Drive and never miss your favorite show again. Play your own movies, music and photos on your TV via USB or Micro SD Card Reader. Access Google Playstore for games, apps and more. Now you can REALLY turn your TV into an all-in-one Media Centre.
Play HD Movies, music and photos on your HD TV
Dual Core, Android™ Operating system(4.2.2), Full Web Browser*
AM Logic 8726-MX 1.5Ghz Chipset, MALI-400MP
Access HD Movie content through Netflix, Hulu+ & More ^*
Watch Multimedia files via USB or Mirco SD Card Reader; plays virtually any file format
1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, Built in Wi-Fi and LAN (RJ45)
Access Google Play Store for Apps, Games, movies and more *
High Definition Digital TV Tuner with Record function
Record to USB - up to 500 hours of recording on a 1TB HDD (via External USB Hard Drive - not supplied). Record 1 program while watching another from same network.
Access the latest Digital Channels
Pause & Rewind Live TV
Electronic Program Guide - EPG
Multiple Outputs; HDMI & Composite
Digital Audio Output
Multimedia Playback: MKV, DivX, AVI, VOB, MP3, WMV, JPEG & more (Movies, Music & Photos)[Even more available via 3rd party Apps]
USB 2.0 Host for Firmware Update, Closed Captions, Auto & Manual Channel Search, Favorite Channel List, MEPS Compliant, Parental Lock, 3D Compatible with 3D TVs
* Internet is required, data and usage charges may apply
^ US VPN is required, subscription charges may apply
What's in the Box?
1 X SRT MPT
1 X Remote Control & batteries
1 X Users Manual
1 x Set AV Leads
Specs:
Audio/Video IN/OUTPUT
Audio L/R RCA/Cinch, Volume and Mute control. Coaxial Digital Audio Output.
RF Input IEC-type female, with loop through
Video RCA/Cinch, Video Outputs (CVBS). HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface).
Data Port
Ethernet 1 x port RJ45, 10/100MB-Tx (for data transfer and internet access)
HDD Type Powered or single USB connection type External Hard drive, Fat32 or NTFS up to 3TB, suitable for NAS (Hard Drive not supplied)
USB 2 x USB 2.0 Host (rear panel), A-type
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Module, supports DNLA
General Data
CPU AM Logic 8726-MX 1.5Ghjz
Dimensions 155 x 115 x 30mm (WxDxH)
GPU Mali-400 MP
Operating System Android 4.2.2, Full Open VG v1.1 & Full Open GL ES c2.0, v1.x Support
Storage 1GB RAM, 8GB Built in storage
Weight <1 kg
MPEG Transport Stream & AV Decoding
Audio Codecs MPEG1/2/3 (MP3), Dolby Digital, WMV
Audio Decoding Digital MPEG-1 (layer 1& 2)
Audio Mode Stereo/Joint Stereo/Mono Sampling Rate : 32KHz, 44.1KHz and 48KHz
Photo bmp, jpeg, png
Video Codecs MPEG, MPEG4, HD Divx3.11/4.11/5x/6x, AVI, MKV, Xvid, Divx
Video Resolution 576i/p/720p/1080i/1080P Pal & NTSC
Power Supply
Input voltage AC100~240V, 50~60Hz
Power Consumption Standby <1W, on mode Max 8W
Tuner
Carrier Mode 2k and 8k mode
Frequency Range 177.5 ~ 226.5 MHz (VHF) 474 ~ 866MHz(UHF)
Guard Interval Modes 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 Code
IF Bandwidth 7/8 MHz Waveform. COFDM.
Input Level -25~82dBm
Modulation QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Just a quick update - DO NOT BUY THIS. It's an absolute piece of junk.
Do people still use glorified set-top boxes anymore?