Hello allI am looking for a MINI windows PC to put on the back of my new to be delivered Eclipse 65.I want a small mini windows PC that I can store behind the TV or a HDMI wireless device that I could stream films from my laptop to the TV.Has anyone got any recommendations for a decent one.Option 1Wireless HDMI device that allows streaming from laptop, UHD signal, Dolby etcOption 2MINI PC for the back of the TV that I cannot to the wireless, and operate via a wireless keyboard and mouseOption 3Another solution that I may be missing.Any recommendations welcome.Thank youSean
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Maybe it’s an idea to make a docking station for you laptop and pull an hdmi canle to there? I have an Intel Nuc attached but it’s for local files, not streaming.
I'm using an Odroid N2 with coreelec installed. This basically is a mini pc with a 'linux' operating system that integrates the latest kodi build. It's perfect for playing local content, very customizable. It does all uncompressed 4K formats and hd audio and can be operated through hdmi-CEC. It's quite cheap too. I was using an older macbook before which only purpose was playing local content. After finally ditching my old 720p TV, it seemed the mac could not handle uncompressed FullHD video smoothly (2008 hardware) so I needed to upgrade. Was first looking at a secondhand mac mini, but that could also not handle decent 4K content and was way more expensive than the €100 of the odroid (or even less, can't remember).
It depends on what you're planning to do with it. I'm not a big fan of streaming, playing content on my laptop and mirroring its screen does not deliver a smooth enough experience. I hate to use separate remotes too, and controlling play/pause on the laptop while watching series is really not ideal.
I guess netflix and other streaming services are built into the LG you're buying, so you're mainly looking to playback local content?
An Amazon Fire TV Stick with Kodi can be used to access network drives.
We use this solution to watch centrally stored movies.
Even a wireless keyboard including mouse pad works with it (if you go for the fire hd box, not the stick).
Ralf
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or Nvidia Shield TV if you need something faster... for KODI etc.
I use nvidia shield on my BV7-40 MK4. Till now the best one i used and also very good quality.
or Nvidia Shield TV if you need something faster... for KODI etc.
Forgot to mention: With a FLIRC USB adaptor it can be controlled via Beovision PUC system (for example Apple TV PUC) as the FLIRC adapter can be programmed for various commands with a computer.
Thanks for the advice I will read about all of them.I like the idea of PUC control that seems great also.
Check this thread (and linked ones) also:
Ralf
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Living Room: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-2 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 8000 (Rears), Screen: Sony KD-85XH9096
Home Cinema: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-4 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 4000 (Rears). Projector: Sony VPL-HW55
Home Office: BeoVision 11-46, 4 x Beolab 3, BeoCenter 9300 (BLC 1611/ML/NL)
Bedroom: Sony KD-65XH9077, Beosound Essence MK II with Beolab 6002 and Beolab 11 (all white, wall-mounted)
Dart Room: BeoPlay V1-40 on floor stand
Guest Room: BeoVision 7-40 MK IV, Beolab 7-2, BeoSound Ouverture
I'm using a FireTV (the flat square one) with KODI loaded and it works brilliantly. I have a FLIRC dongle and am controlling it with my Beo 4. I have a Beosystem 3 and it it's too much hassle to get the PUC table updated so I chose a Humax PUC from the list and taught the FLIRC that so it now works flawlessly.
I can play files stored on my PC and on my NAS drive and if friends bring over films on a USB thumb drive I can play those too. If you plug in a USB hub you should be able to use the FLIRC and a Wireless keyboard. I actually use the FireTV remote on my tablet for typing searches or Internet surfing.
Stoobie
Exeter,
Devon,
UK
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