Have you bought one? How’s it working out?
Not yet, I probably won’t until next Tuesday when they are officially released at Walmart.
This box was officially released at Walmart today.
You can pick it up today for only $69, and it comes with 3 free VUDU movies, $5 free VUDU credit, 2 months free Sling TV, and an additional $50 Sling TV free credit.
I will be picking mine up this afternoon, happy to answer any questions.
Please post an update to let us know how it’s working out.
Got one this afternoon at Walmart. I have a NP but wanted to try this new box and it is great. Load, FF and RW is very quick - less than a sec. And the pic seems to be better, but will need to use it more to see. My old NP is very good, but this one is better. The Roku 3 goes to the donation center!!
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I’d like to hear more on this after you’ve put in some screen time. I’ve never been too happy with the video quality on my Nexus Players…just seems a little off compared to my Rokus. The Tablo app on the NP is very good though, in terms of UI response.
Nice. I’m using NP as well but since production has stopped I’m looking for a reliable Tabo friendly back up. Thanks.
Is it really strictly wifi only? No port to hard wire to network?
Correct, completely wireless.
You can use a usb to ethernet adapter however…as many have done with the Nexus Player.
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Thats right - it does have audio out(new), hdmi, power and usb. But my NP has always worked very well wireless and the Mi seems to do the same. The Mi also has a power button on the remote which in nice since it seems to generate more heat than the NP. Also has +/- button for volume control.
I used an apple sub to Ethernet adapter through the full size sub port and it works just fine. I also connected it through a hub with a card reader also plugged in with no problems.
Sorry, USB ( autocorrect)
I’m going to make the NP be backup and use yhe Mi since i get bettet picture.
Wonder why NP was discontinued except Google is getting away from Nexus line.
@TabloTv What about programming Android TV app to use Android Live Channels?
@TabloTV Mi box is awesome. NP is now retired. Might bring traveling instead of FireTV stick.
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Is there an Amazon video app that works on it?
Not yet. You can cast a Tab from your laptop or use an app that gives you 720p Amazon but neither are ideal.
Need help. I am fairly new to the android system. I have an NP and the new Mi box and really miss not having Amazon so I have been trying to sideload the Amazon apk on both with no success. ( I have spent some time learning on the internet about this) But I know that many of you are android gurus so how about some instructions on how to sideload amazon on either or both. TIA
Amazon Video APK only works on the Shield. You can try installing the Amazon Prime Video Launcher instead, but I think it only plays up to 720p.
See instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv/development/amazon-prime-video-demand-android-tv-t3278778