Kodi or IPTV??

[Kilgore Trout]

I have a Minix that I bought last year at this time with Kodi 16 on it.

The biggest problem with Kodi is the Buffering that goes on. Typically for me it takes about 55 minutes to watch a 48 minute episode of The Blacklist say.

Kodi needs to improve the software maybe because Netflix doesn't have the buffering problems that Kodi has. I think the little computers that run Kodi need to have more ram installed in them because of all the ram memory that Kodi and temporary files need, hence all the buffering hang ups.


I'm thinking about getting the Nvidia Shield TV Pro because it's so highly rated for Kodi. It has a high end advanced processor, 3 gigs of ram, and 500 gig hard drive. On this demo Kodi works quite a bit better than it does with my Minix Neo.
In Amazon reviews, a lot of people said the buffering and streaming problems they had with Kodi on other Android boxes were eliminated.
The main problem with the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is that it's 3 times more expensive than all the other Android boxes out there, -around 450 Canadian after tax. But, if it gets rid of all the stupid buffering problems it's probably worth it.

 

[Zaibetter]

I have a Minix that I bought last year at this time with Kodi 16 on it.

The biggest problem with Kodi is the Buffering that goes on. Typically for me it takes about 55 minutes to watch a 48 minute episode of The Blacklist say.

Kodi needs to improve the software maybe because Netflix doesn't have the buffering problems that Kodi has. I think the little computers that run Kodi need to have more ram installed in them because of all the ram memory that Kodi and temporary files need, hence all the buffering hang ups.


I'm thinking about getting the Nvidia Shield TV Pro because it's so highly rated for Kodi. It has a high end advanced processor, 3 gigs of ram, and 500 gig hard drive. On this demo Kodi works quite a bit better than it does with my Minix Neo.
In Amazon reviews, a lot of people said the buffering and streaming problems they had with Kodi on other Android boxes were eliminated.
The main problem with the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is that it's 3 times more expensive than all the other Android boxes out there, -around 450 Canadian after tax. But, if it gets rid of all the stupid buffering problems it's probably worth it.

[vide]

I don't think the machine is the issue, I think the servers. I can watch a 2 hour video no problem on exodus without any buffering.

 

[Butler1000]

Your Kodi 16 is well outdated.

It's up to version 17.6 now. Get rid of the old one and reinstall if you are having issues.

 

[HEYHEY]

I have a Minix that I bought last year at this time with Kodi 16 on it.

The biggest problem with Kodi is the Buffering that goes on. Typically for me it takes about 55 minutes to watch a 48 minute episode of The Blacklist say.

Kodi needs to improve the software maybe because Netflix doesn't have the buffering problems that Kodi has. I think the little computers that run Kodi need to have more ram installed in them because of all the ram memory that Kodi and temporary files need, hence all the buffering hang ups.


I'm thinking about getting the Nvidia Shield TV Pro because it's so highly rated for Kodi. It has a high end advanced processor, 3 gigs of ram, and 500 gig hard drive. On this demo Kodi works quite a bit better than it does with my Minix Neo.
In Amazon reviews, a lot of people said the buffering and streaming problems they had with Kodi on other Android boxes were eliminated.
The main problem with the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is that it's 3 times more expensive than all the other Android boxes out there, -around 450 Canadian after tax. But, if it gets rid of all the stupid buffering problems it's probably worth it.

The software is not the problem
Lack of knowledge how to properly set it up is.

Nvidia Shield is a waste of money. Get this one for 115$, set it up right and you're good to go.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01N4...id+x92+3gb&dpPl=1&dpID=31o9ptq065L&ref=plSrch

Also what speed Internet do you have? Wireless or hard wired to the box? And "high speed" means nothing without numbers.

 

[b4u]

Thank you does this also do live TV like Cbs, sports channels?

not that i have discovered so far, but as far as movies and tv shows are concerned it's way better, faster and simpler than Kodi. everything i search for has worked flawlessly.
I still use Kodi for live stuff(when it works)

 

[Twister]

Is there a TV guide to see who carries soccer games (like bein or skysports or bt) ? Today I was trying to look at Uefa games and it takes time to click thru the different channels to see who carried example PSG against Bayern in english.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

It doesnt look like this is going to last very long:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/piracy-iptv-services-live-tv-1.4560320

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/fairplay-piracy-website-blocking-crtc-1.4539566

 

[Freedom1970]

Piracy will continue & there will always be ways around blockage as long as cable companies charge ridiculous fees for basically ....CRAP!! Also the CRTC has got to stop blocking good content in the name of CANADIAN CULTURE PROTECTION. CRTC is like a Communist Government shoving shit down our throat. I am proud to have an android box.... have cheap internet. ALSO I will never patronize a cable company that sends money to FAKE NEWS LIBERAL PROPAGANDA MACHINES like CNN!!!

 

[kkelso]

Piracy will continue & there will always be ways around blockage as long as cable companies charge ridiculous fees for basically ....CRAP!! Also the CRTC has got to stop blocking good content in the name of CANADIAN CULTURE PROTECTION. CRTC is like a Communist Government shoving shit down our throat. I am proud to have an android box.... have cheap internet. ALSO I will never patronize a cable company that sends money to FAKE NEWS LIBERAL PROPAGANDA MACHINES like CNN!!!

Hell yeah! A Ford isn't as good as a BMW so it's totally ok to steal it.

KK

 

[Butler1000]

Hell yeah! A Ford isn't as good as a BMW so it's totally ok to steal it.

KK

When they make you buy every single option on the car when you don't want them......

Give me a cable package where I can pick the channels I want and I will pay. Make me spend 1500 bucks a year to get some I want and 500 I don't and this is what happens.

 

[Freedom1970]

It is not an issue about " as good as " it is about price competition, not allowing Government to behave like a Communist regime ( Blocking content such as they do in China & Russia ) .... and my freedom to not have my money go to supporting CROOKED NEWS NETWORK= CNN. Even the basic cable package comes with CNN. Cable companies support LIBERAL Wannabe Dictator parties by supporting their PROPAGANDA News Outlets

 

[bver_hunter]

Just use your old lap top and download Kodi. Then you can download all the different apps. Otherwise, if you are not savvy with the downloading etc, then go to Pickering Flea market and buy a legal box for around $350 that comes with automatic updates etc and worldwide TV channels. They do whatever Kodi does.

One thing that is recommended is to use a VPN, and if you have the Bitdefender Anti-virus, then they are offering free VPN. However, it is for only 200 MB. They have a premium one for a small fee annually and unlimited downloading / surfing.

There are so many Kodi Apps for movies / tv shows, sports replays etc. The only downside is that if you do not have a high speed internet then do not bother to watch in HD, but be contented with the SD quality.

 

[kkelso]

When they make you buy every single option on the car when you don't want them......

Give me a cable package where I can pick the channels I want and I will pay. Make me spend 1500 bucks a year to get some I want and 500 I don't and this is what happens.

Then that's a regulatory issue for sure. Don't you have Sling in Canada? Ala carte TV over IP, legal and cheap.

KK

 

[Butler1000]

Then that's a regulatory issue for sure. Don't you have Sling in Canada? Ala carte TV over IP, legal and cheap.

KK

Right now I use an antenna and an app for Android called Mobdro. It's decent but not great.

Always willing to hear about more.....

 

[oldjones]

It is not an issue about " as good as " it is about price competition, not allowing Government to behave like a Communist regime ( Blocking content such as they do in China & Russia ) .... and my freedom to not have my money go to supporting CROOKED NEWS NETWORK= CNN. Even the basic cable package comes with CNN. Cable companies support LIBERAL Wannabe Dictator parties by supporting their PROPAGANDA News Outlets

Check with the CRTC, no one forces the cablecos to offer CNN; most people actually want it, or feel cheated if they don't get it.

 

[Freedom1970]

NOOOO due to our Government " Ministry " board ( C.R.T.C. ) that essentially operates like a COMMUNIST DICTATOR .... and BLOCKS much non Canadian content. So much for freedoms. P.S. In Canada we do Not have the " RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS " either. We need an N.R.A. branch & a serious overhauling of our Government!!!
As for KODI .... go to this site ( https://kodiapps.com/builds-chart) to select & upload a ready made Kodi build & you are set. When you click on the various builds there is detailed instructions on how to get build into your KODI

 

[Freedom1970]

Check with the CRTC, no one forces the cablecos to offer CNN; most people actually want it, or feel cheated if they don't get it.

Most people are like lemmings ... ( idiots who follow the propaganda thoughtlessly .... Hitler sucseeded for a reason) . I want nothing to do with the propaganda lies coming from CNN.

 

[Twister]

Right now I use an antenna and an app for Android called Mobdro. It's decent but not great.

Always willing to hear about more.....

Mobdro when it works its ok, but some days it freezes.

 

[sweetiepieexo]

I have kodi on my laptop and have been using it for years. I have never had any issues at all. I did not buy the box or anything else for that matter .

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

I have kodi on my laptop and have been using it for years. I have never had any issues at all. I did not buy the box or anything else for that matter

Check your PM box, sweetiepie cupcake ;-)