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Smart devices are turning out to be a poor investment (www.androidpolice.com)

submitted 8 months ago by dantheclamman@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

My thoughts exactly. Apple is literally still providing new functionality to 10 year old AppleTV HD boxes, and they're still performant.

If you're concerned about longevity, you kind of need to purchase with that in mind.

IMHO, I have no problem with the hardware the author purchased, but I can't say that I'm surprised to hear that long term support is an issue for Amazon, Google, and android TV stuff.

[–] space@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

The problem is that there are no good alternatives. I don't like Apple and I don't want to support them. The Android world is terrible, all devices are locked down and sold by awful companies, or if they aren't, they are probably made by non-reputable Chinese manufacturers.

The only option is to buy a mini PC (like a NUC, or similar) or reuse some older/second hand PC/laptop, and install your own software.

It's not convenient, but the only way you're not going to get burned. And the software is rough, I personally don't like Kodi... I just use it like a computer with a wireless keyboard with integrated trackpad.

[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My thought is that all of these players kind of suck and screw over their users in different ways.

If you’re not pirating and running a media server, and you just want a dumb thing for your family to not worry about when you’re gone, you’re going to have to pick your poison.

[–] jose1324@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Shield TV with projectivity

[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 1 points 8 months ago

I went with a media center PC and haven't looked back.