Media Player to Replace Ancient WDTV Live

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Hi Everyone,

Can you suggest/recommend a Media Player. Requirements:

HDMI Out

USB portable HDD & Flashdrive

Play Any File

Network / Streaming Services not essential - pretty simple.

Grateful for any experienced opinions as I am toally out of touch with what is good and waht to avoid.

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For similar needs, I have my eyes on the Tascam BD-MP4K. Does it all, for quite the price though.
No hands on experience with it (yet).

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Hi MazeFrame,

Looks lovely but way overkill and many more times what I can pay.

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Why not tape an odroid n2+ to a WD elements?

There’s various SBC and HDD combos worth looking into - it’s 2022 and there’s some rk3688 floating around, but bang for buck this should be killer.

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In Australia it is quite expensive for this application. $165.00 Plus I need something more “finished”. An interesting device tho.

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If you’re not going to connect it to a network then the security problems of an outdated android box will be a non-issue
X96 seems to be a cheap brand that pops up

Be sure to disable Bluetooth and wifi and not connect the Ethernet

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Maybe something off of this list/thread: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Dec 2020)

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Thanks GigaBusterEXE! There are some good options at the right price range. Something like the X96 Max Plus Smart TV fits the bill on paper.

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Have a look at the Xiaomi media player -
https://www.mi.com/global/mi-box-s

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