Hi folks
Used to be involved in CS back in the day and used Dreambox, before upgrading to VU+ box. I'm looking to start testing IPTV solution and wondering whether I should go for FS 4k vs Android box. I know both will fine, but I have a couple of concerns based on my past experience.
Remote Control - when I had the Dreambox the remote control on it was awful and the system was so slow and laggy to respond to button presses. I imagine the FS will be a lot nicer to use and intuitive (for family members less tech savy). I worry about poor remote controls on cheaper Android boxes. If I'm honest I grudge the 60 quid for a 4k FS, but I'm a firm believer in that you get what you pay for.
Open/Closed Box - I have a VPN service and I'm aware I'll be able to use this on both on Android and FS. My concern is that the day I buy a FS is the day they decide to lock down the system and no longer allow the sideloading of 3rd party apps. Although they may decide that doing this might shoot themselves in the foot for FS sales in the future. Am I being too paranoid thinking this?
Just looking for advice and sanity check before I go and buy anything. I'd like to stick to 60 quid max budget (cost of FS). Is there a better alternative on Android box? I've looked on Amazon and other online sellers. They either look cheap and nasty, or look great, but are over 100 quid. Not sure I'm prepared to pay as much as that just yet. All opinions and comments appreciated :-)
Used to be involved in CS back in the day and used Dreambox, before upgrading to VU+ box. I'm looking to start testing IPTV solution and wondering whether I should go for FS 4k vs Android box. I know both will fine, but I have a couple of concerns based on my past experience.
Remote Control - when I had the Dreambox the remote control on it was awful and the system was so slow and laggy to respond to button presses. I imagine the FS will be a lot nicer to use and intuitive (for family members less tech savy). I worry about poor remote controls on cheaper Android boxes. If I'm honest I grudge the 60 quid for a 4k FS, but I'm a firm believer in that you get what you pay for.
Open/Closed Box - I have a VPN service and I'm aware I'll be able to use this on both on Android and FS. My concern is that the day I buy a FS is the day they decide to lock down the system and no longer allow the sideloading of 3rd party apps. Although they may decide that doing this might shoot themselves in the foot for FS sales in the future. Am I being too paranoid thinking this?
Just looking for advice and sanity check before I go and buy anything. I'd like to stick to 60 quid max budget (cost of FS). Is there a better alternative on Android box? I've looked on Amazon and other online sellers. They either look cheap and nasty, or look great, but are over 100 quid. Not sure I'm prepared to pay as much as that just yet. All opinions and comments appreciated :-)