It seems to me that since the box doesn’t have an issue playing back resource intensive files that hopefully the GUI’s performance can be addressed by a firmware update. The slow performance is my family’s main complaint and should be addressed. The box doesn’t seem to cache box art for some reason. Switching between menus and browsing videos and apps can be frustratingly slow sometimes.
#BOXEE BOX VERSUS ROKU 1080P#
Somewhat ironically the Boxee Box handles 1080p web videos with ease and I’ve only had one or two massive MKV files stutter because of high bit rates. It gets a pass in my book because if the huge feature list, but I’ll agree with the haters, it’s a hog sometimes. It’s certainly not as smooth as a Roku or Apple TV.
#BOXEE BOX VERSUS ROKU ANDROID#
After all, it’s not a stretch to speculate that Android and iOS phone owners are within the Boxee Box’s niche demographic. The current Boxee Box remote is great for a basic remote, but the platform - especially for the web browser - could use a proper trackpad and these apps would solve a major issue. They’re fantastic as they bring to the system voice search, a trackpad and the phone’s familiar QWERTY keypad. It’s the apps that Boxee Box should look at though. If those aren’t enough, the platform supports most USB input devices.
Sony’s GTV units use a PS3-style keypad with an optical trackpad.
#BOXEE BOX VERSUS ROKU FULL SIZE#
Logitech offers a full size QWERTY keypad and a small keypad style controller. Google TV’s secret sauce is the huge range of controllers including very clever iOS and Android apps. At least works right now although a Rdio app would make me a happy sailor. I’m just a lowly user dying for a better Boxee Box web browser. They’re wonderful and make web browsing easy-peasy. Some sort of trackpad would be a huge improvement as well. This would at least place commonly accessible sites within reach. Bookmarks would be key here – think smartphone-ish bookmarks with large, easily-selectable thumbnails. This is a media streamer, not desktop so the focus should be as such. Of course these aren’t exactly must-haves for the Boxee Box. No autocomplete, multiple tabs/windows, or Flash support. Right now the browser doesn’t have basic functions found in modern browsers. However, the second point could be easily countered with a smart skin. This is partly because the browser is a poor performer and the remote doesn’t lend to a natural control scheme. You can browse the web on the Boxee Box, but it’s more of a utility than a causal experience. Still, there’s room for improvement and I pray that Boxee addresses these four issues in the next update.
I seriously believe that the pros greatly outweigh the cons.
That’s rare these days but the Boxee Box nails it, which is why I give it so much credit.īut it’s not perfect. It’s a solid device that provides a memorable user experience. I’ve thrown big props towards the Boxee Box lately calling it the best media streamer for cutting the cord.
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