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Looking to upgrade my Streaming Stick

Donut417
By Donut417
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Currently have an 2017 era Fire Stick. Its getting slow and recently my TV remote died. So I figure it a good time for an upgrade. Just looking for some recommendations. 

 

Must haves:

MPEG 2 support 

Remote with TV on/off button

Support Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, Prime, CBS All Access, VRV/Crunchy roll, Apple TV, Plex 

WiFi 5+ 

Support 1080p+ 

 

Would be nice:

Support for Bluetooth headphones 

Ethernet port (1Gbps) 

4K support (Incase I ever upgrade from a 720P TV) 

 

Budget: Preferably $100 or less 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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have you looked at a roku? i had one probably in ~2015 i know they still make products

 

heres one that looks decent, https://www.roku.com/products/roku-premiere

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cpu: ryzen 5 3600 @4.4ghz @1.35v

gpu: rx5700xt 2200mhz

ram: vengeance lpx c15 3200mhz

mobo: gigabyte b550 auros pro 

psu: cooler master mwe 650w

case: masterbox mbx520

fans:Noctua industrial 3000rpm x6

 

 

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Just now, Letgomyleghoe said:

have you looked at a roku? i had one probably in ~2015 i know they still make products

 

heres one that looks decent, https://www.roku.com/products/roku-premiere

No MPEG 2 support. My parents got the 4K sticks. When they watch Live TV its transcodes. Im trying to avoid a 3rd transcode on my Plex server. 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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2 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

No MPEG 2 support. My parents got the 4K sticks. When they watch Live TV its transcodes. Im trying to avoid a 3rd transcode on my Plex server. 

sorry didnt realize that, apperantly it works on the roku pro but that costs $100 

the stream stick+ apparently supports it https://www.roku.com/products/streaming-stick-plus

AMD blackout rig

 

cpu: ryzen 5 3600 @4.4ghz @1.35v

gpu: rx5700xt 2200mhz

ram: vengeance lpx c15 3200mhz

mobo: gigabyte b550 auros pro 

psu: cooler master mwe 650w

case: masterbox mbx520

fans:Noctua industrial 3000rpm x6

 

 

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5 minutes ago, Letgomyleghoe said:

sorry didnt realize that, apperantly it works on the roku pro but that costs $100 

the stream stick+ apparently supports it https://www.roku.com/products/streaming-stick-plus

https://developer.roku.com/docs/specs/media/streaming-specifications.md

 

Its not listed as supported. Im not willing to take a chance. 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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Ive looked at the 4K Fire stick but I have concerns. My parents moved to Roku's because my moms first gen Fire Stick that my sister jail broke with Kodi ran like crap. We didnt even really use Kodi that much. But I guess its an option, Im just hoping to find something maybe better. 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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