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Why XBMC Streaming Media Boxes Are The Better Option

By Jessica Moore


Watching movies from your couch and at home has become a popular passtime for many. In this age, television and cable are starting to go down in ratings. This is due to the presence of the internet and other online channels that provide just as much entertainment that people used to get from primetime TV. Although this does not mean that cable is totally phased out, it just has a very powerful competitor.

Storage formats for files, movies and so on have evolves from VHS and cassette tapes to DVDs and really just storing them in a hard drive. The devices that play these things also change accordingly. Due to the trend of online sites that stream shows and require a monthly subscription, XBMC streaming media boxes are selling like hot potatoes.

What used to be known as XBMC now goes by the name, Kodi. Kodi is not a device but a software that plays movies, sound and so on, basically. A streaming box uses this software so that it can be plugged into a screen to view movies a certain way. Imagine the player on your computer, only more elaborate and with more features.

What is great about these streaming devices is how they can be attached to your home theater. NVIDIA Shield, G box Q and the Idroidnation I box are some of user top picks for Kodi devices. These ones have amazing hardware specification similar to your motherboard only it focuses on viewing and streaming from an external drive or websites like Netflix and Hulu.

The more popular ones are the Idroidnations I box, G box Q and NVIDIA shield. The specs on these things are amazing considering their size. Unlike your computer, these ones are aimed to stream and play movies and what not from services like Netflix and Hulu.

XBMC compared to its competitor, Plex, may be more difficult to use in terms of interface. You can be assured of infinite customizability though, which is something many users are after. Interface is really just something that you need to get used to along the way, once you do, everything should be comfortable enough to navigate through.

The biggest winning factor that XBMC has is how it is very flexible. Customizability is something Kodi prides itself with. Although, this is also the reason why navigating through the interface can be complicated initially. But the more you use it, the easier it becomes.

Since this open source software is highly customizable you can easily add plug ins, skins and other additional features. All you need to do is instal the necessary plug ins for the internet video site of your choice and then you are good to go. Due to the open source nature of XBMC, there is a Wiki page complete with all the information that you might need from installation too all possible add ons.

Remote control features can be as simple as using your mouse, keyboard, Universal remote control and so on. You also have to option download a free remote control app in the play store for android phones and 3 dollars for Apple devices. If it helps you make a decision, more people use XBMC boxes above everything else.




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