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I've varied between using a RPI, and a full PC as a media player (mostly Plex), but I'm looking to replace with something new & hopefully small & efficient.
Requirements are:
Capable of 4k playback of x264 & x265 codecs
Capable of running plex as a player (I can live with a x86 system, with kodi->plex, through to a PI running coreelec, or anything similar, as long as there's a suitable plex player for it).
Either low enough power it can be left on continuously, or something that supports remote power commands (although this could be a WOL from homeassistant, or key combinations from my harmony remote)
Can be controlled using a harmony remote (so being able to connect a bluetooth keyboard would work)
If it can be powered via POE+, rather than another power adaptor, great, but not required.
Cost of max £100-£150 ish. Obviously if it can be less & get me the same, great, but don't really want to spend more than that.
Willing to pick something up 2nd hand if there's good things about.
Any suggestions on what to look for?
Requirements are:
Capable of 4k playback of x264 & x265 codecs
Capable of running plex as a player (I can live with a x86 system, with kodi->plex, through to a PI running coreelec, or anything similar, as long as there's a suitable plex player for it).
Either low enough power it can be left on continuously, or something that supports remote power commands (although this could be a WOL from homeassistant, or key combinations from my harmony remote)
Can be controlled using a harmony remote (so being able to connect a bluetooth keyboard would work)
If it can be powered via POE+, rather than another power adaptor, great, but not required.
Cost of max £100-£150 ish. Obviously if it can be less & get me the same, great, but don't really want to spend more than that.
Willing to pick something up 2nd hand if there's good things about.
Any suggestions on what to look for?
