Xiaomi Mi MDZ-16-AB 4K Ultra HD Set-top Box Streaming Media Player Android TV 190997000012 | eBay

Pretty good, so far. Not blown away.

I have purchased several of the $25 to $35 Chinese android TV boxes. Let’s see how this one stacks up…

This one works pretty good, but:

A couple of problems:
1. No memory card slot
2. Only 1 usb port
3. No Internet browser

The pros:
1. Netflix app plays very fast
2. Slick dedicated system for video entertainment
3. Voice control remote

Installing a Kodi program required a wizard other than the ares wizard that I am used to. I have found one (echo wizard) that works, but really having a hard time getting sources to stream well. It may be just a settings issue. It is not a screenless cellphone like the cheaper boxes, but for twice the price, I’m not sure that it is twice as good.

Hopefully it will be more robust and will have a better service life. The cheaper ones needed replaced at least once a year. I use the android TV box for our only source of TV service. So it gets several hours of use every day.
I’m sure that I can use a usb card adapter for memory, but I need that for a wireless usb keyboard. I’m going to try a usb splitter, but I don’t know if that will work for a “dvr” memory card for the DroidTV app. Also, I’m not sure how well that app will work with this video program. DroidTV is pretty finicky.

First impression is that this is a pretty good video streamer as it comes. Most every streaming app it comes loaded with requires a subscription. Time will tell if it is worth the extra $$$.

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