Streaming Media Players

Amazon Fire TV (2017)

Amazon has unveiled their latest streaming media player, the Fire TV (2017). Coming in a new dongle design, the new Fire TV (2017) is packed with a 1.5GHz (4 x Cortex A53) Amlogic quad-core processor, a Mali450 MP3 GPU, a 2GB RAM, an 8GB of internal storage, a micro-USB port (for power only) and an HDMI output port.

Measuring only 65mm x 65mm x 15mm and weighing just 87.1g, the new Fire TV (2017) comes with Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1 audio support, and 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60fps, HDR-10. H.265, H.264 output resolution support.

For connectivity, the new Fire TV (2017) provides dual-band WiFi 802.11ac MIMO and Bluetooth 4.1 LE. The new Fire TV (2017) is currently available for pre-order for $69.99 (Alexa Voice Remote for hands-free content control included). [Product Page]

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Matricom G-Box Q² Android TV Streaming Media Mini PC

As we try to become more efficient as a species while consuming our media, streaming media players become more and more important to us, especially when they come on incredible Black Friday deals.

So move a step closer towards streaming everything KODI, Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, HBO Go or any other service you can think of has to offer buy letting us cut out all the white noise and the endless options in the media streamers market, and present to you the 6 best Black Friday deals for home media streamers:

Matricom G-Box Q² Android TV Streaming Media Mini PC

The best deal you’ll find on Black Friday involving a streaming media player: The Matricom G-Box Q² Android TV Streaming Media Mini PC is available for just $94 instead of $219. It has an upgraded UI compared to the older G-Box Q. It has the latest Android 5 TV OS and also fully supports Amazon Prime, but you can use it for Netflix, Youtube, Skype and many more applications. Getting a mini Kodi keyboard (or a different brand) is highly recommended with this box.

SkyStream One Android TV Box

You can buy the SkyStream One Android TV Box for a fantastic $124.99 instead of $149.99 on its Black Friday deal, and start streaming right away without paying an extra dollar for your favorite entertainment and sports. It connects to any TV easily with an HDMI port, and works perfectly with streaming apps like KODI, Amazon Video, Netflix, Hulu and HBO Go. A mini wireless keyboard works very well with it as well, making your steaming life even easier.

Amazon Fire TV

The revolutionary streaming media player from Amazon is on a delicious Black Friday deal in 2016. You can buy Amazon Fire TV for $74.99 instead of $89.99 and gain access to over 7000 apps, games and Alexa skills, including access to over 300,000 tv episodes & movies on Netflix, Amazon Video, HBO Go and many more.

AKASO M8S Android TV Box

The AKASO M8S Android TV box comes fully loaded with KODI XBMC, and costs just $54.99 instead of $66.99 on this Black Friday holiday, so if you were hesitant about getting it before, now’s the time to change your mind. With the latest Android OS, the AKASO can support 4k quality in movies and TV shows, and provides a perfect streaming experience for you, your family and friends. AKASO also have a mini wireless keyboard to go along with their TV box, costing $19.99, coming in black or white.

TICTID M9C max Android 6.0 TV Box

At this point, there’s no need bragging on and on about the capabilities and apps of these boxes. The TICTID M9C max Android 6.0 TV Box is worth getting for all of the above, but the price; $46.99 instead of $99.88 on Black Friday, makes it an even more compelling streaming box to buy. If you’re looking for a “KODI box”, the M9C is probably the perfect device.

Roku Streaming Stick

A terrific little device by Roku, the Roku Streaming Stick is available for $34.99 instead of $49.99 on Black Friday, an awesome deal on the 3600R, the 2016 model. It gives you access to Amazon, VUDU, Netflix, Hulu and many more, and you can carry it around to just about anywhere: A hotel or dorm room, so your connectivity with your favorite media streams is always with you. One thing I noticed that comes in handy is getting a mini USB cable for powering the Roku Streaming Stick, just in case you lose the original one.