Can the Mintbox 2 stream well? For instance, could I have high-res Netflix or youtube streaming on one monitor while working on the other?
1572002
Depends on what kind of work, I guess. I haven't tried this setup. Cpu is good enough, and memory could be added if needed - also to assist with video ram, but my guess is that the gpu would fall short if this is how you plan to use the unit. Having said that, I find streaming to one window while working in another works fine on a single monitor setup. My "work" being simple tasks with browsing, email and office applications.
1572003
I don't think netflix is available on linux natively. Will work with WINE though.
2038242
For a single 1080p stream, it would be more than enough. For more than 1 simultaneous streams, it will depend on other factors.
1991978
No problem getting Netflix. Works well. All and all, this is a great streamer, especially if you have a lot of content on your HD. It will play almost all formats, including a lot which other units don't. For me this was the main factor for purchasing.
635224
That's exactly what I'm running and it's going great for me. Streaming via Steam onto a Chromebook running crouton-based Ubuntu with no problems at all. I think you'll be happy :)
938555
I used dual monitors via using the hdmi with a tv and the normal port for a normal monitor. The graphics handled it perfectly. I could watch shows on one and play games on the other. I had no issues doing this. As for two normal monitors I'm unsure since I haven't tried.
1645064
Yes. I've streamed from my tablet, two phones, my laptop and my desktop. Both phones were Android o/s, both computers were Windows 7 64 bit.
250652
You can absolutely watch Netflix and Youtube videos on this tablet. This is our dual core higher end tablet and the video quality should be excellent with no lag.
458945
I've never done that... you might experience some lag in your streaming but it might not be noticeable. I'd give it a try!
2270741
Yes, I am able to watch netflix on this. However, the video card is not good enough to put it on a separate screen. My laptop on the other hand, can be hooked up to my t.v. with video output (HDMI) so I can watch it on a large screen. The video out on this netbook barely gives you a readable screen on a t.v. for email...
519625
No!, please do not buy this mini pc for media streaming, or watch movies here is why: 1. The video card is an old intel model, and they doesn't provide drivers for hardware aceleration, so videos won't play smooth, neither in windows or linux enviroments. 2. This box lacks of hdmi, dvi ports for pure digital high resolution screens. You should look for a zotac mini pc, these boxes have better hardware and suppprt for what you're looking for.
2189714
I have not used it for that I would like to though,not sure how to do it,I really like my computer but need more room for the big clear screen great to watch Netflix on as I have an ancient tv.
924198
you will need to get a 5 or better yet a 7 pentium processor. It will be great for any of the things you mentioned. I do a lot of streaming and it is great. I love Vizio my TV and dell makes the best desktop in my experience.
121849
No you can't run dual monitors with the onboard ports you will need to use a video card. I have already exhausted all other possibilities.
443733
Yes, I have two Roku-Hd units and an Xbox 360. All share and stream from the same Netflix account flawlessly.
938557
I used dual monitors via using the hdmi with a tv and the normal port for a normal monitor. The graphics handled it perfectly.I could watch shows on one and play games on the other. I had no issues doing this. As for two normal monitors I'm unsure since I haven't tried.
1108536
Can you use this product to stream video to your Monitor? -Yes. Connect this device to your monitor, open your preferred streaming app & video streaming works as well as your network connection will allow.But the way your question is phrased suggests you are thinking of this product incorrectly. Think of this Mini PC as a computer. You wouldn't connect one computer to another to stream video. You would just connect this to a monitor (second input on your current monitor) and use it as an Android PC.
283865
Yes, because your desktop will show up on the tv screen just like it's your own moniter. Then you can use the tv screen like any monitor. With the mouse I changed the screen resolution while checking out Yutube to get a better size ratio and to go full screen on the youtube videos that I was watching and it looks terrific.