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Kodi runs happily off networked drives too - I have it on a Shield (but could as easily be a fire stick or chrome cast or similar) but all of the media sits on a NAS (but could just as week be an old laptop sitting in a cupboard).
NotThamesWater-
Hmmm.... I do have a spare OK-at-the-time-but-old laptop with a broken screen.
It's the overall UI/UX(?) though. I want something that just turns on when I press the remote and doesn't need trouble shooting.
You know what, I'll just wait till we agree on the design of our TV unit, I've built it, and we've bought a new TV. Then I'll lobby for a Shield only to be shot down because the TV is a smart one.
It's a shame people say the Apple TV gets all funny with Kodi's sound, as the remote and interface is great. Although I guess you've then got the risk of Apple introducing some bullshit down the line.
hugo7
Cheers.
I'm using an unlocked Fire TV Stick 4k Ultra HD. 4yo now and has been fine, but recently started playing up a bit, and Kodi seems to not want me to borrow Rob and Ramesh from the Internet when I use Kodi.
I've added a skin to make Kodi a bit more usable and tidied it up. I realise this does have a performance downside when using something with so little power.
Tbh if it wasn't getting a bit temperamental I wouldn't be looking elsewhere. The voice control is good, other people can use it, and it was £30.
For someone who's unlikely to get around to running a server the Shield just seems like so much more money. But then when I see comments about Android boxes or your eg of a media centre they never sound so much better than an unlocked fire stick and seem to be creeping towards the cost of a Shield.