Recent comparison on MAG254/256 and Dreamlink T1/T1+?

by bladefd

I'm trying to figure out which box to get after latest updates. I noticed that Dreamlink recently got a major update. I can't find any recent comparisons with the MAG boxes though. The few I found are under older updates so they don't take into account any recent improvements.

I just want something not difficult to setup, have ability to install apps like Slingtv (I want sling as backup to IPTV), nice usable EPG, wifi connection, wouldn't mind ability to record but not a deal breaker. I don't truly care about the number of cpu cores or ram as long as it is smooth enough to stream IPTV. I'm probably going to get Epicstream or FABiptv.

Any suggestions?

manosteel9423

You won't be able to install any external app, like Sling, on any of the MAGs. I have a Dreamlink and love it. Some don't like it because its older android and has a couple of quirks. Based on the videos I've seen of the MAG interface, I wouldn't trade my T1 for a MAG if you paid me.

ozzfest44

Apparently the mag254 doesn't support some audio codecs for certain channels where the mag256 does. I have that issue with mine