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Monday, October 7th, 2024 12:53 PM

Gemini Air vs osprey box

Can someone tell me if there is a difference between the Gemini Air and the Osprey Box that could justify more the 3 times the price

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2 months ago

Hello @rwhee279. The new Gemini Air is the same level of awesomeness as the Osprey device but in a smaller package! Gemini is the newest DIRECTV client that implements the functionality of satellite on the Android TV platform. We continue to invest in state-of-the-art equipment that is tailored to provide an exceptional streaming experience.


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2 months ago

Also, Gemini Air does not have Ethernet, but the Osprey box does.

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2 months ago

I have both. Performance is equivalent for me. Only difference is the box has an ethernet port as well as wifi. Gemini air is wifi only.

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2 months ago

To concur with others, the only known functional difference is the Gemini Air is WiFi only but the Gemini/Osprey full box is capable of Ethernet.

The full box is the same as for the satellite service but with different firmware loaded. So hardware is probably more valuable even though at this time there is no way to swap firmware to use on the other service.


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