I have a 4K 120Hz TV that I have blocked from internet access on my router (because it is spyware with no way to turn off the built in microphone) and I have a desktop that supports 4K but I don’t want to run my desktop into the ground streaming on it all the time.
I’d like one that isn’t American I guess if that really matters (seems like it kind of does) but I noticed options are limited unless you want to spend $600 on a mini PC which I don’t.
I’d like to spend like $200 max if possible for this if possible.
Get a mini PC with Intel N200. $200 more or less. Install your preferred Linux with KDE Plasma Bigscreen. Use Waydroid and Aurora Store to install streaming apps. That’s the best I got.
Last I checked, Plasma BigScreen was nowhere near ready for everyday use. Has that changed?
waydroid wont pass widevine beyond Level 3 which limits you to 720p, same as using firefox or chrome on desktop
True. The people from KODI have an add-on to extract widevine from ChromeOS. If I remember correctly it was more than 720p.