Reminds me of the Razer Forge TV, except with all the awesome that that box had. Same price, too. I think I'd expect Razer to support their device better (software-wise) than NZXT will because I don't think NZXT has the experience to keep a product like that updated over the long term.
The Forge is an Android TV device that connects to Razer's Cortex. DOKO is different because you are using your own Windows PC. This means you can stream your entire desktop and any application that comes with it, whether it is an indie game, emulated game, Steam game or even Microsoft Office.. etc. DOKO also allows you to use your own USB input devices. No need to purchase a proprietary controller or keyboard/mouse
Put simply, DOKO is your PC. Think of it as transporting your whole desktop to the living room. Whereas the Forge is a Android device that streams Razer Cortex.
Eric, how will the NZXT DOKO differ from a Razer Forge TV with Chrome Remote Desktop (or similar) installed. Surely the Razer would be more flexible given that Cortex is also available as a pre-installed option, and Kodi (or, even better, VidOn XBMC Pro / VidOn Kodi) is only a click away?
As far as flexibility goes, there's nothing more versatile than your PC. And that is what doko is all about. Using your PC. What makes it different from chrome remote desktop or other remote desktop software that function over the Web is that doko runs over the local network and offers much higher performance with USB input freedom.
As a purely gaming solution, razer's Forge is the better option assuming the input devices you have are compatible and the games you want to play will be available through cortex.
Razer Cortex is software you install on your desktop PC. This includes an arsenal of tools to take control of your gaming experience including save game manager, deals, game booster, and more.
Cortex: Stream will be a new feature of Cortex that will allow you to stream games from your desktop PC to the Forge TV.
Are you saying that the Forge can only stream games, not like desktop/browsers/etc like the DOKO can?
Also it says the DOKO streams in 1080p. Would this work if I had a 1600x900 monitor on my PC that I wanted to stream to my 1080p TV, or might that cause problems?
Whenever I see a device like this, I think that this should also have the same functionality as a ChromeCast ontop of whatever it does special since nearly all devices have more processing power than a ChromeCast.
Are multiple sessions possible on the same machine? IE can this be used for actual virtualization instead of remote interaction. So I could, for example, setup a couple DOKOs connected back to one headless server and run each DOKO as its own windows session back on the machine streamed to them? Or is this going to be a 1:1 and its direct interaction with whatever is going on (IE, I twitch the mouse at the DOKO, mouse pointer twitches on the screen when I am sitting at my computer).
If the later, it seems kind of limited, though I guess I can see some uses case, just it makes it very limited if you can't effectively have multiple user sessions on one machine at one time, through multiple DOKOs/additional in-person usage.
You do not need to spend $200 to do steam in-home streaming. You can get a old laptop on craigslist or an ECS Liva 32GB version is like $110 on sale and it works perfectly for this, has wifi and gigabit, and will do 1080p60.
Most people don't want an old clunky laptop that may or may not stay awake with the screen closed in their living room. The DOKO is a more elegant solution even if it doesn't do 1080p60. It also would involve significantly less configuration.
most people want something that works, and if it doesn't, some support. Nzxt frequently produce shoddy gear and their support is about as bad as it can get. ie none. even if you get a written promise to replace the goods are never sent. its support just lies through its teeth. personally I think doing nothing is better than lying about providing support but the idea of buying this from NZXT is an absolute joke.
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HisDivineOrder - Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - link
Reminds me of the Razer Forge TV, except with all the awesome that that box had. Same price, too. I think I'd expect Razer to support their device better (software-wise) than NZXT will because I don't think NZXT has the experience to keep a product like that updated over the long term.Whereas I'm pretty sure Razer will.
NZXT-Eric - Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - link
The Forge is an Android TV device that connects to Razer's Cortex. DOKO is different because you are using your own Windows PC. This means you can stream your entire desktop and any application that comes with it, whether it is an indie game, emulated game, Steam game or even Microsoft Office.. etc. DOKO also allows you to use your own USB input devices. No need to purchase a proprietary controller or keyboard/mouseNZXT-Eric - Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - link
Put simply, DOKO is your PC. Think of it as transporting your whole desktop to the living room. Whereas the Forge is a Android device that streams Razer Cortex.dabotsonline - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - link
Eric, how will the NZXT DOKO differ from a Razer Forge TV with Chrome Remote Desktop (or similar) installed. Surely the Razer would be more flexible given that Cortex is also available as a pre-installed option, and Kodi (or, even better, VidOn XBMC Pro / VidOn Kodi) is only a click away?NZXT-Eric - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - link
As far as flexibility goes, there's nothing more versatile than your PC. And that is what doko is all about. Using your PC. What makes it different from chrome remote desktop or other remote desktop software that function over the Web is that doko runs over the local network and offers much higher performance with USB input freedom.NZXT-Eric - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - link
As a purely gaming solution, razer's Forge is the better option assuming the input devices you have are compatible and the games you want to play will be available through cortex.Antronman - Thursday, January 15, 2015 - link
As a purely gaming solution, an HDMI cable is the better option.As a purely anything connected to your TV solution for any online or game services, an HDMI cable is the better option.
NZXT-Eric - Friday, January 16, 2015 - link
An HDMI is a DVI connection with Audio.tfurst - Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - link
Razer Cortex is software you install on your desktop PC. This includes an arsenal of tools to take control of your gaming experience including save game manager, deals, game booster, and more.Cortex: Stream will be a new feature of Cortex that will allow you to stream games from your desktop PC to the Forge TV.
NZXT-Eric - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - link
With the Forge, you have to pay for the streaming service and that is 39.99 for it. With DOKO once you have the product there is nothing else to buy.AzureNinja - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - link
Are you saying that the Forge can only stream games, not like desktop/browsers/etc like the DOKO can?Also it says the DOKO streams in 1080p. Would this work if I had a 1600x900 monitor on my PC that I wanted to stream to my 1080p TV, or might that cause problems?
NZXT-Eric - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - link
You will be fine at that res too. It streams over what you have set at your desktop.jgstew - Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - link
Seems like an interesting concept.Whenever I see a device like this, I think that this should also have the same functionality as a ChromeCast ontop of whatever it does special since nearly all devices have more processing power than a ChromeCast.
Trollmar - Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - link
Whats the difference to pcoip from evga or others??azazel1024 - Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - link
Are multiple sessions possible on the same machine? IE can this be used for actual virtualization instead of remote interaction. So I could, for example, setup a couple DOKOs connected back to one headless server and run each DOKO as its own windows session back on the machine streamed to them? Or is this going to be a 1:1 and its direct interaction with whatever is going on (IE, I twitch the mouse at the DOKO, mouse pointer twitches on the screen when I am sitting at my computer).If the later, it seems kind of limited, though I guess I can see some uses case, just it makes it very limited if you can't effectively have multiple user sessions on one machine at one time, through multiple DOKOs/additional in-person usage.
JarredWalton - Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - link
I believe this is purely remote interaction.Jodo116 - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - link
You do not need to spend $200 to do steam in-home streaming. You can get a old laptop on craigslist or an ECS Liva 32GB version is like $110 on sale and it works perfectly for this, has wifi and gigabit, and will do 1080p60.Space Captain Warlock - Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - link
Most people don't want an old clunky laptop that may or may not stay awake with the screen closed in their living room. The DOKO is a more elegant solution even if it doesn't do 1080p60. It also would involve significantly less configuration.protect - Friday, March 27, 2015 - link
most people want something that works, and if it doesn't, some support.Nzxt frequently produce shoddy gear and their support is about as bad as it can get. ie none.
even if you get a written promise to replace the goods are never sent. its support just lies through its teeth. personally I think doing nothing is better than lying about providing support but the idea of buying this from NZXT is an absolute joke.