Hi,

I already have and still using 3x HiMedia player. The latest being Q6ii. But disappointedly, the Q6ii is lagging for playing back H265 contents at Full HD. It also failed to playback simple 4k video that recorded from my Samsung Note.

Thus now I am looking for a new player that can fulfill my requirement;

Mandatory
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Able to playback 4k MP4 smoothly from Samsung Note.
Able to playback H265 contents smoothly at Full HD.
Must have digital coaxis output.
Capable to output at 4k / HDMI 2

Optional
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Need RJ45 gigabit LAN connection
Able to playback Canon dSLR recorded video at Full HD smoothly
Able to decode Dolby HD? Maybe impossible...
If no Wifi and no optical output even better... Those are hopeless.

Questions
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Which Bluetooth USB adapter is supported for the player? How about Q6ii?

Just read a few pages back, few suggestions that meet your mandatory & optional requirements... Bluetooth USB adapter? Most boxes if not all, come with Bluetooth hardware installed. Difference would be what version.

my Q6ii no Bluetooth...

So any suggestion to my requirement? Q5iii?

any idea which one is faster? Example, if I have H265 4k contents, which one will lag less? Q5iii or H8?

I see... Here you go.... CSR USB Bluetooth Dongle. Alternatively, Lelong & Lazada. Take your pick.

IMO, the HiMedia H8 Octa Core with 2GB RAM & 16GB ROM should perform better, based on specs. However, this is just my opinion since I don't and haven't used the device myself. Not a guarantee it'll play all HEVC files smoothly.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Dec 29 2015, 12:03 AM

Anyone else is using Q16?
Do you encounter overheat for it?

I realize that it the box itself is very hot when I on it.
After few hours, ( 3 to 5hours) the heat even transfer to the usb of the connected HardDisk/ Mouse....

How hot is hot? --> It's hot till you cannot hold the media box.

Seems scary har...

No box should be that hot..

not to worry, it is normal...

it does get hot on the box metal external - to dissipate the heat better!

just make sure it is not enclosed in a tight space.

with some ventilation there.

if u still feel bad, just get one of those rm10-20 mini fan, place it under the box, usb powered.

i have one of those, it never gets hot at all.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 5 2016, 03:59 PM

OK. Seems that it's normal condition not only me encounter this issue

What is a reasonably good HiMedia box nowadays? Hopefully one that is not too hot, 1080p content is good enough, no need for 4K.

it is hard to define "reasonably good"!

price usually corresponds to the ram/flash memory.

higher specs one means u can install more apps, a few more features.

but some features are common, e.g. 4k capable which is the norm with most boxes now.

there is an entry level h8 (1/8gb) other than the full specs h8 (2/16gb).
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3727931&hl=
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3677149/+260

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 5 2016, 05:44 PM

This model does not have bluetooth support?

i wouldn't know the details.

can ask seller(s)...

Hi

Anyone can guide or walk me thru on where to download Q16 latest firmware?

My box is android 4.4.2 and I can't install chrome browser. Is this normal?

Thanks

easiest way is to ask yr seller for it. he/she should have it.

google/chrome/youtube - u need a patch file to get them. ask for it too.

u using himedia? is it good? what's ur opinion?

yes, been using for >2 yrs.

good hardware, best for hd audio playback, good wifi reception.

good for both chinese, english, any common app.

generic kodi, not as good as some customized devices.

many models, not all the same.

best to get the popular one for local use, have local support.

thanks... i needed a real person opinion...

but i have to say that it is not all about the box.

1. get a reasonably good box - hardware, chipset, enough ram/flash memory, essential features.
2. buy from seller who can support u later on firmware upgrades/updates, new apps, other trouble.
3. put in yr own share of effort to learn, experiment to get the max out of the box.

all the best!

hi everybody,
just purchased a new Himedia H8 octacore media player. have upgraded it with the latest firmware but it displays all information in chinese language only. since i do not know chinese language characters, could some guide me with some screen shots as to how i can activate the english language and interface. thanks.

sanjay