Jan 27 2017, 12:08 PM
QUOTE(AVFAN @ Jan 27 2017, 03:12 AM)
I acquired a Himedia Q10pro! 
Q16 and Q5ii still in good use.
This Q10pro works with 4K AVR and 4K TV.
My first findings with Q10pro, 2/16gb, android 7:
GENERAL
.. solid box, stays cool unlike q16 which gets quite hot if w/o mini fan.
.. new launcher is simple and functional, good.
.. connectivity, wifi, just the same as q16, q5ii.
.. HDD slot is simple - I put a 7 yr old old unit in there, works good.
.. playback with native media center or file manager as usual, as promised - 2160p 60fps, HD audio, hevc265, 10bit, BDMV - all good. Yet to test DD Atmos, DTSX.
KODI
.. I installed kodi 17.0 rc3 in there, used org.xbmc.org from q16, works good. By the way, Kodi 17 is very nice looking!
.. 4k, hevc265, 10 bit streams from Quasar, OK.
.. but there can only be 2.0 audio from the addons at this time - a Kodi 17 (not with kodi 16.1) issue with androids. Read that himedia will be coming up with a fix for this kodi 17 multi channel/hd audio stream issues. USB playback is fine with the wrapper set to player and audio passthrough enabled.
Perhaps because I already know quite a bit about himedia Q series boxes, I expected nothing less. It will be a shock for me if I encounter funny problems!
One thing I am aware is that the pleasant experience with the box right from the start is not something to be taken for granted.
Q16 users looking for an upgrade, take note - Q10pro can do the following that Q16 cannot:
.. Android 5, 6 or 7
.. HDR, DTSX (according to specs)
.. Kodi 17 (requires android 5 and above)
.. stream kodi 4k, hevc265, 10 bit videos
Q10pro is a “serious” android box. Certainly a great choice for those looking to great playback of UHD4K and HD AUDIO files besides all the usuals.
is this considered premium box other than nvidia shield? i'm searching to replace my wdtv live. main purpose is to play fullhd(mostly) and 4k movies from my 3tb hdd to my uhd tv. my laptop can't handle 4k movies. Q16 and Q5ii still in good use.
This Q10pro works with 4K AVR and 4K TV.
My first findings with Q10pro, 2/16gb, android 7:
GENERAL
.. solid box, stays cool unlike q16 which gets quite hot if w/o mini fan.
.. new launcher is simple and functional, good.
.. connectivity, wifi, just the same as q16, q5ii.
.. HDD slot is simple - I put a 7 yr old old unit in there, works good.
.. playback with native media center or file manager as usual, as promised - 2160p 60fps, HD audio, hevc265, 10bit, BDMV - all good. Yet to test DD Atmos, DTSX.
KODI
.. I installed kodi 17.0 rc3 in there, used org.xbmc.org from q16, works good. By the way, Kodi 17 is very nice looking!
.. 4k, hevc265, 10 bit streams from Quasar, OK.
.. but there can only be 2.0 audio from the addons at this time - a Kodi 17 (not with kodi 16.1) issue with androids. Read that himedia will be coming up with a fix for this kodi 17 multi channel/hd audio stream issues. USB playback is fine with the wrapper set to player and audio passthrough enabled.
Perhaps because I already know quite a bit about himedia Q series boxes, I expected nothing less. It will be a shock for me if I encounter funny problems!
One thing I am aware is that the pleasant experience with the box right from the start is not something to be taken for granted.
Q16 users looking for an upgrade, take note - Q10pro can do the following that Q16 cannot:
.. Android 5, 6 or 7
.. HDR, DTSX (according to specs)
.. Kodi 17 (requires android 5 and above)
.. stream kodi 4k, hevc265, 10 bit videos
Q10pro is a “serious” android box. Certainly a great choice for those looking to great playback of UHD4K and HD AUDIO files besides all the usuals.
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nvidia shield is around rm1.5k, dunno where got ready stock but its expensive. i just use normal mkv files for full hd movies. 4k now just to try how it perform. upscaling from full hd to 4k using uhd tv also not bad. so for the mean time still can use wdtv live for usb playback. will look into this q10pro 
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