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t1231
post Oct 5 2013, 09:06 AM

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QUOTE(vergas @ Oct 4 2013, 09:54 AM)
I'm using Himedia Q5, and control it using my android phone. If you want to avoid mouse, you can check it out. However, with android box and xbmc, I don't think controlling using a wireless mouse is difficult, even for old people, you just have to set it up so it automatically open the application you want, set some favorite channel and apps and after that its just point and click.
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at one glance, this Himedia device seems to have the best remote control of all the Android stuff out there. thanks for the info. seriously considering it now.

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post Oct 5 2013, 10:12 AM

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rclxms.gif hi all, it is interesting to see all these different solutions coming out these days for us to dump asstro - and i repeat: I HATE asstro with a passion!!! vmad.gif

so far I have shortlisted the following devices based on my reading so far. I wish sifus here can help me to pick one and that's it.

My priorities:
a) Must be able to watch HK and China channels like TVB (for my old mother's sake)
b) Must have an easy to use remote control. for me an air mouse etc. is absolutely no problem, but for my old uneducated mother it could be an issue.

Any comment/advice is WELCOMED! notworthy.gif

(1) RikoMagic MK802 IV Android Stick
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seller: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2949549
price: RM399

pros: highest RAM 2GB and storage 8 GB, seller is a techie with good tech support.
cons: Have to use Air Mouse

(2) HIMEDIA Q5II Smart Android TV Box
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seller: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2598907
price: RM350
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2939729/all
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1462384

pros: Remote control (easy for old folks)
cons: standard storage size, a bit less than (1)

(3) Roku
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pros: Remote control (easy for old folks)
cons: no storage

(4) EMAGINE
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seller: www.lazada.com.my/emagine-123269.html
price: RM379

http://www.emagine.my/what-is-emagine/

pros: Remote control (easy for old folks)
cons: 1 GB RAM, no storage

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t1231
post Oct 5 2013, 09:24 PM

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QUOTE(chopin @ Oct 5 2013, 10:12 AM)
rclxms.gif  hi all, it is interesting to see all these different solutions coming out these days for us to dump asstro - and i repeat: I HATE asstro with a passion!!!  vmad.gif

so far I have shortlisted the following devices based on my reading so far. I wish sifus here can help me to pick one and that's it.

My priorities:
a) Must be able to watch HK and China channels like TVB (for my old mother's sake)
b) Must have an easy to use remote control. for me an air mouse etc. is absolutely no problem, but for my old uneducated mother it could be an issue.

Any comment/advice is WELCOMED!  notworthy.gif

(1) RikoMagic MK802 IV Android Stick
user posted image

seller: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2949549
price: RM399

pros: highest RAM 2GB and storage 8 GB, seller is a techie with good tech support.
cons: Have to use Air Mouse

(2) HIMEDIA Q5II Smart Android TV Box 
user posted imageuser posted imageuser posted image

seller: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2598907
price: RM350
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2939729/all
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1462384

pros: Remote control (easy for old folks)
cons: standard storage size, a bit less than (1)

(3) Roku
user posted image

pros: Remote control (easy for old folks)
cons: no storage

(4) EMAGINE
user posted image

seller: www.lazada.com.my/emagine-123269.html
price: RM379

http://www.emagine.my/what-is-emagine/

pros: Remote control (easy for old folks)
cons: 1 GB RAM, no storage
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thank you! good info.
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post Oct 5 2013, 10:56 PM

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XBMC with Chinese channels plug-ins?

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post Oct 6 2013, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(chopin @ Oct 5 2013, 10:12 AM)
rclxms.gif  hi all, it is interesting to see all these different solutions coming out these days for us to dump asstro - and i repeat: I HATE asstro with a passion!!!  vmad.gif

so far I have shortlisted the following devices based on my reading so far. I wish sifus here can help me to pick one and that's it.

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I think TVPad2 more suitable for your mom. Got paid channels inside. Easy remote control UI.
Go watch YouTube demo la.
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post Oct 6 2013, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(klphang @ Oct 4 2013, 07:11 PM)
Easier way is install sopcast its in cloud channel. Fast and clear video.

You can also watch atv hk, jiangshu , beijing, dongfang etc China satelite tv
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Will try it out. Thanks.
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post Oct 6 2013, 09:52 PM

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QUOTE(toughgshock @ Oct 6 2013, 05:49 PM)
Will try it out. Thanks.
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how to install sopcast in cloudtv channels? tks
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post Oct 7 2013, 08:25 AM

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anyone know how to fix remote control for q5ii??
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post Oct 7 2013, 08:35 AM

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QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Oct 6 2013, 09:02 AM)
I think TVPad2 more suitable for your mom. Got paid channels inside. Easy remote control UI.
Go watch YouTube demo la.
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hi, thanks. i have found one guy here who sells it (RM850) :

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2910279

so from what i can see from the videos, this unit has a lot of hk and china channels included already - that's great! i'd like to see how easy it is to add NetFlix and Hulu etc., because they are important to some readers here. Also, the videos never show the remote control in action, so i have no idea is it as easy to use as the asstro remote (this is important for old people). Lastly, is it Android based? if you are using TVPad2, please shed some lights here. biggrin.gif
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post Oct 7 2013, 08:37 AM

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QUOTE(wenching87 @ Oct 7 2013, 08:25 AM)
anyone know how to fix remote control for q5ii??
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i saw from Taobao website that HiMedia do sell remote control separately at ~RMB99.00. why don't you ask your seller?
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post Oct 7 2013, 08:58 AM

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QUOTE(thoseeyes @ Oct 6 2013, 09:52 PM)
how to install sopcast in cloudtv channels? tks
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Cloud channel is the default channel that already inside sopcast once you install it. Jt open sopcast and it list under category h256.
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post Oct 7 2013, 12:38 PM

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QUOTE(t1231 @ Oct 3 2013, 07:45 PM)
this thread is about how to avoid asstro la....
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dont forget to grab netflix n huluplus too bro!
refer my siggy for more detail
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post Oct 7 2013, 02:32 PM

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QUOTE(t1231 @ Oct 3 2013, 06:45 PM)
this thread is about how to avoid asstro la....
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i knw but then wat suggested was the others program! its hard to avoid astro unless can access to internet to watch
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post Oct 7 2013, 04:13 PM

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QUOTE(thoseeyes @ Oct 6 2013, 09:52 PM)
how to install sopcast in cloudtv channels? tks
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Haven't got time to find yet. smile.gif
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post Oct 7 2013, 11:22 PM

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QUOTE(chopin @ Oct 7 2013, 08:37 AM)
i saw from Taobao website that HiMedia do sell remote control separately at ~RMB99.00. why don't you ask your seller?
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thanks!!

now i know d..
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post Oct 9 2013, 11:56 AM

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QUOTE(thoseeyes @ Oct 6 2013, 09:52 PM)
how to install sopcast in cloudtv channels? tks
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Eventually i got this box https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2920813
Now my parent can watch Zhejiang TV. Tested 1 day only. So far so good. As it is mainly in chinese, it is suitable for them and not me.
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QUOTE(toughgshock @ Oct 9 2013, 11:56 AM)
Eventually i got this box https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2920813
Now my parent can watch Zhejiang TV. Tested 1 day only. So far so good. As it is mainly in chinese, it is suitable for them and not me.
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how about the live sports ? epl, nba ??? nod.gif
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post Oct 9 2013, 01:43 PM

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QUOTE(KB1 @ Oct 9 2013, 01:01 PM)
how about the live sports ? epl, nba ??? nod.gif
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Try check the seller forum. He did put a list of channels on it. Mainly in chinese, very difficult for me. I can see there is a logo for NBA TV, ESPN. Maybe after 1-2 weeks, then i can provide more feedback.
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QUOTE(toughgshock @ Oct 9 2013, 01:43 PM)
Try check the seller forum. He did put a list of channels on it. Mainly in chinese, very difficult for me. I can see there is a logo for NBA TV, ESPN. Maybe after 1-2 weeks, then i can provide more feedback.
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will be more trust on customer feed back...

thanks any way ... notworthy.gif
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QUOTE(toughgshock @ Oct 9 2013, 11:56 AM)
Eventually i got this box https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2920813
Now my parent can watch Zhejiang TV. Tested 1 day only. So far so good. As it is mainly in chinese, it is suitable for them and not me.
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How do you control the UI?
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