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post Feb 1 2017, 02:08 PM

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I didn't know ES File Explorer is that bad and I'm still using it. laugh.gif Easy for me to share files from mobile or PC. laugh.gif
Maybe can test the options you guys posted earlier. biggrin.gif
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post Feb 1 2017, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 1 2017, 04:11 PM)
I would have continued using it except, I've had times when it pops up during Quasar playback, to tell me my space has decreased by a certain amount (no s**t Sherlock) and that notification crashes the Quasar addon, forcing me to buffer all over again (addon set not to save files). Couldn't find a way to disable that particular notification and it happened frequently enough, forcing its uninstall.
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I thought can disable the low space notification in ES File Explorer settings?
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post Feb 1 2017, 06:21 PM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Feb 1 2017, 05:42 PM)
until u have try out file commander, u will be amazed how clean and easy the file sharing on box using its "pc file transfer" function. turn on the service and you can access your box contents via browser on your mobile or pc.
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Will check out File Commander. biggrin.gif
Thanks for the recommendation.
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post Feb 1 2017, 08:36 PM

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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Feb 1 2017, 08:34 PM)
download the premium version to elimi ads brows.gif
- shows hidden files
- copy files in root
- web storage integration
- manage file from mobile/pc
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I will try free version first and if it suits me, I will purchase if it's not expensive. biggrin.gif

Manage file from mobile/pc is what I'm looking for since I sideload APKs most of the time.
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post Feb 1 2017, 10:14 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 1 2017, 10:08 PM)
Hmm, perhaps they issued an update to that effect or it was not available on the free version, cuz at the time of uninstalling, I don't recollect ever seeing such an option.
Err.. What talk you? I had a 1GB RAM box once and used properly, no "lag"... This isn't Windows on a PC we are talking about. I will let you know that some boxes with 2GB RAM can play certain media files (smoothly) that would crash or freeze on even most PCs with 4GB RAM and above.
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Yes, it's available now. I'm using the free version. biggrin.gif

Is there any 4GB RAM box? If there's, it will be very limited choices. I only see 2GB most of the time and even my 3GB RAM box is pretty rare too.
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post Feb 1 2017, 10:38 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 1 2017, 10:18 PM)
Yes there's few 4gb...don't see the point for now...just bragging rights I suppose...
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I see. I just know it's very rare.

QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 1 2017, 10:19 PM)
Probably still bloated.. Like me a lean performer..  smile.gif

There have been a few... For today's purposes, its generally overkill especially with the way the Android OS and media boxes are designed to run. IMO, other priorities such as extensive firmware support and good hardware+software combo rank way higher.
Exhibit A
Exhibit B

P.S. Until we have proper use for it, 4GB RAM makes more sense on a Tablet or Smartphone than on an Android media box.
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Yes, it's pretty bloated. I'm a minimalist most of the time, looks like I will check out those apps suggested earlier and get rid of ES File Explorer. I just need one app that I can easily transfer files from mobile/PC to my box. biggrin.gif

So, there are 4GB boxes. laugh.gif

True, even I'm on 6GB RAM phone now, I still find it underutilized for my case. tongue.gif
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post Feb 1 2017, 11:11 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 1 2017, 11:06 PM)
ES is quite small and does more if I recall...just don't like how they set up the ads...

You can try total commander (file manager) & via (browser) if you like minimalist biggrin.gif
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And the paid version is pretty pricey. sweat.gif
I will try out the file manager first. biggrin.gif
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post Feb 2 2017, 12:24 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 2 2017, 09:07 AM)
I like this very much too...about the same as AsusFM but much leaner...15mb vs 52mb(file commander) vs 85mb (AsusFM)...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...tor.filemanager

Anyways you have 32mb storage...why worry laugh.gif
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Sir, it's 32GB. sleep.gif Not 32MB. laugh.gif
So in conclusion, I should stick back to ES File Explorer?
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post Feb 2 2017, 12:56 PM

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QUOTE(pcboss00 @ Feb 2 2017, 12:53 PM)
i still use es file explorer because got create file function.
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Got it. biggrin.gif

Anyway, I brought back my box to hometown and plugged into TV using HDMI. Audio has no issue at all, no humming noise.
Maybe I should just buy a TV and close the case. laugh.gif
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post Feb 2 2017, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 2 2017, 01:45 PM)
Use anything you are happy with smile.gif

It you have a USB dac for headphones/communicator lying around, you can use that too smile.gif

TV won't give fulfilling sounds...id get a small amp & proper speakers if I were you... laugh.gif
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I don't have USB dac. sad.gif But that could be another option.
Oh well but my speakers are working if I plug into PC. hmm.gif

QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 2 2017, 01:53 PM)
Your miltimedia probably faulty.

Can get a new set if u want better audio.

Actually, these multimedia sets are very durable.

I have 2 eacan sets, both still working good after 10 years.

The speakers and amplifier cum subwoofer can work with an avr too!
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Sorry but what is multimedia in audio world/term? unsure.gif
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post Feb 2 2017, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 2 2017, 02:09 PM)
Erm...actually you tested the wrong thing...should have tried the red/white cable into the TV...
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I can I think. Let me go back to another house to try as the cables are there.
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post Feb 2 2017, 02:14 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 2 2017, 02:11 PM)
I thought u r using one of these...?

http://www.eacan.com.cn
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Oh so this is called multimedia. laugh.gif sweat.gif blush.gif
Yes, I am using one of the Edifier old models but it works well when I plug into PC. smile.gif

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post Feb 2 2017, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(jonn zee @ Feb 2 2017, 02:32 PM)
Get at least a 4k 65" please
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My room and it's a rented room. laugh.gif 65" is too big for it. laugh.gif
Wait till my own house but if the living hall is as huge as my friend's penthouse... 80" in his hall looks just like a normal size to me. tongue.gif
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post Feb 2 2017, 11:32 PM

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These days I find it buying from online sites is cheaper than shops. Got vouchers la, credit cards discounts and all.
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post Feb 3 2017, 01:03 AM

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QUOTE(herojack41 @ Feb 3 2017, 12:56 AM)
pls help.

i just spend rm500 on lelong and got a brick sended to my house  cry.gif

im begging here
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laugh.gif Those famous brands will have good support for firmware or if anything screwed up, you will have solutions. Like Minix, Himedia.

For me, I bought my own box before coming to this thread. It's not a famous box but it's working well for me. The seller seems reputable, after some credit card rebate, I got it around RM 200. It was just shared few pages earlier. Docooler brand. I'm quite happy with it but not sure for others.
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post Feb 3 2017, 01:21 AM

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QUOTE(herojack41 @ Feb 3 2017, 01:19 AM)
yeah....i think himedia is outta my budget range and not sure about minix will check it out

u bought your box from lazada or gemfive? hmm.gif

at the same time i also contacted a few seller about mibox but most of them doesn't really give info

coz im very confuse of mibox lineup as some of it running android tv os and some is full fledge android.
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Lazada. smile.gif Link posted as well, just check it back few pages you will see it.
Mi Box I read that it's not that straightforward. Hence, I discarded this option.
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post Feb 3 2017, 01:25 AM

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QUOTE(Lurker @ Feb 3 2017, 01:21 AM)
your current box, how u watch the live matches? looking forward for all england
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Guess what, I watched from AOTG using iPad. sweat.gif
However, if it's Astro SuperSports... Hmm... There are tonnes of free IPTVs lying around. Sorry but can't discuss further. sad.gif
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post Feb 3 2017, 01:30 AM

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Aiyo, guys... Jangan gaduh la. sweat.gif

Android box is a pretty easy thing to setup if you are an Android user. I mean, even girls like me can do it, you guys can too. Just buy a box which you like and good to go. flex.gif


Edit: Chill. I will discard the report for now. Herojack41, don't troll anymore or I will give warning. smile.gif

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post Feb 3 2017, 01:34 AM

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QUOTE(Lurker @ Feb 3 2017, 01:29 AM)
use firefox extension for youtube proxy

watch at youtube bwf channel.. 720p
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Thanks for the tips. smile.gif Totally forgot about this. laugh.gif
I subscribe to ProxMate and it works wonder for me.

Still prefer something which I can watch from box. tongue.gif
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post Feb 3 2017, 01:38 AM

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QUOTE(herojack41 @ Feb 3 2017, 01:36 AM)
the so call "senior member" is so helpful and wanted to start spoon feeding me. so i grant him what he wish biggrin.gif .

my initial plan were buying the mibox off taobao and figure it out myself.

but is kinda waste of time to deal with it as it not so straight forward and china mainland version is different too.

planning to do some not-so-legal-thing laugh.gif
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Hmm. No discussion about illegal stuff here. smile.gif
MiBox is very popular in China but i don't want to crack my head to think so much, I chose an easier path. blush.gif Maybe if you are adventurous, you can try. laugh.gif

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