I think minix neo 8h + or neo 8+ is the best

looking for a hdmi stick that runs android to stream shows (off browse/chrome, or app based) - no gaming intended. needs to be stick shape, so that i can conceal behind my tv (otherwise my kids will realise it's there and just... well, you know kids).
anyone can recommend something or have experience?
also, more importantly any shop selling close to KLCC area?

Tons of Android powered sticks out there to choose for. Be hard to recommend such cuz they often always have performance issues.

I'm using this android box, but with additional web camera on top.
Still running on XBMC Gotham, rooted and no problem with Azdrama, Genesis and Showbox.
Running on Time Dot Com - 10mbps and I don't found any issue for my use.

Only problem I would complaint is the remote is rather slow response and limited range.
For the problem, I got my self a wireless remote MEELE F10(cant recall the name).

Wanted to try to Kodi later, but reading here alot of ppl have issue with KODI stability.
So will delay until a more stable version is out or the add-on is not working anymore.

Just my 2-cents.

Guys, i have a question. I was using Android TVbox previously and it basically sucked all the line connection to it and left everything else slow. Laptops, phones basically have very laggy connection when the TVBox is on. Anyone know whats the issue?

QoS. Set it up in your router.

I tried but my router is too damn complicated to do the QoS right. By the way, anyone else face this issue?

what broadband speed do u hv?

an android box typically takes up 100-300 kbps to work.

so, if u hv 5mbps, yr mobile devices should still work ok.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jul 1 2015, 03:13 PM

8mpbs. Most of my usage turned spiky with high ping. Damn

it shouldn't be a problem.

i hv 10 mbps - good for 1 pc, 2 android boxes and 2 tablets all at same time.

check yr actual broadband speed, wifi reception.

if router is old and cheap one, consider replacing with a better one - it helps a lot.

The Minix Neo X8 H Plus seems good feedbacks and alot of recommendation, buy my friend was saying that it's overpriced and intro me this http://www.aliexpress.com/af/S812.html?lty...iewCP=y&catId=0 for similar spec but half of the price.

Would like to get comments from sifus here is this good enough?

Which particular box did your friend recommend? As the link you posted merely pointed to search results on boxes with Amlogic S812 CPUs. Minix boxes come with a higher level of guarantees than your average box manufactured by less than popular companies even with identical hardware specs. Not to say its the perfect box but at least they offer software updates, work directly with the KODI Dev team, operate an official forum where you can go ask for fixes, tips or future requests, as well as there being lots of "unofficial" support forums, posts and how-to videos. Think of it this way, Apple, Sony and even Samsung products are mostly over-priced hardware but why do people buy them?

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 1 2015, 08:55 PM

Sorry wrong link pasted. He's recommended this http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Professiona...308.4.19.vCTyCB.

If minix x8-h+ is good buy, where can i buy except aliexpress

I see... Here are some of the noteworthy hardware differences I picked up, where the Minix NEO X8-H Plus comes out on top.
*Internal Storage: 16GB eMMC vs 8GB NAND Flash
*Wireless Connectivity: Much faster & future proof 802.11ac Dual Band Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.0 vs Some unspecified (Probably 802.11n) Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support also unknown.
*Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps) vs 10/100M only.
*KODI: Officially confirmed Kodi 15.0 Isengard compatibility vs Default 13.2 Gotham (KODI 15.0 support unknown).
*HDMI (Video Output): HDMI 1.4b, up to 4K @ 30fps with HDMI-CEC support vs HDMI 1.4 up to 1080p.
*USB: 3 USB 2.0 ports with 1 OTG port vs 2 USB 2.0 ports.
*Supported Audio Format: DD/DD+/MP2/MP3/WMA/WAV/OGG/OGA/FLAC/ALAC/APE/AAC vs MP3/WMA/WAV/OGG/AC3.
*Supported Video Format: DAT/MPEG/MPE/MPG/TS/TP/VOB/ISO/AVI/MP4/MOV/3GV/FLV vs AVI/RM/RMVB/TS/VOB/MKV/WMV/MPEG.

As you can see, those are hardly "similar" specs. In addition to buying local with 1 year local manufacturing warranty, I'd say its worth an extra $90, still up to you to decide though. As for other places to buy from besides Aliexpress. There's right here from forum members (Try a search in the garage sales section), DX and Lazada Malaysia with possibility to get a cheaper deal through discount codes. Though better support lowyat forum members...

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 1 2015, 10:29 PM

Oh, thanks for the detailed comparation between both, definitely minix is a worth buy over the another one. Will try to check it out the price in here. Thanks again!

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/MI...2237713904.html

Currently free the A2 Lite airmouse, good buy?

Isn't Himedia Q16 better?

Depends on what you consider as better. Personally, I've never used any Himedia box before but would always pick boxes from Minix over them due to support alone...especially clear English support. Also, I believe to have read that hardware acceleration on KODI is unavailable.

You are welcome....
A rough currency conversion sees you paying about RM570 for the box, possibly having to deal with customs and also, I can't seem to find any warranty claims offered by the seller (despite very excellent feedback from previous buyers). Do you have a thing against buying local with a 1 year warranty for roughly the same amount or max RM600 with the A2 Lite Air Mouse included? I'd link several posts by good sellers but don't want to play favorites, so up to you.

let me chip in...

i have himedia q5ii for 1.5 yrs and q16 for almost a year now. very happy.

never used minix.

from what i read:

minix is yr choice if u r heavy KODI user due to customised kodi/dev involvement.
support, i hv no idea.
made in hong kong, i believe.
a bit more expensive, i think.

himedia q16 is similar in specs to that minx except:
- it can pass thru dtshdma, dd truehd and dd atmos audio while minix cannot (this is what i know then, not very sure now) - impt if u r using home 5.1/7.1 theater.
i find the hardware, playback codecs and wifi capability very good.
support - varies from seller to seller, some sell n forget, some support all the way.
for launcher and settings, it is dual language, u can toss between eng and chi
eng apps like kodi and oithers, it is eng, no chinese.
chinese apps will be chinese on any device.


i will say both are good, depends on yr needs and preference.