what is the model u have?

it may still be able to do all that!

the requirement for what u r looking for is not so much about the box but the apps.

becos these apps are usually small in size and work on multiple android versions.

of late, vod china drama are getting harder to get due to geoblocks and authorities shutting down the providers.

still, can get them with the right apps, just need to follow closely the updates, new versions, mirror apps, etc.

live tv - easier, several i can think of.

the key is to be able to find those apps at current versions.

u can either find them yrself or buy a box with the seller installing the good stuff u want.

don't think so.
maybe just mpeg2
aac audio.
the latest file compression std.

for yr leisure reading.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Efficiency_Video_Coding
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_for_Open_Media
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moving_Picture_Experts_Group

hevc265 is excellent. been testing some of them.
uhd4k hevc265 10 bit dtshdma is awesome!

She paid rm50 for a new unifi stb or to "unlock"?

If rm50 for new, ok.

Rm50 to unlock... got conned.

nobody will pay if u did nothing.

"unlock" here means show u how to use it, some work done la..!

diff boxes come with diff firmwares, not all the same.

anyway, i can see u r decided after spending time reading what everyone said.

just go ahead, have to start somewhere!

there u go.

if u don't know, u gotta pay for it!

u already know by now there are hundreds of box makers - from china to brazil to spain to russia.

it's hard to survive in the low, even mid end, little money to be made.

like all biz, we will see in the next 2-3 years some consolidation - the weak ones will hv to get out, a dozen or so will continue.

what is impt for the user is the SUPPORT - continuous firmware upgrades either direct from manufacturer or local seller.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 31 2017, 08:57 PM

anyone noticed es file explorer on android5 lollipop onwards has changed?

usb drives... can't delete files... "unsupported operation".

now using FILE MANAGER ASUS, from playstore.

Looks good.
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Any idea about price?

q16 is android 4.4.2, es file explorer will work good, i am still using it there.

q10pro 7.0, it starts to restrict this and that, had to go ASUS fm.

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!

I thought u r using one of these...?

http://www.eacan.com.cn

Dozens of brands n models quoted here and other dedicated threads.

Just read....

some boxes r cool, no need nothing!

that is true for everything.

if u know what to do with the box, it's definitely the way to go.

but if u r new to it, may need help... that can be tough for a new user.

can't tell u anything until u have read enough and narrow down to 2-3 models.

sorry, i can't help u.

I have yet to encounter 1 file that q10pro will not play properly.

This box gives great ease of playback, wonderful 10 bit colors, smooth 2160p 60hz pictures, hd audio with 4k avr and 4k tv.

I m thrilled, yes!

What box do u want it to work with?

I hv a mele f10.

U gotta describe better what u mean by having problem.

Totally dead, some channels still working, some work then die off...?

Afaik...

Fox died a long time ago.

Rice died 2 weeks ago.

Goat7, goat10 alive, goat7 more reliable.

Rice, goat, fox, wind, wd, star, etc...

They are all coming from the same sources.

Expect them to come n go, die n resurrect, change names, etc.

The key is to keep up!

i say do not make it public - that will spoil it for everyone.

use PM!

the trouble is android boxes are like CARS or TV's.

"all about cars" does not get anyone anywhere as there are dozens of car makers and hundreds of models, alto they all generally run on petrol or diesel or electric or hybrid.

as android boxes get mature after >6-7 years, it is better to go by brand, if not by model.

like it is better for cars to go by proton, nissan, bmw, mercedes, toyota...

same with TV's.. every week, some one ask "what tv do i buy". some dun even know what they want, some will respond with zero value 1-liner replies like "just buy X brand".


android boxes... we have so far:

unifi huawei stb
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3594298/+1580
mibox
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3561305/+860
beelink
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4044338/+720
minix
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...057677&hl=minix
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...908179&hl=minix
himedia
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1849024/+1940

not every thread is active but i think that is better.

i for one, do not participate in a box thread that i do not have.