New here. Can anybody tell me if the Himedia Q10Pro is ok?

Specs:
Chipset: Huawei HiSilicon HI3798CV200 Quad-core 64-bit high-performance ARM Cortex A53 with NEON
GPU: Mali-T720
RAM: 2GB DDR3
Flash: 16GB eMMC
OS: Android 5.1
Video: Video Decoding Standard: H.265/HEVC 4Kx2K@60fps, MVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1, WMV
Video File Format: TS, MKV, FLV, MOV, AVI, RM, MP4, ISO Blue-ray navigation 3.0
Audio: Audio Decoding Standard: Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, MP3, WMA, AAC, PCM
Audio Format Format: MP3, WMA, APE, Flac, AAC, Ogg, WAV
Pictures: Support JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG and etc.
Subtitle: SSA ASS,SMI ,SRT ,SUB, LRC, SST, TXT, XSS, PSB, SSB
Language: Simple Chinese, Chinese Traditional, English and more languages
Wireless LAN: 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with external antenna for stable internet receiving
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
HDMI: HDMI 2.0
Support: 4K2K, H.265 hard decoding, Gigabit Ethernet, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Audio, 3D Bluray subtitles
BD-ISO and 3D BD-ISO, BD rips in BDMV format and ISO for playback, D/3D Games,USB Web Cam, USB mouse and keyboard operation and 2.4G QWERTY Remote, Remote wakeup and standby via ethernet), Firmware local update and OTA online update, SAMBA, NFS network playback, Multilingual GUI
Mouse: Remote control with mouse function for use by all Andorid apps.
Video: 1x HDMI2.0, 1x CVBS
Audio: R/L stereo, SPDIF optical, SPDIF coxial
Network: Wired LAN: 10/100/1000M adaptive network interface
Wireless LAN: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac HG anti-interference single antenna
2X USB 2.0, 1X USB 3.0, 1X USB3.0 device, 1X Built-in SATA interface, 1X SDCARD three-in-one card slot
Network Function: KODI 16, Youtube, Netflix, Google Play, SKYPE, Google browser, Flash11 and HTML5, AirPlay and DLNA, Internet TV, IPTV and Internet Radio.
Remote: 33-key infrared remote control

I now have the MiBox. No ethernet connection and reception is lousy even when connection is great. Actually I don't watch it but the missus does. Mostly Chinese and Korean series and movies. So basically, the android box will be used for that. Hopefully I can get some HK channels as well.

Yes I know it is the software and I have no problems with that. It is definitely the hardware cos my phone is running at over 40mbps at the exact spot where the MiBox is whereas the MiBox is only downloading at less than 1mbps. Maybe it is the content provider but I have no way of testing it. No RJ45 socket in the MiBox and that's why I am thinking of upgrading to an android box with ethernet connection. It is never too expensive to keep the missus in the bedroom while I watch football on tv (astro) outside in the sitting room.

I am now using the DLink DAP-1520 (AC750) extender in my bedroom for the MiBox but will change to the DLink DHP-309 (AV600) Powerline if I get an android box with a RJ45 socket. BTW, if I use the Powerline adapter, all I need is one connected to the router and multiple powerline adapters everywhere in the house, right? They are not individually paired, right? Can I like use two adapters connected to the router? Would that be an overkill and defeats the purpose? (I was born in an era where wifi was a phone line connected from the computer to the phone socket and running at between 25kbps and 50kbps).

In conclusion, the Himedia Q10Pro is ok?

Yes, the most ideal setup is out for me cos I did not wire the place up correctly. Initially I thought that my router would be sufficient as it was positioned smack in the centre of the apartment. Apparently not. Won't reach the far corners as there are quite a few concrete walls in between and tearing up the plaster ceiling is not an option now and I have one of the most powerful DLink router (DIR-890L).

I might be tearing up the plaster ceiling later on cos the aircon hoses are leaking... but not until I really have to do so. Now I have small patches on the ceiling but still can make do. Until I do so, which then I will put in the network cables, I have to come up with a solution.

Of course I want it cheap but I prefer quality over affordability and anyway the difference between an average and good android box is not substantial. I am more into high end hifi equipment so MYR500+ is actually (paiseh to say) way cheaper than a pair of XLR interconnect cables that I have.

Yes, I will test the wifi capability first before getting an additional powerline adapter but my current MiBox does not offer me such an option and that is why I opted to replace it with one that does. My positioning between the android box/MiBox and router is over 40ft (approximately 60ft) but my extender is next to it.

Actually I have a pair of Powerlines connected from the router to my kid's room and that works fine. I tested its speed (via Ookla) and was consistently getting between 30-40mbps (all three green lights on). I used that to test my room's connection and it only got an orange light which means that it wasn't ideal. Haiz. That is why I wonder if it only works in pairs or otherwise cos I might another pair (if the wifi option is out) and connect it separately to other power points ie. 2 powerlines to router (on different phases) and two to equipment. I can do that by connecting on to the router and another to the box that hosts the main fibre into the place. Currently I have 6X 20A individual electrical cables from the DB for my hifi setup of which one is used for the Powerline. (You'd be surprised how much juice they need). These are "new" additions I put in last year when renovating the place. I might connect one to the "old" power network to see if I get the three green lights.

Lesson no.1: Put in those damned network cables when renovating. Haiz!!!

This post has been edited by GI Jie: Nov 27 2016, 01:40 PM

RM550 on Lazada now. Supplied by LC Marketing Network Media.

~3500sf (92X38) condo.
And therein lies the problem. It is quite long.

This post has been edited by GI Jie: Nov 27 2016, 04:00 PM

That's why must work really hard lor... Bro, I used to only rent lah but that was like 10 years ago.
Cannot sit at home and hope. Must go out and look for opportunities (cari jalan).

I now have the Sharp LC60LE950X model in my bedroom. Bought it last year so hopefully won't have to replace it until a decade later. These buggers ain't cheap. The Sharp LC70LE950X is in the sitting room. Got them together.

Ya...I did look at the 4K models but too expensive lah. The LE950 models are HDR, right?
As for TV brands, yes, I prefer Sharp. However, I think the fluctuation in our power supplying is killing off all electrical equipment, Sharp included. My 70" Sharp TV died a few months ago (LED panel problem) but the Sharp people came promptly to replace it.

Question: Can I still use the HiMedia Q10Pro on my TV?

Thanks. Had me worried for awhile.

Ordered the HiMedia Q10Pro. That was the easy part. Tweaking it will be the hard part. I don't expect the seller to load and update everything for me so I guess I will have to rely to you people to assist me. Thanks in advance.

I guess I'll have to update the Android and Kodi systems once I get it (after I have configured all the connections). I think this can be done easily as Google Play Store is pre-installed in the box. Then it will be content/source searching. Any recommendations? The box is basically for the missus and she watches Cantones (HK), Chinese (PRC), English and Korean movies/programmes. Even local Astro content is good. That will keep her occupied.

Do I need to customise the launcher?

Thanks!!!

Thanks