To all who are interested in performance feedback of the Minix Neo X8-H Plus, feel free to drop by here and ask. Updated to latest firmware (Clean install). So far so good, setting up Kodi, apps etc. Fast, smooth and responsive UI. Tvapp.so doesn't work on it though, apparently the developer blocked access from popular TV boxes (works on my Nexus tablet). I'm working on a work around for that. Latest Kodi works effortlessly on it and able to pass through all sounds via spdif cable to the HT, like AC3, DD, DTS, DTS-HD & DTS-HD MA. Files with 7.1 DTS-HD/DTS-HD MA plays but audio gets down-mixed to 5.1. No proper receiver to confirm the down-mixing, but other users from the official forum say so. Possible future fixes in the works. Loving the CEC feature on it, less remotes on the table for control.
Confirmed apps working so far.
*Hypptv Everywhere (Tablet version)
*Showbox
*Mobdro
*Popcorn Time
*Movie HD
*iFlix.
 

There are multiple languages supported, but English comes as default. I've never used any Himedia boxes before and so can't give a partial solution to you. My previous box was the Minix Neo X7 and a Noontec A9 box before that. As for apps like myiptv, cloudtv etc, they should work on the box, remember those require subscriptions and nothing is permanent. A well configured Kodi installation + torrents + other android apps will provide you with more than enough media content and live TV (as in my case, English content). I think when it comes to Himedia vs Minix, its a Chinese-ish vs English dilemma. There are a few Youtube vids showing reviews of both boxes to give you a sense of what they can do. So pick one based on your needs. My household primarily watches English content and Minix has a decent track record when it comes to firmware upgrades, bugs fixing and great online support. Plus i can root n unroot it easily. If you are unsatisfied with the review videos and prefer a more hands-on approach before deciding, I see @happyking4ever posted a location where you could possibly check out both boxes in person.

You r much welcome  . As for the noob thing, bro all experts were once noobs. It just takes a little learning to cover the basics and some more to become God-like... . KODI is a very impressive software and the devs have been doing their best to keep making it better and better based off today's and future hardware. I watch assteruk channels using ehem means and best part? Free!!. Got an iflix subscription to support them and hopefully they grow to support Netflix in Asian markets. I'm almost sure that hdtv and myiptv subscription sellers can give you their apk files to side-load on a Minx box once you pay for a subscription.

You r much welcome  . As for the noob thing, bro all experts were once noobs. It just takes a little learning to cover the basics and some more to become God-like... . KODI is a very impressive software and the devs have been doing their best to keep making it better and better based off today's and future hardware. I watch assteruk channels using ehem means and best part? Free!!. Got an iflix subscription to support them and hopefully they grow to support Netflix in Asian markets. I'm almost sure that hdtv and myiptv subscription sellers can give you their apk files to side-load on a Minx box once you pay for a subscription.

which is better, himedia or minix?

Just an update to my mini-review of the Neo X8-H Plus. I am ignoring the custom-built Kodi_Minix version pre-installed in the box and have been primarily using the latest Kodi 15.0 “Isengard" with Aeon Nox theme, live TV and about 15 video addons. Thought I might have to tweak the advancedsettings.xml to adjust for certain video or audio playback and online buffering issues, etc, but there's no need to, as everything chugs smoothly on. Highest movie bitrate/quality test (a 45GB .iso file), playback was smooth as expected. Same with fast-forward, jump-back, chapters switching etc. Next up would be running the heavier Aeon MQ5 skin which caught my eye.

Bought MiniX Neo X8H Plus Quad Core + MiniX A2 Lite Air Mouse few days back

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1462384&hl=

Look for ccs221 or any of his staffs. Good service from them.

browsing many pages of this thread. found really helpful.

abit pissed with what current astro is offering.

i gather minix is good?

i am like all the guys looking for stable sports live streaming tv.

any box to recommend?
using unifi 10mb.

i am not an android user. has been using apple all this while.
thanks guys.

even sometimes have to go down to 480p for no lags.
won't be going back to astro for whatever reasons. suka-suka increase price.

hi guys.. need some recommendations.. i know himedia and minix are the top brand in android media box.. but would like to know which model would you recommend if i just want it to subscribe a package with a iptv dealer.. dont really know how to install and add all the add-ons yet.. new to android box..

thanks wacky angel.im quite intrested on minix.but did it support local app like myiptv or hdtv?

.. your broadband speed.
30mbs unifi
.. will use ethernet or wifi?
ethernet
.. want only english or only canto or only mandarin or...?
english and canto
.. want eng subs, chinese subs, whatever subs...?
eng sub..banana here
.. want movies or tv shows or live tv, what languages... give examples.
movies, tv show, live tv..cano or english
...must have live sports incl all epl?
yes..motogp fans
.. can accept sd or only want hd?
sd & hd
.. want hd audio (dtshdma, dd truehd) pass thru for yr home theater?
no need
.. want legit iptv like netflix, iflix, astro on the go, hypptv everywhere?
optional
.. want ahem iptv , i.e. aztro and the like?
yesssza..xxx and aztro
.. your knowledge level with androids?
eemm..apk and root is what level ??
.. budget - min and maximum
around RM500 to RM600

sifu sifu..pls advise..hehehe

anyone use this box called unblock tech before? selling abt RM600..

any reviews? I cant find it online

I used to own a WD Media Player and I am a happy customer. I later bought Skybox thinking watching cheap AXtro is fine but I went in with big surprise - the watching experience is unbearable with frame cut / turn black every 10 secs. Image is blurry. I now watch official Astro using NJOI decoder paying RM21/month (a good deal by their customer service for me to test watch all nearly all channels including HD for 3 months)

Because there are too many of Android box in the market, to find a good gem is hard now. I'm new to Andoid players. Can other Minix user attest to this, especially this Neo U1 model?

I want to be on the safe side, buy only good quality product that can last

Have to dl the apps fr play store later.

generally speaking, any box with a browser on a fair internet speed will work.

however, unlike a pc which is always more powerful, a box may lack certain essentials in the firmware and software.

a proper android box will have all the essentials, designed and built for the purpose of online streaming to the tv.

an android phone or tablet does the same.
the hyppbox alto an android, is built to do hypptv only, not sideload user apps. but it will work to an extent with limitations if u know how.

not only the firmware or software is poor but the hardware too:

hyppbox is 0.6/1.9gb, memory good for hyyptv.
compare that to a 2/16gb box with all the niceties!
https://gfxbench.com/device.jsp?benchmark=g...&testgroup=info

can someone help me... i cant subscribe unifi due to new Taman. TM also no budget this yer to install unifi line.
therefore im using Yes 4G 28GB / mth.

can recommend me wat i shuld use?

.. your broadband speed. H+ to 4G LTE (limited 28GB quota)
.. will use ethernet or wifi? Ethernet
.. want only english or only canto or only mandarin or...? english + malay optional
.. want eng subs, chinese subs, whatever subs...? eng subs
.. want movies or tv shows or live tv, what languages... give examples. liveTV astro channels
...must have live sports incl all epl? yes especially La Liga + UCL ..but epl optional
.. can accept sd or only want hd? im using mobile data so no need HD
.. want hd audio (dtshdma, dd truehd) pass thru for yr home theater? optional
.. want legit iptv like netflix, iflix, astro on the go, hypptv everywhere? i want to terminate my astro and start using something else but getting similar to astro channels
.. want ahem iptv , i.e. aztro and the like? nah..
.. your knowledge level with androids? intermediate
.. budget - min and maximum max rm60/mth

Any recommendations for a box that can run Acestream? Might pick up one of those that does 9999 TV channels from Digital Mall or something...

hey guys, not to hijack the thread, but just wanna tumpang and ask a quick question related to androids...

i know android boxes, i have android tv and use an android phone.

using an ipadmini but planning to buy a samsung galaxy tab s2 9.7.

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s2_9_7-7438.php

anyone using this device?

will this tablet do (almost) everything a box does?

how similar is an android tablet to an android box?

the ui/navigation more similar to android phone than android box, i suppose?

what will it NOT do compared to a typical android box?

any samsung special bonus feature or drawback to be aware of?

just wanna get a few quick comments... thanks.

Then you should also try another type myiptv, just to collate the quality stream and channels... Most Chinese would go for the latter