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sepulse
post Feb 23 2016, 10:14 AM

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hey guys. any android box recommendation? how about himedia h8?

btw im using unifi 5mbps, will it be good enough to stream myiptv?
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post Feb 24 2016, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 23 2016, 06:13 PM)
5mbps can get u a good no. of things.

if u describe a bit more what u are looking for, u may get some more help.

myiptv is not a legit thing, should not discuss in public.
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im familiar with kodi, but thinking of getting a better android box. any best bang for money recommendation? m8s? mibox?

QUOTE(GuyM @ Feb 23 2016, 08:07 PM)
5mbps good enough for IPTV, but I'm reality the quality is 480p, not 720p as claimed by most sellers
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480p is good enough
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post Feb 24 2016, 10:50 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 24 2016, 10:48 AM)
lower price ones, a new one has just been commented on - zidoo.

u can check it out.
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post Feb 26 2016, 09:21 AM

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any m8s user? im thinking of getting one. review?
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post Feb 26 2016, 11:05 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 26 2016, 09:33 AM)
guess i will go for the better one. minix u1 or x8-h. looking for something below 600 with that wireless remote. good?
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post Feb 26 2016, 11:19 AM

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minix neo u1 + A2 lite air mouse

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post Feb 26 2016, 11:44 AM

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Feb 26 2016, 11:24 AM)
M8S+ is not bad, slightly slower (within kodi) when navigating only. Other than that its pretty same for a normal user which doesnt really need most of the sophisticated features of high end box.

For eg. Watching any 1080P with sound 2.0 movies (most common if not lower) results would be the same whether u r using X8-H or M8S+ so u dont really need to spend on high end X8-H which costs about 200% more compared to M8S+

Correct me if im wrong..voncrane

But then ofcourse if budget is no issue then better get a higher end box it probably lasts longer (processing speed wise and also support wise)
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thanks for the input.

ok im mostly using this for
- kodi
- Iptv

im really confused now. i have the cash but its better if i can spend less. rclxub.gif


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post Feb 27 2016, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(nikrizal @ Feb 27 2016, 12:44 PM)
Go for x8-1 plus now, it's a bargain since newer model u1 is there. Make sure u get the bundle one with minix A2 mouse, they are superb working together!
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Thw price diff is just around rm 50 bro. Not sure which 1 for now. X8-h got 10% cimb while u1 dont have
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post Feb 29 2016, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(tolaktakjatuh @ Feb 28 2016, 10:22 PM)
I'm not really sure why, but my OTT M8s wifi download speed is very poor. Upload is normal. Tried some fix to move the internal antenna a bit, did the job for a while, after a while, the download speed is severed again.

Cant use cable, modem at centre of the house.

Using Unifi 30, but only get 3Mbps download speed. Upload is normal at 10Mbps.

Now using my Hypptv (which is working great) while waiting seller to reply my queries.

Bummer.
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so there will be no problem if we are using LAN cable?
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post Mar 7 2016, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Jul 23 2015, 06:20 PM)
i hv no experience with myiptv app but from other apps, big and small, 10mbps will surely be better than 5mbps, esp for hd streaming and multi-users.

5mbps give approx 600KBps, good enough if single user for most part but will be inadequate with say, 3 users each drawing 250-300KBps.

i'm going 30mbps from 10mbps, expecting good streaming all the time for multi users. wink.gif
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I think i need to upgrade mine. Im using 5mbps and sometime it will lag. Tested on 30mbps connection (parent house) everything is smooth.
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post Mar 8 2016, 10:00 AM

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QUOTE(komandermaut @ Mar 8 2016, 07:57 AM)
with a budget of rm500 - 600, go for minix. stable box, high end spec. been using it since aug last year
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i just bought x8-h plus. worth every penny! plan to my unifi to 30mbps for better streaming experience biggrin.gif
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post May 9 2016, 02:35 PM

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hello, got some problem with my minix neo x8-h.

im using unifi 30mbps but speedtest always < 20mbps. tried adjusting the antenna here and there but the best is 20mbps. firmware is always updated & stock unifi router. any idea how to fix this?
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post May 9 2016, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(vergas @ May 9 2016, 03:02 PM)
Wow, I never did a speed test on my minix neo, but I am only using VIP 5, so should never able to re-create your scenario. Just wonder why you need to have such fast speed for an android box? Have you try to connect using cable and see whether the problem is due to wifi?
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Im using ahem iptv. Constant lag compared to my parent house with tm stb

QUOTE(voncrane @ May 9 2016, 03:07 PM)
X8-H or plus variant? Use Ethernet connection or get a more capable router with better wireless performance.. My concern would be with the WiFi 802.11n hardware in the Neo X8-H, the standard 802.11n (Wireless-N) generally offers a speed of just around 20Mbps on the 2.4Ghz frequency band (matches the results you are getting); To improve this, use a dual-band router and connect via the 5Ghz frequency band, but this only works if the clients also support this band. The Neo X8-H is Dual-Band and supports this. Lastly, note that the speed of a Wi-Fi connection also degrades as the client moves farther from the router/access point... An Ethernet connection is always preferred.
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Its plus variant. This model support ac right? Tplink archer c7 good option?

QUOTE(AVFAN @ May 9 2016, 04:24 PM)
i think it's the router's subperformance or the area have "unifi issues".

my 30mbps... i get max quite often on my box, smart tv or pc with 2.4ghz, wifi or ethernet.

can see the stream speeds, up to 3.7MBps.
however, i just checked with my fiend living in another area who has basically the same setup... he's getting much less than me.

i advised him to replace stock router, get a new one - the only thing he can do for now.

he said he can't get thru unifi tel. to get id/pw for a week now. sweat.gif
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Issit? I dunno my unifi pass too 😬
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post May 9 2016, 07:24 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ May 9 2016, 07:16 PM)
i will advise any unifi user to change from stock to other router.

for new router, do check compatibility with hypptv.

u only need id/pw if u r changing router - for set up.
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Budget is below rm 400 for a router. Tp link archer c7 less than 400 with voucher on lazada. Or any other recommended router? Asus is kinda famous but ac55uhp is out of my budget
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post May 9 2016, 07:58 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ May 9 2016, 07:37 PM)
i am using asus but single band. very happy with it = happy with unifi too. tongue.gif

tp archer... can't remember if it is hypp compatible.

somebody had trouble and asked this question recently. dunno what result...
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I never watch hypp so no problen for me. Got ahem iptv
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post May 10 2016, 08:25 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ May 10 2016, 12:08 AM)
I would still recommend the Asus RT-AC55UHP over the TP-LINK Archer C7. IMO, one should not skimp on a router as It's meant to handle all connected devices and should do a great job. A worthy investment for a few extra RM.

Review of the TP-Link Archer C7 by Blacktubi.. Also see below, a quote from his website regarding TP-LINK routers in general. You decide what's more important..

Source. Website's a good read.
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im on a tight budget. need to pay car insurance etc this month
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post May 10 2016, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ May 10 2016, 08:42 AM)
Understandable, aren't we all? smile.gif  There's always next month or 3 or even 6 to save up the extra required. Talking of <RM200 here.. Box still gets around 20Mbps, which frankly, is reasonable. I'm still on the VIP10 plan with the stock TM router, yet able to make my network work satisfactorily for the household. So I'm aware of what can be achieved with twice that. Sufficient till a router upgrade. Ultimately, it's your call.. However, buyer's remorse is a thing.
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thats kinda the deal with me. first Nexus 6p or Moto X Pure, then minix neo x8 or u1. now its this. hahaha.

anyway thanks bro for the advise. guess i will pick asus then smile.gif

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post May 10 2016, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ May 10 2016, 11:00 AM)

get an asus - this extra rm u pay will be well worth it.

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post May 17 2016, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(allenlyk @ May 16 2016, 10:05 PM)
do you guys use air mouse with your android tv box? is it really necessary to have one?
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i do, tak payah pasang mouse lagi + ada keyboard too. using minix neo a2 thumbup.gif

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