Appreciate the quick response - is there a box that I can just buy which I can just plug n play?

Not very good with these stuffs 

1 more thing i concern... rpi2 vs android box...
some android box built in apps or u can install some apps that allow u to watch live tv which rpi2 cannot...this  make me to make decisions hard

For my case - I am the type that would wanna just bring it home ... plug it into my TV and start watching. I understand that most ready-to-use box are in Chinese interface whereas the shows will be in English. I am perfectly fine with that.

So to answer your questions, I just wanna push buttons. I do not mind increasing my budget if I can get a better box like the Q16 if there's a valid reason to pick it over the Q1/3/5/etc.

Of course prefer to buy locally where I can get support easily or at least CALL the person for quick troubleshoot if a problem occurs.
I have not used these boxes before but seeing there's so many firmware updates / patches / etc ... I do think that it can get quite tedious if the stuff suddenly stops working.

Thanks for the directory, will definitely be in touch with the buyer on the suitable models.

That is the seller that recommended me to go with HiMedia 

Should I opt for a Minx unit instead?

If I were to replace my FireTV I will most likely go with Cubox - easy to stash for overseas travels.

Thanks for your humble feedback 

a quick one: the "A/V sync Method - default is Video clock (resample audio)" do I need to change anything here? pls answer this, appreciate.

ciao!

buddy - what is the iptv link (EPG, Logos n etc.) you are using to get all those channels in "spoiler alert pictures"?

Are all the channels working on the link? Is this something we need to subscribe?

thanks

ciao!

Hi guys,

I am beginner to this XBMC/Kodi thing. Can you advise me on how what to purchase and how to setup the system?

Basically I have 1Mbps line. Will that be sufficient to stream movies?

So I understand I need to purchase this Raspberry Pi which cost around RM200?
But I notice this Pi when I search it is only like a circuit board? Will I need to purchase additional casing or?
Now some mention can use own keyboard and save money on the remote. But I think a home entertainment player with remote is much more convenient. So that remote could cost additional RM100 (if not read wrongly on older threads)? That is quite costly for remote.

So after I get this raspberry, I assume it will have the power adapter coming together rite. Then erm, what about cables? Do I need to purchase monitor cables (is the many pins type like PC?) or the cables come together? If additionally buy cable, I think will cost more again.
Same with audio cables? I assume same as PC audio cable?

So when monitor cable ready, I assume I can plug in to a TV or PC monitor, then erm I power on the PI? So what will be there? Does it have an OS ready? Then how do I install this XBMC? Do I need to download that (XBMC) from internet with my PC, save to USB then plug the USB into the Rasberry and boot it from there and install?

After that I understand from some threads still need to get additional plugins and so on.

Wow, quite a lot of steps. I wonder if I can get it done properly.

Any advises? What will be the final total cost like?
Additional things that not included with the PI which I assume right now is:
- casing
- monitor cables
- audio cables
- remote controls.
(Any others?)

One more thing is are there different models of Raspberry PI? Does all models include WiFi support? If many versions of the Pi, then what version do I get?

If there is already someone written a good guide on this DIY setup, do share too.

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