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raymondmc
post Jul 17 2015, 05:27 PM

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hey guys, im abt to buy a tv box.
can u guys recommend me which model is good?
btw is CS-918 good?
price range 200~250
thanks

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post Jul 17 2015, 06:12 PM

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QUOTE(jaan76 @ Jul 17 2015, 05:58 PM)
Why not Raspberry Pi 2? Is much better and stable than most actually all the Android based media players.
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i see. let me go research on it 1st.
btw, how much does it cost?
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post Jul 17 2015, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(jaan76 @ Jul 17 2015, 10:54 PM)
Sure bro do your research it's always good but as i mentioned there's hardly a Android media box brand which you can name here and i would not have tried and based on that experience i recommended that instead of wasting money on those so call good for nothing Android boxes you should spend that money to build/buy a Raspberry PI 2. Based on different prices listed on Lelong and depending on how much storage you want in the RPI 2 it can cost you max RM400... This RM 400 will buy you a RPI 2 device with a class 10 32GB sd card and a wireless remote with keyboard at the back.
I have just build one for a friend of mine and that's how much it cost. If you only gonna use it to play online contents and IPTV and you do not have any local media (huge library of locally stored movies) then you won't need even a 32GB card and a 8GB or 16GB card will do which will bring down the cost as most of the Ads listed on lelong/here do include a bundle 8gb sd card and so price can be minus 70/75RM from the RM400. Again if you don't want to use a fancy wireless remote and simple IR or a old keyboard can do the job you can minus another RM100 from the cost.. So as such the device is around RM200 only but i think that would be the best RM200-400 you will spend to build a good performing media box.

If you new to all this i can help you build one and setup with all the cool Add-ons for movies and LiveTVs. smile.gif
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thanks for the info. im just new to this RPI2 thing as im more familiar to android stuff. will give RPI2 a try.
im just gona need it to stream movies & liveTVs using kodi.
and for the build, i think basic stuff will do as im buying this to replace my home ast.. brows.gif brows.gif

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post Jul 17 2015, 11:50 PM

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actually before i post here, my mind was pretty convinced to the android path, but once u show me the RPI 2, did some research on it and i feel that it is way more better than android stuff. guess i dint explore more enough on gadget stuff.
btw, wer to buy RPI2?
thank you so much for the help.. appreciate it
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post Jul 18 2015, 12:12 AM

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QUOTE(jaan76 @ Jul 18 2015, 12:01 AM)
There are 2 ways you can buy, i have seen many folks including RPI official reseller selling on lelong, or if you want to buy from a shop then in Lowyat Plaza level 4 Hyper IT Mart is also selling but if you buy online from Lelong you can save few bucks smile.gif....
Though i would suggest don't buy the bundle (included with card) cuz most of these guys selling with card is not a class 10 card i believe and i think you should buy at least a 16gb class 10 card from future point of view better smile.gif
Also for remote instead of buying those IR remotes you can buy either Mele or Rii remotes which are wireless and on one side have media keys and on back have full keyboard those will cost you from RM90-120 depending on which brand and model you buy... but they are better due to full keyboard and can keys can easily be programmed for Kodi... that's how i did the setup for my friend.
If you would like i can share the links with you too.
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Do share me the link for remote and RPI2 from lelong. As for the remote,help me recommend me 1 which bang for buck. Thanks
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post Jul 18 2015, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(jaan76 @ Jul 18 2015, 12:29 AM)
Here's the link for RPI 2 and i think this is the best deal on Lelong
http://www.lelong.com.my/raspberry-pi-2-ca...7-01-Sale-I.htm
You get few freebies with the above deal, if not interested in freebies the below is another link for just the board.
http://www.lelong.com.my/original-raspberr...7-01-Sale-I.htm
and you can look for following casings incase if you don't go for 1st option:

http://www.lelong.com.my/enclosure-transpa...5-12-Sale-P.htm
http://www.lelong.com.my/raspberry-pi-2-mo...7-01-Sale-I.htm
http://www.lelong.com.my/raspberry-pi-b-2-...7-01-Sale-I.htm
http://www.lelong.com.my/raspberry-pi-b-2-...7-01-Sale-I.htm

I don't think you need to buy the WiFi dongle unless you not interested n LAN, which is more recommended cuz of speed and BTW don't forget to buy original power adapter, do not use others.... Power is important for good performance.

For remote I would recommend RII RT-MWK25
http://www.lelong.com.my/rii-mini-i25-k25-...6-07-Sale-P.htm
http://www.lelong.com.my/rii-mini-i25-rt-m...6-07-Sale-P.htm

or if you want a bit cheaper then you can buy Mele F10 Pro
http://www.lelong.com.my/mele-f10-deluxe-2...7-01-Sale-I.htm

I have personally tested Mele F10 Pro but i have read reviews of Rii and i think Rii is better and i will be buying a Rii this week for a friend of mine for whom i'm building another media player this week smile.gif

So take your picks bro and Enjoy smile.gif
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bro, i cant open any of the link u provided. error 403.
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post Jul 23 2015, 04:53 PM

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QUOTE(Thalmes @ Jul 23 2015, 04:24 PM)
May I know where I can get RPI2?
Was also looking at HiMedia Q2, Q3 & Q5 as recommended by other forumers - do let me know where I can get the box that has RPI2.

Thanks!
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You could buy RPI 2 from this seller called PIER (official reseller from element 14)
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/Feedback/User...p?UserID=PIER@1

Thanks to @jaan76, i just received my RPI 2 ytd and almost finished the setup and all.


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post Jul 27 2015, 12:20 PM

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QUOTE(shinchan99 @ Jul 27 2015, 09:10 AM)
Hi bro,

May i know how to do i add your channel http://bit.ly/rizchannels into my kodi ?

Sorry still newbie at this kodi icon_question.gif
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if i remember it correctly,
1: go to setting,TV section, enable it.
2: ask u to choose a tv, click simple tv, configure it.
3: paste the link in m3u.
4: enable it. finish.

to all sifu, correct me if im wrong. im still in the learning stage. notworthy.gif
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post Aug 4 2015, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE(Redcross @ Aug 3 2015, 03:09 PM)
Hello guys,

very new to setup box/android tv, mi box etc. scene

any recommendation where should I buy/start with?

I see like the Mi Box quite affordable but its in chinese language and i cant read it sweat.gif

I plan to watch latest tv series like Game of Thrones, Walking Dead etc.

can it watch HK tvb drama as well? this is for my parents especially my mom.

PS: does it stream in HD too?

I see some in garage sales selling, some mention need "subscription" to watch? I thought it streams content. Sorry very new in setup box scene.
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1: kodi is a software to stream drama/movies/live tvs which provided by the add-on.
2: android tv box is just like an android normal phone which u need to install apk then open the apps and so on.
3: if u wan purely for kodi,(in my opinion) raspberry pi 2 is the most stable platform.
4: about HK tvb drama, as kodi add-on focusing on english drama/movie, it is very hard to find hk tvb drama source.
5: yes, there are lots of HD content depending on the source.

Hope this help.

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post Aug 4 2015, 12:36 PM

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QUOTE(komandermaut @ Aug 4 2015, 12:01 PM)
bros here,
sorry if my question sounds noob, coz i am  icon_question.gif
last night was first time trying kodi from my pc, trying around before buying an android box for my tv.
managed to install fusion addon.
but when i tried to install iptv stalker from metalkettle.co site, i culdnt find the iptv stalker inside the addon files. i could see other files but not iptv stalker.
did i do something wrong? or is there any other source of the file?
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try program > addon installer > search addon/author > IPTV stalker
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post Aug 9 2015, 06:40 PM

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QUOTE(mousqy @ Aug 9 2015, 02:27 PM)
iptv stalker failed to work odi sad.gif
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00:1a:79:11:22:33
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post Aug 10 2015, 09:42 AM

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QUOTE(Xnet @ Aug 9 2015, 08:34 PM)
rclxub.gif
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working iptv stalker mac address.
tested last night, worked.
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post Aug 10 2015, 10:27 AM

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QUOTE(Xnet @ Aug 10 2015, 09:46 AM)
Authorization failed bro
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tried again jz now, yeah failed.
but last night i was able to watch though. will look for another address icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Aug 10 2015, 01:14 PM

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QUOTE(shinchan5347 @ Aug 10 2015, 12:45 PM)
How do u guys found the MAC addresses that are work with iptv stalker?
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00:1A:79:xx:xx:xx
the last 6 number you need to try n error. i gave up lel.
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post Aug 10 2015, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(Xnet @ Aug 10 2015, 01:49 PM)
Capital A or small a

Solo Man suggested small case 'a'
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tried both small n upper both can. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Aug 10 2015, 02:41 PM

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the only way to get iptv stalker to work is to try your luck on getting the 6 digit number same as subscriber's number. then leech all the way. i think.
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post Aug 11 2015, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(luminaryxi @ Aug 11 2015, 09:40 AM)
anyone got mibox can teach me how to clear cache? my selller is not responding to me
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try reinstall kodi apps
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post Aug 12 2015, 08:33 AM

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QUOTE(shinchan5347 @ Aug 12 2015, 03:24 AM)
I am still confuse..if I use openelec so that means I don't have to install kodi right?and if I am using raspbian I have to install it?
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openelec (OS) = kodi,
basically u make the pi 2 OS is kodi. thats why it is more stable compared to android box.
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post Aug 12 2015, 10:44 AM

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QUOTE(shinchan5347 @ Aug 12 2015, 09:43 AM)
By using openelec I am just able to use Kodi only?if I want to browse internet and control my camera module i have to go with Raspbian?then install Kodi on Raspbian?
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Use pi provided software (NOOBS). from there you can have multi-boot OS, which can boot either openelec and raspbian if u want ur pi to have more than kodi function.
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post Aug 12 2015, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(xngjn @ Aug 12 2015, 10:36 AM)
guys, I want to ask is there and addon used to stream movie with surround sound? Currently using Genesis and 1channel. But also have HD movies but sound was only 2.0.
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go to setting and change to advanced or expert settings. from there you can change your audio setting.


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