mind sharing a bit more info on how directTV works ? does it work something like astro OTG?

any of those u recommended can work on stemex 4mb?

bro .. do PM me the details on how to obtain the account .. and i presume that we do need to get around the geo-fencing to stream right ?

I bought an android box a few months ago and have played around with it quite a lot recently. I would probably not recommend it for most people as it is quite fiddly to get working exactly the way you want, and often the channels you do set up disappear and you need to go hunting for new streams.

For watching on demand stuff, it's not too bad. The 1channel and icefilms apps work pretty well, although sometimes you have to try a few different streams to get something to play. Again, it's ok if you are a bit tech savvy but I wouldn't recommend it for most people.

The most disappointing thing about it is the Netflix app. It is the android version so obviously designed for touch screens. It's difficult to use with a remote. And also it won't stream in HD or 5.1 sound, so I still use my PS3 for Netflix stuff.

I think the best usage for my android box/xbmc is for accessing my local media though, the scrapers mean my ripped DVD collection is displayed very nicely with all the movie posters and synopsis etc.

Anyway that's my 2 cents, it works well for me as I have the patience to play around with the settings and follow tutorials to fix broken streams but for most people it's probably better to go with another device (say an apple TV) which will be more relable, albeit more limited in functionality.

need to jailbreak apple tv in order to access to Netflix and Hulu?

which that mean u only need to change the router DNS in order to get access to Netflix and hulu?

It's a Minix Neo X8-H. Cost me MYR500 new.

GuysHelp. Why my 1channel speed just around 400kbps.
If watching youtube, or iTrailer no problem getting 4.5Mbps

u using wat setup on ur XBMC.
wat ad on u using ?

Just to chime in on media streamers.

I have used the Amazon Fire TV (it's at a ridiculously cheap $70 on Amazon today btw), the Roku 3, Apple TV and the Chromecast (though this is more dependent on a tablet/smartphone).

Amazon Fire TV
First up, the Fire TV is the fastest amongst the media streamers I have used. Its stream ASAP feature really works, pretty close to how you would change to a different channel on a traditional satellite/cable TV. Love the speed, but the Fire TV comes with a rather big caveat - it only works well with the Amazon ecosystem.

App support on the Fire TV has been rather spotty, it may have all major channels like Netflix, Hulu, and has support for PLEX. Problem is, these apps aren't that well updated and Netflix especially still hasn't been extremely stable. Often times, streaming in Full HD does not automatically work where as it does on my Roku 3, Apple TV, PC and even my tablet.

Otherwise, nothing comes close to matching the Fire TV's speed save for except a console or PC. The Roku 3 was quick, the Fire TV is at a whole other level when it comes to streaming movies on Amazon Instant Video.
Roku 3
Was my favourite streamer, still is my favourite streamer and is the all-rounder media streamer I'd recommend to anybody if only it is easier to get worldwide (things might have changed, I'm not sure) and not just in the US/UK.

The Roku 3 is still speedy enough today and its media support is still arguably the best and most robust. Obviously the Apple TV has Airplay and the FireTV has PLEX support, but in terms of out of the box content, the Roku 3 is still king. Video quality can be a little spotty at times, but generally that happens rare enough that I don't see it as a big issue and it could be down to server issues instead of the Roku 3 itself.

Love the Roku 3 still, get it if you can get it.
Apple TV

The old favourite and it's easy to understand why: simplicity and a strong ecosystem. There isn't much to say about the Apple TV that has been said already, AirPlay is wonderful as it is even easier to setup than PLEX (which is already easy enough). It's near foolproof and I'd recommend the Apple TV for the users who wants the absolutel minimum in fuss.

Pick a channel, pick a program, press play. The Apple TV does just that.
Chromecast

Now, the Chromecast is an odd one. I know a lot of people have been interested in it ($25 on Black Friday and Cyber Monday!) but many still don't know how it actually works. The CC primarily streams what you would stream ON YOUR SMARTPHONE or TABLET.

Let me get that clear, it seems a lot of people are still confused about the fact that the Chromecast is a media streamer on its own like the Fire TV/ Roku 3 or Apple TV. It isn't.

You do need a very strong and stable wifi setup for the CC to work at its optimal state though. Bad wifi will hinder streaming performance, so while the CC is dirt cheap, do consider that you have an adequete wifi setup before purchasing it.

So who's the Chromecast for? People who loves taking their content on the go (though it counters my opinion on how you'd need a stable wifi connection) and for people who just wants something... small and most definitely, very cheap.
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I hope that gives everyone an idea on the most popular media streamers out there. This isn't a review but just a quick look at them.

For those who already has a gaming console (PS3/PS4/Xbox 360/One) and you don't see yourself needing any of the other channels besides the main ones (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Crackle), then don't bother getting a media streamer unless you need one for another room.
Obviously if you have a HTPC, use XBMC or PLEX (if you don't like the setup process of XBMC).

Me personally, I still use a Roku 3 for the living room. But my bedroom, I've gone the old school way of just connecting everything up into a mancave like setup and run everything from my main PC.

It works fairly well on Amazon Instant Video especially after a fair few movies you've had in your watched list. There was an update not too long ago that improved ASAP.
But really, the Fire TV isn't compelling enough to get at $99 IMO. $70? That's a very good look but the Roku 3 is at $85 and has significantly more channels to stream from.

You can consider Google Nexus Player. Runs Netflix, Hulu, Plex, XBMC/Kodi and more. More open than Fire TV so you can install and run most Android apps, some even has launcher support like XBMC/Kodi.

And it has Chromecast function as well.

i watched Supernatural S10E9 & The Flash S01E9 just now, few hours if not the same hour or earlier than they were showing in the US on Kodi. (Airplay/HDMI  to HDTV from Mac/i-Devices)

meanwhile people with netflix paying to watch last season episodes and old movies. Some of HBO exclusive like Silicon Valley was not even shown on Netflix.

I was talking about netflix.

Setup XBMC? LoL what to setup?

Hi, looking to buy roku 3500r streaming media stick/roku 3 to view Korean  and HK movies, can this stick able to do it?

Thanks.

Thanks for the replied. Which of these is the better buy, roku 3500r, amazon fire stick. Do I need to install xbmc to view Asian channels?.
Thanks.