hmm.. it seems that DirectD has started selling the Malaysia version of Mi Box.
http://www.lelong.com.my/xiaomi-mi-tv-box-...7-04-Sale-P.htm

Mi Box product pages on Mi Malaysia site is up:
http://www.mi.com/my/mibox/

Nothing special..

Can't wait to buy one to replace my Nexus Player.

This post has been edited by maxcheam: Mar 1 2017, 05:58 PM

the OS updates are slower? is it running Android 7 already? Any other drawbacks or benefits over Nexus Player? Appreciate for sharing in advance!

just did some googling.. and realize that Nougat wasn't released for this box yet. what a bummer!
I have an impression that it will be updated per the same schedule as Nexus Player. Makes me rethink my decision to buy it..

This post has been edited by maxcheam: Mar 1 2017, 08:43 PM

thanks for the feedback! I'll reconsider. The main reason I'm replacing my Nexus Player is due to the original remote has broken, currently using the Xiaomi's Game Controller because I can't find a replacement remote.

my kids dropped it multiple times. I don't like using an air mouse. Gamepad is okay just a bit bulky. I'm supposed I'll go ahead and buy one Mi Box to try. Hopefully, they'll release Nougat soon.

just realized that iFlix Android TV app is available and they've just launched limited HD content too. I'm supposed it will be used as part of the local content in the Mi Box Malaysia version.

I used Play store from web browser to push it to my Nexus Player, just search for iFlix.


This post has been edited by maxcheam: Mar 2 2017, 08:12 PM

You're most welcome! I guess we just need to give them time to improve. Netflix has been in the business for many years.. iFlix definitely have a lot to catch up, they're doing pretty well considering they're still very young.

Thanks! Just placed an order for one. Somehow, the system allows me to order instead of waiting until 12noon later. Will post back if it satisfies my needs or disappoints me.



This post has been edited by maxcheam: Mar 3 2017, 06:01 AM

here you go:
http://www.lazada.com.my/mi-box-21269000.html

You're most welcome!

that's fast!
any free coupon or credits?

too bad.. I expect they'd probably include free iFlix or Dimsum subscriptions but too bad..
anyway, I don't need them either since my broadband at home not very good for streaming. As long as I can install Kodi is good enough and of course use Google Cast from time to time. Still waiting for my unit to arrive.

nice!
IMHO, it's not much difference buying from Mi Store in Lazada with discount code. It will have local warranty and faster delivery time. I have actually been hesitating since last year whether to import one in or not. Once they announced it, I made up my decision to buy the local unit.

I'm officially a club member as well. Received my Mi Box official Malaysia unit a little while ago. Overall experience is nice, similar to my good old Nexus Player. I like the remote's tactile feedbacks.. Overall build quality is better than the Nexus Player, IMHO. The only drawback I'm seeing now is the updates for Android OS like other members mentioned, it's still running on Android 6.0.1 where as Nexus Player already running on 7.1.1 many months ago.

As for 4k performance, I didn't get to test it as I don't have a 4k TV.

Here's a photo with both sets side by side:


Just want to add that I notice that Mi Box has a lot more app selections especially games compared to Nexus Player, most likely due to the aging hardware for Nexus Player. I'll use Google Cast, Kodi and YouTube app most of the time but will definitely check out the games since I have 2 x Mi Gamepad Controllers.

This post has been edited by maxcheam: Mar 7 2017, 03:56 PM

those with Mi Box international/Malaysia version, do you have problem controlling using Google's own Android TV app (it's a remote control app for Android TV)? I don't have problem with my Nexus Player but with the Mi Box, I can't seem to connect on either iOS or Android even though it detects the Mi Box. The error shown is "Failed to connect"

hmm.. my unit is defective?

thanks for checking out, guys! I will investigate further.

just tested a couple video clips from the TED TV app, doesn't seem to have any problem.

yes, it will and it's stackable. Just added to 2 years on top of my existing subscription.