What has been improved compare to H8 2+16?
1). Dual Band WIFI
2). Additional USB Port, USB2.0 Host*3
3). Bluetooth 4.0
4). Single Storage partition solving insufficient space to install apps.
5). 1000 Base-T Ethernet

Item: HIMEDIA H8 Plus Octa Core 4K UHD Android TV Box

OS: Google Android 5.1

CPU: Rockchip 3368 64-bit ARM A53, PowerVR G6110

Memory: 2GB DDR



Flash memory: 16GB eMMC

Price : RM440
For warranty purpose, would be appreciated if you could place your order at the below link :

http://www.penangapps.com/Common/Ads.aspx?AdsID=188

Warranty: 12 months

Video Format : TS、MKV、FLV、MOV、AVI、MP4、BDISO, RM, FLV, RMVB , WMV, TS, BDMV (DVD format not support)

Video Codec : H.265 support 4K@60fps、H.264、MVC、MPEG1/2/4、VC-1、WMV

Video System : 4K（3840×2160）/1080p/720p/576p/480p/PAL/NTSC

Audio Format : MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE, WAV

Audio codec : DTS, DOLBYDIGITAL PLUS, AC3 ( support DTS-HDMA passthru, Dolby TrueHD 7.1 passthru and ATMOS passthru )

3D Video : side-by-side , up-and-down , Blu-ray 3D, 3d BDISO

Picture format : HD JPEG，BMP，GIF，PNG，TIF

Subtitle Format : pgs，srt，smi，sub，ssa，ass，sub+.idx

File System : FAT32/NTFS/EXT3

Wired LAN : 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet

Wireless LAN : Dual-band 2.4GHz/5Ghz, 802.11AC, HG Antenna

USB: USB2.0 Host*3

AV output : HDMI 2.0a , L/R Stereo , Optical SPDIF, Composite

Others : MMC/SD card reader, Bluetooth(4.0)

Package includes: Player, HDMI cable, Power adapter and IR Remote Controller.

Dealing method: COD Penang, Poslaju WM=RM10, Poslaju EM=RM15

Location of seller: Penang

Contact method/details: nicety@penangapps.com or PM

Age of item: New


Below are our value added services offer to customers for free :
1). Preinstall 30++ common streaming apps and useful Android tools
2). Pre-configured and ready to use apps such as Showbox, HDMovies, PopcornTime, Kodi included addons : Exodus, SALTS and more
3). Post sales support and sharing common issues and solutions.
4). Quick start guide to shorten the learning curve.
5). We sell only model which are tested and verified the best in functionality, price and reliability.
6). Quick delivery, next business day dispatch.


Android Smart TV Box is not mean to replace traditional TV station but additional entertainment equipment at your home including :
1). Play media files MP4, MKV, RMVB and etc with full HD resolution and high quality audio codec, 5.1 or 7.1 channel.
2). Transform your TV became Smart TV to browse Internet or email.
3). Works similarly as Android phone, down load and play Android Apps or Android Games.
4). Airplay the music from iPhone or iPad to your sound system(Hifi/AV receiver)
5). Share files with PC or vice versa.
6). Online streaming movies and dramas such as PPS & PPTV. P/S: to be noted the available of the free streaming apps is beyond our control, we are unable to guarantee the availability

This post has been edited by nicety: Nov 18 2016, 09:18 AM


Attached thumbnail(s)

As usual, Himedia aluminum housing is used as heat sink such that Himedia box could run longer hours.


Latest Android version 5.1


Support HDMI 2.0a with faster throughput


Himedia strength in support high quality video included BDISO, BDMV, 3D BD


Support Bluetooth 4.0


Support Kodi


Stream media files from PC Hard disk and Network Storage(NAS)


Stream from iPad or iPhone


Build in Google Play


This post has been edited by nicety: Oct 21 2016, 12:53 AM

I was wondering when this will be for sale when I bought the Q16 last week. Oh well.

have singapore channel like channel5?

Bro, it is available now.


This post has been edited by nicety: Aug 12 2015, 02:44 AM

Singapore channels could be found in the Kodi addon and some some web streaming sites.

Why don't have USB 3.0 port?

This is Rockchip chipset, could not compare with HiSilicon specification. The USB port and input output is influenced by the Chipset. Rockchip and HiSilicon has it own strength.

Rockchip has HDMI 2.0 for higher audio video throughput.

http://www.rk3368.com/#!/cpu

Will USB2.0 affect smooth 4K movie playback from ext hdd?

Should be no problem bro. I strongly believe Rockchip has tested in the lab while designing the chipset.

To be noted that Minix Player only have USB2.0 port, no USB3.0.

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3276304&hl=

This post has been edited by nicety: Aug 14 2015, 11:55 PM

nicety,

might be useful if u can do a simple comparison of some of the features between H8 Octa and Q16 incl...

.. what main diff in terms of performance between rockchip and hisilicon?
.. octa core vs quad core, kitkat vs lollipop... what will in mean for popular old apps, new apps?
.. hdmi 2.0 - what files, what circumstances will this be impt, e.g. wireless streaming, bdiso playback?
.. the audio codecs seems poor - can it pass thru dtshdma, ddtruehd and dd atmos?
.. this one comes with factory installed kodi, google play and skype?
.. does it come with hitv and imgotv?
.. this model looks like a direct competitor with minix, don't u think?

price looks ok...!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Aug 15 2015, 11:16 AM

1). To be honest, it is not fair to compare the 2014 chip-set with 2015 chip-set, definitely the new chip-set has better performance.
2). In term of performance speed the octa core is faster then quad core, but not double the speed or significant different. So far I tested most of the apps are running well in Lollipop, yet to find none compatible apps in Lollipop. Tested SHowbox, MovieHD, Kodi, TVapp.so, PopCornTime and etc are running well in Lollipop with Rockchip 3368.
3). HDMI 2.0 improve the throughput between TV and the player. This is industries standard which ready to support the upcoming TV industries market. New TV are already come with HDMI 2.0 port, the player has to follow the industries standard for future requirement.
4). DTS-HDMA, TrueHD, TruHD Atmos passthru are tested OK. But need to manual switch audio out from LPCM to HDMI. Hisilicon chip-set is auto switch.
5). Yes, Kodi and Skype are factory installed. But I do not see any different between the manual install. Google Play Store also factory install for Q16 & Q5 Quad core model.
6). No HITV and IMGOTV fro factory default. I have presintalled HITV, but IMGOTV not possible.
7). Ya, it could direct compete with Minix model.

This post has been edited by nicety: Aug 15 2015, 07:06 PM

ok, thanks.

What do you mean by manual switch audio out from lpcm to hdmi? Usually, we just set audio output as hdmi during initial setting and that should be it, right? I would like the audio to be passthrough to the receiver. This is usually set once, and movies should be using the preferred setting, right? Please clarify. Thanks

Below is the default factory setting "LPCM" for buyer do not have AVR or Sound System, using TV speaker.


Below set the audio output to "SPDIF".


Below set the audio output as raw and pass thru to AVR.


This post has been edited by nicety: Aug 19 2015, 12:15 AM

Can you try out if it only have to set once to HDMI bitstream it will send out not thru LPCM but bitstreamming? I don't want to switch the output. Also, can test 24hz 1080p if that is working correctly plus 3D. I'm looking forward to replace my old Dune Player. What's your suggestion, Q16 or H8 Octa?

Please don't get it wrong, the setting is only set once, no need to set again.

1080p 24Hz and 3D is not a problem.

If you do not need 3D MVC then H8 will be good enough and faster processor.

This post has been edited by nicety: Aug 19 2015, 01:11 PM

I do need to playback 3D ISO. So should I get Q16 or H8 Octa?

Bro, both Q16 and H8 support 3D ISO.

You're so "nice"ty. Cmon, which one is better for 3d iso?

What's the recommendation? My priority are proper 3D ISO support with correct subtitle depth (very important for 3D movie) and real 23.97 fps.

Sorry bro, I was unable to differentiate between the two in term of 3D ISO, both H8 and Q16 are use the same Himedia Native Player App, both are playing well on 3D ISO media file.

OKlah, from my reading, I get the impression that HiSilicon chipset may be a bit better in terms of video and hd audio handling than rockchip based chipset. Of course, those that prefer Kodi/XBMC and slightly faster cpu, then rockchip may be good for you but for me HiSilicon offers the better video and audio hd handling. Currently I'm using Q5 and Popcorn Hour a410. I use them for both 2D/3D playback. So +1 for HiSilicon based player from me

This post has been edited by raif: Aug 20 2015, 12:05 AM

Please find below motion chain test video clip on H8 Octa Core :

1080p@23.976fps


1080p@24fps


1080p@25fps



Below link explain the test clips :
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/40-oled-tech...ml#post27543473


The same test could be found in Q16 Quad Core thread :
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3201002/+665

This post has been edited by nicety: Aug 20 2015, 12:20 AM

excellent seller. item received fast in perfect condition, seller sent introductory email and followed up to make sure i know how to use product. will definitely deal again! buy without doubt.

Hi nicety,

Please advice what kind of channels will be able to stream with this Android box.

Can I watch all the latest movies,series and sports channels?

have whatsapp? its more convenient.

First of all, I would like to clarify that we are not selling iptv service or movies content.

We are merely selling the android TV hardware and preinstalled with free streaming apps. The free streaming apps have latest HK, China, Korean and U.S. latest
dramas and series.

However, if you want to watch commercial sports channels and news, you need some effort to search the availability. if you would like to have effortless sport channels then you need to subscribe to those iptv service. We do not sell iptv service either because of the legality.

Thank you for inquiry, just pmed to you.

hi,

is the box preinstalled with 6 months free trial China VPN ? want to watch voice of china online.
please provide link of online purchase.

The 6 months free trial China VPN not support in H8 Octa Core because the processor is still new.

Voice of China could watch, do not need VPN.


This post has been edited by nicety: Aug 22 2015, 10:33 AM

if i buy now, will i get 6 month FREE china VPN from you in future ?
( ** if H8 Octa core processor support in future**)

I think you have missed understanding, the free trial 60 days China VPN is given by Wangqu not from me.

hi do you COD in K.L area?
warranty ?
best price please

thanks

Sorry bro, cod only available in Penang. Warranty is 12 months, just pmed you the price.

Pm please

Thank you for inquiry, just pmed to you.

Hi. Does this support for HD recording also? Thanks.

Not recording but some apps allow you to download.

Download and can save right?

Yes, save to local flash memory. H8 Octa core has 11GB of free flash memory for download.

Between H8 Octa, Q16 and Minix which one is better? From the self reading I could tell that Minix is better. Correct me if I'm wrong. TQ

This is not true bro, Minix do not support BDMV, 3D ISO and more audio video codec. Minix is using 2014 chipset which is not comparable with 2015 chipset. Putaside the latest features HDMI 2.0 and 4K@60fps in H8, Minix do not have native player, H8 and Q16 has build in native Himedia player to play video. MINIX is using 3rd party player such MX player or XBMC.

This post has been edited by nicety: Sep 1 2015, 09:37 PM

OIC. If that's the case, H8 is better than Q16, right?

Bro, H8 Octa core and Q16 quad core comparison has been answered in the earlier thread.

Bro, H8 Octa core and Q16 quad core comparison has been answered in the earlier thread.

what is the different between H8三代 octacore with 1gb ram and the 2gb ram version ?

There is only one version of H8 Octa Core with 2 GB ram. There is no H8 Octa core with 1GB ram. Maybe you have
confused by other model.

this one wo
http://www.himedia.cn/a/product/all/2015/0805/2015.html

Sorry bro, we do not have this model as per link you given. The H8 Octa core we have is black color and 2GB ram, 16GB flash as per below Himedia English website.

http://www.himediatech.com/h8core.html

Can H8 allows to setup third party VPN ?

Bro, using 3rd party VPN is not the right choice because you need to root the device then your device will be vulnerable to malware and virus.

The right way to use the VPN in Android is use the native VPN setup as below example :

https://www.securitykiss.com/resources/tuto...s/l2tp_android/

This post has been edited by nicety: Sep 4 2015, 06:53 PM

Pls PM order and payment details.

Thank you bro, just pmed to you.

pm price boss..location

Thank you bro, just pmed to you.

Dear Customers,
MoviesHD stop the service since 4th Sept 2015 due to the reason as per their Facebook announcement as below. Pls install the latest version and keep trying, they will open again in short period.

https://www.facebook.com/HDCinema4Mobi?refs...2FHDCinema4Mobi

Received this morning. TQ.

Thank you for acknowledge receipt.

Look like h8 is the best to play all movie format or any other media player to consider beside h8? Plan to watch bdmv, 3d ISO , 4k movie and of course other famous movie format mkv,flv,MP4,.

Thank you for inquiry, the format you mentioned are supported by H8 Octa Core included audio codec such as DTS-HDMA and Dolby 7.1 TureHD passthru.

Do you have a shop in Penang?

Sorry bro, we don't sell in traditional shop. In order to provision flexible support, we interact with customers and sell online. However, we could arrange for COD if you in Penang island.

This post has been edited by nicety: Sep 13 2015, 12:27 PM

Item received with good condition.

Fast and reliable seller.
Thanks.

Thank you bro, got my getting started guide email ?

Tq so much, received my item. Very fast and reliable seller. Your started guide thru email help me. Tested 3d and 4k , all good.

Thank you bro.

If you have any chance to test 4K@60fps, pls share with me. I do not have 4K TV to test.

I tried just 2 file 4k,not sure what fps, maybe normal 4k. All can play & really outstanding in my 4k tv. But my yamaha 663 avr not support by h8,already test h8 connect directly with my lg uf950t, no problem. But fail to connect with my avr, very sad , time to upgrade to latest avr.

Hi, what is the latest firmware for H8 Octa and where can i download it?

Bro, go back to the seller for the firmware. Himedia only give the firmware to the authorized reseller.

Dear Customers,

If you had problem with Azdrama in Kodi, please add the below addon.

1). Goto System -> Add-ons
2). Get Add-ons
3). SuperRepo All[Helix][v7]
4). Video Add-ons
5). Drama24h -> Install

This post has been edited by nicety: Sep 22 2015, 09:28 PM

北海可以免交吗

Sorry bro, cod only available in island. If you not convinient then I could sent via poslaju.

请问要如何购买 我不大会英文

Dear Customers,

Please kindly take note that IOS 9 has major overhaul of air play function, cannot air play after upgrade to IOS 9. Please don't upgrade if you frequent use the air play with your box.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7219901

http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/11/apple-ios-9-...reen-mirroring/

This post has been edited by nicety: Sep 24 2015, 11:40 PM

Bro, pls pm me the price for both Q16 and H8 deliver to KL. Does it comes with mouse and are they in English version?

Thank you for inquiry.

Q16 quad core is last year model, no more stock since last week. And product of Q16 has been stopped.

H8 Octa Core is latest model, H8 is English version for none China market included Google Play store and Kodi build in.

I saw this

Video Format : TS、MKV、FLV、MOV、AVI、MP4、BDISO

Means this box only can play this format of video?

Bro, cannot list all the format, these are the common file format in the market. Just tell me which format you have, I will answer you accordingly.

Bro, cannot list all the format, these are the common file format in the market. Just tell me which format you have, I will answer you accordingly.

Because I sw ur Q5 listed much more format than this H8. Eg: rmvb.


Thanks

No worry bro, RMVB is generic media format it is supported. I will add RMVB in the thread as per your feedback. Both Q series and H series are using the same Himedia media player app, the differentiation of Himedia player app is support ISO, BDISO, BDMV container which other brand does not support.

This post has been edited by nicety: Sep 28 2015, 08:32 AM

boss,

I placed my order adi from your web. Order number 1873. Payment done also, pls send item ASAP & let me know the tracking number.

pm best price

Thank you bro, payment received. Will dispatch by tomorrow morning.

Just pmed to you.

Hi boss this one got mango tv?

Sorry bro, this model do not have MangoTV. The below entry level has MangoTV.

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3727931

Does this H8 support video up-scaling?

Thanks.

I am not sure what you mean "support up scaling", but if you have 720p movies play in 1080p TV there is no problem at all.

Google search yields ..

A video scaler is a system which converts video signals from one display resolution to another; typically, scalers are used to convert a signal from a lower resolution (such as 480p standard definition) to a higher resolution (such as 1080i high definition), a process known as "upconversion" or "upscaling" (by contrast, converting from high to low resolution is known as "downconversion" or "downscaling").

Upscaling is a common feature in BR player.

I googled "Himedia" with "upscaling" and cannot find the link. Not supported?

Upscaling only applicable for low end GPU where the graphic processor native resolution is low then use the software interpolation to achieve higher resolution. For example some GPU native resolution is 720p, upscale to 1080p.

Himedia is using TV Box chipset Rockchipo RK3368 which is native 4K*2K H264/H265 real-time video decoder and do not require up-scaling anymore.

http://www.rk3368.com/#!/cpu

Received my H8 yesterday, thanks!!
But Poslaju service is not so laju lor....

Which area are you in? Should be within 24 hrs on a working day.

Thank you for acknowledge receipt.

Your poslaju dispatch on Friday, Saturday is the first Saturday of the month, post office shutdown. Therefore you receive on Monday.

Received my H8 last Monday.
Didn't know I was from cave until I got this player. Heck... you don't need torrent anymore. Thanks much.
Love.