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 NETFLIX OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE IN MALAYSIA, Finally. No DNS needed

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post Feb 16 2016, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 16 2016, 09:59 PM)
thanks.

so, it is about the same price for same "pack" but local pack is like 1/50th of the us pack in terms of content!

$10 for all of that is affordable. makes rm42 for a much much smaller library look costly.

maybe they are very clear about what people are willing to pay aztro! tongue.gif
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Exactly... biggrin.gif. Another reason why I refuse to give up my current netflix plan and sign up under Malaysia.. On a cheaper plan, even if I had to pay the full $10 per month (or RM42) but for farrrrrrr less content. shakehead.gif shakehead.gif

Astro....?? Ain't nobody got time for that.. Still have a fully discounted Hypptv Mega Pack.. Local TV channels taken care of .. smile.gif

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post Feb 16 2016, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 16 2016, 10:40 PM)
should keep it. can't get better than that!

netflix + hypptv + iflix + kodi/android apps + torrents... how much can u watch?!! biggrin.gif

aztro... i don't need it. only for supersports fans.
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Yeah, sticking to the current plan.. I've actually not really taken advantage of iflix, especially since they offered Unifi subscribers free access for a year. It's been awhile and I've still not had enough free time to watch "Black Sails" on iflix. As per the rest... No comment.. brows.gif

I will say, I developed a new found liking for Korean action movies on Netflix.. Also, Kublai Khan & Hundred Eyes... thumbup.gif

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post Feb 17 2016, 10:07 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 17 2016, 02:47 AM)
i have not looked closely what korean action movies are in there but i did notice a good no. of chinese ones.

i only watched a bit of marco pilot previously but will continue soon. watched hundred eyes that day, not knowing it is a special!

i watch quite a bit of documentaries - the full content is excellent, will keep me going for a while.
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Ah, Marco Polo.. IMO.. Is a well researched series and even @1080p on a full HD TV, I was blown away by the gorgeous sets and costumes. At 4K res?? drool.gif

Yeah, Hundred eyes is best enjoyed after watching the complete season 1.

QUOTE(cchean @ Feb 17 2016, 09:28 AM)
If you have to watch only one Korean action movie, I recommend "The Man from Nowhere". Available on US version. Very good! It is like TAKEN on steroids.
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This^^. Also, "I Saw The Devil".
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post Feb 17 2016, 10:12 AM

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QUOTE(clieman @ Feb 17 2016, 10:01 AM)
Work perfectly.

Now it is my Wifi AP's permanent DNS address.
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It's unwise to use "special" DNS servers as a permanent configuration directly on your main router.. Primarily cuz, it's a security risk (url hijacks & redirection) and the server could end up being overloaded by unnecessary requests, while its being used for normal browsing..
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post Feb 18 2016, 10:19 PM

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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Feb 18 2016, 09:44 PM)
What's the maximum quality for iflix videos now?
1080p? Got subtitles now for the tv show/movies?
Haven't used it since the early days of beta trial iflix
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Same here, haven't really used it since beta days on the PC.. So I just tried it on a Nexus 10 tablet and after about 5 minutes for stream to stabilize, it's watchable but on the 2560 x 1600 pixels screen, it's quite obvious it's not HD. Also, according to the tv series info, Malay & English subtitles are available but on the android app, I got nothing & no options during playback or otherwise to enable them. Subs work on the PC though. A quick run to their website's FAQ section... Under the question "Can I stream iflix in HD?" Their answer; "Patience you must have, Yoda. Our team is working hard to make this happen for you. Stay tuned!". So, this confirms my earlier suspicions that streaming quality is below 720p. Granted, it's still watchable. Finally, tried using the download now, watch offline feature & got error messages instead. Streaming was near instantaneous, so I'll give them that.
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post Feb 19 2016, 12:18 AM

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QUOTE(Ngto @ Feb 18 2016, 11:38 PM)
I got to say, on my PC using my LED/LCD TV as monitor, comparing Iflix in SD and Netflix in SD , I actually prefer Iflix quality.

It looks closer to 720P although it's supposed to be SD, compared to Netflix SD which look inferior on my 3Mbps wireless connection.

I guess Netflix compromises the Video quality in a more prudent manner on slower connection compared to Iflix. Both are of the same smoothness though.
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Yup.. Keyword.... Also, are you on Netflix's HD plan? Cuz there is an SD plan... Netflix recommended speeds. Netflix prides itself on best results, hence higher minimum requirements. However, if you are able to optimize your network better.. There have been reports of better netflix performance..
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post Feb 19 2016, 07:19 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 19 2016, 02:05 AM)
watched this one. not bad.

i browsed thru the list... noticed 2 korean movies that i watched before, quite good - war of the arrows, old boy.

will also recommend you if u have not watched - zaitoichi (japanese) and warrior (indonesian).

now watching sword of the assassin (vietnamese), which looks ok but comes across as another typical chinese wuxia film! biggrin.gif the hd video quality is superb.
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Having seen "War of Arrows", I concur.. Thanks for the other recommendations.. Quoting as reference later.. on my list. smile.gif

QUOTE(Ngto @ Feb 19 2016, 06:31 AM)
Yours is 30 mbps line, both will likely look the same when testing in SD. Mine however is 3mbps (10 x slower)  blush.gif

The point I was making was on slow connections, I feel Netflix decreases the quality more than Iflix.
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Understood.. While that sucks, I see why it would appear that way. Netflix and rightly so, believes that SD streaming are for mobile devices only and by that, probably 4" - 7" screens max. Even those have to be like 720p screens.. Retina ipads or 2k screens... Nah. So they don't expect subscribers to blow it up on a bigger screen like laptops, monitors or TVs. So when subscribers eventually do such, they raise their arms in helplessness & hide behind their streaming speed requirements.. After all, T & C applies. As for iflix, they best get their house in order, which is even more crucial, now that the bigger fish has swum into their waters.
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post Feb 21 2016, 02:15 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 20 2016, 08:01 PM)
26 feb:

a netflix original: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

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hope there is mandarin audio as english audio will be strange!

besides michelle yeo and donnie yen, there is jason scott lee as the badass - haven't seen him for a long time, not since soldier with kurt russell.
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Yeah, popped up as a recommendation.. Usually, Netflix provides multiple audio & subtitle languages. I do prefer native audio with accurate English subs. Looking forward to the movie & hope it doesn't flop.
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post Feb 22 2016, 07:21 AM

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QUOTE(Cap Jones @ Feb 22 2016, 01:29 AM)
Is there a way to watch netflix without VPN ? ( I need to skip VPN subcription cost , got too many services that I subscribed to )
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Yes.. Simply login as normal.. It'll work. That's kinda the main point of this thread...
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post Feb 22 2016, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(nikrizal @ Feb 22 2016, 07:57 AM)
Yup, Netflix works best in fibre connection. Especially if you expect Full HD or UHD quality.

A bit trick about UHD though, I find if I use my android box (UHD capable), the Netflix apps seems to skip the UHD contents. But if I play diretcly from the tv apps, the UHD contents will be there.

I'm not sure is it because of the android apps or the fact that I use AV receiver for my android box.

For this, I play Netflix directly from my tv.

Anyone have similar issues?
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Is your Android box a certified Netflix device? Also, what do you mean by UHD contents are skipped? Is it that 4K flicks like Daredevil, etc don't show up when searched on your Android box but show up on the Smart TV app? Contents are available or missing depending on regions.. Not due to resolution,and so, non-4K devices have access to the exact same library as a 4K device, provided both are running from the same region.. Example, Malaysia.

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post Feb 22 2016, 10:14 AM

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QUOTE(deepan84 @ Feb 22 2016, 09:55 AM)
Currently Netflix is good in Malaysia with alot of content but its unfair to pay the same rate as the US which is getting 100x  more content.

Hope they increase the content or reduce the rates.
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It's mostly about international laws, censorship compliance, content licensing & all that bla bla... Cars, TVs, mobile phones, Internet, etc.. Are all cheaper in the states than here & while it's unfair, well....... Netflix did promise to increase content and I believe they will as soon as things are sorted out. However, do not expect to pay any lesser than the USA folks, cuz it might be costing Netflix more money to deliver content to Malaysia than the USA. $10 ≠ RM10.
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post Feb 22 2016, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 22 2016, 10:37 AM)
because yr device is not netflix certifed but yr tv is.

netflix hd/uhd works very well even with WIFI!

something interesting i found - PC can get HD but not UHD; there are some unique videos labeled "super hd" not seen on the smart tv. perhaps the pecking order is uhd4k-superhd-hd-sd. and the PC is between 4k and hd?!
not skipped, all there, just the label changes from UHD 4K to blank for uncertified device, i.e. sd.
Netflix has become my fav app. at least for now until i exhuast he contents i wanna watch! laugh.gif

On the other hand, IFLIX is much less reliable. it gave streaming problems yesterday - slow, laggy, not smooth.
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Oh I see.. Yeah, I'm yet to have seen or heard of Netflix 4K on a regular PC. Capable graphics card or not. Guess Netflix has to work on that one by improving their current Windows app or perhaps allowing browsers to handle it. I'm really rooting for iflix to be more successful, especially at the current price point which is slightly above FREE! Perhaps a couple of years down? Alternatively, could be a biz strategy & Netflix buys them. Won't be the first time a big fish swum into the pond & ate the smaller fish. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(nikrizal @ Feb 22 2016, 10:45 AM)
I'm using the old Minix Neo X8-H Plus, I guess it's not Netflix certified then, though it's a 4K device.

Exactly as you mentioned, I only can see the 4K contents like Daredevil etc only when I play Netflix from my tv..
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Ah, the Neo X8-H Plus, while a capable device is definitely not Netflix certified.. The guys at Minix have tried to get certified, but Netflix is yet to respond favorably.. So for now, it's much more better to use the Netflix app on your TV, especially since it natively supports 4K. Compared to navigating an Android box's UI, the lady of the house simply loves pressing just 2 buttons (startup & profile selection) on the TV remote & she's scrolling happily away.. tongue.gif
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post Feb 24 2016, 01:10 AM

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QUOTE(KUROsaki23 @ Feb 23 2016, 11:13 PM)
if censored still no point rite?
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According to most reports & Netflix, it's uncensored.. Yet nod.gif
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post Feb 25 2016, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(cruiseantz @ Feb 25 2016, 05:03 PM)
ya, all label HD 5.1....thanks for the advised. will monitor closely.
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Router QOS? As usual, Ethernet connection preferred over wireless.. The Nvidia Shield TV is undoubtedly capable of delivering Netflix 4K content without breaking a sweat.. Pushing 1080p would be a piece of cake... smile.gif
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post Feb 26 2016, 10:34 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 26 2016, 06:21 PM)
if one pay enough attention in this thread, u get max value on Netflix.

26 February, i.e. tonight..... a Netflix original....
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Sword of Destiny
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Plan on seeing it sometime this weekend.. Though, I've read that the dialogue is in English rather than Mandarin.. Will see how that goes... sweat.gif
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post Feb 27 2016, 12:30 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 26 2016, 11:21 PM)
i already checked. Eng/mandarin audio, eng/chinese subs. thumbup.gif

But... there are many Americans in the cast, can see from their lip movements that the original audio is English.
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Yeah... I prefer watching a movie in its original audio with English subtitles (preferably HI subs).. It just seems weird..?.. that such a movie was made with English audio as its original, especially since it's a sequel. Guess they had their reasons. It's all good.. biggrin.gif
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post Feb 27 2016, 08:38 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 27 2016, 12:46 AM)
with the exception of donnie yen and michelle yeo, i bet the rest can't speak mandarin. tongue.gif

Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Harry Shum, Jr., Jason Scott Lee, Roger Yuan, Woon Young Park, Eugenia Yuan, JuJu Chan, Chris Pang, Veronica Ngo, Shuya Chang and Natasha Liu Bordizzo.
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Seen the movie and will avoid rating it.. No spoilers tongue.gif . Had some really beautiful scenery, especially at the beginning... For the first few minutes, I had to read lips & sync it with the audio, to consciously tell my brain that it's all in English biggrin.gif. After then, settled down to enjoy it.
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post Feb 28 2016, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 27 2016, 11:39 PM)
i just watched it.

2.5/5. tongue.gif
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IMO, it's 3.5/5.

QUOTE(nikrizal @ Feb 28 2016, 01:01 AM)
hi guys, currently I watch Netflix US via Hola vpn, obviously using my Mac (mirroring to my TV).
Somehow I miss the 4K quality which is possible if I watch directly thru my 4K tv.
Is there a way for me to do that, I mean watching US Netflix from my 4K tv?
Do I need to set vpn in the router?
thanks
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Yes, but no need for VPN settings at router level as there are ways to setup on just the TV.. Read the thread..

QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 28 2016, 01:57 AM)
just noticed...

House of Cards S04 returning on Mar 4.

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looking forward to it!
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Frank Underwood's voice... Yes! biggrin.gif
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post Mar 1 2016, 10:41 AM

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QUOTE(nikrizal @ Mar 1 2016, 10:37 AM)
Guys, for the first time I experinced 'buffering' in the middle of 4K tv series last night...around two times in one hour show..

I guess this is something to do with unifi international link problem yesterday?

Anyone experinced this?

I'm on 50Mbps
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Appears so.. According to TM, it's being rectified..
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post Mar 1 2016, 11:36 PM

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Tested tonight and couldn't even get past 480p for 1080p connection.. Threw me arms up in the air... sad.gif.

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