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 NETFLIX OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE IN MALAYSIA, Finally. No DNS needed

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voncrane
post Jan 7 2016, 06:41 PM

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QUOTE(pcomet @ Jan 7 2016, 11:25 AM)
Anyone tried out the UHD content? Wonder if its working with 10mbps line....
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Netflix recommends a minimum of 25Mbps for proper UHD streaming.
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post Jan 8 2016, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Jan 8 2016, 04:58 PM)
Netflix Canada? With HD enabled?
Can access msian Netflix with Canadian account?
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Can switch at will...
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post Jan 8 2016, 06:02 PM

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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Jan 8 2016, 05:20 PM)
Thanks for the confirmation
Planning to grab amazon firestick since it's listed in Netflix to be able to stream full hd. Should be enough for my 1080p tv
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Yup, the Fire Stick is capable of Netflix 1080p streaming.. You r welcome..
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post Jan 8 2016, 10:24 PM

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QUOTE(llaw @ Jan 8 2016, 08:47 PM)
Do you managed to get Dolby 5.1 surround?  I only get stereo despite streaming HD sad.gif
Also, there's no option to select Dolby 5.1
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Yes, If both your setup and the movie or TV show has DD 5.1, the option will definitely be there before hitting play. Its actually enabled by default. I.e. Netflix app on supported Samsung Smart TV + BD-HT.
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post Jan 8 2016, 11:31 PM

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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jan 8 2016, 10:46 PM)
sorry noob question here, my tv doesn't have 4k only FHD, if i subscribe netflix UHD package. will it display UHD? or only stuck at FHD?

don't bash me kay wink.gif
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My car doesn't have wings, rotors or aircraft engines. If I pump it full of jet fuel, will it fly?.... Sorry, just had to.. tongue.gif. To answer your question, yes you'd be stuck with 1080p max.
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post Jan 10 2016, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(james2306 @ Jan 10 2016, 03:22 AM)
So guys, with Netflix now in Msia, im thinking of getting a sub for my parents so they can watch it.

But our tv is a normal HDTV, not smart TV. Whats the best/cheapest way to be able to get Netflix/Iflix on this tv?

Chromecast? Means using phone as a remote, right? Will it drain Phone Battery? Sorry new tech for me. Any input or links go read up more is appreciated.
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To get both iflix & Netflix would be the chromecast. Select content to play with a phone, tablet or pc. Cast to the Chromecast & it takes over media playback. Your phone then acts like a remote for play, pause, jump forward, etc. You can even power off the phone and the content will still keep playing on the TV.

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post Jan 10 2016, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(james2306 @ Jan 10 2016, 11:30 AM)
Thanks for the info!
Roku or Fire TV Stick dont have these issues?
What if use laptop? Will it cast in 1080p then? with Chromecast?
Thanks for the info, but as mentioned above, i cant just use any phone to control it and get HD? Like i have an old Xiaomi Mi3, just figured id make it a "remote" if i get chromecast. How do you browse and look at suggestions etc for Netflix/Iflix? with the phone? My parents not so tech savvy, and the netflix web browser UI really easy and nice to use, is one of the reasons i want to get them a sub.
How is the UI using an Android Box? My dad really likes the netflix UI on his laptop and wants to use on his tv to watch instead of his crummy 13" laptop lol. Can recommend any good ones around RM300 mark?
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*Using a pc.. Download the native Netflix app for Windows, send media to Chromecast. Use IE/Edge browser, select title to play, send to Chromecast..
*Using a phone or tablet.. Open Netflix app on phone scroll or search for title to play.. Send to Chromecast. You'll get full HD as Google's Chromecast is Netflix certified.

Do not simply buy any android box & expect full 1080p with surround sound. You'll not get it unless the box is CERTIFIED by Netflix. Read around here, it's been mentioned several times.. If you don't want to use phones or pc to cast etc, get a Roku or Nvidia Shield TV or Amazon fire TV box or Fire stick. These 3 are fully supported & have their own clean UI.. Check YouTube for videos.. There are tons there.. Don't waste your money.

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post Jan 10 2016, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Jan 10 2016, 09:22 PM)
Bro, on those android box/stick certified by Netflix
Is there an easy way to get some quality indication settings on the display?
Other than viewing Netflix test video that shows the resolution/bitrate

https://www.reddit.com/r/NetflixBestOf/comm...st_your_netflix
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AFAIK, Nope.. However, those test videos are accurate enough.. You play the test video, give it about 5+ minutes to average out. Make sure you are not torrenting. Besides, a 1080p image on a 1080p TV is quite unmistakable... Here's the thing, on my Samsung Smart TV, while watching any video and at any point, pressing the info button on the TV remote brings up a small info window at the top left showing the time spent over time left and the current resolution being streamed. So it is possible... To summarize, Approved device + sufficient bandwidth + HD subscription = Win!..

Edit: Sufficient bandwidth being minimum 10Mbps for full HD & 30Mbps for UHD. Yeah, I'm aware that Netflix's recommendations are 5Mbps & 25Mbps respectively, but since when does minimum = okay.. It's like buying a PC, just because Microsoft says Windows needs a minimum of 1GB RAM, doesn't mean that it's sufficient in the long run.
Netflix Internet Connection Speed Requirements.

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post Jan 12 2016, 12:13 AM

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As expected, "The Purging: it has begun".... Netflix content still subject to local regulations says minister...

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Berita Harian also reported that Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) chief activist Datuk Nadzim Johan has made calls for the government to proactively filter Netflix content. He was quoted as saying, “we have to block in advance, before people start to like these shows.”
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Oh really....?? doh.gif doh.gif

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post Jan 12 2016, 12:20 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Jan 11 2016, 06:44 PM)
ya, content too little for me to continue. if more content, i may want to for ease of use and reliability.

i watched NARCOS, a 10-episode tv season on netflix - smooth 100%, not a single hitch.
iflix... trouble is it only works on hand held devices and some boxes, does not work on many boxes. not sure if they designed it that way or still figuring out how to allow more boxes work! biggrin.gif
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You think the content is too little.. Haha, just wait as its about to get much smaller... icon_idea.gif.. DNS & VPN services FTW!
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post Jan 15 2016, 08:04 AM

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QUOTE(PhakFuhZai @ Jan 14 2016, 10:58 PM)
TM started throttle Netflix already?

now stuck at 288p sad.gif
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Nope... Still getting 1080p here on Unifi 10Mbps.

QUOTE(mytaffeta @ Jan 15 2016, 06:50 AM)
which vpn is cheap and reliable?
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Use DNS instead of VPN, much faster.. Also Google.. Lots of articles & reviews out there. For reliability, sign up with a popular service.
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post Jan 15 2016, 11:20 AM

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QUOTE(PhakFuhZai @ Jan 15 2016, 10:27 AM)
well i use both ps4 and android phone to test it out, yesterday was pretty pixelated, ps4 showing the quality as 288p, occasionally will up to 388p

before that both can achieve 720p on a 4mbps streamyx line
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Keyword.. 4Mbps streamyx line.. Upgrade.. Even Netflix's official recommendation is minimum 5Mbps.. Real world? 10Mbps+... TM + 4Mbps won't ever get you consistent HD. It's just not possible..

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post Jan 15 2016, 06:07 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Jan 15 2016, 12:42 PM)
new...
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Nah.. It's nothing new.. It's a cat and mouse game and the mouse ALWAYS wins (TPB/PT/KickAss T vs "Big Media"). .. There are much more private ways to access such content and with the way most VPNs (proper ones) are setup, it's impossible to completely block access as the internet doesn't work that way. There are legitimate users in say the USA who work behind encrypted connections, be it for work or so as to maximize the full bandwidth they pay their ISPs (remember last year's Netflix drama with Comcast etc). It's like the great firewall of China, things still get through for those who know icon_idea.gif . Just that, such info are rarely shared on public forums like this to avoid the loophole being shut. So they can go ahead & in so doing lose paying subscribers who'll just turn to less than legal means of obtaining the content.
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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Jan 15 2016, 04:50 PM)
Haha, they really to need to note that in the terms and condition for 4k subscription
All that restriction and pirates still rips shows from their site anyway  tongue.gif

How do you know you're only getting 480p? Any quality indicator or just judging from the video quality
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Netflix provided a bunch of sample videos that while playing, also displays the current resolution & streaming speed
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post Jan 16 2016, 06:29 PM

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QUOTE(PhakFuhZai @ Jan 16 2016, 11:21 AM)
was able to get 1080p now.. same 4mbps connection

but only when there's no other devices using the bandwidth, otherwise it would downgrade to 720p or even 480p, which is fine for me
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Precisely why I used the word "Consistent"... Effective network bandwidth is required... So people understand & not complain about being unable to get a steady 1080p stream from Netflix.
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post Jan 16 2016, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(Ngto @ Jan 16 2016, 09:17 PM)
Out of curiosity I decided to try out Netflix's Dolby 5.1 sound on my PC.

Since Netflix has a dedicated application for Win 8 (without the need for using browser), I booted to my Windows 8 (My PC is Dual Boot Win7 + 8), downloaded and installed the App, and set my Windows Default sound to SPDIF output (connected to my AVR).

Then started the Netflix app, and tested one of the movies with DD 5.1 and compared it with the same title (in MKV) with DD5.1 on my Media player. (Both showed Dolby Digital 5.1 on AVR as expected)

However I noticed the Netflix 5.1 sound was inferior quality. The surround is much softer and less clear. My guess is that Netflix re-encoded the Dolby sound to lesser quality to save bandwidth.
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Your guess is correct and not just the sound, the picture quality as well.. The highest quality Netflix can provide is no direct match against a Blu-ray disc or properly encoded rip. However, the end product also relies on the post-processing done by display screens (Monitor, TVs, etc), media players and sound systems.
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post Jan 16 2016, 11:31 PM

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QUOTE(Ngto @ Jan 16 2016, 11:14 PM)
Since my AVR is the same for both bitstream sources , it shouldn't be brought in because any post processing,  will be constant for both sources.
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Native Netflix app's default player ≠ Third party media player... Anyway, I also meant that performance differs across varied systems. I.e. Upscaling engines & display panels differ...
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post Jan 20 2016, 05:13 PM

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QUOTE(cchean @ Jan 20 2016, 05:02 PM)
Just as I was wondering what devices are available to stream Netflix at high quality (I own a Himedia Q16). I found that PS3 is one of the best device to stream Netflix. I actually have a PS3 collecting dust in my living room. Time restore it to its glory days again!
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Netflix.... Wiki... Its been discussed earlier, only Netflix certified devices like your PS3 will be able to stream full HD or UHD (depending on device). The rest including tons of android boxes/TVs/Players out there will only be able to get 480p res max.
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post Jan 21 2016, 05:31 PM

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QUOTE(DannyOP @ Jan 21 2016, 10:12 AM)
How do you set 5.1 channel for Netflix?
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How do you drive a vehicle?

Hint: Need more specifics.. What devices are being used? Are they officially supported by Netflix? What have you done so far? Does your sound system support DD 5.1? etc... Can't read your mind.

QUOTE(cchean @ Jan 21 2016, 02:36 PM)
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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For starters SG ≠ MY. SG also has a fibre broadband "No Contract 1Gbps at $59.99/mth (under RM200)".. This is bolehland and Netflix has barely settled and already the talks of censorship has begun. IMO, I'll believe it when I see it. whistling.gif
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QUOTE(DannyOP @ Jan 22 2016, 06:30 AM)
I'm using a Sharp 630x with native Netflix App built into its Android TV and optical out to Anthem Mrx 500 AV Receiver with 5.1 speakers.

Just hooked it up yesterday, able to watch 4k Netflix with Maxis 10Mbps, but how do you know which show is able to allow 5.1 ?
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That's much better.. smile.gif The DD 5.1 option is available for most Netflix shows or movies. Personally, I've seen or checked over a hundred movies & TV episodes & they all have the DD 5.1 option (works). For testing, you can use any of the Netflix originals like Marco Polo, Beasts of no nation, etc, as they'll definitely support surround sound. Firstly, is passthrough enabled within the TV settings? Also, some TVs have issues with passing through HD sound via optical out, so try using HDMI & the ARC feature. According to netflix, recommended Sharp TV models includes the UD27U, UE30U, UH30U & UC30U. Since you've reported getting full UHD picture on the 630x, then I guess it's supported, just not listed yet.

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To adjust subtitles on most Blu-ray players, Smart TVs, and set-top boxes:

Launch the Netflix app.
Select the movie or TV show you want to play.
Select Audio & Subtitles from the options panel.
Select your preferred audio or subtitle options.
Press Back to return to the options panel.
Select Play.
Audio & Subtitles options are also accessible while a movie or TV show is playing:

Play a movie or TV show.
While the movie or TV show is playing, press the Down arrow.
Select Audio & Subtitles.
Select your preferred audio or subtitle options.
Note: If you are unable to complete the steps above, subtitles are not supported on your device.
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