Officially, it's the Logitech C922 Pro Stream.. Unofficially, I did read awhile back that the cheaper models are compatible too.. Firmware dependent. Purchase at your own risk.

Garage sales.. No such promotion allowed in here. As usual, purchase from and use at your own risk.. Besides, look at his post carefully..

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 1 2017, 03:52 PM

It's "Astro Go" now. Same ol, same ol... With that app, it either works on your device or it doesn't ... Ain't nothing you can do except wait and hope they push an update later that allows it to work on your device.

Same on the Minix Neo U1.. Gotten from the Playstore... Not all channels work.. Personally, I don't care cuz the stock STB is one source-switch away.

Yup.. now is definitely not the time to be buying a cheap generic box running "Android 7". I'd settle for a superb Lollipop ROM any day.

IMO, benchmark scores are like pissing contests. They are nice to have but don't tell the whole story. A well baked firmware on decent hardware tells a much better story in real world applications..

Have you tried just holding down the power button on the box from a cold boot up?

The power button (if any) on the box itself, not the remote.... disconnect from power, press and hold down the power on button and connect the power back.. Naturally, the box is connected to a TV the whole time.

Reads to me like too much hassle, too many red flags (Within spoiler in red... lol wut!) even for a $40 device.. I'll stick to stock Android..

Both appear to be the same device... Question you have to answer is:
Option 1.. About RM55 more + faster delivery time with 6 months official warranty from Xiaomi Malaysia and unsure if Global device or not...OR
Option 2.. Cheaper + longer delivery time with no warranty and confirmed Global ROM.
To answer which you should get, Option 1..

I propose Option 3: Run from the MiBox...

Did you just skip page one??

Ah.. The days I loved to tinker just for tinkering sake.. Now, it's all about stability and then tinker to attain God mode..

Global version is better... Why option 1 is cuz the 6 months warranty by Xiaomi Malaysia (and not the seller) hints that it's a global version... Plus, you'd get it faster.. Ask around, I prefer to buy local..

There we go with the "better stability at a "good" price... Our needs and budget are different.. The MiBox will not satisfy my requirements.. I mean, for one, it doesn't even have an Ethernet connection port .. I use the Minix Neo U1 by the way..

Yep.. Those dongle thingys work.. I.e the ones that ship with remotes/airmouses/controllers... Though, to free up a USB port, if the device has the option of directly pairing with your device via it's in-built Bluetooth, try that first.

Looks good.. I'm also thinking of getting a PS4 or Xbox One controller for me Minix too.. Just need to justify the purchase first, seeing as haven't gamed on it in quite awhile...

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 11 2017, 10:35 PM

HTPCs, Raspberry Pis, Roku.. Take your pick.

I'm assuming here.. Based off your questions, you aren't the tech-tinkering kind.. So skip the RPIs too.. Prefer simple OS... Choose and play, but not android/htpc.. Get a Roku then and live with its limitations.
As for the "negative experience".. That's completely false.. You buy a shitty device, you get shitty performance. You handle a good device shitty, you also end up with a shitty device. I own and use on a daily basis the following Android devices: Google Nexus 10 (5 year old device), Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (4 year old device) and the Minix Neo U1 ( under 2 years old), Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (another 5 year old device)... None of these devices have slowed down whatsoever. In fact, they've gotten faster, what with better firmware for their respective hardware.. The "slowing" down of the Android OS is when the user directly or indirectly fills it with crap and refuses or doesn't know how to spring clean occasionally.. That can happen on any OS. There are devices (some recently released) running Android OS and from day one are plagued with (IMO, unlivable) issues, those are the devices you need to steer clear of.

Don't get me wrong, even Android TV OS has its limitations. However, in the hands of the right user and right hardware and software (these typically cost more than average), the Android OS running on a flagship device is rock solid and outputs greater media playing performance, than even most gaming-grade PCs out there.

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 13 2017, 11:09 PM

There's a clear favorite.. But I try to be impartial, also incase you kena con or are a difficult customer.. With such purchases, best to go back to the garage sales section and click through a few sellers' threads.. The popular or well vouched ones will stand out easily..

Same method as most popular online stores..
Visit the site, create account, browse for desired item, add to cart, check out, entire billing and shipping info, choose shipping method, make payment.. Await purchase verification and shipment.. Done!

I wouldn't call preferring a significantly better pq and performance as "bashing", as that implies the shortcomings of such devices aren't valid. Let's call a spade a spade Ya.. ..I'm also of the superior performance variety and honestly won't touch or recommend such boxes for personal usage or to close people..

Why go subpar when you can get up to par and more? Cheap? Come on, we are talking about a few hundred extra.. RM300 at the most. Totally worth the expense.

dwRK already did the honors..

Yasss... I want the 2017 version so bad.. But till my current A/V hardware are fully upgraded to take decent advantage of it, I'm unable to convince myself to grab one. C'mon OLED TVs, get within a favorable price range.

Yup...

Using legal means such as the Astro Go app is legal.. Using other ehem means.. well.. dwRK to the rescue again..

Please this is bolehland, don't give those we know any such excuses.. Next thing you know we might be asked to register to buy hammers..

On the AC3 issue, Reads like it's resorted to software decoding vs hardware decoding.. Kodi & MX Player are good with that... Kodi, once installed, comes "pre-packed".. MX Player, in an effort to remain lean, requires the additional codec to be installed (when required as in your case).. A master volume for everything wouldn't bother me though as mine's set to high and all volume control is done via the HT/TV's remote. The Vensmile U1 would probably far better if it gets the Remix OS 3.0 update.. Hopefully that happens.. Else, you happy.. No biggie..

Weird...

Yes.. Sounds like the firmware is going haywire.. Try a factory reset first and confirm that you have the latest available firmware for it.. If you haven't done so already.. As for which brands have better support.. Go back to page one and read a bit.. Especially post #3.. However, must read the entire page to understand..

TLDR: Minix, Nvidia, HiMedia, MiBox, Wetek, Beelink, etc.

Disclaimer: I'm not entirely familiar with the Roku system. But I reckon it should have some type of "app store"? Allowing you to search for and install the Hulu app, if it isn't pre-installed in the first place.. Which I also think it is..

For the LG smart TV and DNS.. You should check the TV's network settings for the option to set the DNS it should use in commucating. Setting it to that of USA (and if working..aka, not blocked by Hulu), should allow you to not only download the Hulu app onto the TV itself, but to also access USA content and watch without the need of an external device... Works on my Samsung TV... Same concept applies to Netflix.

Yeah, as suggested by dwRK.. The mobile version of the YouTube app does require a mouse to simulate the touching of the screen. There's however, a more TV Box friendly YouTube app (please Google). I can't recall the exact version.. But it's either the one made for the Android TV OS or its based off it. With this version, you can navigate the menus and videos using the d-pad of your remote.

Hi, IMO.. I'd pick the Alfawise H96Pro+.. Use it for a bit and if the heat worries you, get a cheap laptop cooler to help.

Thanks for sharing..

Wow! RM500 just like that.. Could have gotten a Minix Neo U1.. Rock solid.

Nah, performance should always come first.. Money can be saved. Better to delay a purchase to get one's money's worth and very little to zero hair pulling over issues. Just solid performance all the way. Good luck with the mibox. I'm no fan of that either.