As Unifi is no longer supplyimg STBs, HyppTV users need some sort of box if their TVs don't run Play@unifi

Not really.. Netflix is legit and they do VOD.. Astro does live TV and they have exclusive rights to broadcast certain channels. Netflix's CEO has come out publicly to say they will concentrate only on VOD content (wise move) and won't be venturing into the live TV territory.. iFlix? Pretty much DOA.. Gave me free also, I only used it to catch Black Sails back then.. cuz it was exclusive to them.. After that? ditched em.. UnifiTV is no match for Astro's line up.. YouTube/YouTube Red?? Don't even bother.. Enuf said there.. As far as I can tell, Astro's only main threat is the numerous and easy to get ehem services out there. Which is why people roll in here multiple times per week.. Not asking for "live TV" or DimSum or Youtube.. but particularly for an Astro replacement.. 

I didn't expect MCMC to come out with a statement so quickly.

Yes, I don't think VOD is a threat to Astro, it's the illegal IPTVs which are bothering them.
Like SG, the government works with ISP and telcos to block connection to those servers. You will not be able to watch the illegal IPTVs. Other stuff, I think they are not really going after yet.

What you mentioned it's just VOD. I do watch a lot of YouTube too.

I'm not a fan of P2P.

Are you referring to primarily Chinese content on YouTube? Dramas and the like? Unfortunately, those aren't my target content.. I do know that for $40 per month, YouTube TV does allow access to EPL matches.. 

Budget is not really an issue for me, of course I am not looking for an expensive device here. I do have a benchmark for myself.
I will prefer apps compatibility at any time if given a choice.
Thanks for the advice. Looks like my heart still leans towards full Android OS.
OK, hoping for a better device next year, not looking for an upgrade this year.

I really like how neat Android TV OS is. I guess beggars can't be choosers.

Hehe. Mouse can do wonders.
My parents? They are better off with Astro.

Learned my lesson of apps/remotes incompatible issues from Beelink GT1 Ultimate Android box too. Rii I8 keyboard remote does helps in some extent but the touch pad is still not intuitive and responsive enough. The feeling of frustration in apps navigation prompted me to upgrade to higher end certified Android TV OS devices and yes indeed, much better user experience now.
As for Astro Go, nothing beats navigating LG WebOS native AstroGo app with Magic remote. You simply just point, click and scroll.

Dear Sifus.

I need some advise here.

I owned Sony Androids TV (2018).

Do I still need Androids Box to play all of my downloaded 4K Movies(size more than 40GB).

Right now I play all of the movies using Kodi V18 installed inside the Sony Androids TV.

Your advise is highly appreciated.

Reguards

Any replacement model/brand for Minix NEO X8-H Plus? Or should I just go for Minix NEO U9-H? My X8-H just died today after years using it. Used for Kodi + Netflix + Astro OTG + YouTube

Recommend me best bang for the buck. Not necessarily Minix brand.

Since you've been using the X8-H Plus and I assume for Netflix too... Are you still okay with its limited res and stereo audio? If yes? Easy, just upgrade to the Neo U9-H as it definitely ticks all the other boxes. You can consider Mecool boxes too.. But that'll be rolling the dice on the Netflix and AOTG front. IMO, the MiBox is primarily good for FHD/UHD Netflix and YouTube.. Has Kodi and AOTG issues.

I recommended Mecool cuz it's still good bang for buck and there be loopholes to get Netflix FHD on it. Just have to put in some work and hope it lasts long. It's not ideal but if that's what he wants..  The rest of the apps he uses have been reported to work fine on Mecool boxes. I'm unsure about the KM9, but that's the latest. I expect the same apps compatibility but with better performance over the M8S Pro L.

I'm the TS over at the dedicated Kodi thread and have gotten many complaints about the MiBox and it's Kodi issues. It's not a recent thing.. Been happening a long time. Similarly, got ppl report the same about AOTG too.

Late in joining the tv box experience and just got a Mi Box S for my parents not long ago. In summary, pretty laggy and wifi connection is pretty moderate.

But this first box has made me interested in getting 1 for myself, may not be Xiaomi. That's why I'd like the feedback from the community here.

I've friends telling me about EVPAD. And I've had friends who tell me about MiniX.

EVPAD 3 max vs MiniX u9-h - what's the difference? and, which is better?

My primary use will be own movies and apps such as iflix, netflix, also probably in future; Hao / myiptv (I don't really watch much tv )

Google Certified version?

Buy from Gearbest?

Android 9.0? but Android 9.0 is not TV version right?

You sure not related? I can see things which other normal users can't.
I will ban all your accounts and PM me which one to keep. Only one.

anyone can recommend a good tv box with easy interface and hassle free usage?
price is not a problem but not overly expensive..
read that Himedia or Minix is a good tv box...

HiMedia is Huawei sub?

Smart Youtube TV.

how to search this thread? there is 280 pages, i definitely can't read all 280 pages to find simple information i need.

I got my WeTek Core when HEVC 10bit encoded files (which was unplayable) was just getting into circulation. Now wut Kodi-best boxes I should get to replace it?

I'm using M8S Pro L Android TV version.
It did able to play 4k until I think last year when Netflix blocked.

Guys,  i just bought a xiaomi mi box s.. wanna know if google play movie support Hdr/4k in Malaysia? I tried to buy a movie from Google play and it said HD only.. where as itunes same movie is 4k hdr...