Interesting review.. Kodi V17 works beautifully and with full HD Audio passthrough. Especially the part where the firmware is able to switch frame rates on Krypton as it was on Jarvis.. So hopefully, that code gets introduced to the Neo U1..

I still have to agree with his conclusion..

Don't need any of the above as yet and so will hang on to the Neo U1. Besides, rather add on the extra $40 and get the Nvidia Shield TV 2. You planning to get the Neo U9-H?

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 1 2017, 10:37 PM

Nah...all these 4k & dtsx boxes are really overkill for my needs

Yup...Once you get up to USD140-160...the shield looks mighty tempting.

I have friends in the USA...have resisted so far...

I AM however intrigue by the white mi box so might give that a go...

This post has been edited by dwRK: Mar 1 2017, 11:52 PM

Friends i need some advice:

Here's my requirement based on the template from Bro AVFAN above:

I have 100mbps broadband. Just terminated Astro. (used to hv Dynasty & Sports)

Would like a box that would enable me to :
1. stream live sports (only EPL is a must, others dont have no problem),
2. hong kong & taiwan shows (drama & food shows),
3. English movies
4. English documentaries (Nat Geo, History Channel, Discovery, Life, Diva).
5. CNN & BBC news

English subtitles needed
Need HD, but no need 4k
Need hd audio (connected to soundbar + subwoofer)

legit iptv can : as long as monthly not more than RM50 la

.. ahem iptv.. this is last, last option.. because of obvious reason and also reported poor picture quality

.. knowledge level with androids : not much, but i learn quick ..

.. budget - RM150 to RM450

Thanks for your time to help a stranger walking in the dark

any opinion on KM8 pro android box?
spec is promising:



any opinion on this box?

my budget ceiling is anything below 300

good to know someone read my posts!

i'll try to help...

.. yr speed is good.
.. free reliable live sports streams in HD is a challenge; u need to keep hunting them whether standalone apps or addons in kodi; if u dun mind sd streams, no-english streams, much easier; keep in mind live sports is big biz, they will protect their income; read kodi thread.
.. hongkong/taiwan/china/japan/korea - they are usually lumped together; comes in live tv and VOD (video-on-demand); live tv china is easy, plenty, others not so; VOD reasonably ok with standalone apps or Kodi ICDRAMA.
.. english movies - easy, plenty.
.. CNN, BBC, bloomberg, news... SD, plenty, easy; HD not so easy.
.. eng subtitles.. easy in KODI, but more difficult in other apps; e.g. china streams... nobody in china care about eng subs.
.. legit iptv = astro, hypptv, iflix, netflix... u know the prices; all others are illegit.
.. illegit/ahem iptv - i will not comment, will not encourage illegal biz; please check elsewhere.
.. it helps a lot if u already use android phone, android tablet becos same principles; android a little diff from windows or ipads; yes... need some work and patience.
.. budget...rm450 will not get premium brand.. but get a minimum android5 (latest is android7), 2/16gb; buying from helpful seller can be beneficial for noobs; read:
.. mibox
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3561305/+920
.. beelink
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4044338/+760
.. hyppbox
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3594298/+1720#bottom
.. himedia
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1849024/+2060

all the best!

1, 4 & 5 Project Cypher, NJM Soccer & MIC on Kodi
2 - icdrama or RSS icdrama on Kodi dramas or install XZHB, TV2.0 Plus & HDPFAN apk
3 - Specto, Exodus or Real Movies on Kodi

As for others, Himedia Q5 Pro for $460 from Lazada or from k/tard Nicety at Garage Sales

Then u are all set to sit back and enjoy

Good luck!

r u sure... buy from lazada and then all set to sit back and enjoy?!

Something like that la, if buy from Nicety jand all mentioned above kaotim by nicely if Lazada sendiri install la....

This post has been edited by GuyM: Mar 2 2017, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the reply.
I know that i should get an android box with at least android 5.1, 2/16GB. Is there any other feature i should look for to get the most out of my sound bar.. things like 5.1 passthrough ?! is OTA update also important?

Thanks for the tips..u forgot to include some for epl..)

k/tard Nicety? will try look him up

Nabeh.... Even ahem IPTV sports stream not as good as those I mentioned.... Coupled that with Q5 Pro and your sound bar you'd be thinking you are watching Astro in TGV

I'll just let u explore then u come back answer your own question

This post has been edited by GuyM: Mar 2 2017, 10:18 PM

soundbars can be tricky... i don't know much about them.
almost all boxes now come with HDMI output which u normally connect to AVR or direct to TV.
for soundbars, i think u will connect HDMI to TV, then use TV ARC to soundbar.
Or use box optical output to soundbar.
the trouble is i read some people say their ARC or optical option does not work well for certain soundbars, get only 2.0
so, u need to check a bit more on this.

about audio, not all boxes come with same audio capabilities.
some can pass thru dtshdma, ddtruehd, dtsx, dtatmos 7.1 while some can't even do dts/dd 5.1.
so, it is up to you what is impt for you; the best things don't come for free.
but it is also impt not to pay for something u don't use!

firmware update are impt; most premium boxes now have OTA.
if there isn't, u need to know where to find the firmware updates - websites, seller, etc.

oh, ye ke.. Thankiuuuu la so very much Bro GuyM. Already ctc Nicety. Will update after i get it up and running.



Bro AVFAN, i understand much better now tx. Guess the next step is to take the plunge and learning hand-on.

Cheers

Actually with RM 450 budget, it's possible to get a Minix Neo U1 also..

This is selling for RM 440 with 1 year warranty..

Couple that with bank discount (5% - 15%), shopback (1.5% web or 3% on app) and if your credit card gives cash back, you could get it as low as RM 364.32 (Buy via Lazada App via Shopback referral, and use CIMB Cash Rebate Mastercard on a Monday)

This post has been edited by donhue: Mar 3 2017, 10:17 AM

Hi guys,

I'm in a dilemma here as i duno which to choose between Himedia Q5 Pro or Minix Neo U1

I know comparatively minix u1 is an older product compared to himedia q5 pro. Mind telling me which should i go for and why?

I mainly use it for kodi 1080p videos only. No 4k tv at home so yeah.

Thanks much!

this thread is awesome, will visit later when my house renovation complete

Why not considering Himedia H8 plus? It has octa core (8core) larger capacity rom 16gb.

viewnet in lowyat selling RM450 cash. I help my friend to setup a unit last 2 weeks.

This post has been edited by OCMAX: Mar 3 2017, 01:34 PM

Q5 Pro latest model, newer chip, graphics etc etc... It's the obvious choice

kodi users, live sports fans...

adriansports 1.1.4 is back, good.

works well with kodi 17.0.

get the repo with kodi file manager:

http://adriansports.net16.net/repo/

thanks to forummer below.
This post has been edited by AVFAN: Mar 3 2017, 01:02 PM

Get the Neo U1.. I use it and it's rock reliable for Kodi (which I use like 90% of the time) and 1080p videos. Non-4K TV here too. Plays every mainstream content I've thrown at it.. Smooth.

It'll take you awhile to get thru the thread.. Better start to read first and get poisoned.. ..Later not enough time.