Android / Other TV Box, see Page 1 first... V2
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 Aug 9 2017, 04:08 PM
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QUOTE(msian @ Aug 8 2017, 12:07 PM) UPDATE ------------------------- I have purchased the Zidoo X10 and am pretty happy with it. Only issue I have is, I have a HDD installed in the player and am trying to figure out a way to transfer directly from my PC to the HDD in player. I've reasd first page recommending samba and ftp but have been trying to figure this out for hrs... both devises are connected via LAN. Help Me !  |
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Aug 10 2017, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(Ivan_T @ Aug 9 2017, 04:53 PM) Minix Neo U9-H is the highly recommended Android box as it comes with the Amlogic S912 processor which provide excellent support for 4K video formats. However, the price is a little on the high side. A lot of the China brand Android boxes are using exactly the same processor and GPU with even higher RAM (3G) and cost only half of the price, however the main concern is on the Firmware support. The main complaint for the S912 box is the audio support especially for the multi-channel HD audio. Not sure if Minix U9-h got such problem or not. A5 tested worse...Strangely, nobody is comparing the Minix Neo U9-H to Himedia A5 which is exactly the same box as the processor, GPU and RAM are all the same. Any reason why Himedia A5 should not be the alternative to Minix U9H instead of Q10 Pro? |
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Aug 12 2017, 09:31 AM
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Aug 22 2017, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Aug 22 2017, 02:41 PM) get the 4k model... yes...I would just go 4k for a bit extra...some different rm300 compare to fhd model. but some 4k model u get 1 more hdmi port, better response rate, and upscaler (maybe) worth to pay the extra. imo, fhd best until 43". more than that get 4k model. QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Aug 22 2017, 02:44 PM) actually 2g/16g model also worth to get, almost half price 16/2GB got people complain got problem...32GB model so far people happy... no idea coincidental or what... or their problem is solved...etc...https://www.lazada.com.my/docooler-m9s-pro-...0.0.zWPXYU&ff=1 This post has been edited by dwRK: Aug 22 2017, 03:07 PM |
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Aug 22 2017, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Aug 22 2017, 03:08 PM) Oh, what problem? few months back...can't recall...updated page 1 with some warning... |
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Aug 22 2017, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Aug 22 2017, 05:38 PM) maybe u can update page 1, the complaint here: thanks...his problem i'm really curious...because S905 doesn't have the dark screen issue...only S912 with android 6...https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=85523370 the other problems were people complaining the memory amount is fake...I dunno how true so pg 1 has a buyers beware... |
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Aug 23 2017, 06:34 AM
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QUOTE(BOTAK_WAI @ Aug 22 2017, 10:35 PM) fake memory could be true, not the first time happen on tv box, used to be happen on 2g/8g box. Yup...but memory chip now in shortage, i doubt the 2g/16g box price at rm120 range. you see our pc ram and ssd price hike so crazy then i guess the accuse most probably legit. i think true 2g/16g S905X box is priced in RM170 to RM240 range. Are you going to recommend air mouse / wireless keyboard / touchpad in page 1 as well? I think this could help newcomers. Wrt...air mouse or wireless keyboard...already mentioned they will need one... just not the brand. People speak highly of the Minix A2/3/something... I got no experience with air mouse You can write a few words and I'll pin it to pg 1. |
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Sep 7 2017, 08:31 AM
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QUOTE(MakaiKnight @ Sep 6 2017, 07:07 PM) I need some help here. My old HiMedia media player is about to KONG. So...was planning to get a new one. Its play my movie files for like 40 minutes and reboot. So...its time. Well...its more then 6 years. you'll have to find one that has coax...some don't...I've been looking at all the review and stuff. But i'm still confuse. Android TV is mainly apps based box ? Do it have media player function as well ? I mean my old HiMedia can use coaxial cable to my amplifier for Dolby Digital, Does Android TV box have those ? My main purpose is to play movie downloaded from my PC to my TV and sound system. Hope someone can give me a good idea on what to get. |
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Sep 8 2017, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(puchongite @ Sep 8 2017, 09:33 AM) Recently I got a chance to use a MXQ Pro+. Was happy initially but soon realized a shortcoming. there are various types of antenna design...some are better than others...you need to know what to look for...if it is really missing then you have a serious problem...Poor wifi signal/connection ! I open up the box and compare it to the ones I found in the net. The one which I have does not even have an internal wifi antenna, so I can't even relocate the antenna further away. Nobody has yet complained about MXQ pro poor wifi signal. But a similar box M8S has been reported in the internet for having poor wifi signal. But this square box above looks like also similar OEM product.  some antenna are more directional...you can install a wifi signal app...rotate the box up/down/left/right/etc...see which position is better... example my vensmile u1 uses an internal antenna but reception is better than my himedia Q16 with external antenna... This post has been edited by dwRK: Sep 8 2017, 03:12 PM |
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Sep 10 2017, 04:07 PM
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QUOTE(puchongite @ Sep 10 2017, 02:11 PM) Are you lan connected or wifi connected ? The gold / copper pattern bottom center is antenna... dunno for bt or wifi... if your box got bt... then there should be another...looks something like it...If wifi, how far away is your router ? Anyways when I dig the internet about the inside of MXQ pro, it seems to have internal antenna. Sample video shows the inside of the MXQ pro :- However, my box is a newer version called the MXQ pro plus. Here is how it looks like the inside ( there is a date on the board ). [attachmentid=9122274] Obsolutely no antenna cable. Clean looking, does not look like has been damaged or anything. |
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Sep 10 2017, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(puchongite @ Sep 10 2017, 04:53 PM) Yeah this box has a bluetooth which the previous does not have. Some pcb got 2-4 layers... see if backside got antenna or not...Tested the bluetooth speaker working with the box. If not you can try find the wifi chip and trace the antenna pin...see where it goes... |
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Sep 11 2017, 10:39 AM
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QUOTE(puchongite @ Sep 11 2017, 08:56 AM) Better give up on it, as even if all these available, I would need to solder some cable on to it. That's way beyond something I would be willing to do. As is, I think it could sustain a stable wifi if the router is kind of within 5-10m. not asking you to diy...just to confirm not there and return for refund if can...There is an android toast notification with text "WIFI" or something appearing on the screen whenever wifi drops and reconnects, one can check the stability of wifi by looking at the frequency of this message popping out. |
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Oct 3 2017, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(jdgobio @ Oct 3 2017, 03:32 PM) Thinking of selling my Minix U1 & Himedia Q5 Pro and getting the Nvidia Shield TV 2017. What can the Shield do that you need, that any of the other two can't?I like the U1 due to Kodi (using add-ons & playback from NAS), usability is top notch. Bought a used Q5 Pro recently just to test it out and I think the picture quality is noticeably good compared to U1, must be due to HDR and maybe also the Hisilicon chip. But its interface with the wrapper sucks and it doesn't feel as easy to use as the U1. Don't really like switching between both boxes and would rather just get 1 good box but I'm not sure whether the cost is really justified. Would appreciate some comments both for and against getting the shield. But if you are loaded or itchy...by all means  This post has been edited by dwRK: Oct 3 2017, 06:37 PM |
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Oct 22 2017, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Oct 21 2017, 08:24 PM) Bruh... I did make an earlier post.. Granted mixed up the quoting positions... Else see page one.. Dunno why I even bothered explaining. Bro...you are forever helpful and continue to educate newbies... I am grateful for your presence  At times, like you, really feel like knocking some of these folks on their head...lolz Really don't know what else to add to page 1 anymore... hahaha |
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Oct 26 2017, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Oct 26 2017, 03:11 PM) PQ is a subjective perception. HiMedia Q10 Pro relies on HiSilicon's latest Hi3798C V200 SoC and its customizable Imprex Engine 2.0, with HDR-10 4K support. Dolby Vision was initially claimed, but no longer is. The Minix Neo U9-H doesn't boast any such additional engine and has been tested to find no discernible difference in picture quality compared to that of the Xiaomi Mi, Zidoo X9S or current king Nvidia Shield. One would have to test both devices side by side, playing the same content on identical TVs to compare. Alternatively capture uncompressed video signals from both devices for comparisons. IMO, one's TV type & PQ engine is more critical. Especially where up-scaling content is concerned. my understanding of dolby vision support is the chip has internal 12 bit to 10 bit decoding...but no external pipeline, instead rely on HDR10 to the world...currently moot as not many dolby vision source...so I wouldn't put dolby vision as priority the imprex engine however allows more PQ tweaking to ones fancy...something extra is always good imho...but again depends on individual every 6 months or so I do color calibration my system...imho if one doesn't color calibrate...then I can say PQ is really not that important for example...I can straight away tell my vensmile PQ is inferior to my himedia q16... right now my vensmile hdmi out goes to my oppo hdmi in...and I use my oppo's darbee and hdmi output tweaking to get to the PQ that I like... some people see the differences, some can't...some system can show the differences, some cant...some people don't really care...so...it really depends... This post has been edited by dwRK: Oct 26 2017, 09:43 PM |
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Mar 1 2018, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 28 2018, 10:02 PM) Info on 1st page still holds water.. If you see contradicting info, feel free to point it out. Haven't seen TS for awhile in this thread, so editing may take some time. IMO, get the HiMedia Q10 Pro instead. It's the more powerful of the 2.. Price, you can compare everywhere, buy where most comfortable. I lurk now n then...  No new stuff worth reporting or update... This post has been edited by dwRK: Mar 1 2018, 09:07 PM |
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Mar 1 2018, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(GuyM @ Mar 1 2018, 09:05 PM) Nice to see page 1 a lot more organized Thanks. I may do some housekeeping for 2018... |
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Apr 9 2018, 06:58 PM
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Android 8.1 boxes are starting to show up...
My old Android 5.1 S905 Vensmile is still rock solid...too bad Remix OS has been abandoned... |
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Apr 9 2018, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Apr 9 2018, 07:16 PM) Same here.. Still rocking Lollipop on the Neo U1. Thought of flashing Finless ROM as its received praises, but decided against it as current firmware is still stable. Ofcourse, those with better TVs and Sound systems should get the upgraded flagships. So true. Imho...don't fix if it ain't broken... but of course can always revert back with some elbow grease... I heard the Himedia flagships can now run AstroGo with the latest firmware... a good example of continuous firmware support and improvements... |
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Apr 26 2018, 10:51 PM
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QUOTE(SzeMeng76 @ Apr 25 2018, 08:34 PM) Hi just a quick question. Get a Chinese KB?Youtube in TV box cannot type chinese even my TV box have virtual keyboard with eng/chinese.? |
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