I read d but still blur blur. U mean tv box is different?

Please I am helping someone. I have no experience in HK tv dramas (can't read/write Chinese) so need recommendation from anyone who uses it for sole purpose of watching HK dramas.

What's the cheapest but functional and problem free box out there with pre-installed apk for above purpose? Need at least HD quality and wireless connection. No need 5.1 sound. Tq.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Jul 18 2018, 07:41 AM

I'm keen as well

which box can replace astro other than using the astro go apps ?
i think what u asking is illegal to discussed here.

Astro go apps u need to pay subscription right. Let's say your package njoi or no astro on demand u can't watch these also right

All those one time payment box such as ubtv or apps only such as myiptv have their own different provider. The issues facing from A might not be B will face it.

I am feeling what you are asking doesn't exists. No such thing as problem free box. Want problem free and HD quality, get Astro.

kkk8787 and Ngto

*There's no such thing as a "TV Box".. Just a device "box" which is capable of various functions and abilities. These vary from device to device and service to service or app to app.
*None can truly replace Asterruk.. They can simulate or come close but never have the reliability and constant pq or complete features or customer service as Asterruk.
*There is no perfect or trouble-free box either. Even the king Nvidia Shield TV 2, also has its strengths and weaknesses. It's like cars.. There isn't a problem free or perfect car.. No manufacturer can guarantee it. There are only cars that are okay for your needs and you can tahan. All has faults.

The above has been repeated several times in this thread. Which is why I'm not surprised others aren't chipping in to extreme spoonfeed. Take some time out.. Forget anything else you think you know or been told by friends/sellers/FB posts, etc, and focus on the above 3 points. Then calmly read the page one throughly and the last 20 or so pages. Return when you have a more specific question or problem. Example, "I've narrowed down choices between box A and B..which is better for this, this and that, I want done...?"

You phrase like that, sure people assist.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 18 2018, 11:01 AM

Thanks a lot for your feedback.yupe I did read through but I'm a noob in these and also never used one before. I know of a brand called infinite which seems nobody is using here comes installed from factory 2000 channels . Of coz I know most here are not using this set and dun use it to watch channels . Just wonder can I add on kodi on this. Retain whatever pre installed and add kodi. Really thanks a lot. Any feedback on infinite.

hi mate,

installed mxplayer,video decoding to HW,4k video still not smooth,but using Panasonic 4k tv built in player,playback from usb is fine,only thing is it doesnt support subtitles .....

more advices pls,all sifus ..

Well, most of us here as you've noticed aren't fans of "special name" boxes that come with a gazillion channels, bla bla. Those tend to come with hardware and firmware that are undesirably for other core needs such as better PQ, processing power or stability. We rather buy a box that does well as an all-rounder as we know that getting these other ehem iptv services are a piece of cake, once you know where to look. Please don't ask, can't entertain such here. Just google lor..

So for this Infinite brand/box.. TBH, this is the first time I'm hearing of them and since it's those kind of boxes...I frown upon it immediately and as such can't recommend it. Sure, you feel free to buy it and use. It might be a good box. Then you can return here and share your review of it's performance. Otherwise, I strongly suggest you ignore it and instead go for known boxes as discussed in this thread. Especially if you are thinking of running official Kodi on it. My 2 sen.

Hmm, there could be another issue.. The TV's video settings itself. but since you say that playing with the inbuilt player is fine.. Then should be the box then. In which case, no choice.. Have to either seek out custom ROMs or tweaks to boost performance (if available and risk bricking your box) OR you simply buy another box that does 4K HEVC playback very well.. For the subs issue, most TV will only read .srt files (not .sub/.sbv/incompatible hardcoded subs) and only when these files are named exactly as the video file name and placed in the same folder. Else they won't play the sub.. Example,
Folder Name: myqd
Video Filename: myqd_HEVC_4K.mkv
Sub Filename: myqd_HEVC_4K.srt

Try renaming and placing in the same folder first.

thanks fir the info,really helps

i think i will try to find some 4k player apps b4 i look for another tv box .... any receommendation for tv box ? at the mean time i see Himedia Q10pro and Zidoo not bad ...

nvidia shield

Not sure if this been shared to get your various Apk...

FileLinked

The HiMedia Q10 Pro is a solid device. Much battle-tested and it delivers. It supports UHD HDR and is well known for it's Imprex Engine (tweakable) that churns our good PQ. Zidoo is also a sold brand, but performance depends on which model. Zidoo like HiMedia, Nvidia, Minix, MiBox, etc.. stands by their devices and support them over reasonable time. So which Zidoo model are you considering? You should consider the Minix Neo U9-H too, this is excellent and does HDR as well.

I don't recall it has.. Thanks for the heads up. Useful.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 19 2018, 12:39 AM

thanks again sir

i'm refering to ZIDOO X9S

You are welcome.. No need Sir all.. Me still much young. Search results...Have a read.

hi guys... any suggestion of good working youtube apps for those generic android box to install??

for s912 amlogic chip version android 6.0


i found out that my box last installed version is wayyyy outdated... using the latest version its buggy...video stuck and crashed the app... huhuhu

use kodi youtube apps...!!! see my sig

You can try this version. My minix use this one no issue. Can set to 4k as well.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/yo...-03-04-release/