ah yes I have Adrama installed too, not bad actually but need to use mouse to select the drama i want to watch which is a hassle because I don't have wireless mouse currently

I am using the IR keyboard with touchpad. Abandoned my A2 Lite mouse because this is more convenient for me.
Very cheap solution.

anything nice channel/vod on unifi TV?
I only touch it in the first week, after that almost never watch from it

I think ur Android is not Android TV, it is a tablet UI variant

Android UI sample

I only use it to watch local channels.

Thanks and appreciate for the advice Chief. I have followed your suggestion and tried few 4k settings option until I found the right one which has no lags when viewing 4K contents on KODI.

OK, Tks a million.

Most welcome..

hi guys, im looking for entry level android box. my budget is around RM220-RM250. i come across a few model but im not sure which one is ok.

https://shopee.com.my/(Preinstall-3000-Chan...3591.1550566148

https://shopee.com.my/PRE-INSTALL-3000-CHAN...2272.1799845718

https://shopee.com.my/-Ready-Stock-Tanix-TX...5313.1864834922

H96 max plus, MX10 Pro and TX6 were the one that im consider ok-ish. (4gb ram and 32gb sd card, bluetooth etc. or maybe if you guys something else in mind? thank you in advance for your thoughts.

Hi, whenever I see a listing as "pre-installed" this and that? I'm immediately put off by it. Though doesn't mean that the individual box models won't be any good.. So first, have you tried searching within this thread for each of the models and reading the reviews or shared info? Do that first to see what current or previous owners have said about the devices themselves and not the "pre-installed" services as that can vary from seller to seller.

Alternatively, within that price bracket.. I'd just go with a Mecool box.

im using the TX6 for a few days now, so far so good, still trying to get used to its interface and work around the settings



for newbies or ppl that are less tech-savvy , pre-installed is much easier for us seriously
my box currently comes with pre-installed apps yet I'm still struggling to fully utilized it
thankfully the customer service is good

I don't disagree on that. I too used to help people pre-install choice apps and services on their devices. Thing is, it's wrong for sellers to market as such (worse when it's an app developed and shared for free)..as in the case of Kodi, which is a superb open source software..cuz it gives these devices, software and their devs a bad name.. Plus, the government (as in the UK, USA, and recently Singapore) have an excuse to not only crack down on them heavily but on users as well. Don't think for a second that the likes of Astro and Big Media haven't seen and kept tabs on the growing numbers of cord cutters. They do and if it keeps up, it's only a matter of time before even Malaysia succumbs to their pressure.

Take for instance, you mentioned that you are struggling to fully utilize all the pre-installed stuff. True, that happens cuz these sellers have to install a bunch of stuffs.. Many of which aren't needed by buyers on case by case basis. End up, some services will break or end or later update to cause conflicts within your system.. Other apps affected and cuz you didn't know or don't know how to troubleshoot or narrow down to the culprit.. End up, have to factory reset.. Guess what happens when you do that? All gone.. Then you'll have to setup from scratch. Besides, it's fairly easy to go from noob to intermediate level to source and maintain the apps..etc.. One simply must. Your seller might be customer-centric today cuz he or she just made a profit or continues to do so.. But later?.. I'm a minimalist sort of guy where such is considered. Lean and mean is best way to go. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Tx6.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jan 28 2019, 06:48 PM

I make my box simple and to only install things which I want to. It's not complicated if one is already using an Android phone. It's just like a bigger version of Android phone because you view it on a TV.

I even customized it the UI by using Nova Launcher to make it same design as my phone, something I'm familiar with.

Noob here.

May I know what Type of TV i should buy in order to compatible and use the Android / TV box you guys mention. thanks
is it i should look for "smart tv"?

IMO, there aren't an "non-smart" decent TVs out there. There just simply aren't.. And if you are considering to buy some no-name brand, that's an even worse off idea. However, all smart TVs aren't created equal. Some are indeed smarter others.. So best is to focus on what a TV should do and do best.. Which is Picture quality. TV speakers aren't great either, so if you like better sounds? you must get a separate sound system to go along with it. story for another thread. Today, UHD TVs are much cheaper.. so depending on your budget & the TV's location, I'd spring for at least a 55" UHD TV.. Got more budget? Get one with HDR (at least HDR10 support.. Dolby Vision??? eh, not so widely accepted now, so skip) too... Else, a 1080p (minimum) smart TV will do just fine. So yes, look for a truly smart TV.

BUT... Make sure the TV is smart enough to support apps like Netflix & YouTube in it's respective max resolution.

if want to buy Android TV box, u only required tv with HDMI port.

if u don't wan hassle, u can buy all in one tv...
mean TV with buildin Android TV os... no need additional box

no matter what... don't buy SmartTV

This post has been edited by lucaswjk: Jan 29 2019, 12:03 AM

in my opinion, hdr is useless if the tv is not equipped with full array local dimming led. but if u have the budget to buy such tv… better straight get the oled tv.

if limited budget…get the biggest entry level tv. size > all

if concern IQ…get the oled tv, don't waste time on mid range normal led tv.

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jan 29 2019, 12:15 AM

I don't disagree... Completely.. HDR is not entirely useless and OLED, despite the distinct advantages, I wouldn't be buying any just yet. Due to its current issues. Anyone who buys one must be prepared for its display to fail sooner rather than later. Doesn't mean others are super reliable.. But at least with "regular" LEDs, I'd like to think the displays will last longer without burn-ins, etc.. Now, Samsung's MicroLED technology on the other hand? I'm keeping my eye on that one..

Astro to gain if Android TV boxes banned

PETALING JAYA: In view of Singapore’s proposal to ban the sale of media streaming boxes in the country, analysts say Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd may reap benefits if Malaysia follows suit.

Earlier this month, Singapore’s Law Ministry said it was proposing a ban on the sale of set-top boxes or media streaming boxes with services that allow consumers access to pirated content.

Full news: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/busines...vJGhLW6ddDYjZ4U

This is ridiculous... how about those legit apps like Netflix/Astro GO/etc?

Astro Go was never meant to be used with boxes. My box cannot even find this app via Google Play, only managed to install via manual way.

For Netflix, I think it is fine. Astro probably is sour over illegal IPTV providers.