Wow... Roku streaming stick+.

Really unique choice.
But for sure not for me as i need to install some other apps beside the few famous streaming services.

There's still no new android tv box that catches my attention at the moment.

Still using beelink gt1 for dunno how many years already. 3 maybe.
Still ok. But now feeling the capacity bottleneck.

There's a budget box that has good performance.
Tho the box design kinda meh for me. So no trigger pulling yet.
X96 max+ using x905x3.
should be rm200-300 range.

Review from multiple sources gave good scores.

I wish beelink gt king has better price.
Same with Ugoos AM6... But yeah....

Hi guy, wanna get a tv box/stick. Budget around 200+. Can you recommend me some? I looked at the Firestick tv, mi box s, roku.

Anyone tried H96 Max?

Seems like good priced box with a good proc, S905X3. but the thing is how is the support for this kind of boxes?

Future support and their OS

Notbad.jpg your choice.. It’s a tad unconventional, but hey you seems to know what you want and don’t mind the shortfalls... So I wish you well and hope the Roku brings you hours of joy.

Yep.. it truly is a unique choice. Man seems to know what he wants and I love it when one knows exactly what they want ..

Ah yes, like smartphones or cars.. there’s only so much faster one would like to go and eager to pay for. Why not consider the Beelink GT1 MINI 2? It’s no GT-King but it’s like a zippy mini-cooper.. Surely, feel the speed SoC bump without hurting the wallet much. If you get it, I strongly suggest going the custom ROM route.

It would help if you listed out your viewing requirements too. Can’t recommend proper without those.

I haven’t tried the H96 Max..This is the one with the Rockchip SoC right? Well for starters, I’m not a fam of RK chips. Strong personal preference stemming from a dev POV. So that alone would definitely rule it out for me. However, if thinking support? Best to stick with the likes of HiMedia, Minix, Xiaomi, Beelink, Wetek, Roku, Amazon, Nvidia, etc. Basically brand names that’ll stand by their boxes for awhile.

Oh yeah, same advice as Ken’s above... list our what you intend to use it for and how..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Apr 15 2020, 05:25 AM

Thanks I have gotten an A95X F3, seems like solid specs and it's pretty cheap around 100+. A good temporary tv box hopefully for 1-2 years while waiting for xiaomi to improve their box.

Use case:

Watching HD movies from USB, streaming from youtube, netflix etc.
Any recommendation for good apps to install for watching korean drama, anime and movies?

THanks!!!

The mi box s is absolutely dull in loading movies when using the titanium app. ANyone else knows what the issue is? I am using Unifi 30mbps and am unable to upgrade the speed , after confirming with TM. For now , the speedtest using fast.com via mi box s comes to about 24-25mbps of download speed.

However , when using the netflix or primevideo app, I have no lag issues.

Netflix and Prime uses own server. Titanium app?

Got a box with preloaded apps.

Imo, if my box comes preloaded with all those apps channels etc, i immediately uninstall them. Then i installed those what i usually use eg CinemaHD / CyberflixTV, CyroseHD (official), a few backups such as TeaTV / TyphoonTV.

As for 'proper' apps, there's Stremio (an excellent streaming app which uses torrent, so u need a vpn such as ExpressVPN or u can even use a free vpn such as 1.1.1.1 app). Fyi, I'm using umobile GX30 hotspot, so streaming torrent speed average 1MB/s is good enough for Stremio. The more seeders, the faster and smoother the movie plays. Also I installed iFlix, AstroGo, and UnifiTV.

For live tv (MyFreeview local broadcast), i use Tivimate or OTT Navigator, or even Kodi for that matter. Speaking of Kodi, there are a few K-Drama addons for the wife, (lcdrama & Dramago).

Lastly, youtube wise, obviously the Smart Youtube TV app.

The rest, ES File Explorer file manager, WinRAR, ShareIt, PDAnet, Internet Speed Meter (to display the net speed, i placed it at the top right corner, so I can easily monitor my net speed).

u know u comparing small company @ free service vs big company @ paid service rite ?
with paid service, they will have better server, higher bandwidth and much better service.

hi,
I just need a player that can view full HD Netflix and AOTG. Can recommend a good one? Budget maybe below rm500. tq

Beside new TV, only following fully support Netflix Full HD and above. AOTG mostly not working already.

*Roku Ultra
*Roku Streaming Stick+
*Amazon's Fire TV 4K
*Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K
*Amazon‘s Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen)
*Xiaomi's Mi Box S
*Apple TV
*Google's Chromecast
*Nvidia Shield

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Apr 15 2020, 08:24 PM

Yeah bro,thanks.. i saw this list in the IPTV talk also

Ah for RM100.. Really kenot complain d.. Just have to accept what is and what isn't.. As for apps recommendations.. User futra has listed a few below. They should be fairly easy to find online. Just be wary of where you download em from ya.. Always first seek official sources, lest it comes with unwanted guests.

Yep, as others have suggested... Can't exactly compare ehem app performance with those from big guns.. Nevertheless, apps like that should have access to decent servers. Depending on the title you want to watch. Fast servers may or may not be available to stream from. Particularly if the title is an older one and most of it's stream-able links have been deleted by the hosts (They do get a lot of take-down requests). Makes it harder to find high quality instant streaming links. UNLESS, it's p2p (this has its limitations too) or you have a RealDebrid account. I urge you to consider getting a premium RD account, as it makes a world of difference with such apps.

Alternatively, It could also be the MiBox itself and or Unifi... They suffered an undersea cable issue recently and iirc, the issue has been rectified???.. I've been reading a lot of posts about some throttling under TM's network. Now whether this is intentional or no choice? I can't tell. I've got TIME and can notice a difference in even browsing speeds between both. It didn't use to be like this.. But it is what it is now. Given the worldwide increase in media consumption. ISPs are being hammered 24/7 and as such, they have to adjust accordingly. Smaller ehem and free (premium users usually get much better performance) services are stretched thinner now too.

Yup.. I typically recommend a factory reset first too. Before uninstalling what I deem as crap. TBH, like you mentioned... One only needs a handful of apps and we good d. Only thing is, having options is still good. Some buyers are savvy enough and have the time to setup exactly how they want it, while others prefer setup to be done by seasoned others and they willing to pay for it. Saves them time and effort, true plug and play scenarios. Where I have issues, is from sellers who just throw in a lot of junk, just to list as "ships with xxx amount of channels, movies and apps".

Hmmm... Gotta pick one to suffer.. Cuz typically, an Android box capable of Netflix FHD+ tends to be running ATV OS (Cuz Netflix requirement among others) and is setup in a way that the Astro Go simply doesn't like. Seeing as the Astro dosen't (yet?) offer an ATV OS app.....we can understand why... Then it's no surprise if the problems stock ATV OS users face when trying to use the Astro Go app, isn't to be expected. It's easier, if your TV has an inbuilt Netflix app you can use.. Then you can focus on just getting a better separate media player for other usage. Otherwise, it's just hard at the moment to recommend an Android box that excels at both. At least not without some "fooling around" involved. Last I checked, you could get a Beelink device plus a microsd card, slap CoreELEC onto the microsd card and dualboot into it..Install the Kodi addon and you good. You will be able to get Netflix FHD & DD+ audio (some say ATMOS even, i don't have the setup so couldn't test that) up and running in that config. How long this will last? I have no idea as it's an unofficial workaround. Then when you want to view Astro? You reboot back into the Android OS and launch that there. As you can see.. It's not the easiest method, but hey.. it works. The best is still to use a TV with Netflix app & external box confirmed working for Astro Go.

Thanks for the kind reply.

Yup will try out Astro Go and the other apps. Not sure is it true that Astro Go doesn't like rooted devices, but good thing the tv box has a root switch

Any1 can suggest me tv box? It's for my grandma. I'm looking something that easy for her to use and navigate.

Just need normal channel such as tv3, no need fancy features.

Thanks

If you ask me... Install Astro Njoi.

might need to install those dish.

the easiest way is just use internal DTV or external DTV if ur tv is old, lol

Installer comes and install, pay one off payment and just use Astro remote control to navigate. That's all.
Most user friendly for senior citizens.

Agreed. If use Android player, Ah Ma will call you boy dunno why today can watch ah from time to time. Lol