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plushie
post Aug 15 2021, 01:18 PM

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Just wondering, whats the best value box right now? Saw the discussion about KM2.
For my usage, I think I just want to cast screen from my PC (both MacOS and Windows), stream game from PC, access my NAS to play some movies I own.
Is TVBox an overkill or I should just settle with some simple casting device?

Edit: I'd also prefer something that works out of the box, getting too old to play around with workaround n stuffs icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Aug 15 2021, 10:42 PM

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QUOTE(plushie @ Aug 15 2021, 01:18 PM)
Just wondering, whats the best value box right now? Saw the discussion about KM2.
For my usage, I think I just want to cast screen from my PC (both MacOS and Windows), stream game from PC, access my NAS to play some movies I own.
Is TVBox an overkill or I should just settle with some simple casting device?

Edit: I'd also prefer something that works out of the box, getting too old to play around with workaround n stuffs  icon_rolleyes.gif
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mecool km2 would be a good option for you. the best is nvidia shield tv pro.
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post Aug 18 2021, 12:24 PM

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QUOTE(plushie @ Aug 15 2021, 01:18 PM)
Just wondering, whats the best value box right now? Saw the discussion about KM2.
For my usage, I think I just want to cast screen from my PC (both MacOS and Windows), stream game from PC, access my NAS to play some movies I own.
Is TVBox an overkill or I should just settle with some simple casting device?

Edit: I'd also prefer something that works out of the box, getting too old to play around with workaround n stuffs  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Once this makes your list....There can be only one.. Get the Nvidia Shield and call it a day. Here are the basic requirements..

GPU Desktop: Any GeForce RTX, GeForce GTX 650 or higher
Notebook: Any GeForce RTX, GTX 700M or higher, and select (Kepler-based) GTX 600M GPUs
CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 3.1GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8GHz or higher
System Memory: 4GB or higher
OS: Windows 7 or later
Software: Latest GeForce Display Drivers (www.geforce.com)
The latest version of GeForce Experience (Installed with Driver)
Network (Recommended): Connected via wired Ethernet directly to your home network
Minimum: 5GHz 802.11ac router.

Yes, your PC has to have an Nvidia GPU.
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post Sep 29 2021, 01:01 PM

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Those without L1 widevine on android box, may wanna try below app if the NETFLIX work for your boxes. I can confirmed it is remote friendly and in SD cry.gif only on my Mecool M8S Pro LB version.

https://mega.nz/folder/3bJSXRJJ#9cNq7FiXktS...folder/bX5WyJaQ

There's also some other interesting items in the folder if it suits u guys.. Courtesy of Aidan

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post Sep 29 2021, 01:21 PM

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Hi all,
Anyone knows which vdo player is capable of playing 4K HDR movie mp4 files? Kodi doesn't, it only can play it correctly in a laptop/pc. Any suggestion ?
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post Sep 29 2021, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(numbertwo @ Sep 29 2021, 01:21 PM)
Hi all,
Anyone knows which vdo player is capable of playing 4K HDR movie mp4 files?  Kodi doesn't, it only can play it correctly in a laptop/pc.  Any suggestion ?
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MX Player,VLC,Kodi,Nova Video Player,Plex
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post Sep 30 2021, 11:31 AM

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Anyone us As**o Ultra Plug&Play Box. Is it android box?
Can sideload apps?
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post Sep 30 2021, 08:36 PM

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If my tv come with android tv.. does it make any sense to buy tvbox??
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post Sep 30 2021, 08:54 PM

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QUOTE(t3n @ Sep 30 2021, 08:36 PM)
If my tv come with android tv.. does it make any sense to buy tvbox??
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Depends. For me only get a TV box if you find that after installing apps, you have no more space on your TV's built in storage. TV boxes like MeCool KM2 has a microSD card slot and USB 3.0, which makes it easier to expand storage
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post Sep 30 2021, 09:21 PM

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QUOTE(iambreathing12 @ Sep 29 2021, 10:08 PM)
MX Player,VLC,Kodi,Nova Video Player,Plex
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I haven't tried Nova and Plex, the rest are not able to bring out the true color of the HDR file in the tvbox.... But if I play the file in my laptop, it displays brilliant colour..

Tks anyway.
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post Sep 30 2021, 09:30 PM

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QUOTE(linkinstreet @ Sep 30 2021, 08:54 PM)
Depends. For me only get a TV box if you find that after installing apps, you have no more space on your TV's built in storage. TV boxes like MeCool KM2 has a microSD card slot and USB 3.0, which makes it easier to expand storage
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I am not sure how is the performance of build in android tv compare to tvbox... But i am assuming tvbox performance should do better than those in tv... hmm.gif hmm.gif
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post Oct 1 2021, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(t3n @ Sep 30 2021, 09:30 PM)
I am not sure how is the performance of build in android tv compare to tvbox... But i am assuming tvbox performance should do better than those in tv...  hmm.gif  hmm.gif
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They are mostly similar. IIRC the Xiaomi P1 and the Prism+ TV have better SOC than the Mi Box S.
If you really want a TV box that is much better than what an Android TV can muster, than maybe get an Nvidia Shield? It has a great 4k upscaler, which is unmatched by anything right now
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post Oct 3 2021, 08:50 AM

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QUOTE(numbertwo @ Sep 30 2021, 09:21 PM)
I haven't tried Nova and Plex,  the rest are not able to bring out the true color of the HDR file in the tvbox....  But if I play the file in my laptop, it displays brilliant colour..

Tks anyway.
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Mx player should be can. Last i use on my phone oneplus 7 pro can watch hdr very brilliant.
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post Oct 3 2021, 12:19 PM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Oct 3 2021, 08:50 AM)
Mx player should be can. Last i use on my phone oneplus 7 pro can watch hdr very brilliant.
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ic.. ok let me try.
Tks.
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post Oct 4 2021, 11:35 AM

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QUOTE(t3n @ Sep 30 2021, 08:36 PM)
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if your tv has better specifications than tv box then no need to buy tv box
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Hi bro, just gotten the CGwGTV recently.

- First time VPN user (surfshark), the loading time especially for Neflix is very slow, is it normal for all VPN usage?
- Are HBO Max and Disney+ supporting 4k and atmos in CGwGTV? I can't seems to see those in their apps
- In any way we can find out the bitrate for streaming? In my Samsung TV Nexflix app, the info will be showing when clicking the info button on the remote.
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post Oct 14 2021, 11:12 AM

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QUOTE(ck77 @ Oct 14 2021, 10:59 AM)
Hi bro, just gotten the CGwGTV recently.

- First time VPN user (surfshark), the loading time especially for Neflix is very slow, is it normal for all VPN usage?
- Are HBO Max and Disney+ supporting 4k and atmos in CGwGTV? I can't seems to see those in their apps 
- In any way we can find out the bitrate for streaming? In my Samsung TV Nexflix app, the info will be showing when clicking the info button on the remote.
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Surfshark is a not good VPN, it is slow.
Yes but only Disney+ for atmos not the local Disney+ Hotstar. Also local Disney+ Hostar 4K title is very rare.
For HBO Max, supported title is very little. 4K confirmed yes, I can't remember got Atmos or not already, I already unsubscribe.
I afraid nope.

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post Oct 14 2021, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Oct 14 2021, 11:12 AM)
Surfshark is a not good VPN, it is slow.
Yes but only Disney+ for atmos not the local Disney+ Hotstar. Also local Disney+ Hostar 4K title is very rare.
For HBO Max, supported title is very little. 4K confirmed yes, I can't remember got Atmos or not already, I already unsubscribe.
I afraid nope.
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Thanks bro.
Is Ipvanish ok, or you got any recommendation?
Am using Disney+ (not Hotstar), maybe my apk is no updated? Any apk for the latest Disney+ ?
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post Oct 14 2021, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(ck77 @ Oct 14 2021, 11:30 AM)
Thanks bro.
Is Ipvanish ok, or you got any recommendation?
Am using Disney+ (not Hotstar), maybe my apk is no updated? Any apk for the latest Disney+ ?
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Atmos required hardware support as well, if you don't have Atmos speaker then you won't get it.
This is same for 4K HDR / Dolby Vision, it is depends on your hardware.

Also not all titles in Atmos & 4K HDR / Dolby Vision but basically all new title is on Atmos & 4K HDR / Dolby Vision.

For VPN, I suggest for NordVPN or ExpressVPN.

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