So worth to get it ?

btw , does those android box able to connect to 2TB and powerup 2.5 inch hard disk ? Besides ,why same mention on some android box , the time setting always wrong or no time ?

title 3/16 but description is 2/16 so should be 2/16
because usually 3 comes with 32

however its still kinda cheap for 2/16 just that its oem china brand so firmware update probably rare or never happen?

My English not good. LOL

I' sure you has gone through these before. LOL

Is like someone came to you asking for direction than halfway while you were talking to him, He walk off and make don't know. LOL

which brand and model is the best for play back UHD and Full HD movie files from external HDD? looking at h96 pro+, but some reviews mentioned it stutters while playing movies, then some recommended minix but its too pricey ... my budget around 400 to 500. please suggest, tx

With your budget, you can get minix neo u1.

http://www.lazada.com.my/minix-neo-u1-4k-t...35968.html?ff=1

for usb playback, u can also consider the himedia q5pro, about rm500.

u visited the himedia thread before, i think.

u can read/ask other users about specific performances and other playback features there.

browsed the review before, https://www.avforums.com/review/minix-neo-u...ox-review.12167. seems ok, but UHD display at 50 fps not working well. dont think its an issue for now.


yes, i did, read about the comparison between Q5pro and Q10pro,

http://streaming-media-players.specout.com...Himedia-Q10-Pro

it seems like there are a lot of formats are not supported for Q5pro.

for q10 pro, there are some almost inevitable compromises, most notably the occasional loss of synch with 23.976 frames per second content – which accounts for most movies and blockbuster TV series (direct quote from avforums) actually i am not sure whats that means but from the review, it seems like a lot of movie files are impacted "https://www.avforums.com/review/himedia-q10-pro-android-media-player-review.12668"

Minix Neo U1: Can't speak for UHD playback but I've read it's decent. As for 1080p? It plays all good. Zero issues and auto refresh rate switching is done on a system wide level.. flawless... Ideally, your budget is already at RM500, so better increase slightly & go for the Minix Neo U9-H.. More future proof. On the other hand, the HiMedia Q10 Pro is a strong option.. AVFAN uses it with a 4K TV + 4K AVR.. He speaks highly of it too..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Apr 18 2017, 10:58 AM

Have anyone tried this box before? Price/Performance ratio seems like to good to be true. Afraid if i buy can use 3 months only then many problems.

http://www.lazada.com.my/t96-pro-android-6...66152.html?ff=1

Has 6 months warranty.. Perhaps you can buy and review for us.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Apr 18 2017, 10:54 AM

nand flash so might lag abit?

compensated by 3GB ram and Octacore processor? I think is okay just afraid of the durability, you know turned on for 24/7

Guys, for my first android tv box (zero experience) , do you think I should buy a RM500~RM600 box or a cheaper option like RM200~RM400 box?
Mainly will use for streaming english/chinese/hongkong drama or some movie. For movie playback from so far I am quite satisfied with my Samsung 4k TV (ks7000 series) . The downside is the Samsung custom OS have quite limited apps available. I would prefer it to be a smooth device without much lag.
Currently I am in between this 2 box as suggested by fellow forumers here.

http://www.lazada.com.my/minix-neo-u9-h-am...71326.html?ff=1

http://www.lazada.com.my/himedia-q10pro-4t...ml?ff=1&boost=1

Actually tempted to get those paid ahem iptv service but their box seems low spec and I am worry of sluggish performance.

thanks in advance fellow sifus

This post has been edited by starz92: Apr 18 2017, 11:01 AM

buffering is very subjective. That's many factor that causes it to buffer. Not mainly due to the STB. even the low end TM white box do not buffer if the source is good.

Personally, I wouldn't consider such devices.. So didn't bother checking such... It does mention it uses an eMMC storage, though unsure of which version. Don't expect it to be 5.0.. Possibly 4.5...

IMO, 3GB RAM is nice but they should have paired it with a 32GB fast eMMC storage to be more attractive.. Better to buy a slightly more expensive and proven device than to cheapskate and end up spending more to buy 2 boxes. Plus love an "as close to stock device", cuz I'm aware of how to fully maximize hardware and tweak most firmware. I understand it isn't everyone's cup of tea. Some simply prefer to have everything already setup. Hence the popularity of those live TV, one time fee, bla bla boxes...

I understand on the buffering part what I meant is the performance of the box.

I don't play games with the boxes. mainly watching movies, live streaming. So far whatever I played. that's no issue even the free white box. But the free white box can only play vid up to 1080p 60fps.

The two STB you posted are far better than the white box.

btw! even the paid IPTV buffer. I subscribed one and is worst than the free IPTV streaming.

This post has been edited by OCMAX: Apr 18 2017, 11:58 AM

Zero experience? Then I suggest you to start off with the RM300+/- box. Your can get S912, 3G ram, 32GB memory, Android 6 with this budget and good enough for you to experiment and learn for one or two years before it gets obsolete.
Minix and himedia are established brands, if money is not a concern, by all means, go for it.

Actually everything is 3/16 except the posters.

This box do have 3/16 option...as well as 2/8 & 3/32.

Fulfill by Artway...good seller...but they don't have this 3/16 on their Alibaba & Aliexpress store...

Worst-case is they ship 2/8 over and the hassle to return...2/16 still OK to keep...RM 175 - bank discount - cash back <~150...where else to get

I consider these "throw away" boxes...so not worried about future firmware updates...test kaw kaw what I need now, if not just send back if can or give away...don't put hope on future firmware fix that may never come...

FYI return ship is ship to Lazada, not ship to China.