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aeiou228
post Feb 26 2017, 02:43 PM

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Planning to buy Nvidia Shield 2017 from US. If you are currently using one or the older model, kindly share your user experience. Thank You.
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post Feb 28 2017, 08:59 PM

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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Feb 28 2017, 03:30 PM)
what i meant to ask is, for RM349, is there a better android box? just want to get my money worth.  blush.gif
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post Mar 29 2017, 03:41 PM

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Hi, I'm torn between these two boxes:

H96 Pro+
Beelink GT1 Ultimate

Both are pretty much same specs and price RM300+/-
S912, android 6.0, 3GB ram, 32GB nand
Beelink is using DDR4 ram

Which brand has better support in term of OS updates?
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post Mar 30 2017, 10:03 AM

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QUOTE(muncheno @ Mar 29 2017, 09:32 PM)
If same spec and price, definite Beelink have better firmware support.
H96PRO Pro+ also come with ddr4 now on latest batch, firmware is very uncertain at the moment. DDR3 can run super celeron custom ROM not DDR4.
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 29 2017, 11:25 PM)
Beelink..
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Thank you sirs.

With your remmendation, I proceeded to buy one from Aliexpress. Got 7th anniversary promo price. USD71 for box + wireless mini keyboard.
Can't find GT1 Ultimate in all local shopping portals yet.


https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Beelink-GT1...97-9607c5d75108
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post Mar 30 2017, 12:57 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 30 2017, 11:08 AM)
You are welcome. In addition to this thread.. Make sure to hang out in the discussion thread for Beelink devices..
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Will do. Thanks for the link. notworthy.gif

QUOTE(demon88 @ Mar 30 2017, 11:49 AM)
Wow that Beelink GT1 ultimate only half of the latest Minix price, ave to get one and see if the extra money for minix really give something. Before this, we only see the same hardware with half of the price, but this has extra 1GB RAM and 16GB storage.
Thanks for the info.  thumbup.gif
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It's about USD63 without the wireless keyboard add on + Shopback 8% cash back. Quite a fair deal.
Initially wanted to go for Nvidia Shield 2017 but 3x the price of Beelink. As I have the tendency to upgrade boxes when it becomes outdated, so I opted to save the money now for one or two future "free" box upgrade.
Of course NS 2017 is much more superior than Beelink.
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post Apr 18 2017, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(starz92 @ Apr 18 2017, 11:00 AM)
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 smile.gif
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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.
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post Apr 26 2017, 09:42 AM

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Found this fix for Amlogic S912 dark screen problem.


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post May 9 2017, 09:16 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ May 8 2017, 11:40 PM)
In Korea now, one regret didn't bring my box here. I was in Jeju since yesterday and yesterday's hotel room was 60" inch Samsung TV and today's hotel is 55" Samsung as well, Korean and their patriotism. laugh.gif

Fast Internet with big TV. bangwall.gif

But again, I won't have time to watch as well since busy sightseeing. laugh.gif
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When I was there 4 years ago, their hotels already providing 100mbps internet speed. I guess you are getting even faster speed now.
Btw, your S912 box got dark screen issue?
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post May 12 2017, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ May 9 2017, 10:13 PM)
OK la, around that speed as well. tongue.gif
Mine is S905, apa itu dark screen issue?
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Dark area too dark and can't see much details in dark area. Temporary solution is to watch a 4K video for few seconds to turn the screen brighter.
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post May 12 2017, 11:33 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ May 12 2017, 11:11 AM)
Oh, I didn't notice that. I will check it out when I fire up the box soon.
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Your S905 may not be effected by this issue.

Not all users will notice this dark screen issue if they are first time tv box user and don't have other better PQ boxes to compare.
I'm coming from Roku3, AppleTV 4, that's why can easily spot the PQ difference.
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post May 20 2017, 07:04 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ May 20 2017, 12:18 PM)
Is kodi preinstalled in your gt1 ultimate? Mine seems not
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Can instal the latest Kodi from Play store. So, your box got dark screen issue?
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post Jun 2 2017, 08:40 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Jun 1 2017, 10:56 PM)
How about you read page one first and return with a more appropriate question.
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I think the repeat of such question was due to the title of this topic. I suggest TS replace the word recommendation with the word discussion and see if the frequency of such question can be reduced.
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post Jun 2 2017, 12:58 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Jun 2 2017, 09:56 AM)
Thanks for input.

It's really hard to say why people keep posting as such. Do they...

1. Don't trust 1st page
2. Think 1st page is obsolete
3. Didn't read 1st page
4. Want easy answer
5. ...

As TS, I can only keep 1st page updated and relevant...I don't know what they think...I can't control one liner "recommendation please" posts...

I doubt whatever title I use will be any more effective... I thought for weeks what title to use... laugh.gif

If folks choose to respond to these questions...just keep cool... ✌
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I must say you've done a very good job. Thank you very much for your efforts and contributions.

QUOTE(voncrane @ Jun 2 2017, 10:06 AM)
I get your point..valid.. Though we've done that and changing the title to discussion, that type of question will still be asked. Thanks to TS's detailed page one, the frequency has reduced compared to version 1 of this topic. By right it should be elminiated completely. But no, some folks will still come in and request as such. So my answer to such is warranted..
1. Get the Nvidia Shield (This will prompt em to either buy it or magically find out its way over their budget or overkill for their (also magically realized) requirements. OR
2. Read Page one, do some light research to narrow down models and return with a more appropriate question.
Bruh... you did a good job.. Don't sweat it. The thread title was different and still version one kept plagued with these sorts of question. Such a question only comes from one type of individuals.. The ones who purposely ignore publicly and easily available info and simply want to be spoon-fed. Don't know what they think we've been discussing among ourselves for 68 pages.  biggrin.gif
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I like the bold part. Perfect one liner answer for one liner question. Courteous and non intimating icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Jun 2 2017, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Jun 2 2017, 01:12 PM)
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i think i also say "nvidia shield" to such one liners in future. laugh.gif
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I definitely can catch the hidden sarcasm when scissorhand posted that one liner answer. tongue.gif
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post Jul 1 2017, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Jun 30 2017, 09:20 AM)
Thanks.

Is that memory enough ? 1GB DDR3. I check the review and mostly is a 2gb version.

That Android 5.1 is upgrade able?

My TV always face memory full. And now face the old firmware problem. Sian.
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Better go for min 2GB ram/ 16GB rom and android 6. Once you have an android box, you wouldn't just watch YouTube alone, you will fill up your internal memory with all sorts of apps in on time just like you fill up your android phone internal storage.
Then again, from 2GB/16GB box to 3GB/32Gb box, the price difference is just a full tank of petrol or a simple dinner for a small family, you might as well go for 3GB/32GB. Android 7 if possible.
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post Jul 4 2017, 02:13 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Jul 3 2017, 09:31 AM)
Hei Thanks for your advise.

Remember last time you show me your Roku player. Still using it?

Youtube is already more than enough for me. I still have another media player for movie. With both, already overwhelm me the time spend on it.

I prefer spend more time at outdoor.

But if 2gb ram and android 6 is minimium spec, than I will try to look for such spec. I hate to replace again when the spec cannot support.
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My Roku3 already sold. Got an AppleTV 4 64GB to let go, you want ? tongue.gif

For your needs, you can consider the following:
H96pro+
Beelink GT1 Ultimate
Mecool M8S Pro

Again, the price difference between 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB is negligible, some as low as US13.00 at Aliexpress.




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post Jul 4 2017, 02:39 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Jul 4 2017, 02:20 PM)
What you're using now?

Those from China wan, is chinese interface or english ? Prefer english.
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My current streaming devices are Beelink GT1 Ultimate, Chromecast 2, AppleTV3, LG WebOS 3.0. Apple TV4 still in the box.

My Beelink GT1 Ultimate bought from Aliexpress, english interface. About US70 shipped.
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post Jul 5 2017, 11:40 AM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Jul 5 2017, 09:10 AM)
So the Beelink firmware support is sucks ? That is what I m afraid.

So what else box is good with the same price range ?

Or get a cheap wan low spec? No more support just throw away.
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Beelink not so bad la, At least better than those chapalang brands. Got to their official website to see for yourself.
http://www.bee-link.com/portal.php
or you can ask the opinion from our Beelink taikor Khalid21 in Beelink thread here:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4044338

For mid range boxes with better firmware, you can go for the likes of Himedia, Minix but definitely out of your budget.

You can also go for Mecool S912 box which is shipped with latest android 7.


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QUOTE(Plus+ @ Dec 7 2018, 11:14 AM)
need help

i cant decide which to buy

1) Minix Neo U9H

2) HiMedia Q10 Pro

3) Xiaomi tvbox

mostly for UnifiTv/AstroGo and other free iptv app.
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For cheap, Mibox.
For better user experience, top up abit buy the king of TV box Nvidia Shield since the price gap is closer from u9h or q10.



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Shield TV is the first streamer to play YouTube with 5.1 surround sound with the latest 7.2.2 update. Also, Amazon Prime video gets Dolby Atmos in 7.2.2.

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