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ozak
post Jun 29 2017, 12:10 PM

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Yesterday my smart TV Youtube no more can function anymore. And the media player youtube too.

After further check, youtube no more support the old version (flash ?). Which both my device is 5yrs old. No firmware can be found and answer from the manufacturing.

So my solution is to get a android box? Which is still very new to me.

What I need is just able to stream youtube only. Others channel not important. A very simple box. Like chromecast.

But Chromecast require to use the phone or pad as a remote and navigate. That is abit troublesome. Which everytime I have to fireup the unit for a simple navigate.

Is there any box that is like chromecast. But with a remote control ?



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post Jun 29 2017, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(monoikhwan @ Jun 29 2017, 12:34 PM)
want to buy my nexbox a95x? selling cheap rm100 kaotim
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Is this the spec --> Amlogic S905X, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 6.0 ?

Why you sell it away ?
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post Jun 30 2017, 09:20 AM

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QUOTE(monoikhwan @ Jun 29 2017, 01:14 PM)
ops sorry, this is the 1GB variant.
Below is the spec.

● Amlogic S905 quad-core CPU
● Mali-450 GPU
● 64bit Android 5.1
● 1GB DDR3 + 8GB eMMC Flash Memory
● 2.4GHz WiFi (10 / 100Mbps Ethernet)
● Supports H.265 video code
● Supports 4K HD video
● HDMI connector: DOLBY TrueHD and DTS HD Bypass through HDMI.
● EU plug
● Power LED indicator: Power ON is blue, sleeping is red.

Reason of selling?
I already have Minix U9H for living room and Beelink GT1 for my room, this box only used in my maid's room.
And according to her, she didnt know how to use and not interested to know how to use doh.gif
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Jun 30 2017, 02:06 AM)
Specs and price as per your requirements is decent.. I say go for it..
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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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post Jul 3 2017, 09:31 AM

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QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Jul 1 2017, 11:11 AM)
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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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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post Jul 4 2017, 02:20 PM

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QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Jul 4 2017, 02:13 PM)
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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What you're using now?

Those from China wan, is chinese interface or english ? Prefer english.
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post Jul 4 2017, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(ziggy87 @ Jul 4 2017, 02:29 PM)
using Alfawise H96Pro+. English UI. Came with Nougat too. so far so good. i'm just using it for kodi and youtube.
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Thanks.

Look like the Alfawise H96Pro+ or beelink are the same spec and price. But macam high end box.
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post Jul 4 2017, 04:01 PM

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QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Jul 4 2017, 02:39 PM)
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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Fuh, hardcore lineup.

Look like the Beelink is good spec. But 3x the price of someone here offer me his 2nd set. sweat.gif

But might thing of this Beelink set. The spec look like can upgrade android easily. Hope it can last very long.
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post Jul 5 2017, 09:10 AM

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QUOTE(monoikhwan @ Jul 4 2017, 04:11 PM)
lol. Beelink cant even get their firmware working right.
go to Beelink forum and you can see for yourself, how many users are fuming that their GT1 dead/brick after upgrade firmware.
of course it can be resurrected, but it is such a hassle to short pins and all.

how do i know? i faced the issue myself. and how do i solved it? by flashing 3rd party firmware.
yeah u read it right. 3RD PARTY FIRMWARE.
Beelink cant even get their firmware to work correctly.
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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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post Oct 25 2017, 12:20 PM

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QUOTE(zeroox @ Oct 24 2017, 07:12 PM)
For this price, you can get Himedia Q5Pro which have better quality and support.

Is there anything better than Himedia ?
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post Oct 25 2017, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(Ivan_T @ Oct 25 2017, 12:36 PM)
Is there any other different between Himedia Q5 Pro and Q10 Pro other than the design and the amount of internal ROM storage? Any features and performance different? The 8GB storage seems really small.
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I really have no idea. This TV box is still new to me and I haven't experience it yet.

I just brought Q5pro from forunner here and haven't arrive.

I want the Q5pro instead Q10 cause I don't need the internal HDD. I use NAS to stream.

Others function I need is the Youtube only.

Quite headache to choose wan.

Since I read the 1st page, AV is better on Himedia, than just get it.
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post Oct 31 2017, 09:28 PM

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QUOTE(crittertoo @ Oct 31 2017, 07:59 PM)
Thanks for your insights, anyone know who can help with Kodi setup for BDMV/ISO setup ?(i am hopeless at it)  eg mapping to the NAS, setting up pass thru etc etc. I am located around the Selangor, Subang area.

any assistance is very much appreciated.

thanks
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Is there a special way or another way to setup for BDMV/ISO file ? Compare normal MKV/MP4/AVI file ?

Yesterday just finish setup the kodi map to the NAS. The scrubbing take some time. I still don't like the way of kodi map the NAS folder. Have to find a way to work around it.

Youtube have plenty of tutorial.
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post Nov 1 2017, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Oct 31 2017, 10:49 PM)
Yes.. BDMV, ISO, MKV, MP4 and AVI... There are differences. The last three are containers with mkv being the more popular format today as it can better handle the latest h.265 compression format.. AVI is the oldest and faced limitations like the inability to add subs inside it. Mp4 still remains relevant somewhat as it's still the most compatible with devices old and new.

BDMV stands for Blu-ray Disc Movie Information, is basically an information file that contains the information about the contents of a Blu-ray disc, but doesn't actually hold the actual multimedia files themselves. Think of it as a special txt file that tells the player how the disc is setup... What actually holds the audio and video content are the the MTS/M2TS file. To be able to read the bdmv file and it's accompanying files requires more specialized software than regular iso.
Thanks for the explanation. I do understand the format. Have all this format in my NAS.

I don't like the BDMV/ ISO as the file size are damn big. With many rubbish inside. Prefer straight into the movie source.

Since in the middle of setting up the Kodi with the NAS, I thought require some setting for BDMV/ISO file. Different from the usual format.


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post Nov 1 2017, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Nov 1 2017, 10:11 AM)
laugh.gif  nod.gif
There's a reason for the bigger size. Superb quality! One is basically cloning the entire Blu-ray disc, with menus, various sound formats, sub languages etc. Wouldn't call it rubbish as that's the highest quality one can get and my eyes & ears always thank me for it  smile.gif.. Alternatively, you can rip as remux..Basically, pick and mix one of everything (I.e English subtitle + DTS HD-MA + h.264 video) into one mkv file for easier playback. This gives a smaller file size. Want even smaller? Compress video to h.265 format and you can get almost half the size without losing any quality.

Nope, just set up the NAS and Kodi as usual.. Be it BDMV folder, MKV, MP4 or ISO, Kodi and some other video players, as long as van connect, are able to play it back. You need to focus more on improving the LAN speed & bandwidth (Gigabit is mainstream) and getting a high performing media box.
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I don't mind the movie file size. I do want the pic and sound quality. The rubbish file I mean is the Multi subtitle, Multi language, some sample trail, director cut etc. Which bundle together if a ISO file. So I prefer just the movie source.

I prefer a file that doesn't compress heavy. As raw as possible. So normally I will keep the MKV instead of ISO file.

I haven't go into deep yet for the kodi. But I found some lack of stream speed on kodi (movement jerking) or the hardware player maybe. But fine on my old media player.

I already have a gigabit Lan using switch and agregrated Lan NAS. The bandwitdh speed is more than enough for several media player.


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post Mar 5 2018, 09:58 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Mar 5 2018, 09:06 AM)
There's no on/off button. sweat.gif I have to take out my batteries after usage, sounds stupid but it works. laugh.gif
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if I use everyday, it only last 2 week.

Not frequent use, a month.

Normal alkaline battery.


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post Mar 5 2018, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(puchongite @ Mar 5 2018, 10:39 AM)
That's considered pretty fast too.

Maybe there are different models of Minix airmouse ? Some are smarter ?
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This model I brought.

user posted image

I m surprised this remote drain battery that fast. Compare the original remote.

Now I use mainly the original player remote. Unless want to use the keyboard.
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post Mar 5 2018, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(puchongite @ Mar 5 2018, 11:16 AM)
Referring to the picture. At the bottom there are 9 buttons. What is the purpose of the button at the top right corner ( circle with an arrow ) ? Isn't it the one which turn on the mouse cursor ? If it is, then it is the button which turn on and turn off the gyro.
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It is turn ON/OFF the mouse.
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post Mar 5 2018, 11:28 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Mar 5 2018, 11:26 AM)
It definitely saves battery but still drains a way, maybe not so much.
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It alway in OFF mode initial. Unless you press the button and the cursor show up.

I alway OFF it after use. As the cursor quite annoying on the screen.
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post Mar 5 2018, 12:10 PM

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QUOTE(puchongite @ Mar 5 2018, 11:39 AM)
Do you turn off the tv box (shutdown) after use or put it to sleep at least ?
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Sleep ?

My Himedia don't have the sleep mode. Have to Turn it OFF .
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post Mar 5 2018, 01:10 PM

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Not sure what is the problem.

But I use less now and the battery last longer.

Since I have 2 remote to control, I switch between use.

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post Oct 5 2023, 12:27 PM

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My Himedia Q5 Pro running Kodi getting lagging. It slow to launch and sometime hang with black box.

Not sure is the player old or the apps (up to date) or the android (ver?).

Is there any new Media player 4K with better pic quality and UI to recommend?

This Q5 pro pic quality is over saturated. Hard to navigate, setup and not friendly UI. (kodi)

I only use media player to watch movies/dramas from the server.



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