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post Apr 7 2017, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE(Red_rustyjelly @ Apr 6 2017, 04:12 PM)
is it easy to find those apps? I am planning to get one for my ol'man. he loves sports channel .
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My 2 cents ...

Do that in parallel for a few months.

Keep ASTRO. Get an average TV box RM300-500 (China brand assuming you are Chinese, easier for your dad then).

Write down the basic steps in how to watch CCTV-4 etc etc. Written steps are 101% better than verbal steps.

Let him try it. He can use ASTRO if there are problems.

Then after 6 months, let him decide on whether to stop ASTRO.

Old or not, any one can still learn to follow some basic steps.

Trouble shooting, however, is another story.

After 6 months, either lugi the RM300-500 or start saving on ASTRO fees! Ha.

All the best.
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post May 21 2017, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ May 20 2017, 07:32 PM)
I spend whole afternoon setting it up and I haven't even added any add-on yet lol. I dunno what I'm doing.

I install YouTube but dunno why my remote can't move to the keyboard entry position or select any of the recommended videos

I installed Kodi 17 but it can't play any 5.1 sound 🤔

My box seems to hang a few times just going thru the menus. Had to on/off. And also gives an error that reads "unfortunately play store had to close" or something liddat
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Assuming that is not a brand new box, suggest clearing the memory and try again. Box needs some free MB memory to run properly.

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On Himedia remote, there is this REMOTE button. That will toggle the mouse function on and off. Try that and see.

Good luck.
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post May 30 2017, 11:17 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ May 30 2017, 09:06 AM)
anybody using a windows 10 pc for Kodi/Media purpose? I think it beats any TV box.
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I started with Kodi PC, happy with it and later moved to TV box and am now even happier!

I know, different people will have different experiences/views.

Just follow what you find satisfying.
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post Jun 7 2017, 12:26 PM

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Read that about 4 million Msians will be getting the free RM199 TV box from BR1M.

Curious to know how does this TV box compare to other TV boxes?

Low or mid range TV box?

Buy/steal one from BR1M recipient and hack it to extend its usability? Ha.

Or just not worth the trouble?
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post Jun 9 2017, 09:13 PM

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When you use Exodus, Genesis etc, it will search for the video from a list of suppliers.

Wonder what is their rationale in getting the videos, putting them on a site and freely available to all. All these cost money.

Do they get paid for doing this? How?

Or some do it out of their good hearts?

One idea in my head is, maybe they get under-the-table payments from TV box suppliers. Without their help, no one will be using the TV box.

Appreciate some insights if you know some of the inside stories.

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post Jun 9 2017, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(danielSinclair @ Jun 8 2017, 04:14 PM)
Yes. Digital tv receiver. Dvb-t2.

However I found this on net. Hybrids Android Tv box with DVB-T2 features. Anyone tested it? Sound interesting so only need one box for local digital channels and for streaming / kodi.
http://m.geekbuying.com/item/K1-DVB-T2-KOD...CFdgTaAodGMEDMw

https://www.lelong.com.my/android-hdtv-digi...7-06-Sale-P.htm
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Looks interesting. But cannot expect much in free gifts from the govt.

Looked up the web, BR1M budgets for 2016 and 2017 were RM 5.9 and 6.8 billions. An increase of about RM200 per recipient in 2017, that accounts for the higher 6.8 billion for 2017 (4.7 million recipients *RM200).

Now where do they get the TV box money for the RM199 * 4.7 million = RM0.94 billion?!

They will be sending the TV box by Pos Laju. So that will cost easily another 4.7 million * 10= RM47 million!

With internet, I wonder how can Pos Office make money. Now, with a big customer like the govt, a big spender there to support Pos Office!

Sorry for this OT.
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post Jun 24 2017, 06:22 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Jun 16 2017, 06:36 AM)
No issue...you won't see the pixels sitting at the proper viewing distance...

Mine is FHD. Got 4K also nowadays.
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I was looking at changing over to projector for my next TV upgrade last year. But after doing some study on the web, decided against it. With your experience, hope that you can help.

My main drawback with projector is the light from outside that will wash out the image on the screen. Yes, having a dedicated home theatre room will help but at present the viewing habitat is still my living room. So ....

Also high lamp cost and the frequency in replacing the lamp.

In addition to the above, appreciate your views on:

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DLP, LCD, and LCOS
Which one is best suited for the higher end of average range?

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Your recommended screen material?

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Ball park costs in projector and screen.

Also appreciate feedback from those who have set up but later reverted back to TV and who are using projectors now.

Many thanks.

P/S Enjoy the long Hari Raya break! Selamat Hari Raya to our muslim friends here!

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post Jun 25 2017, 10:22 AM

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Noted and thanks. See below.


QUOTE(dwRK @ Jun 25 2017, 09:55 AM)
Correct... controlling ambient light is paramount...living room is not ideal but can be managed via black-out curtains, ambient light rejection screen, etc. Reflected light from the screen needs to be managed too. The room doesn't have to be pitch black, obviously the darker the better.

You can maintain a TV for day use, and projector for movie night wink.gif
***  Plan to upgrade only after my TV is about to RIP. Ha. Prefer to have only one.

Lamp replacement frequency is a non-issue IMHO. My projectors are rated 6000 hrs in eco/low power mode. It means at 6000 hrs, light output is reduced by half. I put mine in eco because they are still quite bright, and when time comes I can crank it back up for extra say 1000hrs... if you use 2 hrs per day, 6000 hrs == 8 years!
***  My family usage is easily 8-12 hrs per day!

Bare bulb costs US$ 20-30 for DIY...buying the whole light housing will obviously cost a bit more, on Lazada < RM300.

AA. For now LCoS is regarded the "best" for black level but expensive...not sure if Sony has fixed their degradation issue, so only JVC is recommended. LCD tech has improved a lot...look towards Epson, Panasonic has been quiet. "Cheap" native 4K DLP from Optoma has just been launched, FHD DLP from Optoma, Benq, are quite good too. So really depends what is important to you...a "con" may be immaterial for your usage...

BB. White/light gray is best for a dark room. Your case may call for an ambient light rejection screen...the grayness and gain depends on how bright your room and projector are...good ones are not cheap so most folks are better off with black-out curtains.

CC. 1080p projector, 3.5k to 20k, mid range 6-8k. Screen, 1k to 10k. What's in your wallet?
***  Around RM10K for a changeover.

P/S  I assume TV tech cycle is around 3-6 yrs, new tech comes out like the HDR and 10 bits colour. What about projector? They change frequently? Hope not as it will be a struggle/poison with new features coming out every few months.

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post Jul 8 2017, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Jun 25 2017, 10:55 AM)
8-12 hrs a day...you're better off with a TV...seriously... laugh.gif

Cheaper projectors doesn't have the contrast and brightness for HDR comparable from 4K TV...the technology moves a bit differently and slowly due to different constraints...

Projector is for a totally different, immersive experience...4K TV is for counting pimples and hair follicles... biggrin.gif
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Came back from a dinner at a restaurant to celebrate my wife's church 30th anniversary. Got a question for our projection sifu.

In the big hall, they have this big screen. Even in the brightly lit hall, the screen was very clear. It is not like the cinema with projection from opposite end of the screen. I could not find any projector near the screen. Wondering what type of projection are they using.

Can it be projection from behind of the screen?

This setup may be an overkill for home use, but curious to know more.

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post Jul 9 2017, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Jul 9 2017, 10:20 AM)
...I would have weave in "Android Box" somewhere to give the post some legitimacy... lol...

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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post Jul 12 2017, 07:24 PM

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QUOTE(ranger2020 @ Jul 12 2017, 06:09 PM)
I just got hold a Ubox. No bad. better than expected. mangotv can watch vip movie without vpn. everything look perfect. but for those need sport channel. this may not be a suitable tv box for you.
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Is your Ubox = Unblock tech TV box?

How is Unblock Tech compared to Q5/10 Pro?
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post Oct 19 2018, 11:53 AM

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Using Himedia Q5 Pro for about 2 years now.

Running tight on memory and decided to clear the data in Kodi (about 2 Gb), loosing all the setup settings. (which I was aware of in removing the data).

Instead of reinstalling the same old sources (fusion etc) I used before, any new sources I should try?

Thanks.
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post Aug 21 2019, 09:19 AM

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QUOTE(puchongite @ Aug 18 2019, 08:55 AM)
According to this guy, Ugoos Am6 beats Beelink GT king in many areas.

However, this is a Widevine L3 device compared to L1 for GT king. Nevertheless, both cannot run netflix in 4k.

The differences mainly come from software, Ugoos value add in the software. Beelink software value add is weak.
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Interesting. Have not been in this forum for many many stars & moons now.

Came here to get a quick update on where TV box tech progress is now. Mine is Himedia Q5, using it for the past 4 years. It has served me well. AM6 looks impressive.

Plan to get a new one though my Q5 is working fine. Why? First, my Q5 is now considered low tech with advances in TV box tech over the past few years. Second, with you know who wanting to control this TV box usage, better get one now before they impose laws which will make it harder to get what I want later.

Appreciate a quick feed\back from gurus here on the top 5 best tv boxes (dont mind paying a bit more to get what I want and that will serve me for the coming years).

Thanks.

P/S Yes, will need to get a new high tech tv to suit the more powerful TV box! Mine is Panasonic plasma, yes out dated tech now.

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post Aug 22 2019, 12:23 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Aug 21 2019, 10:16 PM)
In addition to what TS says.. Still need know what you need it for.. Cuz then only can suggest better. Else, Shield mah.. You can read back a couple pages to catch up.. Asterruk still works on most for now.. Years later?.... Tough call. Cuz beta program is on and they letting us play with it. Probably to contribute as much data back to them, particularly on which devices..  smile.gif

As for additional control, etc.. It's like phones or computers.. Can block the ehem services, but if stock hardware and software is clean? Can't charge against that.. AFAIK.
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Thanks.

Even if they blocked access to streaming sites, won't VPN open up the hole?
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post Aug 26 2020, 10:48 AM

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My apoloigy if this is not the right place to raise my question.

I want to connect my mobile phone to my Himedia TV box via usb and then use the mobile camera for Zoom. Tried it but I cannot get the image on the screen. Set MTP for USB transfer. What else should I do? Bought a webcam 1080p but the image is very poor, very noisy. Returned it. Thus thinking of this mobile to TV box option. Thanks.
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 26 2020, 05:32 PM)
check ur tvbox support screen mirroring or Chromecast or screenshare....

wireless all the way
no need external camera
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Thanks.

Yes, I saw a video on using mirror while searching for answers on the web.

Dont know why, my preferred solution is running Zoom in the box and with external camera. Ha.

Will try out the mirroring and see.

Thanks.

P/S Tried the mirrorshare from my mobile (HW Mate 8) to tv (plasma Panasonic). Success but video quality is bad, breaking and lagging. This may be due to the old mobile and tv I am using. Tried to find a suitable HDMI to bypass wifi but no such HDMI with the micro usb plug. So maybe now just use mobile for zoom!

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I am not up to date on tv box now. Appreciate feedback from friends here on tv box vs smart tv. In the past, could not install your apps. Heard now smart tv allows that. What are the major pros and cons now in that 2 systems?

Need to know for my next upgrade.

Thanks.
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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Nov 22 2021, 11:12 AM)
Can’t install apps? It’s android underneath you can sideload anything unlike apple tv

For smart tv, pick android tv platform, not one of those webos by lg/samsung that only limits to built in store apps.
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Thanks.

The other concern is OS & firmware update. Some brands stop supporting that after 2-3 years.

Due to apps installation constraints, best to avoid, LG, SS? True that Sony allows free apps?
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