u can also chat with this seller, linglang.
many of us bought the tx3mini from him.
he even advertise the root switch!
https://shopee.com.my/TX3-Android9.0-TV-Box...2295.4608625088

right... these boxes are already cheap, why stinge on it?!
like everything else, best to go for a level where u do not face strange problems later.
i have used 2+8, 2+16, 4+32, 4+64gb...
while it is not always about the x+y gb, it is almost always faster/smoother overall with higher ram+storage.
the other more impt thing is the box manufacturer firmware.
a better box with 2+16 can give better video n audio than a lousy 4+64gb - online streams or local playback.

bottomline... imo, either go for the lowest price base functional box or the higher priced ones with proven features u require.

Firestick ESN numbers have been used by people already to get Netflix HD/4k on non-firestick TVBoxes.

Firestick netflix apk has been copied out of firestick, and then installed on normal non-firestick TVBoxes. That's how a netflix certified ESN number can be created.

I don't know how long netflix will take figure out how to differentiate real Firestick ESN number vs the fake ESN numbers.

higher ram does not mean it always better.. CPU is the main factor.. nvidia shield the most powerful android box only have 3GB of RAM..

look in utube.. H96 Max, using RK3188.. 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.. but the performance is worse than a TX3 mini.. the Rockchip RK3188 is really low end CPU..

Make sure box got LAN port otherwise will be an issue watching IPTV

How about astrogo? Will i get hd with the tx3 S905X3?

yup.. tx3 no stuttering issue whatsoever.. smooth like applying ky jelly..

How would one verify the actual stream quality achieved via AstroGo ? I have a feeling people are getting 720p thereabout only.

This post has been edited by puchongite: Dec 12 2019, 10:49 AM

Yup, if the lowest price has all the functions you need, why go to a higher price? After all the gadgets all around me, I think better I become stingy. From experience, all the additional functions I was so hyped when buying them usually will only useful within 1, 2 weeks while I'm exploring it. Then only use basic function. So, if we know what we really need, then cheapo products sometimes can perform well.

ah, yes... i meant a proven chipset with higher ram.
big ram but lousy chipset, no use...

can stinge, get lowest price if it satisfy yr requirements!

i have no tool to confirm with numbers, hard data.

but i can say a better box will produce better video (and audio) than a poorer one.
with same tv (and same AVR), my himedia q10pro (rm600) give better video and audio than rm180 tx3
and that applies to all streams and playback, not just astrogo.

that is to say, the stream may appear poorer in a poorer box.
hardware, build, firmware... all impt beside input signal.

I see, as for a better box, which box would you recommend? I think i don't mind to spend more to get better video and better stream.

"Better" means different things to different people.

What are the features r u looking for besides better picture quality?

Audio? Home theater? What apps u use often? Netlfi 4K?

Do u do local playback, i.e. yr own videos? 4k, hdr, dolby vision, BDMV?

Or just basics?

For netflix 4k and amazon prime, i'm using the native app available in my tv, but i do not mind having them in the tv box as well. I want astro go app so it is a must have in the tv box.

For audio, i dont really mind as i am not using home theater.

For local playback, i do play 4k, hdr and dolby vision but not BDMV.

Another requirement is it must be able to stream the live subscription channel like the myiptv4k or mypadtv4k well.

yr listed requirements... the key one is DOLBY VISION.
if u mean dolby vision for online streams like netflix, amazon prime, very few can do - shieldtv pro 2019 will do.
will cost a bit and u may not be utilizing hd audio and gaming capabilities.
but i do not know if it can do local playback files with DV.
there are boxes that do DV local playback but cannot do netflix hd/4k!

also, if u r considering ahem apps like myiptv4k... they typically work fine on regular android boxes.
but those running on AndroidTV (ATV) os tend to be a bit fussy, may reject - this u gotta check actual box user.

if u exclude netflix 4k/dv (u use yr TV), more choices.

ugoos am6/am6 pro has good reviews, does dolby vision local playback.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEpU4ZcSHKM
i am also waiting to read reviews of this himedia s500:
https://www.futeko.com/products/MP104.php
and minix u22xj:
https://www.cnx-software.com/2019/09/16/min...-tv-media-hubs/


not to hijack this tanix tx3 thread, suggest u can read and ask users of the specific boxes:

m9702
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4828768/+40
shieldtv
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4513032/+660
beelink
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4044338/+1260
himedia
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4629018/+660
general
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4200167/+6160

Thanks for the info bro, i believe this is useful for the other members also.

I guess i just use the app for netflix4k hdr and dolby vision. The box is just for ahem streaming and astrogo.

This post has been edited by perky: Dec 12 2019, 03:08 PM

smooth but not as clear as lg tv webos astro go
i really hope astro will bring astro go back to smart tv

for now TX3, i got nothing to complain until i spoil myself with 4k astro ultrabox

Forgot to mention, TX3 is not a good choice for Liga M lovers.. as Iflix will encounter issues when go to full screen mode only for Iflix Live TV.. Iflix movies, tv series all other are OK..

For simple popular apps incl astrogo, there is plenty to choose from.

The cheapest being the box of this thread, tx3mini at rm100.

Not the best or greatest box but it works, serves its purpose well.

Now, if u venture into home theater, hd audio, bdmv full menus, that will requure a diff class of boxes.

Thanks for the recommendation bro. Bought the tx3 S905X3 4gb+64gb for RM165 using public bank promo code, wanted to get the 4gb+32gb but the 4gb+4gb is just RM19 more so pulled the trigger on the 4gb+64gb version.

Ù Good 12.12 deal.

I took 4+64 for same reason... rm18 wasnt going to hurt me.

The extra strorage will come in handy someday... p2p, videos, etc.

Have fun!

yeap...mibox s can get 4K netflix but if u want play HD channel AOTG mibox s like's rubish always lagging and buffer and also Unifi@play tv new version can't play with mibox s.

This post has been edited by amirul hafizz: Dec 13 2019, 08:54 AM