i got hold of a tx3 mini, played with it for a few hours.

for its price of rm111, it is a no brainer, best value for money for simple use.

amlogic s905w, 2+16gb, android 7.1.2, build dated 2018.12.29.

non-gigabit rj45, 2.4ghz only, works good even for 50ft.

comes with renamed kodi17.6.

has (simple) native video player app.

does 1080p, 4k, hdr, 10bit rips quite well.

can do dd, dd+, dts playback.

not smooth for full 1080p/2160p bdmv, struggles with ddtruehd, dtshdma audio.

has auto framerate switching feature but does not work very well.

can't do astrogo; closing root does not help.

other simple popular apps - rss, adrama, youtube, etc., no problem.

gets warm but not hot.

tiny in size - smaller than a burger, can fit into yr pocket.


i suppose tanix tx5 max with s905x2/android 8.1 would be a lot more powerful, more suitable for bigger tasks.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 3 2019, 11:15 AM

any idea what diff A vs H?

i wud think if enough work done on it... root/unroot, hide, etc... it can work as reported by many... seller will charge more, i suppose.

still, there are boxes with original firmware ready to install astrogo/olaytv direct from playstore, will work just like that, no hassle.

astrogo and playtv needs same requirements

for any device, if one works, the other will; if one doesn't work the other will not.

i can understand... seen that with other boxes too.

moded apks also dun work if the box firmware has something missing.

u mean u tried diff firmwares on tx3 mini and failed to do astrogo?

original will not work... alice is tanix own firmware/UI with ATV skin but is not ATV.

if full ATV, it should work - seen in smart tv androidTV's (the sharp's and sony's), mibox s, shield.

what firmware version is this?

i bought from him, good service.
he confirmed current CANNOT do astrogo.
ok, that is 1 yr older than the current one i have 20181229.
yes, it is annoying why a newer firmware is unable to do same.
for me, not a problem as i have astrogo running on other devices, dun need it for this one.

no, it is not alice.

alice is found in higher models only, i think.

ATV... ya, somewhat cool but same working when it comes to the apps.

i have seen this alice ux on youtube but is not what i have.

can u pass me the link for this alice, let me read up. thanks.

got a tanix tx5 max.

this one is >double the price of the tx3 mini but can do a lot more.

amlogic s905x2, 4+32gb, android 8,1.

hdmi 2.0, spdif optical, usb2.0+usb3.0, bluetooth 4.2.

rj45 gigabit - impressive, i get 840mbps; wifi excellent... 55ft can stream online 1080p dd+5.1.

alice ui (quite pretty); comes with tv center (kodi 18.0), u can remove, DIY 18.1.

does dd, dd+, dts 5.1; 4k hdr, 10 bit - pretty smooth, no judders despite no auto framerate switching.

netflix in SD; can't do astrogo; all other common apps OK.

box is a bit thicker than tx3 mini but is still smaller than a burger.

stays cool , no need fan or whatever.

if looking for a <rm250 box to do above, this box is great value.

good sales service, v fast delivery from penang:
https://shopee.com.my/product/115192699/2044069135

this review convinced me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jsU_n8EF4c

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 5 2019, 07:42 PM

thanks, may play with it some day.

thanks for yr comments.

yes, the seller did tell me that, and i'm ok with it.

becos i already have other devices that can run astrogo, no need for this one.

explanation is probably the firmware change.

tx3 mini is a high value box, no doubt.

i also bought tx5 max, which is a lot more powerful - s905x2, 4+32gb, gigabit ethernet, ac wifi.

both are working the way i want them to do.

the only thing missing is auto framerate switching and hd audio (dtshdma, ddtruehd, dtsx, atmos).

for that, i hv yet another box.

ok, out of curiosity, i just tried a modified 8.2.4 apk.

yep, if u close root in superuser, it works.

i had previously tried official 8.2.6, doesn't work.

so, the modified version does something, i guess.


this means the tanix tx3 mini at rm118 is probably the cheapest box available that can run astrogo!

ah, ok..!
but really, 1+8gb leaves no room for anything else after a few simple apps.
2+16 wud be minimum for present use, imo.
3 or 4+32 is ideal to cater for a lot more apps and contingencies.
bigger storage bodes well for those wanting to use kodi quasar.

....

for potential buyers of Tanix:

Tanix TX3 Mini has this "superuser" close or open root option in android settings, which is something i do not see in other boxes.
Once root closed, Astrogo go modified and Unifi Playtv official will work.
i suppose it is built in the s905w soc - a simple and useful feature.

Tanix TX5 Max uses s905x2 chipset, doesn't have that superuser option.
BUT, can easily install SuperSU app from playstore, unroot, restart - that's all.
Then, Astrogo modified and Unifi Playtv official will work.
Done that, all good.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 11 2019, 01:44 PM

i think that is due to the various types of chipsets and soc they use... amlogic s905w, s912, s905x2, allwinner, rockchip...

which is why it is good to have a thread for each brand so that buyers can get specific info about the model they buy.

after 2 weeks, i have to say i am very pleased with tx3 min and tx5 max.

i did not go for tx6 becos of allwinner chipset which is said to heat up bad...?

tx3 mini can only run on 2.4ghz, quite alright for say max 50ft.

if u need higher speed, tx5 max on 5ghz is much stronger.

i assume u have at least 100mbps speed and a decent wifi router.

if 10, 20mbps... poor router...50 ft... tough....!

true... but overall, not too shabby for rm118!

tx5max is a lot better in every aspect but cost double that of tx3mini.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 12 2019, 09:56 AM

u r using sharp ue630x, r u not?

the tv can already do the 2 apps... will be bit of a redundant.

or for another tv?

For astrogo and playtv, tx3mini at such a price will be perfect.

Of course, u can install other apps too.

Enjoy!

i just tried... free version only.

it's good.

no hanging like u described.

usually, such problems r due to poor connection speed.