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chickenriceboy
post Sep 7 2020, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(klch87 @ Jul 30 2020, 09:31 AM)
Not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question but here it goes.

I have never use an android box in my entire life but can it provide any show that i want, including all the cartoons?
Currently im using a smartTV too.

The reason i wanted something like this is because these options are not so good:
a) hypptv - very few favorite shows and it is a scheduled program
b) netflix - limited seasons/ episodes in malaysian channel
c) online stream - link sometimes broken and potential virus infection
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Just go ahead and get either the LongTv box or iboite x . it have a lot of cartoon movie and even live tv for only now 299,.

Go to digital mall and tried this out

Forget bout buying some empty box and loaded up with apps that requires subscripotion it stupid to do that. when long tv provided u apps to watchi this without subscrioption

just make sure your line internet is 100Mbps and it should be ready to watch out of the box.

I owned longtv and a couple of tv boxes and i can say longtv is the best.

longtv is cheaper btw ..

dont look at specs as specs dont play a huge role here. Long tv is octacore with 1GB ram and yet the channel is clearer and faster than other boxes spec.

look at SVI cloud, Iboite X . Longtv

This post has been edited by chickenriceboy: Sep 7 2020, 01:52 PM
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post Sep 18 2020, 04:08 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Sep 12 2020, 11:20 PM)
I strongly disagree... And as someone who has actually dabbled... Toyed with boxes and services of different price ranges and performances? I humbly say that you Sir are spouting stupid info. Please don't mislead people.
kthxbye.
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I dont really care for someone who makes all the claims in the world.

Im just sharing information to whoever who just wanted to buy a box go home plug into tv and can watch al the show they wanted without paying for subscription.

in the end if the product work without you needing to setup here or there,. it is a good product .

our friend above have a youtube channel to which he want u guys to subscribe to and increase his follower.

i dont . i am not even a reseller of any boxes ...

Btw im a Linux System Specialist .. so i do know my way around all boxes.

chickenriceboy
post Apr 23 2021, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 7 2021, 09:06 PM)
It depends on the media itself. Some such as H.265 Blurays remuxes or ISOs can be quite demanding. But I doubt you'd be messing with such at this time. Specs are important indicators of expected performance. Particularly for fast media playback after a FF/RW, app launch and close speeds, browsing, and emulator gaming.
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Spec is pretty useless regardless of which sales man is telling u . As long as your subscription or your media sources is via what platform ..

most times people use android box to watch movies and dramas , i dont think anyone is sane enough to play console games on a tv box which is crazy .because tv box dont have sufficient cooling .


SVI CLOUD, EVPAD ,LONGTV , i boite x

of the above listing ive owned both long tv and iboite x

Its the simplest box ever. just buy , connect to internet and tv and straight away watch using their proprietaty apps and VOD servers

No need to hassle through installation and hacks just to get the apps working . Most apps are torrent players or KODI which requires extensive installation

Some of the android tv boxes are no better than the android in the TV

so dont waste time
VOD boxes which ive listed down some comes with 4k content and have dolby atmos so no need to go figure out the spec s


Long tv although have the least amount of spec. but the content is very quick and fast

I ve owned those shoppee tv boxes and they are rubbish no mater what the specs.
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post Apr 26 2021, 12:34 PM

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QUOTE(numbbell @ Apr 26 2021, 01:27 AM)
my wife wanted to watch chinese dramas, hk, china n others, can i buy any box n install myself or just buy preloaded but suspiciously as to whether it works. its been years since i last played kodi or xbmc as was bz wt work. i saw many boxes for sale on net n wl read thru this thread for preferred box or any recommended box? i myself wont be using it as i am mostly on computer.
thx in advance.
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i would recommend SVI Cloud or EVPAD or LONGTV that is already preloaded with their own propeirtary apps and your MAC Address is registered on their server

that way u dont have to mess around installation . The apps available on google playstore or apk s are generally just streeaming like buffer and is not real streaming VOD content

I myself have earlier installed these apps on android tv boxes and still encountered slow buffering


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post Apr 26 2021, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Apr 26 2021, 01:21 PM)
Hi... Kindly go back one page to my previous post.. Yes, you can buy ANY good box and still achieve your requirements. App or Kodi addon Installation only takes a few seconds. Better to have a good box and know exactly what's in it and how to maintain it, than to be chained to any one particular provider with far less than the ideal box.
I'm still waiting for your reply to my comments.
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Nobody wanna bother with KODI technical installation details and etc. All people wanna do is to buy the box , connect to the internet and watch dramas and movies. If there is any problem just call the box customer service and reset the app . The content in these VOD servers are faster and reuires less know how ..

I have kodi boxes in all my linux maker boards but the sources keep getting shutdown so time wasting .


I dont have to create a youtube channel trying to sounds like an expert ...and trying to direct all users in lowyat to your channel in the hope of bolstering more followers . If your youtube cant generate organic following . no amount of "expert" advices u dish out here will ever do that for your channel.


my confidence is based on me using all these boxes before and getting burned by the amount of time that is wasted just to watch free content . My discovery of vod boxes is so enlightening as I could just get the VOD boxes as I want . plug in internet and watch the content . Sometimes i could even make request to these platform to upload the movie i wanna watch for free . I dont have to resort to pay monthly subscription

Of course at the moment no all VOD boxes can output 4k quality videos and hence netflix original subscription is paid for to watch in smart tv apps.

but on other channels i use these readily available out of the box offerings. which is so easily maintained .

This post has been edited by chickenriceboy: Apr 26 2021, 03:07 PM
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post May 4 2021, 04:16 PM

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QUOTE(~Curious~ @ May 4 2021, 01:51 PM)
Hi,Ive been looking to get an Android box as I ditched Xstro and their repetitive screenings.
My requirements:
R1. I just want to watch movies, dramas and some variety shows eg korean, hong kong, china, singaporean. with English suubs preferably.
R2. Should support 5G wifi as I installed some other devices which run 5G so i turned off 2.4G to reduce interference.
R3. I don regard myself as techy but can do with sufficient instructions =P

TV boxes I'm looking at:
P1. TIVO 4k Stream
P2. EVPad 5S
P3. TX6 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM

Option P1 seems pretty straightforward too in that it has its own app to consolidate all the channels.
Option P2 is the easiest as its plug-n-play, and needs no further subscriptions and stuff - everything pre-installed and setup and best things is auto-update where I don't have to manually update if a source is shut down (or at least that's wad i was told).
Option P3 seems to be the best price point. I havent looked into it in detail.


Please advise me:
1. if 2GB RAM is sufficient to run the boxes smoothly
2. Does android version of the boxes matter significantly?wad r d benefits of using a newer android version?
3. I like Option P2 but the price tag is woah.
4. Im open to suggestions of other boxes to explore.

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2GB is more than enough cause u dont multitask with your box . The more important thing is wheher your source is stable enough .
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post May 5 2021, 11:14 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ May 4 2021, 08:03 PM)
if u r new to all these boxes, u need to read a LOT MORE.

netflix... if u have a smart tv that can do it, forget the rest - will be troublesome or cost u a bit.

disney - they haven't launched here yet... u need do something extra... VPN, dubious subscription, etc.

astro - u can use astrogo wih a compatible device and your fren's id/pw if u can find - this is legal and legit.
well... if u r looking for PAID illegal/illegit stuff, i can't help, others maybe can.

just remember and understand that if u go for paid illegal/illegit, u get no help or refund if they F up...
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not true . just get paid illegal stuff from a shop and they be more than happy to help you out .


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post May 5 2021, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(StevenL @ May 5 2021, 10:28 AM)
go with evpad then tongue.gif
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agree . less hassle and you can straight away used without much hassle .. Do test a few more boxes like that besides evpad .

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post May 6 2021, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ May 6 2021, 11:06 AM)
To all interested and particularly ~Curious~ & chickenriceboy, I just uploaded a full review and demo of the Cobra4TV IPTV & VOD service. It would also interest y'all to know that proprietary OS-powered TVs (I just love Sammy & LG TVs...their OSes are superb) are supported. With just a tiny setup...You don't even need to purchase an external box to enjoy such services. Just turn on your TV, load the installed app, and boom, you are in... Can see that around the 22:00 timing in the video below.



P.S. Sharing yeah.. Not blindly promoting... I welcome any questions or concerns regarding the service. However, best to comment over at the dedicated thread la.. So not off-topic here... notworthy.gif
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no different than other VOD boxes . interfaces loooks really rudimentary . also hosting illegal feeds as other vod boxes.
chickenriceboy
post Mar 3 2023, 11:44 AM

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FOr OP , try EvPad , SVI Cloud. if you want 4k try lazada Onn Box .or the Xiaomi Tv Stick 4k if you buy it in lowyat physical stores. the store can help you install some program that let u stream content .
u can also install legit apps and pay for it like IQIYI, or NetFlix or Viu for content and pay

I like legit apps because these apps when installed on xiaomi stick 4k or Onn Box , you can have true 4k content from these paid sites.

The not so legal apps cannot guarantee 4k content.

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