Buy used note 8, connect to tv using samsung dex with usb type c hub that has hdmi and usb 3.0

can if u wan, but those are still expensive one, to use it as android tv box replacement is abit overkill already

but still up to you la, if u rich guy, then go for it

ya can also, i actually use this one https://shopee.com.my/product/70967762/2398109931, i'm cheapskate guy so always finding the cheapest lol

but seems u rich guy, so yeah go for it

still a poorer performance than a dedicated Android TV box.

Na fam.. I’m not selling anything.. All my reviews are truly what you see is what you get.. No sugar coating. Goal remains to educate consumers to make best decision. In your case, the best decision is to get a proper box.

Sure you can always chase the rabbit down the other hole. I’d be glad to help you see how much time and money you’ll end up wasting.. 

You don’t have to get the roughly RM1K (ish) Beelink GS-King X unless you do need those 2x HDD bays and use as NAS. Lesser priced models will do just nicely for streaming, media playback and gaming. Cheapest models I’ve reviewed is the Beelink GT1 Mini 2 (Normal Android OS, custom ATV OS ROMs, dual boot, etc) priced I think 2xx or 3xx.. Alternatively, if you want a decent Google certified ATV OS powered box? The recently reviewed Mecool KM1 Deluxe, priced under RM300.

Deswai I asked you to go check out the reviews. You first see what they can do and if it’s what you want as well.. Meanwhile, you also need to understand that a device built for a particular purpose will almost always outperform a device built for other purposes but being tweaked to do something else.

Here’s a scenario.. You live in area that absolutely requires a 4x4 truck with its special tyres, suspension, ride height etc. Now, instead of just buying a nice truck and just cruise the hazardous road easily.. You went and bought an F1 car confirm super fast, handles like a dream, etc.. then you try to mod it to drive over rough roads.. You tell me, in both cases, which do you think is the better buy for those bad roads.. The truck or a modded F1 car? 

Nah... Media-wise? I fail to see the dealbreaker you speak of.. Ive seen cheap Android TV boxes outperform desktop PCs or laptops over RM3K .. How about you share what exactly you think your phone can do (media playback-wise) and I can tell you if a box can’t do the same ... Plus I’ll share 1 or 3 things a box can do that no phone can do, no matter the cost.. 

Can.. it’s called the USS Enterprise NCC-1701.. Let me know when it’s available and cheaper than an F1 car.. 

2. Plug in a USB drive or micro SD card and use as “Adoptable Storage”. This is where the external drive is converted and merged with the internal drive. Immediately increasing its capacity. Can install apps, games, media etc on it.. Use as a single drive. This means a box with say 32/64GB storage capacity, attach a compatible say 2TB drive and boom.. You have a 2TB+ box d.. So really.. storage isn’t an issue.

problem is long time ago this DSI to HDMI adapter didn't exist...nowadays is available but I no interest liao...

what you asking?

I just mirror my phone to the tv.

I have a cast device plug into the hdmi. Connect the phone with the device, then anything on my screen will be on the tv. So can control everything from my phone, don't need to but keyboard or mouse to control.

Search miracast or cheap anycast.

Search miracast or cheap anycast.

Yup wifi display same for mirroring. But I don't understand what you mean by hdmi cable/usb not supported? Is it the TV or the phone did you mean?

Oooooo. So you need to make sure your device support MHL or not.

What phone you planning to use by the way?