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Maxieos
post Nov 4 2024, 08:24 AM

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Sorry borrow thread, the other dedicated thread like being abandon.
Requirement : RM150 max
FHD only , android 9 also can just for
Apps like Youtube vance , kodi , must be smooth on web browser.
Can mirror Phone to android box.

Must have bluetooth , enough power for usb 2.5 HDD.2 usb port.Can split audio to speaker while HDMI to TV , then can off the LED TV while listening to music or have blueooth to connection to speaker.
wifi or lan also can.

PRSXFENG andrekua2

Maxieos
post Nov 5 2024, 07:00 AM

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QUOTE(andrekua2 @ Nov 4 2024, 11:33 AM)
My apologies... I have given up on Android box since a few years ago. I just couldnt understand why Android box is lagging so far behind when Android phone has so many powerful SoC at affordable price. Most of them still suck at 2GB RAM.
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I guess most Android box are solely for watch a single video app which don't even require any extra performance.4K any geekbench 6 of 150-300 is enough.No multitasking , I don't see anyone gaming using an android box , maybe retro.

No demand = no upgrade.During covid , there are a high demand on android box 2020 all 2GB consider a lot and most phone during 2020 is just 3-4GB.
but now stop at 2GB since no demand except demand on 8k.

I just need one for youtube vance , kodi and browser.If can dual output splitting audio to speaker or bluetooth to speaker and Mirror screen.
QUOTE(PRSXFENG @ Nov 4 2024, 05:21 PM)
web browser is a tough requirement, the limited specs makes it a struggle

I do not have any recommendations at this time
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Browser max only 1080p on youtube.You know youtube on desktop have more function like searching within channel.There is no youtube apps that can search video within channel except for browser base.
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post Nov 6 2024, 06:55 AM

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QUOTE(PRSXFENG @ Nov 5 2024, 08:50 AM)
The thing is, the CPU in most android boxes are quite weak, there is just enough power for a basic UI, and the video processing is all handled by dedicated hardware decoder

Can check out SmartTube, it's a client like Vanced, but with it's own UI, I think it may have the features you want
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Same SmartTube also don't have function to search within channel.Have to go to browser search then share to youtube vanced.
QUOTE(andrekua2 @ Nov 5 2024, 08:44 PM)
You are mostly looking at it from the software side of things. Did I complain anything about Google/Android TV not working? No... what Im complaining is the hardware that powered most of these Google TV are severely lacking in performance, lagging UI. What is it that you dont get? Using Mibox as comparison to Google TV is unfair? Im merely using a Mibox2 as comparison whereas my Sony X90J is just a 3 years old product IINM.

Tizen is a sub os? What is the problem when the hardware Samsung included with the TV is more than capable of offering a smoother and fluid experience compare to most Android TV? Android is flexible, yes but the whole experience sucks with the included hardware.
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Hope no fire sparking , IMO for devices
Samsung/Google TV low Hardware and lack of optimize in OS
Tizen , Mibox higher Hardware but adding another layer UI on ASOP which make it lag.

Conclusion , if just youtube eveything is fine but for extra 4K browser , multi task , gaming , 4-6GB RAM are needed.
Most manufacturer go for Allwinner , Amlogic , Rockchip , Realtek which is a cheap processor and knowing buyer just using a single apps doesn't need high capabilities like mediatek or SD.
Except for nvidia shield using Tegra.

Depends on need , if really got $ 2k = Apple TV.

For me I just need an android box can install vanced , a decent smooth browser for 1080p , bluetooth , mirror screen and just 2 USB port can power up 2.5 HDD.
Any suggestion ? I don't mind 2nd hand since normal watching tv .

 

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