Android TV Box

[xiaofan]

In short official box run the the androidTV os and not a tablet version of android. Official boxes also does Chromecast, DRM for 4k netflix etc, Google assistant built in and have the curated play store.

Unless u are a geek and want a rooted box for installing adblock and stuff or want to run Linux on your TV box stick to the official boxes (mibox & Nvidia shield)

Good summary.

But I will even say forget about Android TV altogether (even Mi Box and Android Shield TV) and subscribe to SingTel TV and StarHub TV for those who think side loading apps is difficult.

 

[ktyandkyc]

Good summary.

But I will even say forget about Android TV altogether (even Mi Box and Android Shield TV) and subscribe to SingTel TV and StarHub TV for those who think side loading apps is difficult.

In short official box run the the androidTV os and not a tablet version of android. Official boxes also does Chromecast, DRM for 4k netflix etc, Google assistant built in and have the curated play store.

Unless u are a geek and want a rooted box for installing adblock and stuff or want to run Linux on your TV box stick to the official boxes (mibox & Nvidia shield)

Oh if then what's really the main decision factor to land on say Nvidia shield versus Minix?

If I'm a geek, I should go for Minix? But if I want official support for Android functionality like Chromecast, go shield?

 

[xiaofan]

Oh if then what's really the main decision factor to land on say Nvidia shield versus Minix?

If I'm a geek, I should go for Minix? But if I want official support for Android functionality like Chromecast, go shield?

No, the Minix is overpriced, go get the Nvidia Shield TV no matter what if you are only deciding between the two.

 

[xiaofan]

https://www.cnx-software.com/2018/11/27/himedia-s1-tv-dongle-android-tv-netflix-4k/

New Android TV box with certified Netflix.

Himedia is a good brand but majority of their product are targeting domestic market in Mainland China.

 

[xiaofan]

Linus Tech Tips’ review of the Mi Box S

US$60 Mi Box S has built-in Chromecast Ultra (4K) functionality which costs US$70. Nice one.

 

[squarepipe]

Linus Tech Tips’ review of the Mi Box S


US$60 Mi Box S has built-in Chromecast Ultra (4K) functionality which costs US$70. Nice one.

This is a better review

 

[gregory_choo]

Linus Tech Tips’ review of the Mi Box S

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US$60 Mi Box S has built-in Chromecast Ultra (4K) functionality which costs US$70. Nice one.

Nothing new.

The older mibox international version also has built-in Chromecast Ultra (4K) functionality.

 

[xiaofan]

http://www.tanix-box.com/project-view/tanix-tx6-android-tv-box-allwinner-h6-dual-wifi-6k-alice-ux/

Tanix TX6 Allwinner H6 based Box, looks interesting, sample flash sell US$45

Tanix TX6 – Android TV Box – AllWinner H6 – Dual WiFi – 6K – Alice UX
OS: Android 7.0 with Alice UX
CPU: AllWinner H6, Quad core CPU
GPU: Mali-720 MP2
RAM: 4GB DDR3
Storage: 32GB eMMC
Wifi: Dual band 2.4Ghz/5Ghz
Bluetooth: 5.0
USB: 2 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB 3.0

 

[ktyandkyc]

@xiaofan,base on the top10 Android box spreadsheets, how's the performance of Minix u9 feature

 

[xiaofan]

@xiaofan,base on the top10 Android box spreadsheets, how's the performance of Minix u9 feature

http://bit.ly/2l5j54G
This is the full chart. Minix Neo U9 is a pretty good box since it is using Amlogic S912.

The issue I think is the relatively high price associated with the Minix brand. Better to go with Nvidia Shield TV .

 

[csc12345678]

Hi



I wonder if your streaming breaks in the evening ? Seems to be fine in the afternoon.
Thanks.

 

[xiaofan]

Hi



I wonder if your streaming breaks in the evening ? Seems to be fine in the afternoon.
Thanks.

Which box? Which app?


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[csc12345678]

Which box? Which app?

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Testing a M8Spro. Think it's not the app, cause via browser or player like MX Player, same. Probably the internet ? Or my network settings ? Or the server selection ?

 

[xiaofan]

Testing a M8Spro. Think it's not the app, cause via browser or player like MX Player, same. Probably the internet ? Or my network settings ? Or the server selection ?

If you use WiFi, then switch to wire to test. There might be multiple version of M8S Pro. Is yours from MeCool?

Even from MeCool there are different models.
M8S Pro, Amlogic S912
M8S Pro L, Amlogic S912, unofficial Android TV
M8S Pro W, Analogic S905W, unofficial Android TV

This may be related to your internet and not the box. You can check if your other device have the same problem with the same app or not.

Posted from PCWX using EML-L29

 

[ktyandkyc]

http://bit.ly/2l5j54G
This is the full chart. Minix Neo U9 is a pretty good box since it is using Amlogic S912.

The issue I think is the relatively high price associated with the Minix brand. Better to go with Nvidia Shield TV .

Thanks allot! Yupps it's def the brand premium leh

 

[csc12345678]

If you use WiFi, then switch to wire to test. There might be multiple version of M8S Pro. Is yours from MeCool?

Even from MeCool there are different models.
M8S Pro, Amlogic S912
M8S Pro L, Amlogic S912, unofficial Android TV
M8S Pro W, Analogic S905W, unofficial Android TV

This may be related to your internet and not the box. You can check if your other device have the same problem with the same app or not.

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I'm using wire. I can switch to wifi but I thought the TV is between the box and the router, it may cause interference. I'm using the Pro S912. The internet is actually not gigabit, only 100MB/s.



I've used the router app to monitor the traffice, when it's good, it also not using a lot of bandwidth. So I wonder anybody else having this problem, if it's due to the internet, others would get it too.

 

[gregory_choo]

Testing a M8Spro. Think it's not the app, cause via browser or player like MX Player, same. Probably the internet ? Or my network settings ? Or the server selection ?

are you watch seafood channels? to be more specific, watching prawn?

 

[csc12345678]

are you watch seafood channels? to be more specific, watching prawn?

no lah... just testing the box. I hardly use it.

 

[gregory_choo]

no lah... just testing the box. I hardly use it.

what's wrong with letting others people know about the app you used and the channels you watched?

if you revealed them, it is easier for xiaofan or other people to help you to troubleshoot.

 

[csc12345678]

what's wrong with letting others people know about the app you used and the channels you watched?

if you revealed them, it is easier for xiaofan or other people to help you to troubleshoot.

Cause I don't suspect it's the app... any way, it's Kodi & IE. My box hardly install any apps, just kodi, MX player, vlc and other non-video related apps. I have a very old TV and I don't normally watch on that box unless we have a few people together. So sometimes, I only on the box once every few weeks.

I think it's the internet and I ask to see if others are having the same problem. I think it's the network. cause it only happens at certain times.