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Another positive review of Tanix TX5 Max
https://youtu.be/SHwNOZAc87s

But the host makes it clear, if you need Netflix, get Mi Box Global or Mi Box S.

He mentioned this box has the best WiFi speed among all boxes he tested and indeed I got more than 250Mbps and my box is rather far away from the router with one door in between.

The one thing he was surprised is the gaming streaming from PC. The performance is good (1080p 60fps) as per the review. I am not into gaming so I have never tried this.

He has some nice reviews as well.

June 2015 top Android TV boxes
https://youtu.be/8Qqrry6lMBc

June 2016 top Android TV boxes
https://youtu.be/aLWxoEZ74Lw

June 2017 top Android TV boxes
https://youtu.be/2Y15HWj1Sro

June 2018 top Android TV boxes
https://youtu.be/Jv9MvaPKbLY
 
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Video extremely poor is due to the tv anywhere app?

Adrama possible to run on mi box S also and can watch tvb also ?

gregory_choo said:
It can be installed and run on mibox, but the video quality is extremely poor.

Hopefully tvb can improve the app, else not recommended. Adrama is a better alternative, can be installed from playstore.
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gregory_choo said:
It can be installed and run on mibox, but the video quality is extremely poor.

Hopefully tvb can improve the app, else not recommended. Adrama is a better alternative, can be installed from playstore.
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Are you using the Basic Zone (free) or the Premium Zone (paid subscription required)

The basic zone has limited video and indeed the video quality is not that good.

I will think the Premium Zone should be better.
 
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S922x box is out

Vorke GT-King TV BOX Amlogic S922X 4G DDR4 64G

In Aliexpress - 120USD
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Yes that is supposedly the same as Beelink GT1 King.

But if you want the best Android TV box money can buy, get Nvidia Shield TV. It will beat RK3399 and S922X to the dust.
 
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xiaofan said:
Are you using the Basic Zone (free) or the Premium Zone (paid subscription required)

The basic zone has limited video and indeed the video quality is not that good.

I will think the Premium Zone should be better.
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It is not about the zones. I tested the same videos on phone and mibox. The videos have 3 resolutions. First one has good resolution with jittering video. Second one is slightly smoother. Third one is smooth but the video is less than 240p.

When played on phone, no jittering problem even at the best resolution.
 
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glenn78 said:
Video extremely poor is due to the tv anywhere app?

Adrama possible to run on mi box S also and can watch tvb also ?
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Due to the app.

Adrama can be installed from the box's playstore and run from the box. You can also install in your phone and chromecast to mibox. It has tvb dramas and many other drama.

Try it on your phone first before buying the box.
 
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xiaofan said:
For Mandarin movies, there are many free and paid apps. For example, you can use free Transocks VPN and free Youku/Tencent Video (TV version of the apps are also available, called 酷喵影视 and 云视听极光). If you pay for Youku VIP or Youku TV VIP (酷喵影视VIP), then no need VPN.

Or you can use Google if you do not want to go with the above options.
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I tried buying e youku TV version subscription on taobao but they told me overseas not possible. Any suggestions on how to do it?
 
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I tried buying e youku TV version subscription on taobao but they told me overseas not possible. Any suggestions on how to do it?
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You can pay through Apple App Store in-app purchase if have iOS device.

If not then it is a bit problematic, you have to use WeChat Pay or Alipay on Android.

Or just ask any friend with iOS device to help.
 
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You can pay through Apple App Store in-app purchase if have iOS device.

If not then it is a bit problematic, you have to use WeChat Pay or Alipay on Android.

Or just ask any friend with iOS device to help.
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Cool thanks will try that out
 
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Ok.. Thanks for the advice.. Appreciate it.

gregory_choo said:
Due to the app.

Adrama can be installed from the box's playstore and run from the box. You can also install in your phone and chromecast to mibox. It has tvb dramas and many other drama.

Try it on your phone first before buying the box.
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gregory_choo said:
It is not about the zones. I tested the same videos on phone and mibox. The videos have 3 resolutions. First one has good resolution with jittering video. Second one is slightly smoother. Third one is smooth but the video is less than 240p.

When played on phone, no jittering problem even at the best resolution.
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I can not test the TV version myself but someone says the quality is okay, same as Starhub TVB on 65" TV. He has paid subscription. The other says it is not as good as Starhub. Guess it is subjective.

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...ed-cable-tv-fibre-tv-starhub-5792737-158.html
 
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xiaofan said:
Yes that is supposedly the same as Beelink GT1 King.

But if you want the best Android TV box money can buy, get Nvidia Shield TV. It will beat RK3399 and S922X to the dust.
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Can Nvidia Shield TV install "ahem" apps?
 
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Mi Box S alternative if you do not need Netflix HD (for example you have Samsung and LG Smart TV).

Mecool KM9 Pro S905X2 4GB/32GB box is Google certified just like the older KM8, not Netflix certified though. It does support YouTube 4K, has built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant.

Review should be similar to Mecool KM9 but with official Google certification for KM9 Pro.
https://androidpctv.com/mecool-km9-pro-review/
https://androidpctv.com/review-mecool-km9/

Chigz Tech review
https://youtu.be/iltI91Qi9d4

Price info is for reference only.
Taobao price is about RMB385 or S$77 now.
Lazada price is now on the high side at S$98.
Gearbest price is US$70 matching Lazada price.

https://m.gearbest.com/tv-box/pp_009285533288.html

Previously KM8 S905X 2GB/16GB is also Google certified but the review is not that good.

In the end Mi Box S is still better with Netflix certification to run Netflix 4K. But if you do not need Netflix, you may want to consider Mecool KM9 because of the better HW specifications.
 
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Normally is there any shop like in Sim Lim Square in which we could buy all these Android Box that with IPTV?
 
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