Minix Neo G4

[surefire888]

Hi pal, is there a way that we can get the cloudtv app and code ourself?

cloudtv app can get from playstore but dunno about code. also not sure if it is even possible to share the code

 

[surefire888]

anyone tried the Measy RC11 air-mouse with their android stick/box? Seems quite reasonably priced.

 

[coyote]

That's why I placed my order at aliexpress with a 3 medals Shenzhen Mobase Technology Co., Ltd. Cos their shipping cost with DHL is only USD $1.46.

DHL Delivery Time:2-5 Days
Processing Time:5 Days

Sub-Total: US $127.99
Shipping Cost: US $1.46 by DHL.
Coupon: - US $5.00
Total: US $124.45

Took the free shipping.

 

[Just Me]

That's why I placed my order at aliexpress with a 3 medals Shenzhen Mobase Technology Co., Ltd. Cos their shipping cost with DHL is only USD $1.46.

DHL Delivery Time:2-5 Days
Processing Time:5 Days

Sub-Total: US $127.99
Shipping Cost: US $1.46 by DHL.
Coupon: - US $5.00
Total: US $124.45

Will wait for your review

 

[jovially]

Can G4 use to watch movies from Synology NAS? Can find the setting in G4.

 

[nats7798]

any1 tried Droidmote?

im using 2 android phones to try.. as server and client..

i cannot connect via my home wireless..

can only connect if i use my phone (server) tethered network..

bought the app at around $3.. hope to get it connected via home network when my G4 arrives

 

[jovially]

Can G4 use to watch movies from Synology NAS? Can find the setting in G4.

manage to set and watch movies from NAS.
overall happy with this product but when watch some of the movies from internet, not very smooth. on FO 100Mbps.

 

[coyote]

Measy RC11 versus RC12 air mouse, which one you prefer?

I requested the seller to change my air mouse from RC12 to RC11...

Now, is the dreaded long wait of 5 days processing time... and the 3~4 days of shipping time by DHL...

 

[coyote]

Actually, that's not how you should be using the X5 with NAS. Rightfully, X5 has XBMC installed & you should point XBMC to your movie databases in your NAS. Then XBMC is supposed to index them by genre, year, director, actors, etc... and even download the posters into our XBMC interface. Test it out & let us know...

manage to set and watch movies from NAS.
overall happy with this product but when watch some of the movies from internet, not very smooth. on FO 100Mbps.

 

[Just Me]

Actually, that's not how you should be using the X5 with NAS. Rightfully, X5 has XBMC installed & you should point XBMC to your movie databases in your NAS. Then XBMC is supposed to index them by genre, year, director, actors, etc... and even download the posters into our XBMC interface. Test it out & let us know...

But then I heard XBMC has no h/w support for rk3066 chipset at the moment so can't really playback FHD content smoothly

 

[jasonho]

manage to set and watch movies from NAS.
overall happy with this product but when watch some of the movies from internet, not very smooth. on FO 100Mbps.

I have a synology NAS too and looking for a decent media box player that can stream 1080p mkv movies from it.

May I know what kinds of movies files are you streaming from your NAS? Also which internet movies site are you streaming from?


PS : last qn, which ISP?

 

[surefire888]

Measy RC11 versus RC12 air mouse, which one you prefer?

I requested the seller to change my air mouse from RC12 to RC11...

Now, is the dreaded long wait of 5 days processing time... and the 3~4 days of shipping time by DHL...

I think I would prefer the RC11. The RC12 uses a keypad which is too small. Currently I am using the logitech k400 which also has a touchpad (much larger than the RC12) - it's pretty good but i wonder if a trackball might be better. I may get an RC11 to try out too

 

[surefire888]

But then I heard XBMC has no h/w support for rk3066 chipset at the moment so can't really playback FHD content smoothly

I bgt an android box using the Amlogic8726 chip which i read has HW support on XBMC. Managed to install XBMC without any prob but turns out the video playback of FHD videos was still choppy. Ends up my MX Player actually plays the videos smoother.

The XBMC is still useful for its other functions - podcasts, music playback, photo viewer etc but i guess it's still hit and miss for getting an android box which has proper HW support for FHD videos other than the PIVOS

Edit: Installed the xbmc build for Amlogic cpus and now i believe i have HW decoding bec the FHD videos play smoothly now!

 

[jasonho]

Wish it has a gigabit port instead. I understand gigabit port makes alot of difference when streaming 1080p mkv movies as compared to 100mbit port

 

[coyote]

100MB is good enough for streaming. Gigabit will only be useful if you transfer files in and out of the player.

Wish it has a gigabit port instead. I understand gigabit port makes alot of difference when streaming 1080p mkv movies as compared to 100mbit port

 

[blimey]

actually how come you guys don't consider media players like the ones from ac ryan or aztech? is it because of cost?

 

[sanchezr]

can consider also OUYA. although will only be available next year, those willing to wait can consider this. android gaming console but i guess can also be use as a media player.

 

[surefire888]

actually how come you guys don't consider media players like the ones from ac ryan or aztech? is it because of cost?

Nope, not bec of cost. Both the AC Ryan and the Aztech can be bgt for less than $200 which is not much more than a good MIC android box.

For me, the MIC brands are more advanced than the brands u mentioned in terms of both hardware and software and the pace of development is much faster. From the Rikomagic MK802 to the MK II and then the MK III versions; then to the UG802, MK808, Minix Neo G4, X5 etc - the improvements keep on coming.

In contrast, while AC Ryan makes decent media players, their Android attempt (i.e. Veolo) has been mediocre. Can u believe that it is still running Gingerbread!! And there will prob never be an update to ICS because of AC Ryan Europe's problems.

As for Aztech, I have always been disappointed in their products in the past - from routers to wifi plug-ins to phones.

Unlike tablets, there are relatively few big branded names doing android boxes only niche companies like AC Ryan, Astone, Aztech etc.

Companies like Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, Asus, Acer are all active in tablets but don't seem to be interested in android boxes so the Chinese companies have sensed the demand and grabbed the lead - at least for now

 

[zenotic]

Anybody knows between Minix Neo G4, iMito and MK808, which is a better dongle styled android media player ?

I know G4 comes with ICS and MK808 with JB. iMito has bluetooth function. I'm keen to know which is a more stable and consistent device with active support from the community.

 

[blimey]

Nope, not bec of cost. Both the AC Ryan and the Aztech can be bgt for less than $200 which is not much more than a good MIC android box.

For me, the MIC brands are more advanced than the brands u mentioned in terms of both hardware and software and the pace of development is much faster. From the Rikomagic MK802 to the MK II and then the MK III versions; then to the UG802, MK808, Minix Neo G4, X5 etc - the improvements keep on coming.

In contrast, while AC Ryan makes decent media players, their Android attempt (i.e. Veolo) has been mediocre. Can u believe that it is still running Gingerbread!! And there will prob never be an update to ICS because of AC Ryan Europe's problems.

As for Aztech, I have always been disappointed in their products in the past - from routers to wifi plug-ins to phones.

Unlike tablets, there are relatively few big branded names doing android boxes only niche companies like AC Ryan, Astone, Aztech etc.

Companies like Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, Asus, Acer are all active in tablets but don't seem to be interested in android boxes so the Chinese companies have sensed the demand and grabbed the lead - at least for now

thanks for the info. i made a mistake of buying the aztech media box and that got me thinking that i should avoid android boxes. now i might be tempted to try these made in china ones again..