Takealot will have this as part of their Blue Dot Sale at R1099 I believe.
Not sure which day as there are many different ones. I assume the length of their sale.
Just a note regarding an issue going around. Not sure if it has been reported already - if so apologies.
If customers/users experience a black screen with a grey line through the screen, then the below will/should fix the problem.
1. Go to home page on Mi box.
2. Top left first app icon...
Oh - a birdy told me the Binge TV will be on special over Black Friday weekend at R699
Don't quote me on this.
Mi TV might be on an early bird deal tomorrow for R1099, possibly R999.
Edit: Correction - tomorrow or Wednesday
Currently there is no "fix" - it simply that the box is not Netflix approved and wont be for a while.
Telkom getting their certification shortly if not already done.
Without approval from Netflix you have to side-load the app.
Fix coming for the HDD issue - as far as I know FAT32 formats work.
As for browser - there is a quick guide in the product description on how to load a browser form the Playstore using voice commands.
Officially...........no - it doesn't.
Have a look at the reviews on takealot.com. Many users provide feedback there on how they got Netflix to work.
It is not the box itself that doesn't "support" it. It is Netflix being iffy about products that are allowed to run their app...
Takealot.com has exclusivity for 3 months with the option to extend those 3 months if things go well.
At-least that's what I have heard.
As for pricing - I think it will be roughly the same with some specials running here and there.
Correct. All units shipped are now Oreo and the Google services issue was resolved - was on Googles side which is why all Google certified devices were affected (Mygica/Xiaomi/Skyworth).
As for the comment about DStv/Showmax sponsoring them. They are simply allowing them to use their logos...
The company that's doing this is owned by Skyworth. Boxes come from China, not sure if this surprises anyone.
Anyhow - I was lucky enough to get my hands on a field test unit. My unit did not come with Oreo but is still an amazing piece of kit for the quoted price.
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