Best Decent Android TV Box

[Lupus]

Biggest thing is the correct certifications and software.

No good if an Android box has 4GB, great SoC and lacks Google Certification that certain apps won't run / security risks

That is the thing, you do require that before more RAM. I mean if Google says 2GB is enough for the streaming box, why argue.
It's like Apple says only 8gb is needed for the phone, why argue.

 

[Ninja'd]

Yes. According to the Android power users on MyBB you don't need more.

What I need more RAM for? Serious question.

I've had no issues, I just watch my stuff and that's that.

 

[Dolby]

What I need more RAM for? Serious question.

I've had no issues, I just watch my stuff and that's that.

Before every movie, he likes doing the below to warm up - and more RAM makes for faster & smoother GUI when alternating like this

 

[rh1]

What I need more RAM for? Serious question.

I've had no issues, I just watch my stuff and that's that.

I have some issues with my Mi Sticks. Have basically disabled nearly everything so they dont hang.

When upgrading, I will definitely get more Ram.

 

[Dolby]

I have some issues with my Mi Sticks

Does the blatant in-your-face advertising on the remote control also drive you through the roof?

 

[Lupus]

Does the blatant in-your-face advertising on the remote control also drive you through the roof?

I mean I've got them on my TV and now my streaming box

 

[marine1]

Is there a difference between dolby surrounds and atmos? From what I'm being told it's part of dolby surround?
Do you guys know when the new mibox will come out ?

 

[Lupus]

Is there a difference between dolby surrounds and atmos? From what I'm being told it's part of dolby surround?
Do you guys know when the new mibox will come out ?

Atmos has the height channels, surround doesn't

 

[Lupus]

You single handed my hijacked the thread and turned it into an Apple discussion. That’s on you.

I think you've got comprehension issues there buddy. Smiggles did that ages ago.

Best Decent Android TV Box

Excluding the more expensive Apple TV and Nvidia Shield options, what other Android Media players are actually the next best? I use it for more than just streaming and watching my own media, it's more of a second computer, so I like a slightly faster, more responsive device. I've had a few like...

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Best Decent Android TV Box

Excluding the more expensive Apple TV and Nvidia Shield options, what other Android Media players are actually the next best? I use it for more than just streaming and watching my own media, it's more of a second computer, so I like a slightly faster, more responsive device. I've had a few like...

mybroadband.co.za

Best Decent Android TV Box

Excluding the more expensive Apple TV and Nvidia Shield options, what other Android Media players are actually the next best? I use it for more than just streaming and watching my own media, it's more of a second computer, so I like a slightly faster, more responsive device. I've had a few like...

mybroadband.co.za

I came in 18 minutes later. The acolyte was in full force the minute he saw Android

 

[Lupus]

Is there a difference between dolby surrounds and atmos? From what I'm being told it's part of dolby surround?
Do you guys know when the new mibox will come out ?

Though the second gen has atmos already. It got 2 and they've got it.
Only he Netogy Nova doesn't have it, neither does it have Vision.

 

[Lupus]

If you want to go for something that will act as a mini pc, rather get a mini pc

Raspberry Pi 5 8GB - Model B Board

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How to turn your Raspberry Pi into a media server

With just a few tweaks, a Raspberry Pi can be added to your home theater setup as an all-in-one media server

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Slap in an sd card and it'll be a proper media server/streamer.
Though it'll require a bit more work

 

[Lupus]

yeah congrats dude. I have smiggles on ignore so his posts don’t exist. Think about the majority here.

Now see what you were missing

 

[Smiggles]

You single handed my hijacked the thread and turned it into an Apple discussion. That’s on you.

Still waiting for him to recommend an Android TV box.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

Why do you have to comment on every Android thread. Aren't you happy? Do you need a quota of new members to keep your Acolyte status?
I mean Dolby got banned from the Apple thread for this crud, but here you are. Spouting the word of Apple from the heavens.
You don't need to comment on every Android thread, we get it, you're an Apple Acolyte, you've seen the half eaten fruit. Move along

LOL says the guys thats on every Apple thread

 

[marine1]

Though the second gen has atmos already. It got 2 and they've got it.
Only he Netogy Nova doesn't have it, neither does it have Vision.

i cant seem to find atmos specific media that my AMP plays and says its ATMOS - says only Dolby Surround, have tried just about everything and also on Youtube, nothing actually comes up on my Mibox - using Kodi, maybe thats the problem, what other media players on the Mibox would you recommend ? Software wise

 

[Lupus]

i cant seem to find atmos specific media that my AMP plays and says its ATMOS - says only Dolby Surround, have tried just about everything and also on Youtube, nothing actually comes up on my Mibox - using Kodi, maybe thats the problem, what other media players on the Mibox would you recommend ? Software wise

Have you got the Mibox s 2 that came out about 2 years ago? Plus you may need to set the audio to pass through.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

That is the thing, you do require that before more RAM. I mean if Google says 2GB is enough for the streaming box, why argue.
It's like Apple says only 8gb is needed for the phone, why argue.

LOL the OP(who does not have or want Apple) stated that he want something faster and more responsive than the 2gb players.
The rest of us that are truthful all have Android boxes with 2gb and know how they can be slow, can hang a bit sometimes etc, if you do something else than just click on Netflix and play your show.
I have 2 Ematics. Both work fine. But try and search and scroll too fast. Or click on more like this in Disney+, then it runs out of talent

 

[marine1]

Have you got the Mibox s 2 that came out about 2 years ago? Plus you may need to set the audio to pass through.

Yes, have even tried pass through and PCM, no luck

Automatic doesnt allow anything besides stereo

These are the only settings on media thats almost 100gigs and claims to be ATMOS but when playing the files it only says on the screen:

Dolby Audio - DD+ + Neural:x
Never says Atmos

 

[Lupus]

LOL the OP(who does not have or want Apple) stated that he want something faster and more responsive than the 2gb players.
The rest of us that are truthful all have Android boxes with 2gb and know how they can be slow, can hang a bit sometimes etc, if you do something else than just click on Netflix and play your show.
I have 2 Ematics. Both work fine. But try and search and scroll too fast. Or click on more like this in Disney+, then it runs out of talent

Okay cool story bro.

 

[Lupus]

Yes, have even tried pass through and PCM, no luck

Automatic doesnt allow anything besides stereo

How is it connected to the amp