Best Decent Android TV Box

[Dolby]

I loved my Mede8er

I had one of these things once

Dvico TViX HD M-6600N review: Dvico TViX HD M-6600N

The M-6600N is a feature-rich PVR let down badly by stability issues.

www.cnet.com

And my first media streamer ... probably older than some of the people on here at something like 21 years old.

 

[naughty001]

I loved my Mede8er

i had a few of those - i still have the software they used for scraping coverart back in those days stored somewhere in my software storage drive

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

i had a few of those - i still have the software they used for scraping coverart back in those days stored somewhere in my software storage drive

Same ... Y2M .... used it till about 2 yrs ago cause the covers looked so good ... even on Kodi

 

[naughty001]

Same ... Y2M .... used it till about 2 yrs ago cause the covers looked so good ... even on Kodi

yep - the covers did look great in KODI too

 

[Smiggles]

No they slow. Stop making excuses. They are functional, but they need more ram.

Don't bother. These people prefer this:

 

[marine1]

There we go goes, lets go back

Mede8er X3D Series

The Mede8er X3D Series represents the very best in High Definition 3D Multimedia Players on the market today and has been awarded numerous awards from all corners of the world. Stream media from an optional 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (MED800X3D only), SD Card, external USB Hard Drives or a Network...

www.mede8ershop.co.za

My god how did you remember these units??????

 

[naughty001]

My god how did you remember these units??????

Those are from a simpler time .... some might even say a better time so realistically we would all remember them

 

[marine1]

Those are from a simpler time .... some might even say a better time

I remember, didnt they also have a DSTV add on device or something?

 

[konstanddp]

Reviving this thread again, does anyone have experience with the Mediabox Rocket?
I am in the market and want to confirm that it will do HDMI pass-through, so that I get surround audio to my receiver from the box, running Netflix/Prime etc.

 

[HAL 9000]

Reviving this thread again, does anyone have experience with the Mediabox Rocket?
I am in the market and want to confirm that it will do HDMI pass-through, so that I get surround audio to my receiver from the box, running Netflix/Prime etc.

Here's what NAG said about it in their review...

The Rocket also supports 4K viewing, which is fantastic for watching series and movies. The Dolby Atmos support means you get great sound, too. If you aren’t using HDMI, there are Optical and 3.5mm audio ports at the back for connecting different sound systems to the device.

Speaking of ports, the Mediabox Rocket comes with a MicroSD slot, a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, an ethernet port, an HDMI port, and a USB-C port, along with two audio jacks. The USB-C port doesn’t provide power, so you will need to connect a separate 12V power supply.

Mediabox Rocket Review: Turn any TV into a smart TV < NAG

I/O 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x SPDIF optical audio out, 2 x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1 x SD Micro, 1x Ethernet CONNECTIVITY Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth OS Android TV 12 PRICE R1,699 SUPPLIER Apex Interactive In all honesty, it took a debate between myself and a friend to really figure out where streaming media...

www.nag.co.za

 

[HAL 9000]

From the Amazon SA listing...

About this item​

• 4K Video Support: Experience stunning visuals with 4K resolution and HDMI 2.1 compatibility
• Dolby Atmos Audio: Enjoy immersive sound quality that elevates your entertainment.
• Hotspot Functionality: Use the Rocket as a wired or wireless hotspot for versatile internet sharing
• Universal Remote Control: The remote can control IR-compatible devices, including TVs, soundbars, and more.
• Comprehensive Connectivity: Equipped with USB-C, two USB ports, and a microSD slot, as well as optical and headphone jack options for audio beyond HDMI.

https://www.amazon.co.za/Mediabox-MBX-ROC-01-Rocket/dp/B0DVZNJVFF

 

[konstanddp]

Thanks for the replies. According to specs, the Maverick also supports Dolby Digital, though not Atmos. And I tested it, it does not pass surround sound through the hdmi. Hence why I ask if anyone ever tried it with the rocket

 

[konstanddp]

I've also been looking into these:
HOMATICS BOX-R 4K PLUS - https://www.dune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plus
and
Mecool KM2 Plus Deluxe - https://www.mecool.com/products/mecool-km2-plus-deluxe

both Amlogic S905X4 Quad Core ARM Cortex-A55 processors, 4GB DDR4 ram, gigabit LAN, wifi6, all certifications in place, dolby atmos and vision supported and licenced, HDR10+ etc.
Mecool only has usb 2.0 ports, while the other has a usb 3.0 port and usb-c, that makes large file content at 4k possible from a HDD.

Though I am struggling to find local suppliers for these

 

[HAL 9000]

Thanks for the replies. According to specs, the Maverick also supports Dolby Digital, though not Atmos. And I tested it, it does not pass surround sound through the hdmi. Hence why I ask if anyone ever tried it with the rocket

I have the Netogy Nova Android box and it DEFINITELY passes-through Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound to my 15-year old SONY BDV-E280 Blu-Ray Home Theatre System when watching Netflix / YouTube / Prime Video or Disney+.

Try using another HDMI cable and then also check the various surround sound audio settings for your receiver to see if there's something that may be set incorrectly, preventing it from using the pass-through feed for the HDMI audio.

 

[naughty001]

I've also been looking into these:
HOMATICS BOX-R 4K PLUS - https://www.dune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plus
and
Mecool KM2 Plus Deluxe - https://www.mecool.com/products/mecool-km2-plus-deluxe

both Amlogic S905X4 Quad Core ARM Cortex-A55 processors, 4GB DDR4 ram, gigabit LAN, wifi6, all certifications in place, dolby atmos and vision supported and licenced, HDR10+ etc.
Mecool only has usb 2.0 ports, while the other has a usb 3.0 port and usb-c, that makes large file content at 4k possible from a HDD.

Though I am struggling to find local suppliers for these

if you do find suppliers for those - i would be very interested in that Mecool - i used the regular vanilla KM2 a while back and it was pretty decent - this pro deluxe model is pretty state of the art IMHO and it contains everything i would be looking for that makes a TV box not just a TV box but also into a complete media player - i was also looking for it for a long time - the guys who gave me the regular KM2 have said that the SA suppliers are now different and the new guys no longer supply them this brand

 

[Bliksis]

I was looking at the Mecool MK7 and Kickpi boxes on TakeAlot, and almost pulled the trigger.
Xiaomi has kind of fcked up the 5.1 surround on the Mi Box 4 2nd Gen, and since the "upgrade" to GoogleTV sick I became annoyed with it.

Basically what I'm saying is, I'm following this thread now

 

[konstanddp]

I did see that dune hd has quite an extensive range of products!
There are atleast 2 different versions of the homatics, but the dune hd version looks superior, especially software wise.
They do have a distributor in SA, prices are quite high though

 

[konstanddp]

I went with this one, the Rocktek G2, 64GB flash version:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007267930970.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802SF1TsT

going to be a long wait, but will feedback once I receive it.

 

[Bliksis]

I went with this one, the Rocktek G2, 64GB flash version:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007267930970.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802SF1TsT

going to be a long wait, but will feedback once I receive it.

That looks pretty solid, just a pity about no optical audio output. Damn.

 

[konstanddp]

It does have optical, as well as usb3.0, wifi6 and gigabit lan.
Its actually exactly the same as the homatics, built by the same factory.