Xiaomi Mi Box / Mi Box S [Android TV OS]

KleinBoontjie

KleinBoontjie

Honorary Master
Joined
Jul 30, 2010
Messages
14,607
J

Jasop

Senior Member
Joined
Feb 1, 2018
Messages
591
In the Android world devices are only updated for a few years, even though the devices are similar hardware wise I won't be surprised if Mibox S continues to receive updates longer than the 3.

Is WiFi performance not also better on the S?
 
T

The_Unnamed

WUD FTW
Joined
Oct 14, 2010
Messages
13,437
Jasop said:
In the Android world devices are only updated for a few years, even though the devices are similar hardware wise I won't be surprised if Mibox S continues to receive updates longer than the 3.

Is WiFi performance not also better on the S?
Click to expand...

I am unsure on the WiFi performance. There are too many conflicting posts about it online.
If the WiFi is really an issue I may just use an old USB to ethernet adapter i have lying around. Hopefully it is compatible.
 
KleinBoontjie

KleinBoontjie

Honorary Master
Joined
Jul 30, 2010
Messages
14,607
Jasop said:
In the Android world devices are only updated for a few years, even though the devices are similar hardware wise I won't be surprised if Mibox S continues to receive updates longer than the 3.

Is WiFi performance not also better on the S?
Click to expand...

Well, I have the 3 and will have the S by tomorrow (hopefully). So I'll be able to compare the experience soon. I won't be able to comparing the update cycle, now. We'll have to wait and see on that one.
So far I have no issues with the 3. Streaming via wifi from the start. Even play GTA V on it (wink wink) via wifi.
 
J

Jasop

Senior Member
Joined
Feb 1, 2018
Messages
591
beans100 said:
Well, I have the 3 and will have the S by tomorrow (hopefully). So I'll be able to compare the experience soon. I won't be able to comparing the update cycle, now. We'll have to wait and see on that one.
So far I have no issues with the 3. Streaming via wifi from the start. Even play GTA V on it (wink wink) via wifi.
Click to expand...
Thanks for feedback, i only have 2 mibox 3s and I have no wifi issues at all, but I do have a very small place.

GTA5? How???
 
D

deesef

Expert Member
Joined
Mar 3, 2017
Messages
2,627
Jasop said:
Thanks, had no idea they stocked it.
Click to expand...
beans100 said:
I'd go for the Mi Box 3, just because it's cheaper. From what I heard, there isn't a difference in experience and hardware (except BT 4.2). Shame I didn't know about this site. dbg.co.za looks familiar, where have I seen this before?
Click to expand...
The only dgb that I know of is the wine company that is an amalgamation of the old Douglas Green and Bellingham companies. I'm pretty sure that dgb is their registered trading name.
 
BTTB

BTTB

Executive Member
Joined
Feb 6, 2004
Messages
8,195
beans100 said:
What online store did you check? @Jasop posted on theprevious page the places where they are ins stock. I just bought Mi Box S from Geewiz, this morning.
I have the Mi Box 3, no problems. Though there is people complaining about issues. Just for that reason, I won't buy 2nd hand.
Click to expand...
Soul Assassin said:
Just make sure it's not the Chinese version, I think it's pretty obvious to tell the difference. The international one is the one you want, it comes in an orange box and the Chinese version is a white box.
Click to expand...
Digitaluser said:
Bought the Mibox s online from Hi Fi Corporation, it came down to Cape Town from Durban
Click to expand...
To close off on my input.

I got the 2 x Mi Box S units, orange box sealed from a local re-seller as already mentioned on previous page of this thread
Unsealed the boxes, paired them to my phone, updated both, installation was a breeze.
Returned the 2 Migica 495x units to Makro, there is simply no comparison, chalk and cheese.
Thumbs up to Mi Box S.
Thank you Guys.
 
Last edited:
Soul Assassin

Soul Assassin

Honorary Master
Joined
Mar 27, 2006
Messages
11,212
COMPUTEK said:
+1 and you would only see the price if you logged in as a registered dealer ....

but I think you should still be able to buy at that price (that some might not see) via the MyBB cash account ??
Click to expand...
You don't need to do anything fancy, anyone can register and buy from them, are you maybe thinking of how it was with Esquire back in the day?

Also for anyone that doesn't want to log in just to see the price, it's R1,298.35 incl VAT.
 
Dimpie (COMPUTEK)

Dimpie (COMPUTEK)

Honorary Master
Joined
Apr 7, 2009
Messages
10,524
Soul Assassin said:
You don't need to do anything fancy, anyone can register and buy from them, are you maybe thinking of how it was with Esquire back in the day?

Also for anyone that doesn't want to log in just to see the price, it's R1,298.35 incl VAT.
Click to expand...

AFAIK you have to register as a dealer with references ? A registered dealer gets it at a lower price. ... I dont think someone off the street can just walk in and buy it at R1298 incl ... whats the use then of having the registration process in the first place o_O

When they first started, they had a deal with MyBB that their members can get a 25% on a cash account ... but things might have changed ?? :unsure:
 
Soul Assassin

Soul Assassin

Honorary Master
Joined
Mar 27, 2006
Messages
11,212
COMPUTEK said:
AFAIK you have to register as a dealer with references ? A registered dealer gets it at a lower price. ... I dont think someone off the street can just walk in and buy it at R1298 incl ... whats the use then of having the registration process in the first place o_O

When they first started, they had a deal with MyBB that their members can get a 25% on a cash account ... but things might have changed ?? :unsure:
Click to expand...
I've bought from them a couple of times and I'm just some guy.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top