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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #90 on: Jul 11, 2016 at 06:35 AM »
Can I install iflix and watch content using the U1? or can iFlix be "casted" ala chromecast with the Minix U1?

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #91 on: Jul 21, 2016 at 01:21 PM »
I installed the iflix app via Google Store and watch the content directly on my U1. hth

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #92 on: Jul 27, 2016 at 09:28 PM »
Can I connect my WD My Book Live using the ethernet port of the Minix? In short, instead of connecting WD My Book Live thru the router, I would directly connect it thru the ethernet port of the Minix... would this be viable?

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #93 on: Jul 27, 2016 at 10:31 PM »
technically it should be possible.

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #94 on: Jul 28, 2016 at 04:03 PM »
Can I connect my WD My Book Live using the ethernet port of the Minix? In short, instead of connecting WD My Book Live thru the router, I would directly connect it thru the ethernet port of the Minix... would this be viable?

Depends if you need sa samba server to manage shares. You will also need a DHCP server.

If all you need is a dhcp server to enable your WD MY book to be seen by your minix u1. Then it would work if you can install a dhcp server software in your minix.

Some devices need a samba server to be network visible.

You can try to use a crossover network cable to connect both u1 and WD MY book. If your U1 cannot see it. You need sa Samba server for the network share to be seen.

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #95 on: Aug 03, 2016 at 07:45 PM »
hmmm.. thanks PDVD'ers for this very healthy discussions of the U1.. seems this is the cheapest unit for what I need:

- 100% movies or TV
- lossless audio pass thru
- same (if not better) PQ with the SMART TV's built-in media player
   -- i have HDTV 1080p only and might not upgrade to UHD in the next 2-3years

with my movie watching, I'm satisfied PQ-wise with the TV's built-in media player streaming over Plex from my laptop or external HDD via TV's USB (tested upto 2TB, both powered 3.5" and 2.5").  It can pass thru AAC 2-ch and AC3 & DTS in 6-ch -- including the 0.1.

and since ATMOS came up (and soon DTS:X), I've invested in it lately -- with new sets of speakers too.  I've sold my HT 5.1 almost 18months ago & recently have put aside my Logitech Z5500 since the ATMOS HT got set-up.

now I have several ATMOS + DTS-HD MA materials and is ready to take the next step.

for the U1, is SPMC the only one that can pass-thru HD or lossless audio, so far?  does the U1 have a native or built-in media player?  If yes, I wonder why it can't successfully get lossless audio to pass-thru despite the latest firmware applied?

thanks for your advise and hope the U1 is really what I'd need =))

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #96 on: Aug 08, 2016 at 01:56 PM »
anyone, please?

for the U1, is SPMC the only one that can pass-thru HD or lossless audio, so far?  does the U1 have a native or built-in media player?  If yes, I wonder why it can't successfully get lossless audio to pass-thru despite the latest firmware applied?

thanks!

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #97 on: Aug 08, 2016 at 03:24 PM »
Have you configured the audio pass-through setting on SPMC?

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #98 on: Aug 09, 2016 at 04:03 PM »
Galing sa Minix U1 forum, share ko lang.

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Both MINIX XBMC & SPMC support DD/DTS/THD/DTSHD/ATMOS passthrough.
AAC & LPCM passthrough will be coming next with Jarvis (V16.x),
development of V16 has been started.


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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #99 on: Aug 09, 2016 at 05:53 PM »
how about U1's native or built-in media player (not through KODI) does it do DTS HD MA and TrueHD/ATMOS with 7.1ch audio pass thru?

I will need it primarily.  I will mostly play via USB on external drive and not stream so I don't need KODI (yet).

this is the remaining blank space I need filled-up before deciding to buy U1 =))

appreciate for the response.


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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #100 on: Aug 13, 2016 at 03:57 PM »
Walang mabilhan, kainis

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #101 on: Aug 13, 2016 at 11:24 PM »
I saw a few at greenhills virra mall

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #102 on: Aug 14, 2016 at 12:36 AM »
anong stores? thanks!

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #103 on: Aug 14, 2016 at 12:40 AM »
Ikot ka lang sir naka display naman so you'd notice it, i cant recall the name of the stores but Im sure about 4 stores have it

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #104 on: Aug 14, 2016 at 10:31 PM »
went around and did see a few minix boxes... pero walang U1 hehehee. sayang.

yung isa out of stock daw now pero pagdating daw ng stock P6K+++ ang price lol!

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #105 on: Aug 15, 2016 at 01:53 PM »
I once asked Villman -- last week.  They said they're no longer available from the supplier =((

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #106 on: Aug 15, 2016 at 04:12 PM »
finally found one
Villman Trinoma has 2~3 left.

don't forget to ask for a cash discount

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #107 on: Aug 22, 2016 at 11:33 AM »
ano ba ang ok na player (for movies in harddrive) for this? ang crude ng VLC, yung others rin parang crude.. ngayon natandaan ko na bat ayaw ko ng android based players..

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #108 on: Aug 22, 2016 at 12:02 PM »
ano ba ang ok na player (for movies in harddrive) for this? ang crude ng VLC, yung others rin parang crude.. ngayon natandaan ko na bat ayaw ko ng android based players..

MX Player gamit ko. Walang lag, ok ang audio, at madali mag rewind/forward.
 Yung KODI at ibang player, parang buggy pa.

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #109 on: Aug 22, 2016 at 01:38 PM »
use xbmc for Minix, it should be pre installed

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #110 on: Aug 23, 2016 at 04:41 AM »
use xbmc for Minix, it should be pre installed

it is however to activate dolby hd / dtx hd passthrough you need to manually update a beta version of xbmc for minix

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #111 on: Aug 23, 2016 at 07:22 AM »
isa pang question.. can this player play bd iso? anong player gamit nyo?

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #112 on: Aug 24, 2016 at 08:23 AM »
Latest Minix XBMC Beta version: just sharing

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http://www.minixforum.com/downloads/download.php?file=MINIX_XBMC_V16.3_20160816.apk
This build fixed the X264/X265/VC-1 playback/seek & audio out of sync issues.

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #113 on: Sep 15, 2016 at 03:16 AM »
Good day mga boss! May alam po ba kayong store that sell this media player? Tia!

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #114 on: Sep 15, 2016 at 09:15 AM »
Good day mga boss! May alam po ba kayong store that sell this media player? Tia!

Look around greenhills virra mall

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #115 on: Sep 15, 2016 at 11:03 AM »
I'm very happy with my U1 but if it's difficult to find one you can try the Wetek Hub. There is a seller here. It uses the same Amlogic S905 chipset and the capabilities are very similar.

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #116 on: Sep 15, 2016 at 11:09 AM »
villman trinoma. i've seen couple of boxes.

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #117 on: Sep 15, 2016 at 02:29 PM »
Thanks mga boss! Ill check trinoma tomorrow.

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #118 on: Sep 15, 2016 at 02:32 PM »
Thanks mga boss! Ill check trinoma tomorrow.

call muna before you go..

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Re: MINIX NEO U1 Review
« Reply #119 on: Sep 16, 2016 at 08:57 AM »
Got a good deal online, they have a shop sa Virra mall, P6,800, the A2 lite air mouse included.