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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #510 on: Jul 26, 2017 at 01:47 PM »


Question traveler69: yung Mi Box mo ba sir from that brown box, EU plug? Thanks in advance sir!



 Yes. EU plug.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #511 on: Jul 26, 2017 at 01:50 PM »
Thanks traveler69. Checked your pics again. Hehe!

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #512 on: Jul 26, 2017 at 03:21 PM »
Any particular USB Hub you can suggest for the Mi Box?  tried a generic unpowered Hub but I experienced lag when I use my external HD to watch movies.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #513 on: Jul 26, 2017 at 05:13 PM »
Any particular USB Hub you can suggest for the Mi Box?  tried a generic unpowered Hub but I experienced lag when I use my external HD to watch movies.

sir i use a generic USB Powered Hub, detects all my drives (40TB) using Egreat A10, but i suggest the ORICO A3H10 10-Port USB 3.0
Link --- http://www.gearbest.com/usb-accessories/pp_313248.html




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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #514 on: Jul 26, 2017 at 05:17 PM »
sir i use a generic USB Powered Hub, detects all my drives (40TB) using Egreat A10, but i suggest the ORICO A3H10 10-Port USB 3.0
Link --- http://www.gearbest.com/usb-accessories/pp_313248.html


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Thanks! I'll try a powered hub

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #515 on: Jul 27, 2017 at 11:50 AM »
From my readings on the comments here, it seems that this is a great Android tv box. Pero kakabili ko lang ng "T95Z Plus Android 6.0 Amlogic S912 Smart TV Box" Noong November of 2016, which is also a Marsmallow and a bit higher specs than Mi box 3. The reasons that I am going to love this box are: 1. for being recognized as an official Adroid tv, 2.the voice recognation on the remote, 3. and for being a Xiaomi product, because as of now I am using a Redmi note 4 mobile and it's a great phone for the price.
Pero dahil sa mga positive reviews here, I am now into going to want and buy this box. Pero nagdadalawang isip lang ako dahil hindi kaya parehas lang ang benefits na makkuha ko from my previous box which is similar in specifications?
Your advice is highly appreciated. Thanks. ;D

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #516 on: Jul 27, 2017 at 12:07 PM »
upgrade and new features - that's what you'll get for having android TV, nexus/pixel, android wear, etc. -- basically what google sells/supports

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #517 on: Jul 27, 2017 at 12:07 PM »
From my readings on the comments here, it seems that this is a great Android tv box. Pero kakabili ko lang ng "T95Z Plus Android 6.0 Amlogic S912 Smart TV Box" Noong November of 2016, which is also a Marsmallow and a bit higher specs than Mi box 3. The reasons that I am going to love this box are: 1. for being recognized as an official Adroid tv, 2.the voice recognation on the remote, 3. and for being a Xiaomi product, because as of now I am using a Redmi note 4 mobile and it's a great phone for the price.
Pero dahil sa mga positive reviews here, I am now into going to want and buy this box. Pero nagdadalawang isip lang ako dahil hindi kaya parehas lang ang benefits na makkuha ko from my previous box which is similar in specifications?
Your advice is highly appreciated. Thanks. ;D
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Biggest advantage of Mi box is getting Netflix in HD/4K. You will note that majority of the discussion in this thread is related to getting around Netflix's region lock. Other than that any difference to your current device is not that big. You'd still be using Kodi anyway. So if you want Netflix in HD/4K then it would be worthwhile to change. Other than that I'd say stick with what you have.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #518 on: Jul 27, 2017 at 12:31 PM »
Maybe if PLDT fiber connection already come to my area,  that's the right time to upgrade into this one to really enjoy Netflix 4K.

Thanks for the advice mga sirs! Really appreciated ;D
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #519 on: Jul 27, 2017 at 02:28 PM »
Got my Mi Box from Lazada today (Php 3,819).

Good news: Orange box
Not-so-bad news: Walang $50 free credit.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #520 on: Jul 27, 2017 at 08:49 PM »
Meron pala July 1, 2017 Android System Update yung MiBox3 (424.4 Mb).  Updating now.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #521 on: Jul 28, 2017 at 02:41 AM »
Got my Mi Box from Lazada today (Php 3,819).

Good news: Orange box
Not-so-bad news: Walang $50 free credit.


Yan ba yung $50 na Sling TV credit?
Yung akin meron naman kasama when I got my 2nd box from Globe.
I still have an extra code. Nagamit ko na yung dati ko.
Let me know if you want it para ma PM ko sayo.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #522 on: Jul 28, 2017 at 01:28 PM »
Meron pala July 1, 2017 Android System Update yung MiBox3 (424.4 Mb).  Updating now.

ano po ang nabago? thanks
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #523 on: Jul 28, 2017 at 01:33 PM »
ano po ang nabago? thanks
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #524 on: Jul 28, 2017 at 03:26 PM »
Yan ba yung $50 na Sling TV credit
Yung akin meron naman kasama when I got my 2nd box from Globe.
I still have an extra code. Nagamit ko na yung dati ko.
Let me know if you want it para ma PM ko sayo.


For free?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #525 on: Jul 28, 2017 at 09:33 PM »
For free?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #526 on: Jul 28, 2017 at 10:03 PM »
yes for free. but i'll wait for Karaski relpy first if he's interested.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #527 on: Jul 29, 2017 at 10:10 AM »
I was prompted with July 2017 update. Downloaded and restarted then error. Unplugged and started again. No more prompt for July 2017 update. still on January 2017.

I thought bricked 9n botched update.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #528 on: Jul 30, 2017 at 10:25 AM »
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Biggest advantage of Mi box is getting Netflix in HD/4K. You will note that majority of the discussion in this thread is related to getting around Netflix's region lock. Other than that any difference to your current device is not that big. You'd still be using Kodi anyway. So if you want Netflix in HD/4K then it would be worthwhile to change. Other than that I'd say stick with what you have.

Got mine last night. Why is that I'm not getting 4K in Netflix? When I access Netflix direct from my LG TV I can get 4K titles.


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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #529 on: Jul 30, 2017 at 02:20 PM »
Got mine last night. Why is that I'm not getting 4K in Netflix? When I access Netflix direct from my LG TV I can get 4K titles.


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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #530 on: Jul 31, 2017 at 02:33 PM »
Tanung ko lang po if ang sole purpose ko lang is for playing DLed movies, recomended po ba itong Mi box? Di kasi ganun kaganda ISP namin sa bahay naisip ko baka sayang lang? Salamats

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #531 on: Jul 31, 2017 at 03:33 PM »
Just get the cheap mx players from lazada, and load with LibreELEC.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #532 on: Aug 01, 2017 at 12:09 PM »
yes for free. but i'll wait for Karaski relpy first if he's interested.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #533 on: Aug 01, 2017 at 05:58 PM »
Kaya po ba nito magplay ng 4K HDR/Dolby Vision without hiccups?
Also, alin po ung magandang version? Ang dami kasing versions sa Lazada.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #534 on: Aug 01, 2017 at 06:28 PM »
hdr should be supported, dolby vision i dont think so. very limited pa rin naman ang hdr at dolby vision movies.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #535 on: Aug 01, 2017 at 11:03 PM »
Kaya po ba nito magplay ng 4K HDR/Dolby Vision without hiccups?
Also, alin po ung magandang version? Ang dami kasing versions sa Lazada.
TIA!
Yung sa Lazada, basta MDZ 16 AB yung model sir. Saka iisa lang naman yata yung may COD option na local ang source.


Just sharing: I used to open my TV and box the same time. So when I tried again just about an hour ago, after mag show ng Mi logo sa boot up eh nag patay-sindi na yung display. White-ish na grainy/static ang kaalternate ng blank/black screen during blinking. I noticed na kapag pinipindot ko yung off button sa remote eh may split second glimpse ng display pero then magstart na ulit ng pag blink. I tried changing cables and unplugging the HDD connected to no avail. Pati pag unplug ng box itself. Ang naka solve lang is when I unplugged the TV and the box then plugged the TV 1st, turned it on then plugged the box. Anyone with the same experience or anyone who knows what my mistake was? Thanks.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #536 on: Aug 03, 2017 at 10:18 PM »
Yung sa Lazada, basta MDZ 16 AB yung model sir. Saka iisa lang naman yata yung may COD option na local ang source.


Just sharing: I used to open my TV and box the same time. So when I tried again just about an hour ago, after mag show ng Mi logo sa boot up eh nag patay-sindi na yung display. White-ish na grainy/static ang kaalternate ng blank/black screen during blinking. I noticed na kapag pinipindot ko yung off button sa remote eh may split second glimpse ng display pero then magstart na ulit ng pag blink. I tried changing cables and unplugging the HDD connected to no avail. Pati pag unplug ng box itself. Ang naka solve lang is when I unplugged the TV and the box then plugged the TV 1st, turned it on then plugged the box. Anyone with the same experience or anyone who knows what my mistake was? Thanks.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #537 on: Aug 04, 2017 at 12:42 AM »
more on handshake issues
Thanks sir. Baka nga yun yung problem. I will read more about that. Thanks again.

One more about this box: it seems like kapag naka-on yung deep color mode, nagkakaroon ng intermittent "clicking" sound na galing sa tv speakers. Di naman malakas pero maririnig pa rin. May deep color mode din naman sa PS4 na connected sa tv pero walang ganun. Sa box lamgbtalaga. Anyone na naka experience nito?

Pero overall naman, satisfied (very) sa box. Colors coming out are more vivid and very OK din ang response time. Very convenient yung voice command via remote. Sulit na sulit talaga.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #538 on: Aug 04, 2017 at 04:05 AM »
@Karaski
have you tried using another HDMI cable or tried exchanging the ends of cable? I ran to some issues before like that panay static and nag on and off ang display. I tried cleaning out the actual hdmi ports ng tv ko with q-tip and alcohol or contact cleaner..  minsan kasi may oxidation yung conductor part ng hdmi ports.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #539 on: Aug 04, 2017 at 01:10 PM »
Same issues din sa akin pag naka On yung deep color.. may times na parang nag blink yung display.. para kang pumikit saglit.. only happened when deep color is On.. Inisip ko baka naman sa HDMI cable since i am still using a V1.4 na cable.. nasubukan ko na rin magpalit ng ibang HDMI which is a V1.4 din and yet ganun pa rin.. di ko lang alam ang V2.0 na pang 4K kung magkakaganito pa rin.. isang issue ang hindi ko ma solve sa Mibox ko.. may times na bumabalik sa 1080p ang settings ng resolution ko... while na it was set sa 4K2K60Hz.. nangyayari ito tuwing magbubukas ako ng either TV or receiver.. and hindi ko naman inaalis sa pagkakasaksak sa outlet yung MiBox.. Off ko lang siya lagi from the remote.. tapos  may times nagbabago ang resolution.. Handshake din kaya ito.. baka kasi nakakaapekto dito yung switching ng HDMI source from the receiver.. kasi yung Mede8er ko hanggang 1080p lang ang kayang resolution..
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