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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #990 on: Feb 16, 2018 at 03:52 AM »
pwede ba lagyan ng usb hub ito kasi iisa lang usb slot niya

Yes, pwede kabitan ng USB hub.
but if you're planning to put portable HDD with no external power then i suggest getting a powered hub.




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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #991 on: Feb 16, 2018 at 03:53 AM »
Fyi, you can now select the video quality of your Youtube stream. this option shows up with my mi box and nexus player. but its not showing up with my nvidia shield.
No updates needed.




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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #992 on: Feb 19, 2018 at 12:56 AM »
Hi.

Its been weeka already since I got my mi box. But lately seems like watching tv series buffers a lot which was not the case when I gor it new.

Im on a 50mbps cable internet connection.

Am I missing something?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #993 on: Feb 19, 2018 at 03:01 AM »
Hi.

Its been weeka already since I got my mi box. But lately seems like watching tv series buffers a lot which was not the case when I gor it new.

Im on a 50mbps cable internet connection.

Am I missing something?

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Streaming from what app? netflix ba?  kodi add ons?  terrarium?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #994 on: Feb 19, 2018 at 08:32 AM »
Streaming from what app? netflix ba?  kodi add ons?  terrarium?
Hi Shoestring.

Yes. I've been using Terrarium ever since. Any tweaks or is it really flaky right now?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #995 on: Feb 20, 2018 at 02:53 AM »
Hi Shoestring.

Yes. I've been using Terrarium ever since. Any tweaks or is it really flaky right now?

Thanks buddy

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yup, lately i'm also having buffering issues with terrarium tv.
swerte nalang talaga if maka kuha ng google video links to get a decent stream.
as a work around I need to enable my vpn sa router to connect to a US server. It lessens the buffering.
also on 50mbps fiber connection.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #996 on: Feb 22, 2018 at 10:09 AM »
yup, lately i'm also having buffering issues with terrarium tv.
swerte nalang talaga if maka kuha ng google video links to get a decent stream.
as a work around I need to enable my vpn sa router to connect to a US server. It lessens the buffering.
also on 50mbps fiber connection.
I see. So its Terrarium. Any workaround aside from using a VPN? Do you have buffering issues with Kodi?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #997 on: Feb 22, 2018 at 07:18 PM »
can the mi box play those 40gb 2160 video files?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #998 on: Feb 23, 2018 at 07:58 AM »
Anyone getting the new Youtube layout with their mibox?
My mibox is still not picking up the new layout. My nexus player and shield is already using the new layout.
Since this is a web wraper there's no update needed. I'm still on v2.02.08 You can now adjust the video quality. :D
here's a glimpse of the new layout captured via shield https://youtu.be/-C86mVV4RCg





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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #999 on: Feb 23, 2018 at 11:41 AM »
can the mi box play those 40gb 2160 video files?

yes it can handle it very well on my end.
these videos were streamed from my computer via 5Ghz wireless AC connection to the mibox
Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice 4k HEVC 10bit 65Mbit bitrate --71GB in size
The Martian 4k HEVC 10bit 53Mbit bitrate -- 48GB in size
Avatar 4k HEVC 10bit 41Mbit bitrate -- 56GB in size
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1000 on: Feb 23, 2018 at 02:18 PM »
yes it can handle it very well on my end.
these videos were streamed from my computer via 5Ghz wireless AC connection to the mibox
Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice 4k HEVC 10bit 65Mbit bitrate --71GB in size
The Martian 4k HEVC 10bit 53Mbit bitrate -- 48GB in size
Avatar 4k HEVC 10bit 41Mbit bitrate -- 56GB in size

hi sir, i have an airport time capsule (apple wireless network drive) and i tried streaming from them to my sony android TV via plex, but it seems to stutter, it will play them but will say quality needs to be adjusted. I tried a similar app and its the same thing, just not very knowledgeable with these ones, would u know if its a hardware issue (in that case i can get the mi box) or just with my configuration? we have fiber 50mbps, but not sure if its related to that.. All the other files even at 25gb  at 1080 resolution plays well, but has a tough time with the 2160 resolution, thanks in advance :)
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1001 on: Feb 23, 2018 at 02:58 PM »
hi sir, i have an airport time capsule (apple wireless network drive) and i tried streaming from them to my sony android TV via plex, but it seems to stutter, it will play them but will say quality needs to be adjusted. I tried a similar app and its the same thing, just not very knowledgeable with these ones, would u know if its a hardware issue (in that case i can get the mi box) or just with my configuration? we have fiber 50mbps, but not sure if its related to that.. All the other files even at 25gb  at 1080 resolution plays well, but has a tough time with the 2160 resolution, thanks in advance :)

There are lots of factors to consider.. how is the airport time capsule and sony android TV connected? is wirelessly connected to the router or hardwired via ethernet cable? Does your router supports 5Ghz wireless AC connection?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1002 on: Feb 23, 2018 at 03:40 PM »
I think plex relies on software decoding. Try other players

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1003 on: Feb 23, 2018 at 05:41 PM »
There are lots of factors to consider.. how is the airport time capsule and sony android TV connected? is wirelessly connected to the router or hardwired via ethernet cable? Does your router supports 5Ghz wireless AC connection?

Yes it supports 5ghz, its connected wirelessly. I will try to connect it via ethernet.
I actually also tried it via apple tv using the app - infuse, its a media player that connected directly to wireless drives unlike plex which needs the pc running. Same thing, it plays them but system struggles, and fast-forwarding a bit takes quite a while to load.  I will try the ethernet connection you mentioned sir, thanks

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1004 on: Feb 26, 2018 at 07:39 PM »
no problem with remux files sir philip. already tested it several times. problem lang iisa ang slot ng usb but hindi ko pa natatry having usb hub to multiply the usb slot.

I would advise against using USB hubs that draw power from USB only.  I've seen so many devices and laptops get fried because the PSU could not power any more USB ports than what the device was designed for.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1005 on: Mar 03, 2018 at 07:54 PM »
yes it can handle it very well on my end.
these videos were streamed from my computer via 5Ghz wireless AC connection to the mibox
Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice 4k HEVC 10bit 65Mbit bitrate --71GB in size
The Martian 4k HEVC 10bit 53Mbit bitrate -- 48GB in size
Avatar 4k HEVC 10bit 41Mbit bitrate -- 56GB in size

Remux ba to sir o encode?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1006 on: Mar 04, 2018 at 11:40 PM »
Remux ba to sir o encode?

cant really tell if these are remux or encodes. But here are filenames..

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1007 on: Mar 05, 2018 at 08:09 AM »
I see. I've been getting mixed reviews kasi. Some are saying di kaya high bitrate files.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1008 on: Mar 05, 2018 at 03:55 PM »
How much is the current price of this unit there in Manila? I inquired from Globe Davao and it's priced at P4,000 here.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1009 on: Mar 05, 2018 at 03:58 PM »
How much is the current price of this unit there in Manila? I inquired from Globe Davao and it's priced at P4,000 here.

Mi Box is PhP 2,400 sa Globe dito

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1010 on: Mar 05, 2018 at 03:59 PM »
Thanks sir. Ang laki ng price difference.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1011 on: Mar 06, 2018 at 03:27 PM »
I see. I've been getting mixed reviews kasi. Some are saying di kaya high bitrate files.

I've managed to snatch a 4k remux video of Blue Planet II

It played smoothly with no issue with the mi box via usb external HDD.

I tried to play it back using the mi box via wireless AC from a shared folder in my desktop pc.
there were few scenes that it peaked at 89-90Mbit for the bitrate and it stuttered on few scences.
I checked my wireless connection thru Iperf and I'm getting enough bandwidth.
the culprit was the video was stored in one of my highly fragmented hard drive.
transferred the video file to one of my newer hard drive and played it back again smoothly at those scenes..




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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1012 on: Mar 06, 2018 at 08:47 PM »
That's great to hear. Thinking of buying an Apple TV 4K but now I'm having doubts.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1013 on: Mar 07, 2018 at 10:50 AM »
Mi Box is PhP 2,400 sa Globe dito

Sir, with plan ba itong price, or unit only (no plan)? Thanks.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1014 on: Mar 15, 2018 at 02:22 PM »
Sir, with plan ba itong price, or unit only (no plan)? Thanks.
the 2.4k price is for globe at home subscribers only. But some of my friends got it at that price kahit di sila subscriber dati.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1015 on: Mar 16, 2018 at 12:18 PM »
Thanks sir shoestrings. Unfortunately walang stock ang Globe dito but their price indication is now 4,800 for the units that will be coming in next month. I was able to get a unit last night from the official Xiaomi dealer here for 3,990. I'm now studying how to sideload apps dahil walang search engine. I was able to install Terrarium, but inside Kodi. I'll try an independent installation later using a usb drive and ES explorer.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1016 on: Mar 17, 2018 at 10:56 AM »
I sideloaded Terrarium, Showbox and Opera VPN to my unit. Terrarium is ok. However, Showbox and Opera VPN does not appear sa mga apps sa screen. I'm still trying to find a way para maayos ito.

What VPN's do you guys usually use?

Thanks.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1017 on: Mar 17, 2018 at 11:49 AM »
I sideloaded Terrarium, Showbox and Opera VPN to my unit. Terrarium is ok. However, Showbox and Opera VPN does not appear sa mga apps sa screen. I'm still trying to find a way para maayos ito.

What VPN's do you guys usually use?

Thanks.

you can install sideload launcher to access those sideloaded apps or you can install tv app repo so you can create an icon on your homescreen.
i use smart dns like Getflix instead of vpn..

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1018 on: Mar 18, 2018 at 01:54 AM »
new update for the mibox is out.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1019 on: Mar 18, 2018 at 06:59 AM »
Wowj huge update, any changelogs?

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