Author Topic: Best budget media player for movies only (Read 10038 times)

royc · « **on:** Jun 07, 2016 at 03:38 PM »

Any recommendation for the best locally available budget media player that can play all media formats including new codecs? It does not need to have 3D or streaming capability. A model that is still supported via firmware updates would be good.
Must have hdmi and optical or analog out.

Thanks!

egzbuen · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 07, 2016 at 04:24 PM »

How about WDTV?

Sent from hell

flashDB · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 07, 2016 at 04:26 PM »

minix - they update the firmware and kodi, then mxplayer gets updated too. vlc is also actively being developed on android.

Tempter · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 07, 2016 at 04:29 PM »

Will monitor this thread, interested in budget android player... prefers Kodi hehe!

Ok ba yung M8? Sorry sa TS kung nahijack ko ang thread...

royc · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 07, 2016 at 10:18 PM »

Quote from: Tempter on Jun 07, 2016 at 04:29 PM

Will monitor this thread, interested in budget android player... prefers Kodi hehe!

Ok ba yung M8? Sorry sa TS kung nahijack ko ang thread...

Okay lang to ask wala lang akong makitang similar thread :-)

Forgot to mention yun lang locally available thanks!

nerveblocker · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 04:08 PM »

Rpi w/ Kodi. Small form factor. Very good as file server. Can change OS by simply changing the microsd card.

royc · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 06:28 PM »

Thanks sa suggestions so far.

Wdtv - yes kasama sa options ko
Kodi - software pala yan. Meron bang specific brand using kodi na maganda pero mura?
Minix - mukhang mahal coz of the extra features.
Rpi - sounds good but no time to tinker at the moment

Sa lazada daming murang media players pero unknown brands medyo hesitant ako coz the chinese dvd remote I recently bought is starting to malfunction after a few weeks. Bukod sa wdtv yung mede8er ang may model na nasa 5k or less. Meron bang good brand na less than 5k.

Thanks!

nerveblocker · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 06:59 PM »

Quote from: royc on Jun 08, 2016 at 06:28 PM

Kodi - software pala yan. Meron bang specific brand using kodi na maganda pero mura?

Kodi has a lot of programs for streaming-- movies, sports, tv shows, etc.

DPT · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 07:59 PM »

Quote from: royc on Jun 08, 2016 at 06:28 PM

Thanks sa suggestions so far.

Wdtv - yes kasama sa options ko
Kodi - software pala yan. Meron bang specific brand using kodi na maganda pero mura?
Minix - mukhang mahal coz of the extra features.
Rpi - sounds good but no time to tinker at the moment

Sa lazada daming murang media players pero unknown brands medyo hesitant ako coz the chinese dvd remote I recently bought is starting to malfunction after a few weeks. Bukod sa wdtv yung mede8er ang may model na nasa 5k or less. Meron bang good brand na less than 5k.

Thanks!

Minix u1 ka na lang. dagdag ka na lang 700 pesos dahil 5700.

May local warranty ka pa na 1 year at regular software update. Plus minix optimized kodi version.

Medyo future proof na rin with 4k H265 na.

Very importante ang future proofing para hindi ka dadalawang iisip kung may plaplay ba mga video files mo.

Pwede rin RPI 3. Pero you have to buy a case, SD card, Remote, Power adapter. And limited to 10/100 Mbps lang ang Ethernet nya. Mas mabilis pa ata wifi nya. regardless pag mataas ang bitrate ng video files mo baka mag kaka artifact ka dahils sa network speed nya.

royc · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 08:20 PM »

Thanks sa tip! Yes importante sa kin ang updates coz my LG TV no longer works with newer codecs. May I know saan nakakabili ng minix u1 in case I decide to get it?

DPT · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 08:39 PM »

http://villman.com/Product-Detail/MiniX_NEO_U1

Yan ang pinakamahal na kita ko pero madaming branches.

ACm tech din ata.

Try to look sa Minix U1 thread dito sa pinoydvd.

some paid less than 5.7k pesos. Medyo may dagdag a few hundred pesos si villman

thebat · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 08:47 PM »

Yung mga tinitindang tv black box na P1,500 can play multiple movie file formats. Mukhang ok din me local digital channels ka na plus you can play movie files. Yung iba nakaka record pa raw.

royc · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 09:50 PM »

Thanks! Sa villman pala nabibili ang minix. Sa lazada 10k ang u1.

Just finished reading the u1 thread so I have an idea on what to do and expect.

Alanganin ako sa tv black boxes konti ng info concern ko updates to make sure kaya magplay ng new codecs or formats.

DPT · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 10:23 PM »

Quote from: royc on Jun 08, 2016 at 09:50 PM

Thanks! Sa villman pala nabibili ang minix. Sa lazada 10k ang u1.

Just finished reading the u1 thread so I have an idea on what to do and expect.

Alanganin ako sa tv black boxes konti ng info concern ko updates to make sure kaya magplay ng new codecs or formats.

Clarify with villman why their Minix neo u1 has cortex a53 chip instead of the Amlogic S905. It could be typo.

but most of the people here and on the net uses a Minix neo u1 with a S905 and are happy with it.

backdraft · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 08, 2016 at 10:35 PM »

mga sir dito ko na din itatanong kung meron media player with bluetooth function so i can connect my phone and use my phone for audio streaming.

kaya ba yan ng minix?

thanks!

DPT · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 01:15 AM »

Quote from: backdraft on Jun 08, 2016 at 10:35 PM

mga sir dito ko na din itatanong kung meron media player with bluetooth function so i can connect my phone and use my phone for audio streaming.

kaya ba yan ng minix?

thanks!

Kodi with airplay function enabled. But wifi pala to.

Is there a particular reason why you want to use bluetooth instead through your wifi network?

If the other way around naman. You can enable upnp/dlna function sa Kodi. So you can play your music libraries sa phone mo.

curvis · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 02:59 AM »

why not just buy an old model popcorn hour or xtreamer? they have all the features you need, mura pa

royc · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 06:51 AM »

Quote from: curvis on Jun 09, 2016 at 02:59 AM

why not just buy an old model popcorn hour or xtreamer? they have all the features you need, mura pa

Yes tumitingin din ako ng used media players although bihira lang meron. Worry ko sa old models is compatibility with new codecs. Yung lg tv ko won't play newer files worry ko baka ganun mangyari if I buy an old model ng media player.

uvax · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 06:55 AM »

Quote from: backdraft on Jun 08, 2016 at 10:35 PM

mga sir dito ko na din itatanong kung meron media player with bluetooth function so i can connect my phone and use my phone for audio streaming.

kaya ba yan ng minix?

thanks!

The better way would be to install DLNA app on your phone so it can share its music files over your network. The minix has pre-installed DLNA app that can access and play the files on your celfone. Alternatively you can also access DLNA via Kodi. DLNA method should give you better audio quality compared to bluetooth as well.

curvis · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 07:18 AM »

^ question about DLNA, bakit pixelated 'yung video from my phone? mas malinaw pa 'yung resolution ng note 4 ko playing the same file...

nerveblocker · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 07:33 AM »

If you want music streaming also check your wireless network if kaya. It might buffer specially with flac files.

If you have an old PS3 you can stream your Spotify playlist in your phone to the PS3. Controls would be in your phone.

reynold · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 01:08 PM »

For those who want to buy minix U1..

- Bought mine at Villman SM North Annex for only 5,750 pesos, 1 year warranty
- You have to upgrade first the firmware to it's latest before usage via OTA
- Delete the Kodi installed in it and install the latest version, since I need to passthrough ATMOS and other HD Audio, I am using SPMC as an alternate player to KODI
- Some of my Ultra HD 60fps files can't be played, I don't know if its a firmware limitation or the file itself.. Good thing about minix is the support... you'll get firmware upgrades from time to time and they listen most of the times from user's feedback and requests... so hopefully it can be resolve in the next firmware

- Wifi range is good... very very good, I sometimes view PDVD forum using my U1

- Same as Bluetooth, very good connectivity

haven't tried games pa, di naman ako gamer e...
- you'll need an airmouse for ease of use like NEO A2 Lite or the likes... me, I just connected a Bluetooth mouse for the mean time..

Overall, happy with it

tigkal · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 01:21 PM »

Quote from: royc on Jun 07, 2016 at 03:38 PM

Any recommendation for the best locally available budget media player that can play all media formats including new codecs? It does not need to have 3D or streaming capability. A model that is still supported via firmware updates would be good.
Must have hdmi and optical or analog out.

Thanks!

Budget wise, MXIII from Lazada basically meets your requirement. The only one lacking is the firmware updates. If you use KODI, then no problem with codecs I believe.

uvax · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 09, 2016 at 02:16 PM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Jun 09, 2016 at 07:33 AM

If you want music streaming also check your wireless network if kaya. It might buffer specially with flac files.

If you have an old PS3 you can stream your Spotify playlist in your phone to the PS3. Controls would be in your phone.

You should not have any problems with streaming flac files provided you have decent wifi connection. I've looked at my flac files and they are mostly below 1 Mbps data rate. Plain vanilla 802.11n is at 72Mbps. If you get an android box like the Minix you can install Spotify on it to play your playlists.

garfield03 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 10, 2016 at 08:09 AM »

Try look at MyGica ATV-586. It's an Android Player with Digital TV (TV plus) function.

DPT · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 10, 2016 at 02:14 PM »

Quote from: garfield03 on Jun 10, 2016 at 08:09 AM

Try look at MyGica ATV-586. It's an Android Player with Digital TV (TV plus) function.

Nice, how much is the ATV-586?

garfield03 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 10, 2016 at 11:15 PM »

@DPT

Check link:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,122599.690.html

ramordep · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 11, 2016 at 09:57 PM »

Ok kaya to

http://www.lazada.com.ph/andoer-mxiii-g-android-51-tv-box-amlogic-s812-quad-core-cortex-a92g-8g-kodi-xbmc-miracast-dlna-h265-4k-2k-24g80211bgn-wifi-mini-pc-smart-media-player-with-remote-controllerintl-3231827.html

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DPT · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 12, 2016 at 04:19 AM »

Quote from: ramordep on Jun 11, 2016 at 09:57 PM

Ok kaya to

http://www.lazada.com.ph/andoer-mxiii-g-android-51-tv-box-amlogic-s812-quad-core-cortex-a92g-8g-kodi-xbmc-miracast-dlna-h265-4k-2k-24g80211bgn-wifi-mini-pc-smart-media-player-with-remote-controllerintl-3231827.html

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https://www.amazon.com/DIAOTEC-MXIII-G-Mali-450-Miracast-Bluetooth/dp/B014B7UBY2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465676209&sr=8-2&keywords=MXIII-G

rascal101 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 12, 2016 at 07:37 AM »

Rikomagic RKM MK80 not exactly budget at Lazada but I bought mine via taobao for about RMB 750 (equiv to Php 5,250). Exact model is MK80 plus with 4G RAM & 32GB ROM. Been using it for over 2 years now without any problems. Was able to upgrade OS about 3X also without any problems.