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Home Theater => Sources => NMTs => Topic started by: biggus_dickus on Jan 18, 2016 at 01:22 AM
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I've been a content owner of a MINIX NEO X7 thus far, pero since dumadami na ang aking 4k/1080p HEVC videos, I haven't really been using the X7 that much lately since nde niya kaya i-play un HEVC videos. So lately, I've been checking out the Nvidia Shield TV since it's (at the time) the only one that has HDMI 2.0 that could play 4k@60 Hz. The only thing keeping me from buying it was the high price tag of 18995 (18,500 cash)! Esep esep muna.
Until... Tada! I saw the MINIX NEO U1 yesterday at Vmall.
After seeing and reading about this unit for the 1st time yesterday, I went ahead and bought one kanina. :-D It only cost me 5995! :) Thanks to BTI (Brilliant Technologies Inc) Vmall.
My quick review:
Yes, this is true 4K. You can switch the resolution to "4k2k-60" (duh). There's also a setting to auto switch to "defualts" (sic), which weirdly is set to 1280x720@50hz. Oh well.
Build Quality - Very Good. If you're familiar with the MINIX line, you know they make top notch boxes from quality materials. Nuff said.
Speed/Performance - Suprisingly very good as well. It only took about 12-15 seconds to boot. Compared to the X7, this is leaps and bounds better. Apps were very snappy. Almost no lag. Youtube is finally usable now without much buffering.
KODI usage - You need to download the latest v16 beta5 to watch 4k/HEVC content. The default was v16 Alpha4. Don't even bother with Isengard 15.2. I downloaded it and the playback was all weird. My files would play on the top most corner of the screen, and you can't resize it to fill the screen. After downloading Jarvis Beta 5, everything was much better. My 4K Jessica Jones episodes and other 1080p HEVC 10-bit videos played without any issues. I'm pretty sure this is hardware accelerated.
MX Player Pro - My HVEC files would default to SW decoding which made everything choppy, even though I set it to try HW+ decoding first before falling back to HW decoding. Anyway, after setting the videos to play using HW+ or HW decoding manually, then all of them played without a hitch.
Some weird things i noticed:
- I know this is based on Android TV OS and not plain Android, but the UI is a hybrid of the 2. The Settings menu is from Android TV, but everything else looks like Lollipop. On Android TV, the Play Store is limited to certain Video apps and Games, but here, the Play Store is the full version. Not that I'm complaining ;-)
- The device is not rooted, and if you root it, you will lose the ability to receive OTA updates, which is kind of a bummer since I primarily root to get rid of ads.
- There aren't too many bloatware included, and most of it are actually useful, but I just prefer to use the apps I like. I was able to delete most of the unwanted apps, except for about 4-5 "system" apps.
- Lastly, I strongly recommend that you get the MINIX remote control (sold separately) which has a gyroscope and keyboard. It will make things immensely better. And immediately do a system/firmware update. There were already 2 system updates that I had to install.
Overall, I'm quite happy with this unit! :) My only goal was to be able to play 4K@60hz, and not bother with other things like game streaming, so this definitely met my criteria! And only for P5,995!
This is an impressive device, especially given its price. It's very usable out of the box with very little tweaking needed. I only expect things to get even better as we receive newer firmware updates and optimized software.
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I've been a content owner of a MINIX NEO X7 thus far, pero since dumadami na ang aking 4k/1080p HEVC videos, I haven't really been using the X7 that much lately since nde niya kaya i-play un HEVC videos. So lately, I've been checking out the Nvidia Shield TV since it's (at the time) the only one that has HDMI 2.0 that could play 4k@60 Hz. The only thing keeping me from buying it was the high price tag of 18995 (18,500 cash)! Esep esep muna.
Until... Tada! I saw the MINIX NEO U1 yesterday at Vmall.
After seeing and reading about this unit for the 1st time yesterday, I went ahead and bought one kanina. :-D It only cost me 5995! :) Thanks to BTI (Brilliant Technologies Inc) Vmall.
My quick review:
Yes, this is true 4K. You can switch the resolution to "4k2k-60" (duh). There's also a setting to auto switch to "defualts" (sic), which weirdly is set to 1280x720@50hz. Oh well.
Build Quality - Very Good. If you're familiar with the MINIX line, you know they make top notch boxes from quality materials. Nuff said.
Speed/Performance - Suprisingly very good as well. It only took about 12-15 seconds to boot. Compared to the X7, this is leaps and bounds better. Apps were very snappy. Almost no lag. Youtube is finally usable now without much buffering.
KODI usage - You need to download the latest v16 beta5 to watch 4k/HEVC content. The default was v16 Alpha4. Don't even bother with Isengard 15.2. I downloaded it and the playback was all weird. My files would play on the top most corner of the screen, and you can't resize it to fill the screen. After downloading Jarvis Beta 5, everything was much better. My 4K Jessica Jones episodes and other 1080p HEVC 10-bit videos played without any issues. I'm pretty sure this is hardware accelerated.
MX Player Pro - My HVEC files would default to SW decoding which made everything choppy, even though I set it to try HW+ decoding first before falling back to HW decoding. Anyway, after setting the videos to play using HW+ or HW decoding manually, then all of them played without a hitch.
Some weird things i noticed:
- I know this is based on Android TV OS and not plain Android, but the UI is a hybrid of the 2. The Settings menu is from Android TV, but everything else looks like Lollipop. On Android TV, the Play Store is limited to certain Video apps and Games, but here, the Play Store is the full version. Not that I'm complaining ;-)
- The device is not rooted, and if you root it, you will lose the ability to receive OTA updates, which is kind of a bummer since I primarily root to get rid of ads.
- There aren't too many bloatware included, and most of it are actually useful, but I just prefer to use the apps I like. I was able to delete most of the unwanted apps, except for about 4-5 "system" apps.
- Lastly, I strongly recommend that you get the MINIX remote control (sold separately) which has a gyroscope and keyboard. It will make things immensely better. And immediately do a system/firmware update. There were already 2 system updates that I had to install.
Overall, I'm quite happy with this unit! :) My only goal was to be able to play 4K@60hz, and not bother with other things like game streaming, so this definitely met my criteria! And only for P5,995!
This is an impressive device, especially given its price. It's very usable out of the box with very little tweaking needed. I only expect things to get even better as we receive newer firmware updates and optimized software.
Hi sir,
Got this from the same store. Same reason as yours. I want to play my 4k/60hz. And this does the job
First time kodi and Android user. Mostly IOS device ako. How do I download Jarvis beta 5 and install it to kodi? I don't even know if it's Jarvis beta 4 that's installed. But so far isa lang ang not playing from my 4k videos
Thanks
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get kodi via google playstore. or download the apk from the website, copy it in your minix then tap/click to install - im assuming they have a built in app to install apks...
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Sir,
Does this play AC3 or DTS? And bitstream also?
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Sir,
Does this play AC3 or DTS? And bitstream also?
Yes and yes. I think the only thing it doesn't play is DTS-MA. I believe DTS-HD plays as well.
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Yes and yes. I think the only thing it doesn't play is DTS-MA. I believe DTS-HD plays as well.
Thanks you sir.
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I've been a content owner of a MINIX NEO X7 thus far, pero since dumadami na ang aking 4k/1080p HEVC videos, I haven't really been using the X7 that much lately since nde niya kaya i-play un HEVC videos. So lately, I've been checking out the Nvidia Shield TV since it's (at the time) the only one that has HDMI 2.0 that could play 4k@60 Hz. The only thing keeping me from buying it was the high price tag of 18995 (18,500 cash)! Esep esep muna.
Until... Tada! I saw the MINIX NEO U1 yesterday at Vmall.
After seeing and reading about this unit for the 1st time yesterday, I went ahead and bought one kanina. :-D It only cost me 5995! :) Thanks to BTI (Brilliant Technologies Inc) Vmall.
My quick review:
Yes, this is true 4K. You can switch the resolution to "4k2k-60" (duh). There's also a setting to auto switch to "defualts" (sic), which weirdly is set to 1280x720@50hz. Oh well.
Build Quality - Very Good. If you're familiar with the MINIX line, you know they make top notch boxes from quality materials. Nuff said.
Speed/Performance - Suprisingly very good as well. It only took about 12-15 seconds to boot. Compared to the X7, this is leaps and bounds better. Apps were very snappy. Almost no lag. Youtube is finally usable now without much buffering.
KODI usage - You need to download the latest v16 beta5 to watch 4k/HEVC content. The default was v16 Alpha4. Don't even bother with Isengard 15.2. I downloaded it and the playback was all weird. My files would play on the top most corner of the screen, and you can't resize it to fill the screen. After downloading Jarvis Beta 5, everything was much better. My 4K Jessica Jones episodes and other 1080p HEVC 10-bit videos played without any issues. I'm pretty sure this is hardware accelerated.
MX Player Pro - My HVEC files would default to SW decoding which made everything choppy, even though I set it to try HW+ decoding first before falling back to HW decoding. Anyway, after setting the videos to play using HW+ or HW decoding manually, then all of them played without a hitch.
Some weird things i noticed:
- I know this is based on Android TV OS and not plain Android, but the UI is a hybrid of the 2. The Settings menu is from Android TV, but everything else looks like Lollipop. On Android TV, the Play Store is limited to certain Video apps and Games, but here, the Play Store is the full version. Not that I'm complaining ;-)
- The device is not rooted, and if you root it, you will lose the ability to receive OTA updates, which is kind of a bummer since I primarily root to get rid of ads.
- There aren't too many bloatware included, and most of it are actually useful, but I just prefer to use the apps I like. I was able to delete most of the unwanted apps, except for about 4-5 "system" apps.
- Lastly, I strongly recommend that you get the MINIX remote control (sold separately) which has a gyroscope and keyboard. It will make things immensely better. And immediately do a system/firmware update. There were already 2 system updates that I had to install.
Overall, I'm quite happy with this unit! :) My only goal was to be able to play 4K@60hz, and not bother with other things like game streaming, so this definitely met my criteria! And only for P5,995!
This is an impressive device, especially given its price. It's very usable out of the box with very little tweaking needed. I only expect things to get even better as we receive newer firmware updates and optimized software.
I had this problem this morning
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I decided to erase entire library. Scanned it again and movies began playing again but when I turned off my minix and took out the external hard drive and put it back again same problem
Am I missing something
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via kodi?
try this: http://www.htpcbeginner.com/add-media-sources-to-kodi/
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via kodi?
try this: http://www.htpcbeginner.com/add-media-sources-to-kodi/
I had this problem this morning
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I decided to erase entire library. Scanned it again and movies began playing again but when I turned off my minix and took out the external hard drive and put it back again same problem
Am I missing something
Guys, one very BIG and ANNOYING thing that you need to understand with Android OS in general, is the way it handles USB drives:
It assigns USB handles dynamically, depending on which port it detects first. For example, you have 2 USB drives A and B, and then you connect A to USB port 1. It will detect that as usbdisk0. If you connect USB Drive B to port 2, it will detect that as usbdisk1. After that, you create your library using this configuration.
The problem is that when you reboot, it may not necessarily detect the drives in the order you originally specified. It may detect USB B as usbdisk0 instead of usbdisk1 and vice versa. This then f**ks up your library because Kodi is expecting that the movie is in /storage/usbdisk0/NameOfMovie etc. If you only have 1 USB drive, then that's fine because it will always detect it as usbdisk0. But if you have multiple drives, it's very hard to predict what the order will be.
What I do then, is to just connect 1 drive first and then connect the other drive/s later. A bit of a PITA.
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Guys, one very BIG and ANNOYING thing that you need to understand with Android OS in general, is the way it handles USB drives:
It assigns USB handles dynamically, depending on which port it detects first. For example, you have 2 USB drives A and B, and then you connect A to USB port 1. It will detect that as usbdisk0. If you connect USB Drive B to port 2, it will detect that as usbdisk1. After that, you create your library using this configuration.
The problem is that when you reboot, it may not necessarily detect the drives in the order you originally specified. It may detect USB B as usbdisk0 instead of usbdisk1 and vice versa. This then f**ks up your library because Kodi is expecting that the movie is in /storage/usbdisk0/NameOfMovie etc. If you only have 1 USB drive, then that's fine because it will always detect it as usbdisk0. But if you have multiple drives, it's very hard to predict what the order will be.
What I do then, is to just connect 1 drive first and then connect the other drive/s later. A bit of a PITA.
Ok so is this what I should do.
When I want to remove my usb, I need to take out the other. Then make sure that I insert first the usb that has the udisk0 first then plug the second one so it will read as udisk02? I need to remember first what kodi scanned the media on udisk01 and what it scanned as udisk 02.
Am I right?
So now I have to delete every thing again and repeat the process?
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Ok so is this what I should do.
When I want to remove my usb, I need to take out the other. Then make sure that I insert first the usb that has the udisk0 first then plug the second one so it will read as udisk02? I need to remember first what kodi scanned the media on udisk01 and what it scanned as udisk 02.
Am I right?
So now I have to delete every thing again and repeat the process?
Not sure if you need to delete everything again and repeat as I'm not sure what your current setup is. But yes, you will need to remember the order. It's not as important to ALWAYS plug USB A in port 1. You can connect it in whatever USB port you want, so as long as the order is correct. So if you decide to make your USB A to always be in usbdisk0, then you need to plug it first, then USB B next, and so on etc.
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Not sure if you need to delete everything again and repeat as I'm not sure what your current setup is. But yes, you will need to remember the order. It's not as important to ALWAYS plug USB A in port 1. You can connect it in whatever USB port you want, so as long as the order is correct. So if you decide to make your USB A to always be in usbdisk0, then you need to plug it first, then USB B next, and so on etc.
Ok will try it
Thanks
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Ok so is this what I should do.
When I want to remove my usb, I need to take out the other.
Not really. Just remove what you want to remove. The other assignments will remain as is until you reboot or remove them as well. So if you have USB A as usbdisk0 and USB B as usbdisk1, you can remove USB A, but USB B will still be recognized as usbdisk1. But if you connect a different drive USB C, then it may be detected as usbdisk0 because that assignment is now available.
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Has anyone tried the U1 with a Mediasonic Probox or equivalent loaded with 4TB drives? The minix website says that it supports only up to 2.5TB drives but there have been others who say they have tried it with 3TB drives.
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Has anyone tried the U1 with a Mediasonic Probox or equivalent loaded with 4TB drives? The minix website says that it supports only up to 2.5TB drives but there have been others who say they have tried it with 3TB drives.
I currently use WD My Book 3 TB with no issues. Not sure about 4 TB though. I don't think there should be any.
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if it's more than that i suggest you share it on the network via windows share/samba or something similar...
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I don't really want to have to turn on my desktop just to watch. Especially since my main pc is in a room on another floor.
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Thanks for the review! You put in lots of useful information in there.
I don't think it's for me though. Nakaka worry yun part na "YouTube is finally usable now" because YouTube is very basic and it puts into question the baseline of your review. I suppose it's really good for viewing ultra HD content--it's the everything else that worries me.
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Thanks for the review! You put in lots of useful information in there.
I don't think it's for me though. Nakaka worry yun part na "YouTube is finally usable now" because YouTube is very basic and it puts into question the baseline of your review. I suppose it's really good for viewing ultra HD content--it's the everything else that worries me.
What i meant with "Youtube is finally usable now" is my experience with the U1 compared with the X7. In the X7, for some reason, Youtube would keep on buffering, even though na preread na nya un next parts ng video. Weird di ba? Pano magiging "Loading" when kita mo na nakagray na un parts ng slider? With the U1, i noticed ba once it loads, bihira na ulit un loading as long as you have consistent bandwidth, which tells me mas ok un OS/app combination ngayon.
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What i meant with "Youtube is finally usable now" is my experience with the U1 compared with the X7. In the X7, for some reason, Youtube would keep on buffering, even though na preread na nya un next parts ng video. Weird di ba? Pano magiging "Loading" when kita mo na nakagray na un parts ng slider? With the U1, i noticed ba once it loads, bihira na ulit un loading as long as you have consistent bandwidth, which tells me mas ok un OS/app combination ngayon.
Yep. That's how exactly I understood it.
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how's the updates so far? i tested one yesterday and it's a lot faster than minix x7. im still hesitant on getting one until i compare it with shield - twice a much also 16GB model and 3x with 500GB
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Has anyone of you tried if the Minix U1 can passthrough Dolby Atmos? Thanks :)
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Has anyone of you tried if the Minix U1 can passthrough Dolby Atmos? Thanks :)
It's been tested by other users.
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=250284&pid=2175410#pid2175410 (http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=250284&pid=2175410#pid2175410)
[Audio] DD5.1 (640Kbps) = pass
[Audio] DD+ 5.1 = pass
[Audio] DD+ 7.1 = pass
[Audio] TrueHD 5.1 = pass
[Audio] TrueHD 7.1 = pass
[Audio] ATMOS = pass (to TrueHD 7.1 as my AVR doesn't support ATMOS, but confirmed by users w/ATMOS AVR's)
[Audio] DTS (1.5Mbps) = pass
[Audio] DTS HRA 5.1 = pass
[Audio] DTS HRA 7.1 = pass
[Audio] DTS-HD MA 5.1 = pass
[Audio] DTS-HD MA 7.1 = pass
[Audio] DTS:X = pass (to MA 7.1 as my AVR doesn't support X, but confirmed by a user w/DTS:X AVR)
[Audio] AAC 5.1 = fail (passed as DD5.1)
[Audio] FLAC 5.1 = fail (passed as DD5.1)
[Audio] LPCM 5.1 = fail (passed as DD5.1)
[Audio] LPCM 7.1 = fail (passed as DD5.1)
[Audio] 96 and 192kHz = my AVR only indicated 'Stereo', and front panel didn't show '96' or '192' as when testing with players that support it
[Video] 29.970 MPEG2 (VOB from a DVD rip) = stuttery playback (similar to WeTek Core); displayed at 60.00 by my projector
[Video] 29.970 MPEG2 1080i 4:2:0 = perfect playback (displayed at 60.00)
[Video] 29.970 MPEG2 1080i 4:2:2 = green pixellated mess, but audio fine (most media players can't play 4:2:2, in MPEG2 at least)
[Video] 59.940 MPEG2 720p = perfect playback (displayed at 60.00)
[Video] 23.976 1080p H.264 = perfect playback (displayed at proper 23.97)
[Video] 24.000 1080p H.264 = perfect playback (displayed at 24.00)
[Video] 29.970/60.000 1080p H.264 = perfect playback (displayed at 60.00)
[Video] 25.000/50.000 1080p H.264 = perfect playback (displayed at 50.00)
[Video] 23.976 1080p VC-1 = judder in playback, which is surprising as S812 WeTek Core has no issues with this
[Video] 29.970 1080i VC-1 = judder in playback, similar to S812 WeTek Core, but Core handles it a little better. Again, surprising as I'd have expected S905 to be better than S812 at this
[Video] 4K HEVC 50.000 10bit EAC3 7.1 = No audio (slight pops/crackles), with artifacts in video (h/w issue fixed by AML w/S905-H revision C; U1 is revision B)
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^^^ Thanks for the info bro.. may i know the store in greenhills where you bought it?
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^^^ Thanks for the info bro.. may i know the store in greenhills where you bought it?
Actually I bought mine at Villman. Try calling up a Villman branch near you to check if they have it in stock.
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ok will do, thanks
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http://www.lazada.com.ph/minix-neo-u1-media-hub-for-android-black-2882937.html
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parang mahal pa ata yan... recently got one for 5.5k sa villman trinoma. not for myself.
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how's the updates so far? i tested one yesterday and it's a lot faster than minix x7. im still hesitant on getting one until i compare it with shield - twice a much also 16GB model and 3x with 500GB
where did you test it.. im leaning towards this over the apple tv due the ability to play movies from my HD
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i bought one for my aunt - tons of improvement compared to x7 and planning to sell x7 and change it with this pero i want sana yun shield...
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I think shield makes sense if you're going to use it for gaming extensively. If just for mainly HT use I don't think the extra cost is justified.
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I think shield makes sense if you're going to use it for gaming extensively. If just for mainly HT use I don't think the extra cost is justified.
I actually did the opposite. I am using Shield 95% as a HT. I got it when the Minix 8H plus is the only one that is nearest in terms of speed. Which cost as much as 80% of the shield.
But it is different nowadays.
Shield will be worth it if you get it during their occasional sale. It can be bought for 150$ usd during sales at amazon.
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parang I read somewhere (in another forum) that they prefer the Minix U1 over the Shield... i'll look for that link so I can share it in here...
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btw, did anyone of you got a chance to compare Minix U1 vs MX III?
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parang I read somewhere (in another forum) that they prefer the Minix U1 over the Shield... i'll look for that link so I can share it in here...
nabasa ko din 'to... either kodi or minix forums..
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=250284&page=4 (just start from the beginning, reviewing their discussion)
http://www.minixforum.com/forums/neo-u1.137/
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parang I read somewhere (in another forum) that they prefer the Minix U1 over the Shield... i'll look for that link so I can share it in here...
Depends on your purpose. I have been using NSATV months now. I am satisfied for the simple reason that I want to use it as a HT box.
I have been trying out games recently on shield. I get a console feel like how the games are made to work with the controller.
The price difference between Minix U1 and NSATV is big. You can game with U1but i am not sure if the quality of the games come near console feel since the user interface is not optimized for a third party controller.
If you want a HT box and occasional gaming and streaming. UI is better as the cost is well justified. But you have to spend for a third party game pad.
If you want a HT box,r regular gaming be it Native or emulator, streaming. Shield is suited for it. But you have to pay a premium. But remember that the game pad is already included unlike the U1.
If I have to choose now, I would probably get U1 because of the price of it. But I did not regret buying the shield. It payed for itself many times over.
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My son is using the U1 extensively for emulator based gaming. He is very satisfied with it. We have a bluetooth game controller bought from Lazada that works very well with the U1. Bought it for P1600. Even with all the extras it still comes well below the price of the NSATV. The big differentiator for the NSATV are native android games. Google Play doesn't recognize the U1 as a gaming console so you're limited in what games you can download.
Also there is one other thing that turned me off from the NSATV - it doesn't have any optical or digital audio out. This means I can't use my old AV receiver with it.
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^^^ Based on your answers, I think I will go for the U1 na lang coz I'm not really a gamer :)
I will just use it mainly for movie viewing :)
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^^^ Based on your answers, I think I will go for the U1 na lang coz I'm not really a gamer :)
I will just use it mainly for movie viewing :)
Feedback when you've tried it with your hevc vids. Anyone know if this would be available in stores in the south, alabang? Is this the cheapest with such features, so far?
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Feedback when you've tried it with your hevc vids. Anyone know if this would be available in stores in the south, alabang? Is this the cheapest with such features, so far?
I have not tried U1. But has the 2nd generation AMLOGIC Chipset that can hardware decode hevc vids. The first one came out a year ago. The first was S812 which the Minix 8H plus uses . Now it is S905 that the U1 uses. I guess it is mature and flawless when decoding Hevc vids.
There are cheaper boxes like the MX series boxes. Around 2k to 3k price point.
But if you want support and reasonable priced boxes. Go with Minix U1. They have been supporting their products with updates plus there is a local distributor of Minix products in the Philippines in case you need to avail of warranty.
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who's the local distri of minix? villman ba?
also U1 updated feature list via kodi
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=250284
kaso biglang nag update din ng features yun shield kagabi :( hirap mamili...
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who's the local distri of minix? villman ba?
also U1 updated feature list via kodi
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=250284
kaso biglang nag update din ng features yun shield kagabi :( hirap mamili...
Ubertech Inc. (Philippines) Distributor
Address
#18 St Paul Street,
Horseshoe Village
Quezon City,
Philippines
Telephone
+632 721-8888
Email
[email protected]
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Teka, magkano na pinakamurang price nito ngayon and what store?
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http://villman.com/Product-Detail/MiniX_NEO_U1
Sa Ghills for sure meron mas mura a few hundred pesos. Pero hahanapin mo pa at magugutom ka. Mapapgastos ka sa merienda kakahanap.
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Ma tawaran pa sa villman for few hundreds
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Not all Villman branches have it in stock. Better to call first to confirm so you won't be disappointed. When I bought mine wala daw stock sa Megamall but found one in stock at Market Market branch.
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I see, I saw ACM Tech at tipidpc.com selling it for 5.7K, pero I have doubts in terms of warranty kasi..
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Is the A2 lite airmouse sold here as well? And as I might know someone traveling to HK soon, and the minix seems to originate from there, anyone knows if its advisable or cheaper to get there?
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Is the A2 lite airmouse sold here as well?
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Yes, ACM Tech and PCHub are selling A2 Lite for 1.5K :)
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Guys, ano program ginagamit for MiniX na parang YAMJ?
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I see, I saw ACM Tech at tipidpc.com selling it for 5.7K, pero I have doubts in terms of warranty kasi..
If they sourced it from the Philippines distro or Ubertech. Warranty will not be an issue. Local distro will honor it. Better ask ACM tech if they got it from Ubertech and not a grey market import from China or HK.
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If they sourced it from the Philippines distro or Ubertech. Warranty will not be an issue. Local distro will honor it. Better ask ACM tech if they got it from Ubertech and not a grey market import from China or HK.
Will do, thanks bro :)
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If you're going to use an A2 remote best to stock up on two pairs of rechargeable batteries so you always have a pair in the remote and another pair charged up and ready to go. It goes through batteries much faster than normal remotes especially if you forget to turn off the air cursor.
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did they fix the issue on A2 lite - battery consumption?
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Those who've tried others, is the U1 worth it so far for hvec x265 playback (though 1080p TV only so far)? Might order from ACMTech.
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BTW, does the A2 remote have advantages over the included remote for watching videos only?
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For launching and navigating Kodi you can make do with the included remote. Having said that I would still suggest that you get the A2. It makes everything much easier.
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For launching and navigating Kodi you can make do with the included remote. Having said that I would still suggest that you get the A2. It makes everything much easier.
Thanks, but can you elaborate a bit more in what ways, in what apps or functions, so I can picture better to help decide? Used to a WD without keyboard, so I'd like to see what's new where this remote would help. Thanks.
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^^Imagine yourself trying to use an android tablet using only the Home button, Back button, Recent Apps button and the directional keys with NO touch interface. Basically those are the only buttons you have on the included remote with the inclusion of Vol + / - and Settings button.
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^^Imagine yourself trying to use an android tablet using only the Home button, Back button, Recent Apps button and the directional keys with NO touch interface. Basically those are the only buttons you have on the included remote with the inclusion of Vol + / - and Settings button.
I see. So for entering text, you use the directional keys on a displayed keyboard, is that how it would work w/o the A2?
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Yes. Additionally android apps are designed with touch. In many apps you can't get to select a button with just the directional keys.
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Yes. Additionally android apps are designed with touch. In many apps you can't get to select a button with just the directional keys.
Thanks a lot. Though been using Android phones, this will be my first, coming from a WD w/c has suited our needs, and just want something to play hevc/x265 w/ DD/DTS. Is this overkill? And may I ask what's the latest firmware for it now? TIA!
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Guys, i bought one last night.. tested some of my 4k demo files almost all of them played flawlessly except my big buck bunny and other files that are 3k plus resoluton, nag stutter..
One thing i noticed, di nya napa-passthrough atmos via kodi and mx player.. hindi rin nya madetect lahat ng hardisk ko sa probox, minsan isang hardisk lang, minsan dalawa.. but i have 4 hd in my probox, two 3TB, one 2 TB and one 160gb..
Can you help me with these issues, do i need to upgrade Kodi, firmware, or sa setup lang to?
I dont have these issues with my egreat r300 pro.. di nga lang nakakapagplay ng 4K egreat ko, pero atmos and 3d walang problem sa egreat..
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First off - Have you updated the firmware of your U1? Latest is FW007. You have to check for firmware updates several times until it says that there are no more firmware updates available. It steps through all firmware versions between what you have until it reaches 07.
Go to minixforum.com and download XBMC for Minix. This is a build of Kodi specifically for Minix.
For the HDDs - Minix support says that it will only support up to 3 external hdds. If you want more you need to invest in a NAS.
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Ok ill check the firmware...
As for the hd, i have a probox full of hd, how do i scan my hds from my probox? Or the U1 automatically scan all of them whenever i connect my probox in my minix?
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I have a Probox too. The U1 will mount the hdds automatically when you connect the Probox. However it will only mount only three of the hdds in the Probox. Since the mounting order is unpredictable you can't tell beforehand which disk will be left out. Better to just install 3 hdds at a time so you're sure which one get mounted.
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First off - Have you updated the firmware of your U1? Latest is FW007. You have to check for firmware updates several times until it says that there are no more firmware updates available. It steps through all firmware versions between what you have until it reaches 07.
Go to minixforum.com and download XBMC for Minix. This is a build of Kodi specifically for Minix.
For the HDDs - Minix support says that it will only support up to 3 external hdds. If you want more you need to invest in a NAS.
May I ask what's the diff between XBMC and built-in Koni player? Going to be my first Android player.
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XBMC for Minix is just a version of Kodi that has been tweaked and optimized by Minix. The Kodi that comes pre-installed with the U1 is a generic build.
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Im all set getting the U1. I like to know if it detects xbox 360 wireless controller. We tried it with the kata box and its not working.
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I see, I saw ACM Tech at tipidpc.com selling it for 5.7K, pero I have doubts in terms of warranty kasi..
I just texted ACM tech and thier units are from Ubertech also. :)
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I just texted ACM tech and thier units are from Ubertech also. :)
http://minix.com.hk/en/terms
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I have a Probox too. The U1 will mount the hdds automatically when you connect the Probox. However it will only mount only three of the hdds in the Probox. Since the mounting order is unpredictable you can't tell beforehand which disk will be left out. Better to just install 3 hdds at a time so you're sure which one get mounted.
I see, this is a problem with me coz I have 4 hdd full of movies in my probox plus 2 2tb external drive... in my egreat, if you connect the probox..., it can read all the hdd in it plus all other hdd/flash drive and memory card that are connected at the same time can also be read... there are 5 USB slot on my egreat r300 pro...
I already updated the firmware of U1.. Kodi and XBMC Minix can't passthrough Atmos, so I installed SMPC, it can passthrough ATMOS and other HD Audio :)
As for the video, 4K/60 (my big buck bunny) is still stuttering... I'll try to download other test files and see if it's just that specific file has this problem..
The wifi range U1 is great though, I have connected a kb and mouse and im currently writing this post using my U1 connected with my PJ, ang laki ng PDVD forum, sarap pumunta sa Hot thread, hehehe :)
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Sorry OT. When you say "HD audio" what formats are these?
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http://minix.com.hk/en/terms
Meaning, only Ubertech is a valid reseller, or ACMTech too? Just clarifying. Thanks.
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Sorry OT. When you say "HD audio" what formats are these?
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DTS-HD, DTSMA, ATMOS, DTX, etc.. :)
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Meaning, only Ubertech is a valid reseller, or ACMTech too? Just clarifying. Thanks.
Ubertech is the distributor, since they distribute minix to ACMTech, I think they will honor the warranty :)
If you have doubts buying from ACM Tech, you can buy it at Villman... I got mune from Villman SM North for 5,750 pesos :)
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Ubertech is the distributor, since they distribute minix to ACMTech, I think they will honor the warranty :)
If you have doubts buying from ACM Tech, you can buy it at Villman... I got mune from Villman SM North for 5,750 pesos :)
Thanks. Yes, hope they honor it, or better yet, hope I won't need it at all :) Got a good deal from them ;)
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Ubertech is the distributor, since they distribute minix to ACMTech, I think they will honor the warranty :)
If you have doubts buying from ACM Tech, you can buy it at Villman... I got mune from Villman SM North for 5,750 pesos :)
yup, Ubertech is PCtrends also. I got good support from them before regarding my previous purchases like motherboards and etc.
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Thanks. Yes, hope they honor it, or better yet, hope I won't need it at all :) Got a good deal from them ;)
What's "the Good Deal" bro?
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Mga bossing, have you tried playing 4k UHD 60fps files? Di kasi ma-play ng U1 ko e.. im using the latest version of SPMC which can passthrough Atmos.. can you give me the link where i can download KODI krypton? Thanks.
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Are you playing it off an external storage attached to the usb port? The U1 only has usb2.0 ports. You may be limited by the max data rate of usb2.0. Check data rate of the file via mediainfo and compare with max data rate of usb2.0. You can try transferring to internal memory or better yet NAS connected by gigabit ethernet.
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Yes im using an external drive from my probox.. ok ill check the data rate.. im only playing a max of 13gig file, the other file are only 6gig and 1gig in size..
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guys yung UI po ba ng U1 paran XBMC ang UI? with posters and synopsis?
will there ba an extra steps to make it?
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guys yung UI po ba ng U1 paran XBMC ang UI? with posters and synopsis?
will there ba an extra steps to make it?
Android TV based ang U1. So you will be getting an android tv interface.
KODI is installed as an App and you need to launch it like any program in any android system.
There are alot of videos on youtube about minix U1 and its interface
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I tried setting up my Minix Neo U1 last night. I updated the firmware. After that, I ran into some issues.
Google Play:
While signing in to Google store, I only went as far as email address and password. After that, lumabas yung “By signing in, you agrree to the Terms and Conditions...” tapos may “Accept >” sa lower right hand corner ng screen. No matter what button I press sa remote, walang reaction so I cannot continue the procedure.
Kodi:
I tried loading channels sa Kodi. Yung ABC, WCBS and WNBC channels, may mga lumalabas na list ng shows, but when I try to run them, may message saying that the file cannot be played and to check the log.
Do I need to update Kodi? Paano? I tried looking for an update sa app, pero wala akong makita.
Apps Screen:
Is there a way to put the channel icons sa app screen (parang shortcut) para hindi na pumasok sa Kodi?
I hope you guys can help me. Thanks.
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google play - try to clear the data/cache and login again
kodi - for some reason, there are special kodi builds for minix units. use that. and read the logs to see what was the error. manual update yun kodi for minix. not the one in play store.
i dont have minix u1 and briefly used it. i am answering based on what i experienced with my x7.
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I tried setting up my Minix Neo U1 last night. I updated the firmware. After that, I ran into some issues.
Google Play:
While signing in to Google store, I only went as far as email address and password. After that, lumabas yung “By signing in, you agrree to the Terms and Conditions...” tapos may “Accept >” sa lower right hand corner ng screen. No matter what button I press sa remote, walang reaction so I cannot continue the procedure.
Connect a mouse via usb, that's what I did.. a mouse can help a lot if you still don't have funds for an airmouse :)
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Thanks flashDB and reynold. Not getting an airmouse was a mistake. Try ko mamaya usb wireless mouse.
Update:
I was able to update my firmware to the latest one and installed XMBC. Problem is when I try ABC, WNBC and WCBS programs, they don't play and instead display the message "One or more files cannot play. Check the log..." Saan ba makikita yung log? Sorry as I am a newb sa android. Thanks.
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I enabled the log feature sa Kodi/XBMC. I still cannot play the content sa ABC, WNBC and Metadata channels. Laging "check the log." Pag check naman,blank yung log. Deactivated na kaya itong mga addons na ito?
What other apps can I download para makapanood ng movies?
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^^^ Download SPMC bro :)
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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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I installed the iflix app via Google Store and watch the content directly on my U1. hth
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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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technically it should be possible.
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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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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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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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Have you configured the audio pass-through setting on SPMC?
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Galing sa Minix U1 forum, share ko lang.
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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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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Walang mabilhan, kainis
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I saw a few at greenhills virra mall
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anong stores? thanks!
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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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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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I once asked Villman -- last week. They said they're no longer available from the supplier =((
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finally found one
Villman Trinoma has 2~3 left.
don't forget to ask for a cash discount
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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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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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use xbmc for Minix, it should be pre installed
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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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isa pang question.. can this player play bd iso? anong player gamit nyo?
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Latest Minix XBMC Beta version: just sharing
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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Good day mga boss! May alam po ba kayong store that sell this media player? Tia!
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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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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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villman trinoma. i've seen couple of boxes.
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Thanks mga boss! Ill check trinoma tomorrow.
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Thanks mga boss! Ill check trinoma tomorrow.
call muna before you go..
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Got a good deal online, they have a shop sa Virra mall, P6,800, the A2 lite air mouse included.
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Good day mga boss! May alam po ba kayong store that sell this media player? Tia!
I believe this is available in Lazada.
http://www.lazada.com.ph/original-minix-neo-u1-smart-android-tv-box-android-511-lollipopamlogic-s905-quad-core-64bit-xbmc-2g16g-uhd-4k-3d-mini-pc-50gwifi-h265-bluetooth-41-dlna-airplay-miracast-hd-media-player-euplug-5882628.html
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I believe this is available in Lazada.
http://www.lazada.com.ph/original-minix-neo-u1-smart-android-tv-box-android-511-lollipopamlogic-s905-quad-core-64bit-xbmc-2g16g-uhd-4k-3d-mini-pc-50gwifi-h265-bluetooth-41-dlna-airplay-miracast-hd-media-player-euplug-5882628.html
It is available indeed. But the issue is it is shipped from abroad. usually it takes 3 to 4 weeks to get here and the very high probability it will get lost due to it high retail value. Unless you will use fedex or DHL. But it will cost around 2k to 3k + customs tax + vat to send it here.
I am estimating it will cost between 10.5k to 12k gross if you sent it through DHL or Fedex .
Just get it here locally. Warranty and delivery times will not be a problem.
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Ayun nakabili na ako sa Villman Trinoma! Kakatuwa ung UI. Ibang iba na pala mga player now... meron po bang remote apps na pwede magamit for my Minix? Hassle ung included remote..
Di ko din magets ung Kodi na sinasabi. Haha as of now, thru MX Player lang ako nanunuod ng movie :)
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Really recommended to buy an A2 Lite remote. For the meantime you can plug in a mouse to make it easier to navigate the menus. You can also download the minix remote control app for android phones:
http://minix.com.hk/downfile/U1_remote.apk (http://minix.com.hk/downfile/U1_remote.apk)
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It is available indeed. But the issue is it is shipped from abroad. usually it takes 3 to 4 weeks to get here and the very high probability it will get lost due to it high retail value. Unless you will use fedex or DHL. But it will cost around 2k to 3k + customs tax + vat to send it here.
I am estimating it will cost between 10.5k to 12k gross if you sent it through DHL or Fedex .
Just get it here locally. Warranty and delivery times will not be a problem.
Actually you will not have the hassles you described if you buy through Lazada. They will take care of it for you. You just complete the purchase and wait for delivery at your specified delivery address. Mahaba nga lang waiting time - up to a month. I've done it several times.
The problem with buying the U1 thru Lazada is that it's more expensive than buying at the local stores.
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Mga bossing, is this player capable of playing MKV H.265 video files?
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Mga bossing, is this player capable of playing MKV H.265 video files?
YES.
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Is there an app on our android Phones so that we can use our phone as remote control for the Minix?
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Is there an app on our android Phones so that we can use our phone as remote control for the Minix?
See the fifth post above this.
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I finally bought the Minix U1, my question relates to the HDMI cable, since what is included in the box is too short for what I need, I want to purchase a replacement. My question is there is an HDMI 1.4 two meters that I saw being sold and I'm afraid that that version is not compatible or would affect playablity of some files (h.265 video movies), is it really required to purchase an HDMI 2.0 cable? Where can I buy such cable?
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I finally bought the Minix U1, my question relates to the HDMI cable, since what is included in the box is too short for what I need, I want to purchase a replacement. My question is there is an HDMI 1.4 two meters that I saw being sold and I'm afraid that that version is not compatible or would affect playablity of some files (h.265 video movies), is it really required to purchase an HDMI 2.0 cable? Where can I buy such cable?
Cardinal Audio 3rd floor V-Mall Greenhills has HDMI 2 cables. I just bought a 1.8 meter for 1,300 earlier. Is your TV a 4k TV?
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@Conan, at the moment wala pa akonv 4k tv, but planning to buy one soon. Btw, would it be possible to use both wifi and lan connection at the same time? Wifi for my internet connection (malayo kasi yung distance to my router) and LAN connection for WD My Book Live...
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@Conan, at the moment wala pa akonv 4k tv, but planning to buy one soon. Btw, would it be possible to use both wifi and lan connection at the same time? Wifi for my internet connection (malayo kasi yung distance to my router) and LAN connection for WD My Book Live...
I use a wired connection to my Android TV box.
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Tried it myself, it is not possible to use wifi and ethernet at the same time
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Better check official minix forum baka bug or limitation
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Tried to be a member of minix forum to post some of my queries, but I cannot join. I do not know how?
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what error are you getting? anyway here's the link
http://www.minixforum.com/forums/neo-u1.137/
sa upper right corner andun yun login or signup
anyway eto nakita ko na :) from the official minix admin
http://www.minixforum.com/threads/minix-u1-wifi-wont-turn-on.10848/
Ethernet and Wi-Fi cannot work simultaneously.
You may utilize the software Ethernet switch we have introduced in FW005 so that you don't have to unplug the cable.
Thanks.
Minix u1 wifi won't turn on (http://"http://www.minixforum.com/threads/minix-u1-wifi-wont-turn-on.10848/#post-86716")
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@flashDB, thanks for the link...
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I finally bought the Minix U1, my question relates to the HDMI cable, since what is included in the box is too short for what I need, I want to purchase a replacement. My question is there is an HDMI 1.4 two meters that I saw being sold and I'm afraid that that version is not compatible or would affect playablity of some files (h.265 video movies), is it really required to purchase an HDMI 2.0 cable? Where can I buy such cable?
where did you buy your minix u1 and how much? Thanks!
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@shoestrings, I'm from Cebu and I bought mine in Digital Village for P 5700.00. Very much satisfied since the after support is great...
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@shoestrings, I'm from Cebu and I bought mine in Digital Village for P 5700.00. Very much satisfied since the after support is great...
aww i'm in manila.. i'll try to get in touch with ubertech if they still have them in distribution.. Thanks!
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@shoestrings, if you can wait Minix is releasing a Neo 9-H, which could be better than U1. But I do not know when it would be available here in the Philippines. Just google it
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@shoestrings, if you can wait Minix is releasing a Neo 9-H, which could be better than U1. But I do not know when it would be available here in the Philippines. Just google it
Di na makaka antay yan. Gusto na mag waldas ng pera haha!
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@shoestrings, if you can wait Minix is releasing a Neo 9-H, which could be better than U1. But I do not know when it would be available here in the Philippines. Just google it
Yup actually been following the MINIX NEO U9-H pero sabi nila parang konti nalang dagdag nvidia shield na pag na release siya.. :(
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Di na makaka antay yan. Gusto na mag waldas ng pera haha!
hahaha.. na inis ako sa naudlot kong pag bili sa nvidia shield dati..
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Guys any recommended GamePad controller for U1?
gusto ko kasing mag classic games like Super Mario 3, Metal Slug etc O0
BTW. ganda ng controller app nito. super thumbs up ;D may mouse, keyboard, multimedia, etc.
kaya parang nag aalangan ako sa A2 lite. 1.5k rin kasi un.
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I have an iPega PG-9028 bluetooth controller. It's my son who uses it for classic games and he's very satisfied with it.
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Good news to all U1 users who are using 4-bay probox.. the unit can detect and read all the harddisk now in my probox plus another external hdd via firmware 10 😂😂😂
Now im solved with my U1 😉
Firmware update link...
http://www.minixforum.com/threads/neo-u1-fw010-20161012.14475/ (http://www.minixforum.com/threads/neo-u1-fw010-20161012.14475/)
Firmware 11 is also available now but i haven't installed it coz i did not encounter some problems on fw 10 😉
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@reynold, FW 11 solves some issues (which I have not experienced) and not much different from FW 10
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@reynold, FW 11 solves some issues (which I have not experienced) and not much different from FW 10
Nice, i also noticed that my file Big Buck Bunny 4K files that always hangs whenever i tried to play is now playing flawlessly, Great FW update :)
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Guys any recommended GamePad controller for U1?
gusto ko kasing mag classic games like Super Mario 3, Metal Slug etc O0
BTW. ganda ng controller app nito. super thumbs up ;D may mouse, keyboard, multimedia, etc.
kaya parang nag aalangan ako sa A2 lite. 1.5k rin kasi un.
i use a ps3 controller
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Got myself an Ipega PG-9068 last saturday, it worked well with the U1 :)
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Recently purchased one.
I have a couple of questions.
I connected the minix to my soundbar which is jbl sb300 via optical. Then under audio settings of minix, I set the digital connection to spdf. Is that correct? Or dapat pcm? Then sa audio setting naman of kodi, I turn on the enabled pass through and highlighted all the possible sound codec like dts and Dolby digital. Then under the number of speakers I click 7.1 because I have a lot of movies that are 7.1 sounds. Although my jbl supports dts and Dolby digital, it's only a 2.1 system. When I do this there's is no sound. I tried to lower it to 5.1, wala parin. It only works in 2.0. Is it because the sound bar has only 2 channels? It won't matter if your source and your player can support 7.1.
Another thing when I enable pass through, every time a use the remote of the kodi to lower the volume, it gives a loud hissing. So what I do is I use nalang the remote of the jbl. But it works fine when I disable the enable pass through.
Last is why the video output on my 4k lg shows 24kps where my source is 60?
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Recently purchased one.
I have a couple of questions.
I connected the minix to my soundbar which is jbl sb300 via optical. Then under audio settings of minix, I set the digital connection to spdf. Is that correct? Or dapat pcm? Then sa audio setting naman of kodi, I turn on the enabled pass through and highlighted all the possible sound codec like dts and Dolby digital. Then under the number of speakers I click 7.1 because I have a lot of movies that are 7.1 sounds. Although my jbl supports dts and Dolby digital, it's only a 2.1 system. When I do this there's is no sound. I tried to lower it to 5.1, wala parin. It only works in 2.0. Is it because the sound bar has only 2 channels? It won't matter if your source and your player can support 7.1.
Another thing when I enable pass through, every time a use the remote of the kodi to lower the volume, it gives a loud hissing. So what I do is I use nalang the remote of the jbl. But it works fine when I disable the enable pass through.
Last is why the video output on my 4k lg shows 24kps where my source is 60?
spdif does not have enough bandwidth to support 5,1 surround.
Did you enable frame switching in kodi? or spmc? this switches frame rates acording to source.
The best you can hope for your sound bar is virtual surround. Basically your soundbar have the chip to emulate 5.1 surround sound from stereo source. It just have to bounce of sounds from your walls to achieve that effect.
In short even if you can pass the 5.1 signal through the spdif. It wont really be 5.1 since a 5.1 setup requires rear speakers and center.
I cannot figure why you want to send 5.1 signals to a 2.0 speakers anyway.
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spdif does not have enough bandwidth to support 5,1 surround.
Did you enable frame switching in kodi? or spmc? this switches frame rates acording to source
Sorry how do I enable frame switching in kodi and spmc?
So what's the best audio setting I will do to maximize the sound
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Sorry how do I enable frame switching in kodi and spmc?
So what's the best audio setting I will do to maximize the sound
The best you can hope for your sound bar is virtual surround. Basically your soundbar have the chip to emulate 5.1 surround sound from stereo source. It just have to bounce off sounds from your walls to achieve that effect.
In short even if you can pass the 5.1 signal through the spdif. It wont really be 5.1 since a 5.1 setup requires rear speakers and center.
I cannot figure why you want to send 5.1 signals to a 2.0 speakers anyway. Virtual surround is basically targeted for small rooms where you have no space for an AV receiver and wires + speakers for a 5.1 setup.
I cannot tell how to do it in kodi since I am using a SPMC build targeted specifically to my Nvidia shield box. But frame rate switching is an important thing when for Video viewing.
Try looking at system - video - playback.
But I am sure it under system. I cannot recall where.
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The best you can hope for your sound bar is virtual surround. Basically your soundbar have the chip to emulate 5.1 surround sound from stereo source. It just have to bounce of sounds from your walls to achieve that effect.
In short even if you can pass the 5.1 signal through the spdif. It wont really be 5.1 since a 5.1 setup requires rear speakers and center.
I cannot figure why you want to send 5.1 signals to a 2.0 speakers anyway.
So basically my setting is just correct or it just doesn't matter since 2.0 lang my speaker? Just chose spdif, enable pass through and just select 2.0, it will just be the same. So if I change my soundbar which I'm planning to do to a 5.1 soundbar with 4k pass through, then what setting I need?
What about the frame switching?
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So basically my setting is just correct or it just doesn't matter since 2.0 lang my speaker? Just chose spdif, enable pass through and just select 2.0, it will just be the same. So if I change my soundbar which I'm planning to do to a 5.1 soundbar with 4k pass through, then what setting I need?
What about the frame switching?
I cannot tell how to do it in kodi since I am using a SPMC build targeted specifically to my Nvidia shield box. But frame rate switching is an important thing when for Video viewing.
Try looking at system - video - playback.
But I am sure it under system. I cannot recall where.
A full 5.1 surround setup usually involves using HDMI.
Again. Your soundbar cannot decode 5.1 signal unless it has a real 5.1 surround decoder chip in it and not just surround emulator chip. If your sound bar is 2.1. I do not think it has a real 5.1 surround decoder. There are soundbar that says they have real 5.1 decoder chip but so far they have its own issues.
Basically your soundbar receivers a 2.0 signal from your Spdif cable and do some processing with its built in chip to output sound at different timings to emulate 5.1 surround sound.
If you want real surround sound either you get a AV receiver with all the 5.1 surround format support. Or a HTPC with a soundcard with rear, center , front speakers out + amplifier.
Usually people get an AV receiver to simplify things.
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So basically my setting is just correct or it just doesn't matter since 2.0 lang my speaker? Just chose spdif, enable pass through and just select 2.0, it will just be the same. So if I change my soundbar which I'm planning to do to a 5.1 soundbar with 4k pass through, then what setting I need?
What about the frame switching?
if you have a 5.1 sound bar that can decode un modified signal from your source. All you have to do is pass the signal raw and the 5.1 sound bar will do the splitting and sending the signal/sound to the correct speaker in the 5.1 setup.
Your current setup does not do pass through since I am guessing your soundbar does not anything to output video to the TV.
Pass through as I understand is involves HDMI In your decoder box/AV as well as HMDI out. The signal passes your AV/Decoder box where it takes/strips the 5.1 signal/7.1 signal to output to speakers then sends the rest of the video signal to your TV.
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I cannot tell how to do it in kodi since I am using a SPMC build targeted specifically to my Nvidia shield box. But frame rate switching is an important thing when for Video viewing.
Try looking at system - video - playback.
But I am sure it under system. I cannot recall where.
A full 5.1 surround setup usually involves using HDMI.
Again. Your soundbar cannot decode 5.1 signal unless it has a real 5.1 surround decoder chip in it and not just surround emulator chip. If your sound bar is 2.1. I do not think it has a real 5.1 surround decoder. There are soundbar that says they have real 5.1 decoder chip but so far they have its own issues.
Basically your soundbar receivers a 2.0 signal from your Spdif cable and do some processing with its built in chip to output sound at different timings to emulate 5.1 surround sound.
If you want real surround sound either you get a AV receiver with all the 5.1 surround format support. Or a HTPC with a soundcard with rear, center , front speakers out + amplifier.
Usually people get an AV receiver to simplify things.
Ok thanks for the help. Will probably upgrade my soundbar to get better sound. Will keep in mind those things you said
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Ok thanks for the help. Will probably upgrade my soundbar to get better sound. Will keep in mind those things you said
if you have a small room you can use your 2.0. Sounds but it will be muddy though because the movie conversations will be outputted int he same speakers are the rest of the sound.
Not all people need 5.1 setup. Virtual surround is pretty good if you have a small room and less complicated too. All you need is a RCA cable/ Aux to carry the stereo signal.
The minimum for a small room is a 3.1 sound bar. Where the conversation is being outputted in a separate speakers for clarity.
2.0 soundbars are marketed to people who are more into listening music than watching movies.
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it's okay to "pass-through" audio from NMT's or bluray's to your 2ch soundbar. it means that you're allowing the soundbar to process your audio codecs. if this doesn't work, just disable the audio pass-though.
though soundbars has minimum 2.1 configuration, any 6ch or 8ch audio codec inputs will be down-mixed to 3ch (including the LFE) of the soundbar. then select an outut mode like, virtual or cinema (depends on which) available on your soundbar.
with KODI or SPMC, configure in Systems --> Settings --> Audio and set the number of speakers available on your soundbar. or as mentioned, leave it as is and disable the audio pass-through.
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to add: S/PDIF is as capable on relaying audio information as HDMI. except that S/PDIF is maximum of 6ch only. whereas HDMI can relay more that 6ch audio information.
I guess the more comparable to S/PDIF is the Digital COAX. for practicality, I used digital coax cable during my early years in HT since it is much less expensive than S/PDIF cable.
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Last is why the video output on my 4k lg shows 24kps where my source is 60?
Check this thread and the rest of the guides and FAQs.
http://www.minixforum.com/threads/self-adaptive-refresh-rate-switching.9531/
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Check this thread and the rest of the guides and FAQs.
http://www.minixforum.com/threads/self-adaptive-refresh-rate-switching.9531/
thanks sa link. :)
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Thanks for the input.
Anyway it's about time naman to upgrade my soundbar since I upgraded my TV and media player. Target is 5.1 or 7.1 capable with 4k pass through. Looking at Sony st-7 or st-5.
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^ good decision to upgrade for a full HT experience. your jbl sb300 has no DTS decoder, right?
means, if you play a movie with a DTS audio on your new Minix U1 connected to your JBL soundbar, there will be no sound, am I correct?
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Thanks for the input.
Anyway it's about time naman to upgrade my soundbar since I upgraded my TV and media player. Target is 5.1 or 7.1 capable with 4k pass through. Looking at Sony st-7 or st-5.
Alot of people fought trying to get true 5.1 sound HD without using HDMI with receiver and lost.
A soundbar is a upsized Tv speakers basically. Unless you have rear center front speakers. It will always just be Virtual 5.1. All sounds will be coming from the front and it will be erratic unless you tune your room to work with Virtual surround.
Philipps? or was it JBL or sonos have a modular upgradable soundbar to True 5.1 sound if I remembered it correctly. Where you buy the basic unit and get the rear speakers as an addon.
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^ good decision to upgrade for a full HT experience. your jbl sb300 has no DTS decoder, right?
means, if you play a movie with a DTS audio on your new Minix U1 connected to your JBL soundbar, there will be no sound, am I correct?
I believe it has dts. There is a sound when I play a movie that's encoded with dts.
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Alot of people fought trying to get true 5.1 sound HD without using HDMI with receiver and lost.
A soundbar is a upsized Tv speakers basically. Unless you have rear center front speakers. It will always just be Virtual 5.1. All sounds will be coming from the front and it will be erratic unless you tune your room to work with Virtual surround.
Philipps? or was it JBL or sonos have a modular upgradable soundbar to True 5.1 sound if I remembered it correctly. Where you buy the basic unit and get the rear speakers as an addon.
Golden Ear?
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Golden Ear?
Why not make the most of the money you spent. Alot will get discontented fast if they heard something better than the current one they have even though there is totally nothing wrong with what they have.
He will be spending more than 500$ for a sound bar to emulate surround sound. Unless he is totally fine with that.
In the end it is his money and choice.
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I believe it has dts. There is a sound when I play a movie that's encoded with dts.
I see, pardon sir. it's JBL sb350 (newer model) the one without a DTS decoder... thanks!
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My airmouse for the Minix U1 just died. On-off button nalang ang gumagana. Has anyone experienced this?
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so far mine still works, normal a2. are you using a2 or a2 lite?.
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I use the a2 lite boss. I think the dongle is the problem. It can't read the remote's signal.
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Just bought a 55" Samsung UHD 4k TV, which has a Digital Audio Out (Optical). Previously I used my minix u1 to a 40" Samsung without the Optical Audio, and I have a LG Home Theater (HT) which has a Digital Audio (Optical) and I used connect my Minix to the LG HT for its audio output.
My question is: If I connect my Minix U1 to my 55" Samsung TV thru HDMI, and then to transfer audio/sound of a movie file from my Minix U1 to the LG Home Theater, would it be possible through the Digital Audio Out (Optical) of my 55" Samsung TV? I hope that someone can understand my question....
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There should be an option to change where to output the audio in U1. HDMI, optical, etc.
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My question is: If I connect my Minix U1 to my 55" Samsung TV thru HDMI, and then to transfer audio/sound of a movie file from my Minix U1 to the LG Home Theater, would it be possible through the Digital Audio Out (Optical) of my 55" Samsung TV? I hope that someone can understand my question....
It depends on the model of your samsung tv. Try to check the manual first or provide us the model. There are TVs that can pass-through the 5.1 signal form HDMI to the optical out. And there are other TVs that can't.
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bookmarked lang :)
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It depends on the model of your samsung tv. Try to check the manual first or provide us the model. There are TVs that can pass-through the 5.1 signal form HDMI to the optical out. And there are other TVs that can't.
Sir, its Samsung 55" KU6000...
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Sir, its Samsung 55" KU6000...
Pwede daw 5.1 (DD5.1 at DTS) passthrough via optical...
http://www.rtings.com/tv/tests/inputs/5-1-surround-audio-passthrough
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Been using this device and kodi app to watch movies. Question lang, what setting do I need to make sure that I'm getting proper 4 k resolution without any lags. I few 4k media and as far as I know it's playing 4k. Kayang lang Baka I forgot some adjustments on the settings to get better experience
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Just bought a 55" Samsung UHD 4k TV, which has a Digital Audio Out (Optical). Previously I used my minix u1 to a 40" Samsung without the Optical Audio, and I have a LG Home Theater (HT) which has a Digital Audio (Optical) and I used connect my Minix to the LG HT for its audio output.
My question is: If I connect my Minix U1 to my 55" Samsung TV thru HDMI, and then to transfer audio/sound of a movie file from my Minix U1 to the LG Home Theater, would it be possible through the Digital Audio Out (Optical) of my 55" Samsung TV? I hope that someone can understand my question....
i can do these with all my TV's: LG (2012 LM6200 & 2016 UH8500) and Sony 2016 X80D:
1. 2016 WeTek Hub -- HDMI -- TV (TV accepts both audio & video) then TV -- S/PDIF -- to soundbar or AVR
2. 2008 Xtreamer -- HDMI -- TV
-- S/PDIF -- AVR
sa #1, TV accepts audio signal thru HDMI then also sends that signal out to S/PDIF
sa #2, si Xtreamer ko pwede sabay HDMI (audio/video) and S/PDIF (audio) out
kaya din dapat ni Samsung yung #1. =))
note lang: S/PDIF can only transmit upto 6ch audio data
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Some questions on pairing my Samsung 55" KU6000 and my Minix U1:
I have read somewhere that Minix u1 has an HDMI CEC feature, thus allowing me to use only one remote control. How is this done?
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Some questions on pairing my Samsung 55" KU6000 and my Minix U1:
I have read somewhere that Minix u1 has an HDMI CEC feature, thus allowing me to use only one remote control. How is this done?
Just enable HDMI CEC in the settings of the Minix U1 and then plug it into an HDMI CEC enabled HDMI port on the TV. You'll know it's working if the U1 turns on automatically when you select the connected hdmi port on your tv and it turns off when you turn off the tv.
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Just enable HDMI CEC in the settings of the Minix U1 and then plug it into an HDMI CEC enabled HDMI port on the TV. You'll know it's working if the U1 turns on automatically when you select the connected hdmi port on your tv and it turns off when you turn off the tv.
Sir, which remote could I use? The TV remote or the Minix Remote? or Either? I love the Minix Remote more than the TV's since my Minix is an airmouse, so is it possible to use the minix remote?
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Sir, which remote could I use? The TV remote or the Minix Remote? or Either? I love the Minix Remote more than the TV's since my Minix is an airmouse, so is it possible to use the minix remote?
TV Remote. You can control only the basic functions of the U1 via the Play, Pause, Stop, Forward and Reverse button on your TV Remote.
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Anyone care to help, if it's possible to play BDMV folder with menus on the U1? I have the WOW files on my drive and would like to play it to calibrate our new 4k. Thanks.
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@jgl, suggestion la. You may join the official minix forum and there you may learn a lot about minix and ask questions about it. The suppurt there is great...
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merong bagong firmware update ang Minix U1. http://www.minixforum.com/threads/neo-u1-fw012-20170227.15766/#post-122443
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merong bagong firmware update ang Minix U1. http://www.minixforum.com/threads/neo-u1-fw012-20170227.15766/#post-122443
Thanks for the update.. waiting for the zip update. :D
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when I bought the U1 last year I immediately installed the latest version (version 16 BETA) that was available in the minix support forum.
So since then I've not been happy with the performance.
1) the app did not support a lot of my downloaded content. A lot of times it would freeze and require a reboot
2) the ATMOS passthrough functionality was very very spotty. There are times when no sound would come out and the video stutters. Soon after that you will lose the ability to use the remote. Again, this would require a reboot of the system
overall a very frustrating purchase
Then last week I was looking for an updated version of the app and noticed my mistake (yup, only last week!).
I never installed the STABLE version of XBMC for Minix (version 15).
So I unistalled the 16 BETA version and downloaded version 15. Lo and behold it was a world of difference!
Everything is more stable now. No more freezing, no more reboots, no more missing audio, no more unplayable files.
PERFECT!!
anyway, just sharing my experience so that other people who were overly excited as I was won't make the same mistake I did.
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medyo not for U1 but MINIX too. i had minix x7 and had the same issue - unstable xbmc/kodi then read the forum and notice there is a particular build of xbmc/kodi for minix.
boom. perfect - fast and stable.
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Mga bossing, I notice that around 30 to 50% of the time I power on the minix u1, it freezes and stuck until prior to user interface. I have to push to power botton for about 10 sec then reboot. Then it would be ok. Does anyone here also have that problem?
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Last night, I was watching movies in my Minix U1 using my portable hard drive. Bigla nalang tumitigil ang palabas then balik sa home screen. I tried various players (MX Player, Kodi, etc.) with the same results. This never happened before.
Any tips on the cause and how to fix this? I tried clearing the cache. Same problem. Thanks.
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Mga bossing, I notice that around 30 to 50% of the time I power on the minix u1, it freezes and stuck until prior to user interface. I have to push to power botton for about 10 sec then reboot. Then it would be ok. Does anyone here also have that problem?
have you updated to the latest firmware?
i used to get this too when I firsts got my unit. When I updated to a newer firmware nawala
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Last night, I was watching movies in my Minix U1 using my portable hard drive. Bigla nalang tumitigil ang palabas then balik sa home screen. I tried various players (MX Player, Kodi, etc.) with the same results. This never happened before.
Any tips on the cause and how to fix this? I tried clearing the cache. Same problem. Thanks.
have you switched usb ports? drives?
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have you updated to the latest firmware?
i used to get this too when I firsts got my unit. When I updated to a newer firmware nawala
latest firmware na yung U1 ko. Due to frustration, I reset the U1 and hopefully ma wala na yung problema. I also did the reset since Kodi has a new and stable app 17.3, so pinagsabay ko na lang...
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Use the xbmc/kodi build specifically for minix. Far stable.
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have you switched usb ports? drives?
Yes sir. I tried all the usb ports. Same pa rin. Ngayon lang nangyari ito. Before, it can flawlessly play even my 2tb drive.
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Use the xbmc/kodi build specifically for minix. Far stable.
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I read somewhere that updating to Kodi 17.3 is necessary since most streaming sites are now moving to HTTPS....In fact, I also notice that with Kodi 17, there are streaming issues....so maybe the upgrade would or should solve this...fingers crossed....
here is the link: https://www.tvaddons.ag/upgrade-kodi-krypton/
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latest firmware na yung U1 ko. Due to frustration, I reset the U1 and hopefully ma wala na yung problema. I also did the reset since Kodi has a new and stable app 17.3, so pinagsabay ko na lang...
you have an unsupported version of kodi.
stick with this MINIX XBMC V15.3 final
http://www.minixforum.com/threads/minix-xbmc-v15-3-final.13111/
that's the custom kodi app for minix.
works flawlessly for me.
when i updated to any other kodi version it gets messed up. See my post above as well.
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I hope someone can help me. For some reason I'm unable to choose 4k resolution for you tube 4k videos (options are only upto 1080p). I'm able to if I use the built in media player in my 4k TV. Resolution in the minix has been changed to 4k@ 60 hz.
Gears
Sony 65930D
Onkyo RZ810 (newest firmware installed)
Minix UI (newest firmware installed)
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has anyone been able to "replicate" the UBOX apps?
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I hope someone can help me. For some reason I'm unable to choose 4k resolution for you tube 4k videos (options are only upto 1080p). I'm able to if I use the built in media player in my 4k TV. Resolution in the minix has been changed to 4k@ 60 hz.
Gears
Sony 65930D
Onkyo RZ810 (newest firmware installed)
Minix UI (newest firmware installed)
If I am not mistaken Cellphone androids are only fixed at 720p for youtube. and 480p for netflix. You need the real Google Android TV OS to run youtube 4k.
Minix u1 uses cellphone/tablet android.
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Pwede ba atmos and dts x? Any issue
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yes pwede atmos and dts-x.
didn't encounter any issues. Just make sure you have the latest versions of everything (firmware and kodi for minix)
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Thanks
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Ano po gamit nyo na player app? Para lumabas atmos or dts x
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help peeps, bigla na lang ayaw bumukas settings, had to reset and reboot the system, ngayon naman nawala Netflix kaya had to sideload it but bumalik uli yun ayaw bumukas settings, and checked online apparently it's happening to several user in other countries, meron ba kayo alam na fix? what's the highest build ng Netflix pwede ko side load sa Neo U1? hirap naman yun reset ka ng reset :(
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help peeps, bigla na lang ayaw bumukas settings, had to reset and reboot the system, ngayon naman nawala Netflix kaya had to sideload it but bumalik uli yun ayaw bumukas settings, and checked online apparently it's happening to several user in other countries, meron ba kayo alam na fix? what's the highest build ng Netflix pwede ko side load sa Neo U1? hirap naman yun reset ka ng reset :(
Do you still have the pre-loaded antivirus in your U1? Try uninstalling it on your system. I remember experiencing something similar that was resolved by removing the antivirus
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Do you still have the pre-loaded antivirus in your U1? Try uninstalling it on your system. I remember experiencing something similar that was resolved by removing the antivirus
parang wala ako napansin anti virus, what app might that be kaya? hanapin ko
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Supported ba nito wide color bt2020
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Seems U9 is newer one released after the U1. Anyone has this?