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Title: Xiaomi MI Box 4K Short Review
Post by: vgsison on Jan 08, 2016 at 03:44 PM: http://www.iandroidtvbox.com/xiaomi-mi-box-4k-version-2-0ghz-quad-core-2gb-bluetooth-4-0-rj45-android-4-4.html

I was in the hunt for a trusty Media Player that would soon most likely replace my trusted Xtreamer Sidewinder which has been serving me for 3 years now.

My primary consideration was the budget. I would not want to spend more than Php 4,000 for a media player. Movie files are just like test movies for me. If it is a good movie and worth adding to my bluray collection, then I buy an actual bluray movie. My LG TVs sometime read or not read properly movie files hence having a trusty media player which can read all movie files is worth having.

I was intrigued by this Xiaomi Media Box which says its capable of 4K output, bought it at 3,500 brand new with 3 months distributors warranty and very sleek. It blends well with my black gears. It could read my 2 and 1 TB HDD thru a USB hub without an issue. It has very strong Wifi connectivity. Picture Quality is superb with my panny AR100. I have no way of testing the 4k capabilities but suffice to say I like what I see. It has other features which I have not tried out like games.

Weak points. The distributor would still need to install the english language because it is native in Chinese. While it cannot decode HD Audio (DTS lang) but I already emailed Xiaomi and suggested that i was hoping they could add up HD audio encoding.

For my use, I think this is a good buy and worth the attention of other enthusiasts here too. Thanks for reading.
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Post by: Oloap on Jan 08, 2016 at 04:09 PM: Care to share where you got your unit? Thanks.
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Post by: tigkal on Jan 08, 2016 at 04:21 PM: Is this the 2gb version? I bought MX III 4k android player from Lazada. But usually hangs when turned off for a long time.
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Post by: vgsison on Jan 08, 2016 at 04:29 PM: Quote from: Oloap on Jan 08, 2016 at 04:09 PM
Care to share where you got your unit? Thanks.

Hi bro. Got it from Technigent.tk. My agent is Carlo. 0932 543 7719. If your buying, request Carlo to install the english UI.
Title: Re: Xiaomi MI Box 4K Short Review
Post by: vgsison on Jan 08, 2016 at 04:34 PM: The latest version has 1GB RAM na bro. 2GB i read phasedout na.
Title: Re: Xiaomi MI Box 4K Short Review
Post by: vgsison on Jan 08, 2016 at 10:42 PM: Testing the MI Box. Another con of this is that it does not totally play atmos formatted movie files. I have 3 sample movies in atmos and it cannot play.
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Post by: phi7588 on Jan 09, 2016 at 10:50 AM: Hi sir, can it play videos from iPhone using airplay? Also, can you install google play store on the box? Thanks!
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Post by: vgsison on Jan 09, 2016 at 03:29 PM: ^ i have not tried using airplay from iphone. I read that google play can be installed but i dont know how
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Post by: Waxx on Jan 09, 2016 at 07:58 PM: i think there is a problem with airplay (at least in the 4th gen) and ios 9. but the android mirroring is flawless
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Post by: biggus_dickus on Jan 10, 2016 at 04:09 PM: Hi! Since this is an Android box, I assume you're using either KODI or VLC to play 4K or at least 1080p HEVC movies. Any lag in playing HEVC media? Also, is this true 4k 60 hz or is it limited to 30hz? I just want to make sure as I thought only the nVidia Shield TV as off now is the only one that does true 4k@60hz.

If so, then this is truly worth considering. :) Thanks.
Title: Re: Xiaomi MI Box 4K Short Review
Post by: vgsison on Jan 11, 2016 at 07:19 AM: Hello. Not familiar yet with kodi. As of now the video player of MI is what i am using. Ok naman.
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Post by: richardcruz on Jan 11, 2016 at 09:36 AM: Hi,

I was the one who beat @vgsison to the Xiaomi Mi Box that got sold in our Marketplace (sorry - but glad you found brand new at not much more). The box I bought had Kodi - don't know if it came as default or if the seller installed it. Kodi is a much better player since it has other settings not available in the default player. I haven't tried 4k content yet.

I believe it can be rooted to Android but I don't want to lose the Xiaomi skin as I enjoy the Mandarin content (Chinese and some English movies).

Let's continue sharing notes on this. Thanks!
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Post by: onepaks on Jan 15, 2016 at 04:04 PM: Any one tried playing 4k? If so can it play 60fps or just 30?

Planning to get one
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Post by: Kakashi03 on Jan 16, 2016 at 03:50 AM: Hi kaya nya ba i pass thru HD Audio to AV receiver? DTS HD Master and Dolby True HD?
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Post by: vgsison on Jan 16, 2016 at 08:26 AM: ^ At the moment, no HD audio available yet. Sana soon kaya na nya.
Title: Re: Xiaomi MI Box 4K Short Review
Post by: anya618 on Jan 16, 2016 at 08:27 AM: Quote from: vgsison on Jan 08, 2016 at 10:42 PM
Testing the MI Box. Another con of this is that it does not totally play atmos formatted movie files. I have 3 sample movies in atmos and it cannot play.

di ba sir normally pag ganyan magiging dts na lang ang sound na lalabas?
Title: Xiaomi MI Box 4K Short Review
Post by: vgsison on Jan 16, 2016 at 10:23 PM: Yes boss philip. Highest audio nya is DTS or Dolby ES. Pero pag atmos totally movie could not be played.