Author Topic: Android / Google Media Players (Read 8449 times)

jackryan · « **on:** Apr 07, 2013 at 06:57 PM »

There's the full blown HTPV's, there are a bunch of *proprietary* NMT players --- I presume with onslaught of newer Android based players, we should have a separate thread for them.

What Android based media player do you have and what do you like best about it?

jackryan · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 08, 2013 at 01:33 PM »

My first Android based network media player is a HiMedia Q5 and so far I am enjoying it than my other players...

highlights:

1. reads tons of titles quickly
2. viewing mkv files is a breeze
3. has a slider so quickly zero-in to the scene that I want to view
4. can work with external drives: 4tb, 3tb, 2tb, 1.5tb and 1tb without problems
5. small form factor

downside:

1. runs very warmly
2. cannot see my hard drives in Mediasonic 8bay or 4bay models
3. documentation is sparse and needs lots of internet searching to find answers about the unit

I wonder if there is a better Android player out there in the market that fixes the downside above

nbc · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 08, 2013 at 02:13 PM »

Quote from: jackryan on Apr 08, 2013 at 01:33 PM

My first Android based network media player is a HiMedia Q5 and so far I am enjoying it than my other players...

highlights:

1. reads tons of titles quickly
2. viewing mkv files is a breeze
3. has a slider so quickly zero-in to the scene that I want to view
4. can work with external drives: 4tb, 3tb, 2tb, 1.5tb and 1tb without problems
5. small form factor

downside:

1. runs very warmly
2. cannot see my hard drives in Mediasonic 8bay or 4bay models
3. documentation is sparse and needs lots of internet searching to find answers about the unit

I wonder if there is a better Android player out there in the market that fixes the downside above

I also am very interested in the HiMedia Q5 or Q10... but since my drives are all in Mediasonic bays... the inability to see individual drives is a big issue for me.

Hope they fix that problem.

nbc

jackryan · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 09, 2013 at 01:32 PM »

I used a workaround. I can see all drives via windows file sharing from my PC running Win7 ultimate. These works for all 1tb, 1.5tb, 2tb, 3tb and 4tb external drives either from the mediasonic 1x4bay, 1x4bay raid and 1x8bay and 7x WD 3tb external drives.

The unit boots fast and can list the file directories very fast!

Quite happy now!!!

markcrenz · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 09, 2013 at 05:46 PM »

madali lang pala workaround. all you need is a PC.

jackryan · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 09, 2013 at 09:08 PM »

yup a fileserver running wintel thru samba/win net share or maybe a unix one via nfs

not bad, since now, i installed the VLC streamer and can also stream into iOS devices... neat

but going back to the Android / Google Media Player, in this case a Hi-Media Q5, I've simplified my set-up in the main HT room set-up and this is my current fave renderer.

Would like to duplicate it in two other rooms using the same file server library approach

jackryan · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 21, 2013 at 08:20 PM »

anyone using the Veleo Android based NMT?

≧◉◡◉≦xrampage≧◉◡◉≦ · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 21, 2013 at 08:35 PM »

Quote from: jackryan on Apr 08, 2013 at 01:33 PM

My first Android based network media player is a HiMedia Q5 and so far I am enjoying it than my other players...

highlights:

1. reads tons of titles quickly
2. viewing mkv files is a breeze
3. has a slider so quickly zero-in to the scene that I want to view
4. can work with external drives: 4tb, 3tb, 2tb, 1.5tb and 1tb without problems
5. small form factor

downside:

1. runs very warmly
2. cannot see my hard drives in Mediasonic 8bay or 4bay models
3. documentation is sparse and needs lots of internet searching to find answers about the unit

I wonder if there is a better Android player out there in the market that fixes the downside above

Another android media player TVIX 3D S2.

http://www.tvix.co.kr/ENG/products/tvix_3d_s2.aspx

jackryan · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 21, 2013 at 10:46 PM »

Is there a local seller for that TVIX 3D S2 now?

Galactus · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 23, 2013 at 10:49 AM »

I have a Measy X5, which is a dual-OS NMT (Linux and Android).

One thing about Android is that it loads excruciatingly slow (over 1 minute), compared to my erstwhile Linux-based NMT (Astone AP-300), which booted in less than 10 seconds.

toys4geeks · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2013 at 12:38 PM »

Quote from: jackryan on Apr 21, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Is there a local seller for that TVIX 3D S2 now?

250 US$ yan bro, if happy ka after getting one let me know. gusto ko din nyan.
meantime, i got a new PCH C200 for another setup to maximize my ISO / BDMV (2D) collection

nbc · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2013 at 02:01 PM »

There is someone selling the TVIX 3D S2 in Sulit for Php 12,500.

nbc

toys4geeks · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2013 at 02:02 PM »

Quote from: nbc on May 10, 2013 at 02:01 PM

There is someone selling the TVIX 3D S2 in Sulit for Php 12,500.

nbc

oo nga ito oh:

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/11319117/TVIX+3D+S2?referralKeywords=3d+media+player&event=Search+Ranking,Position,1-14,14

jackryan · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2013 at 05:29 PM »

anyone using this http://www.measy.com.cn/product/showproduct36_en.htm ?

Is this good?

garfield03 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2013 at 07:30 PM »

Quote from: jackryan on May 10, 2013 at 05:29 PM

anyone using this http://www.measy.com.cn/product/showproduct36_en.htm ?

Is this good?

Phase-Out na ito item from MEASY. Measy A5A with Android 4.0 na selling nila.

nbc · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2013 at 09:23 PM »

This Android Media Player seems to be a better choice. XBMC HD Decoding... Android Jellybean... and the price is very reasonable.

Reviews seem good too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CH643A8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CH643A8&linkCode=as2&tag=bradlindsdigi-20

nbc

Clondalkin · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2013 at 12:47 PM »

Pls help guys.

Not for me but for close family friends. They dont need a PCH-A like mine but should buy a reliable and reasonably priced player mainly for 720p or 1080p MKVs (they are currently using laptops).

I dont know whether to recommend this, or the R6S or the Measy X5, or an AC Ryan or a Mede8er...basta up to 5.9K lang for them. Our friends are purely plug and watch so no need for techy setttings - my contents will take care of their enjoyment.

Thanks!

jackryan · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2013 at 12:49 PM »

Bro, the HiMedia Q5 is easy to operate.

PS. When are you coming home again? Need a refill...

Clondalkin · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2013 at 01:08 PM »

Thanks Bro! Any possible issues to consider regarding the HiMedia Q5 (unsupported files, unsupported audiostream, unsupported subtitles, hanging, boot-up time, stability of playback, stuttering, for instance)? Anyway, puro mkv lang naman pinapanood nila (and 1 externally connected HDD at a time), no networking needs at all, so if no problem whatsoever with the type of 1080p I have, it should be OK. Thanks!

I'd be there at the end of July. See you!

Quote from: jackryan on May 24, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Bro, the HiMedia Q5 is easy to operate.

PS. When are you coming home again? Need a refill...

jackryan · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2013 at 02:13 PM »

if mkv playback, so far soo good... the unit gets warm pero so far it survived running day and night without a problem on a weekend

the only thing fun using it is the very friendly and functional "slider"... very responsive... also boot up and shutdown is also in a flast even for network access...

hope this helps... see you in a month or so...

Clondalkin · « **Reply #20 on:** May 24, 2013 at 02:29 PM »

Noted with thanks Bro!

Just 2 more questions because, in my opinion, you are a most valid "control"/reference - hehehe

1. Which of your non-Android media players do you like the best (pls exclude PCH)?
2. Do you plan to sell any of your media player collections? Hehehe. Actually yung isang friend ko ay umaasang his new TV with built-in media player would suffice (daw) - but Im not sure if those built-in players can smoothly decode high bitrate 1080ps.

Quote from: jackryan on May 24, 2013 at 02:13 PM

if mkv playback, so far soo good... the unit gets warm pero so far it survived running day and night without a problem on a weekend

the only thing fun using it is the very friendly and functional "slider"... very responsive... also boot up and shutdown is also in a flast even for network access...

jackryan · « **Reply #21 on:** May 24, 2013 at 02:38 PM »

I've shifted to Android player for now... also, got two new ones incoming next week with my kids back from their US vacation.

The xtreamer ones seems okay as long as you don't go for the exotic mkv formats... the other ones are the Measy players and also the WD branded ones...

On the other hand, the newer LED panels are now coming with their better built-in player... this is true for the well known brands and even the lesser known China sourced brands like QUBE...

While scouting for IP security camers and NVR, I saw one of their QUBE 42" LED that has a built-in Android based player... for just php 22k at their Gilmore showroom.

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #22 on:** May 24, 2013 at 04:06 PM »

Is there a difference in PQ and SQ compared to the releases from the usual nmt's with Sigma and Realtek chipsets?

jackryan · « **Reply #23 on:** May 24, 2013 at 04:49 PM »

I don't find any marked difference other than it boots faster and can parse even locally attached storage via the usb ports in fast mode too...

Clondalkin · « **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2013 at 05:02 PM »

Tony, are your 2 incoming players also model Q5 or other Android media player makes just like the one posted by nbc?

For the sake of my friend, I'm really hoping the built-in media players of TVs are fully capable of 1080p mkv playback (including high bitrates) and support all sorts of audiostreams. There were some posts about TVs having issues with DTS diba?

Regards!

Quote from: jackryan on May 24, 2013 at 02:38 PM

I've shifted to Android player for now... also, got two new ones incoming next week with my kids back from their US vacation.

The xtreamer ones seems okay as long as you don't go for the exotic mkv formats... the other ones are the Measy players and also the WD branded ones...

On the other hand, the newer LED panels are now coming with their better built-in player... this is true for the well known brands and even the lesser known China sourced brands like QUBE...

jackryan · « **Reply #25 on:** May 27, 2013 at 09:59 PM »

I got the Minix Neo and the G-Midnight MX2 which I've ordered a month back from amazon.coma and will be brought home by my kids

duasto · « **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2013 at 04:40 PM »

Quote from: jackryan on May 27, 2013 at 09:59 PM

I got the Minix Neo and the G-Midnight MX2 which I've ordered a month back from amazon.coma and will be brought home by my kids

Which is better Minix neo x5 or G-Midnight MX2? I have minix neo x5 but I heard much better yung Amlogic compare to Rockchip ... Let me know your reviews hehehehe

jackryan · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 02, 2013 at 10:44 PM »

Busy with other stuff but did some basic test when I received the items and have the following ranking preference to-date:

1) Himedia Q5 - works out of the box; media player slider works pretty damn well; downside, runs very warm

2) G-Midnight MX2 - very nice XBMC implementation; remote is also nice; media player slider doesn't work well

3) Minix Neo X5 - runs the least warm; remote is a joke!

RU9 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 03, 2013 at 11:46 AM »

What other media players with XBMC are sold here at pdvd ?

jackryan · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 03, 2013 at 01:22 PM »

I got the Hi-Media from a local friendly PDVD member.

The two other Android players, I ordered online in the US.