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2022 Considering Nintendo V1 vs. V2 vs. OLED

muncheno — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:31:42 +0800

I'm getting Nintendo switch for my 10 years old boy.

Would like your inputs/perspective on getting a Switch in 2022?
Or should I wait for the Pro version...

T9 S912 - 2GB/16B Android TV Box

muncheno — Tue, 01 May 2018 12:10:37 +0800

Here my review for T9 S912 - 2gb / 16gb.
Which I bought from Lazada via DOBEST seller at link below.

Lazada, T9 S912

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The specification for the box as:

Hardware:
CPU: Armlogic S912
RAM: 2Gb DDR3 -> Hynix H5TC4G53AFA
ROM: emmc 16gb -> SanDisk SDIN9WD4-16G
WIFI/BT: 2.4Ghz / 5.8ghz -> AP6330 (a bit harder to get driver/firmware for this chip)
LAN: Gigabyte -> RTL211F

PCB: S912_PCb_REFV1.1 2016-09-19

Firmware when received:
System: Android 6.0.1
Build: q201-userdebug 6.0.1 MHC19J 20170220 test-keys

My story about T9 S912:
For intro, currently I own a H96pro+ (3gb/32gb running SCV7A rom), Minix Neo U1, M8S (2gb/8gb S812 - china oem box), Q7s (2gb/8gb -Rockchip 3188 chip).
The reason for me is to replace the Q7s box that I have with T9 S912.

I have order the box from Dobest, Lazada at RM158 which I supprise to see S912-2gb/16gb box at this pricing.
Normally cheap S912-1gb/8gb or S905 box are in this range.

Without thinking much, I jumped to it and the box was received the box within 1.5 weeks, which consider fast delivery as this coming from China.
The seller was using LEX express from Lazada.

My first impression when I see the launcher, I believe the firmware is modified from H96pro (2gb/16gb) that come with KDMC (kodi).
The firmware out of the box is Android 6.0.1 with default MBOX launcher, the same launcher found in H96pro or H96pro+.
In general are responsive and usable.

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Everything seem working in order, except this is pre-rooted firmware.
It also come with few bloated apps like FB, Twitter, ShXwBox and etc.

From here, maybe you are expecting screenshot of benchmark testing from Antutu or such.
I will or already skip the benchmark testing at this point of writting, you''ll see the performance after upgrade.
To me this not so important, it feel consistent with my the other box (H96pro+).

For me, I would like to run Astro-GO (AOTG).
Due the problem of rooted firmware I was hoping to get firmware like my H96pro+ from Freaktab.

After did alot of reading, I realised the box is having the same hardware for most S912 2gb ram boxes.
What is left for the consideration for customs ROM here was purely based on wifi chipset that may differ from each others.
Of course you also need to know 2Gb firmware is for 2Gb box and 3Gb firmware is 3gb box, wrong firmware will resultant in bricked box.
When come to DDR3 or DDR4 ram, to me that is not always sure, but best to flash same firmware that mean for DDR3 or DDR4 ram.

Based on my finding, T95Z plus 2GB box having the closed specification. Not the T95Z plus pro with 3Gb ram.
My understand S912 boxes from China which have similar spec are:-
1) H96pro (earlier release, newer with WIFI Q9377 chip)
2) Rikomagic mk22
3) T95zplus or T95K pro (must be 2Gb RAM & wifi Ap6330, 3 differents wifi chipset available)

Specificly, I was looking for android 7.X (Nougat) rom with not rooted or can be unrooted to install magisk.

The flashing methodology:
After flashing with couple roms (including Beeling GT1/S92 custom roms), I'm facing with issue of getting TWRP on the box with all android 7.x.
I didn't face this problem when work with H96pro+ due readily customs rom made by Superceleron (Freaktab).

After more experimentations, I came across Poison ROM and different approach to get TWRP recovery.
Here is link if interested:-
XDA- [S912 DEVICES][ROM] Poison ROM [V2.0][2GB/3GB] by Ricky Divjakovski
XDA- [PORT RECOVERY][AML DEVICES] Amlogic Flash Tool and recovery porter [V2.2] by Ricky Divjakovski

In short, below is what I did to get AOTG running on T9 S912.

1) Flashed T95Zplus Ver1013 firmware
2) Get the stock-recovery for android 7.1.1 from 2nd Xda link above and ported TWRP recovery got 7.1.1 into my box so I could get TWRP running.
Without this is impossible to boot TWRP and I need TWRP to run remove SU (root) using Update-unSU.zip scripts (link at above-(1)).
3) Instead of straight in unrooted, I wanted to have a slimmer ROM, thus using TWRP, I format/wiped the SYSTEM & DATA and flash POISON ROM zip on top.
For info, Poison ROM is customize with tweak in launcher (for visual), Init.d and build.pro for optimization.
4) Unrooted now with flashing Update-unSU.zip.
5) After unrooted, I have to flash magisk 16.0 with TWRP. This is for me to hide root else A..-GO will able to open but not able to play video.

Conclusion:
Long story and to make it short, I'm now having unrooted (magisk) T95zplus based rom with Poison 2.0 on my T9 S912.

The rom details as follows:-
-ROM version version 1013. (version 1015 for T95Kpro with 7.1.2 available, but I have tested before found way for TWRP recovery)
-Android 7.1.1 (unrooted SU and flashed with Magisk)
-Flashed Poison 2.0 ROM on top (this is generic S912 customs modification rom)
-Now running Astro Go.

For those who lazy to read, here is my conclusion.
Cheapest android box I found at that time, if you are happily spending with flashing then you may consider this box or T95Zplus or T95ZK pro for you.

I still recommended a high end box like Minix Neo U1 for peace of mind but costly.
Alternative also S912 with 3gb ram and LM8830/Q9377 wifi chipset where you got more options on customs ROM.
Through my reading here, S912 3gb ddr3/ddr4 with Q9377 wifi - have the most customs ROM out there with little bit higher cost/ROM storage than this.
But for my case I'm looking for 2nd tv box for room, it suit my need - cheapest with good performance.

Launcher screeenshot (Sunvell launcher with modification from Poison Rom)

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Some of quick benchmarking

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Lastly some note about wifi performance and CPU temperature.
It run few degreeC cooler than my H96pro+ tv box, which is normal at around 63-64 degC, but if you fill it upsidedown it wil give you around 55-58degC.
As for wifi don't expect it to be good as the wifi is pcb type and 5.8Ghz is suck.

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<WTB> Your Used 2.5" SSD Drive - 64GB or 80Gb

muncheno — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:07:19 +0800

Hi,
I'm looking for an used sata SSD 2.5 drive here and I just want to put inside my old laptop so it could boot up a faster than HDD.

The SSD can be 64GB till 12XGB, I don't care about the R/W speed at long as it is within my budget.

Budget is below RM100.

If you have one sitting there, welcome to PM or reply here.

Thanks.
Muncheno

[WTT] note 2 for your XiaoMi Mi3

muncheno — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:07:35 +0800

Item(s):Note 2 set complete without headphone (Color: White)

Package includes: Everything -box, phone, charge, cable except headphone

Price: PM for how much I need to top up

Warranty:Nil

Dealing method:COD

Location of seller:Ipoh / Penang (KL need to arrange)

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: almost 2yrs

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Item(s) conditions: 8.5/10 - peel off on chrome

Picture: Later

Reason for sale:Wanna to try XiaoMi Mi3

Working in Suzhou, China

muncheno — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:33:08 +0800

Hi,

I'm in the middle of negotiation for a career in Suzhou China.

-R&D Engineer, Mechanical, Middle Management level and salary potentially 7k-8k excluding bonus.
The rest is more or less on your own pocket.

-5 years contract with 6 months notice period by either party.

My problem is I want to bring my wife and a kid with me.

What is your opinion on it?
Will you take the challenge if you already own a family?

The calculation on the expenses is sort of like this,

Expenses USD/month
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Apartment Rental 1000
Utilities (Electric) 160
Utilities (Water) 8
Utilities (Gas) 32
Drinking Water 40
TV + Mobile 52

Family Expenses
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Wife Salary 1200
Son Education 800
Transportation 750
Foods & Grocery 1400
Insurance for wife & son 160
Flight Tickets go/back 69.75

Expenses in Malaysia
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House Loan 403
Parent 200
EPF
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Total expenses 6274.75
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Unhappy with Streamyx billing

muncheno — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:50:14 +0800

I started this topic for the reasons to express my unhappiness with TM-Streamyx and also to share with others.

Problem:-
My line was suspended on 17-Jun-2013 and even-though my account still active.
I have to pay RM10 to connect line.

TM's reason on suspended my line:-
I forgotten to pay my bill (RM141.06) for May-2013.

My unhappiness:-
On June's statement, so I own them RM282.10 and written on the statement dated 7-Jun-2013 that I need to pay before 28-Jun-2013 with my account credit limit at RM420.

Out of sudden they cut my line without any notification.

My point here is, I didn't exceed the limit given; and just because I overlook on May's statement, they should not be suspending my line when the statement stated, payment before 28-Jun-2013.

Secondly, those who get suspended because of credit limit, no need to pay RM10 to reconnection and for my case because I forgotten to pay last month bill, I need RM10 for reconnection.

Possible to complaint to organisation or SKMM for such problem?

Okay, thanks for reading, I hope less user will follow my mistake here.

[WTS] Used Hynix 2x1gb DDR2 PC2-5300 667mhz SODIMM

muncheno — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:02:28 +0800

Item(s):Hynix 1gb DDR2 PC2-5300 667mhz SODIMM - Got 2 pcs, taken out from my Dell Vostro 1500 laptop

Price: RM25 each

Dealing method: COD or postage on your own cost.

Location of seller: Ipoh

Contact method/details:PM

Thanks.

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[WTA] Long Range Wifi

muncheno — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:50:41 +0800

Hi,

I would wanted to know if you anyone specialize in long range wifi for residential area? or
If not, would like you to comments on my wild idea to save cost over long term.

Kindly refer to pictures attached for more details on the area and distance.

- Objective:
Is to connect to have a point-to-point connection between 2 houses to share internet and documents/pictures.

-Preliminary Requirements:
Able to get minimum throughput of 1Mbytes/sec on download/upload.
Distance from roof to roof is estimate around 1.7km
Line of sight (LOS), I think only could be achieve is the antenna/router is at height of 11~12meter (in between highest building is 3-storeys).

-My idea:
To install at each location point something like Tplink TL-WA5210G.
To get LOS, will extend a 6 meter length piping extend out from the root with the antenna mounted on it.
The TL-WA5210G will be connect using CAT5e cable (with POE) back to router at each of the house.

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Thanks.

Any1 buy DC stuff from them before?

muncheno — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:59:38 +0800

Hi there,

Just wanted to findout from LYN, see who had bought things from them before.

Customer's Service Links Holdings Co Ltd.
218 Xisanzhuang Street, Shijiazhuang City,
Hebei Province. China
Tell ; +8615814134689 (Company Director)

I was looking for Olympus Flash FL-36, and they said they do sell it for USD 130.

Anyone can advise?