THE new M8 box..

[warlock09]

Re: THE new M8 box..

pull the pcb out gently see if its gonna help...

Hello have a look at my new post with photos..of pcb...thanks...

[JustMe]

ok defenitly a 2gb version with ap6330 chipset, although after playing with the firmware on m8 could not get it to run.

plus second of all because you have extra features finless will not run on it, i could be wrong but certian it won't.

maybe if there is enugh people with them or you donate to finless he maybe able to port rom over but without box on hand he would be working blind.

JustMe

[warlock09]

Re: THE new M8 box..

ok defenitly a 2gb version with ap6330 chipset, although after playing with the firmware on m8 could not get it to run.

plus second of all because you have extra features finless will not run on it, i could be wrong but certian it won't.

maybe if there is enugh people with them or you donate to finless he maybe able to port rom over but without box on hand he would be working blind.

JustMe

How can i donate a box to him..where is he located??is he gonna be able to find time for this box...do u think..for.me this box is definitely better looking than the old one..so far stock firmware on it is already rooted.....i tried omans xbmc seems to be ok ......with HW settings on...no interlacing...nothing so far..i will test some more...to see how stable the stock firmware is....

[Finless]

Hi, I am finless Bob.

I have not been following this new M8 box thread so I am not up to speed on what it is, who makes it, etc etc.... Is a stock ROM available? What's wrong with the stock firmware? etc.

If you want to send me a box, PM me and I will send my address. In this case I prefer getting a box rather than a donation as I don't have time really to spend ordering it, etc. Don't even know where to order it from

Bob

[jellywobbles]

New M8 in metal case

I have one of these also - latest firmware (2.2.3) M8_k200b_20140822_v2.2.3. Mine is a 2Gb box.

Have not tested much but early impressions are dissapointing - worst WiFi connectivity I have ever seen on an Android TV box with ext antenna.

The new M8 = about 4-5Mbps using WiFi (2.4Ghz & 5Ghz) & about 12Mbps using ethernet

Old M8 in plastic box - 5Ghz 25.65Mbps & 2,4Ghz 14.8 Mbps Ethernet 27.72Mbps

My S82B on WiFi = 23Mbps (internal antenna)

My MX g81ref clone running Matricom 1.1.6 with ext USB WiFi antenna = 45Mbs with Speedtest
About 9-10 without ext antenna

MX g81ref clone running OpenElec v4.0.7 gives 22Mbps on ethernet & about 5Mbps on WiFi with Speedtest. (internal antenna)

I am on a 60Mbps Virgin fibre connection - my iMac, MBP, Win7 box & Galaxy Note 3 all get about 62Mbps with Speedtest.

Other than the poor connectivity it seems OK.

Is there a version of TWRP or CWM that will work with this box?

[CaptainMidnight]

Could anyone who owns one of these new M8 style boxes comment on the heat/stability of these boxes - I would be hoping having a nice metal case this could only help with cooling?

Does the M8 still get hot but stable or is the temperature kept in check at a lower level.

Also noticed from the internal pictures, there doesn't seem to be any battery backup realtime clock, so what is displayed in standby - still the clock? And can the box be turned off by the remote?

Finally, who is the UK seller that UK owners have bought from?

Any/all answers would be gratefully appreciated.

[jellywobbles]

Hi, I am finless Bob.

I have not been following this new M8 box thread so I am not up to speed on what it is, who makes it, etc etc.... Is a stock ROM available? What's wrong with the stock firmware? etc.

If you want to send me a box, PM me and I will send my address. In this case I prefer getting a box rather than a donation as I don't have time really to spend ordering it, etc. Don't even know where to order it from

Bob

Bob - latest stock ROM is here:-

https://mega.co.nz/#%214BJFgKAD%21yzYsmqHdrZ0fKDX6ONgSk27Ye_7Q27x3Vv7frVPQaic

[jellywobbles]

Could anyone who owns one of these new M8 style boxes comment on the heat/stability of these boxes - I would be hoping having a nice metal case this could only help with cooling?

Does the M8 still get hot but stable or is the temperature kept in check at a lower level.

Also noticed from the internal pictures, there doesn't seem to be any battery backup realtime clock, so what is displayed in standby - still the clock? And can the box be turned off by the remote?

Finally, who is the UK seller that UK owners have bought from?

Any/all answers would be gratefully appreciated.

No heat issues - in standby LCD display is off - clock maintains its settings.

Hop this helps

[stuartj9]

These boxes look like one I had - T8. The only difference was mine didn'y have M8 on the top, otherwise it was identical.

[stuartj9]

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[warlock09]

Re: THE new M8 box..

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I will get my hands of that T8 box next week..replacement for M8 metal case..see how its like..??

[stuartj9]

I will get my hands of that T8 box next week..replacement for M8 metal case..see how its like..??

It's really good but wifi is extremely poor. Maybe needs some better firmware. IMO, M8 seems the most popular and best supported in terms of firmware. T8 feels better having a metal case.

[jellywobbles]

I will get my hands of that T8 box next week..replacement for M8 metal case..see how its like..??

The T8 dual band is not a replacement for the new M8 metal case. From the info I am getting the T8 you talk about is "a catchup upgrade" to the same spec as the new, metal case M8! All very confusing eh?

[jellywobbles]

It's really good but wifi is extremely poor. Maybe needs some better firmware. IMO, M8 seems the most popular and best supported in terms of firmware. T8 feels better having a metal case.

You are being very kind about WiFi! This is the box to watch - with updated firmware could be excellent - altho the digital display is waste of time - all it does is say "Boot Up" when booting & show time when on. I have a watch that does that

[warlock09]

Re: THE new M8 box..

You are being very kind about WiFi! This is the box to watch - with updated firmware could be excellent - altho the digital display is waste of time - all it does is say "Boot Up" when booting & show time when on. I have a watch that does that

Your right about display...im getteing the old T8 not dual band wifi...they are releasing a new T8 with dual band wifi and better bluetooth connectivity accdg. To my supplier..in two weeks time maybe..