TVpad 2 (M233) $209 - Smart TV Box (Chinese, Japanese, Korean & English)

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TVpad 2 (M233) $209 - Smart TV Box (Chinese, Japanese, Korean & English)

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Store RepAHUANG on 28/08/2013 - 12:13 mobileciti.com.au (5148 clicks)
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TVpad 2(M233) – Smart TV Box Only $209 (with $50 discount code:TVPAD50OFF)

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Custom made, better suits Overseas Chinese
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Motion sensing games, more pleasures for life
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Two-Step installation, infinite enjoyment
You can watch hundreds of Chinese, Japanese, Korean Channels, also some english channels)

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TVpad M233 Receiver
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4GB SD Card
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alvian on 28/08/2013 - 12:16

+4

infinite enjoymen

WTF?
- Forfiet on 28/08/2013 - 12:38
  
  +5
  
  "Motion sensing games, more pleasures for life"
  
  Well its sounds……..like a plus!?!
Moots on 28/08/2013 - 12:17

+1

Custom made, better suits Overseas Chinese

I think you may be in the wrong place, OzMate.
- INFIDEL on 29/08/2013 - 08:41
  
  Huh? At first OB gathering (Brissie) the majority of participants were from Asian families. We were told OB originated from Asian student need.
  And 2nd most commonly spoken language in Australian homes (ABS)… Mandarin!
  OzMate!
Turd on 28/08/2013 - 12:19

+5

tvpad is really good.

Able to watch Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korean, and Japanese tv live streaming!

My parents love it. We have two boxes at home!
- [Deactivated] on 28/08/2013 - 12:23
  
  Does it have CCTV News the English language channel?
  - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 12:30
    
    +1
    
    I dont exactly remember as I dont use the China app much. (I only use the Japanese and Korean app)
    
    But if I remember correctly tt has a few English channels. HBO, CNN, Nat Geo, Discovery, and a few other ones.
    
    You you the usual CCTV1-12 + others and many more…
    - cannedhams on 28/08/2013 - 13:41
      
      Do you have to pay anything on an ongoing basis?
    - knwee2 on 28/08/2013 - 13:45
      
      No ongoing cost for the Tvpad.
    - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:45
      
      No payment ongoing, aside from your internet and power bills.
- [Deactivated] on 28/08/2013 - 13:24
  
  +1
  
  attack on titan!
- cannedhams on 28/08/2013 - 13:32
  
  +1
  
  How does it do that, if you dont mind me asking?
vandelay on 28/08/2013 - 12:24

+1

good deal, good price !
bostos on 28/08/2013 - 12:30

+2

FYI, TVPad2 has both ethernet and wireless
Have one and I watch HK TV steaming
- Matt P on 28/08/2013 - 13:47
  
  +7
  
  i prefer steamed buns to steamed televisions
  - bostos on 28/08/2013 - 13:53
    
    haha :)
    - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 14:15
      
      lol
- mponderosa on 29/08/2013 - 08:52
  
  can we use it as well for grilling?
- HLK on 31/08/2013 - 00:27
  
  Hi!
  
  Does streaming slow your network down at all on your computers?
Bucksaver on 28/08/2013 - 12:34

hi Rep, you have anything which runs Indian Channels?
- amaslam on 29/08/2013 - 13:08
  
  I think you need to look into something called Jadoo TV. It does something for the South Asian streaming channels. You can check out their website for all the details.
- Turd on 29/08/2013 - 13:30
  
  With my satellite dish I sometimes see some indian channels, though not sure what they are.
jaycasanova on 28/08/2013 - 12:34

+1

TVPAD is overpriced. can get the same stuff for 50 bucks
- ozbmm on 28/08/2013 - 12:36
  
  +4
  
  Please submit link thanks. Very interested in watching HK TV for a much lesser price.
  - jaycasanova on 28/08/2013 - 12:49
    
    google "wobo i5"
    it does has Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwan, but no Vietnam, Korean, and Japanese TV. AND it has all latest movies/dramas/cartoons/entertaining programs for streaming.
    - frondono on 28/08/2013 - 13:04
      
      i got an mk908 quad core rk3188 and it come loaded with an app called PPTV HD im pretty sure its the same sort of thing. only if i knew how to speak chinese. it looks so cool. here's the link to it. pair it up with a logitech k400r and it works like a dream. faster than my computer and streams HD like nobody's buisness. xbmc compatible blah blah blah it's fricken awesome!
      
      http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/MK908-Quad-Core-Mini…
    - jaycasanova on 28/08/2013 - 13:10
      
      it's different from PPTV. It's streaming from their own servers. You can also install PPTV or PPS in the box since it's operated by Android OS.
    - donkuok on 28/08/2013 - 13:23
      
      about wobo i5, how is the streaming performance in Australia? Does it come with the compatible power adapter?
    - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:26
      
      TVpad as a PPTV app too I think. I dont use it since I watch Korean/Japanese live tv.
    - samfisher5986 on 28/08/2013 - 13:51
      
      +9
      
      He asked for a link, you should provide one instead of directing people to Google.
    - Dennis95 on 28/08/2013 - 22:10
      
      I just got Wobo i5 dual CPU version. it's has android 4.2.2 system, but main menu just has Chinese version. So if u can reader Chinese words that one is really really good for use. So nice. I love it and my parents so love lt.
- iimech on 28/08/2013 - 12:37
  
  Can you share with us?
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 12:45
  
  yeah what can you get for $50?
  
  Does it have Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korean, and Japanese TV streaming?
  - mponderosa on 29/08/2013 - 08:55
    
    No link = hoax
- [Deactivated] on 28/08/2013 - 12:51
  
  Cheaper devices could be using the same streams that can be viewed from a PC/browser.
  - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:27
    
    No Korean or Japanese tv though?
- mponderosa on 29/08/2013 - 08:55
  
  no link = hoax
TCM on 28/08/2013 - 12:37

Hi Rep,

Does this have the apps for the HK Channels (TVB, ATV etc…) installed already? Or do we have to do it ourselves?

Thanks,
- TCM on 28/08/2013 - 12:55
  
  I think I've just answered my question, but here's the link for anyone else
  http://tvpad2.com.au/channels/
  
  It looks like all the HK free to air channels are there.
superkieu on 28/08/2013 - 12:38

+2
for those who don't know, it's a streaming box.

this deal's price is meh - have seen cheaper.
have tried this box already
available channels/content is meh. Not all "good channels" are available.
I sold it to someone else.

If you can offer lower price and include those "good channels" then yes I will buy it.

reminder : you're selling to tightass asians here.
- TCM on 28/08/2013 - 12:44
  
  Just want to ask where you've seen it cheaper? Is it for the same one or for the first generation tvpad?
  
  Also just for interest, what are the "good channels" that you're missing?
- Store RepAHUANG @ Mobileciti on 28/08/2013 - 12:44
  
  Hi superkieu
  
  Thanks for your feedback, unfortunately we don't made this box, it already included lots good channels, some people love it. I will forward your feedback to Tvpad, hopefully they can improve more.
- vandelay on 28/08/2013 - 12:49
  
  yes would like to know where you've seen cheaper.
  
  official site selling for US$229 (~aud$259)
  ebay.au $245 appears to be cheapest, most aus resellers around $259
  
  compared to this deal which is $209
  - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 12:50
    
    Before ebay price changes ~10% fees etc..
    
    TVPAD1 was $180
    TVPAD2 was $240
    
    That's how much I got mine for about a year ago.
    
    $209 for TVpad2 is pretty good.
Mikinoz on 28/08/2013 - 12:38

•Join Hands with WASU
alebox on 28/08/2013 - 12:44

since it's streaming, is it just streaming off internet content that I can just view on my PC? Similar to the youtube boxes etc?
- Store RepAHUANG @ Mobileciti on 28/08/2013 - 12:46
  
  +1
  
  some channel you can watch in the PC but not all, remember this unit is cheaper than most PC, and come with remote control, it will be much more easy to setup and control it.
  - victorheaven on 28/08/2013 - 14:46
    
    And who does not have a PC nowadays? Comparing the price of this and a PC is nonsense.
    - greenie4242 on 28/08/2013 - 17:17
      
      +2
      
      Elderly people - my grandmother, aunties, in fact NOBODY in my family above age 65 owns a PC.
      
      One of these boxes would be perfect for them (if they spoke Chinese.)
      
      My non-English-speaking mother-in-law used a box like this to watch overseas TV shows when she visited Australia. She has no idea how to turn on a computer, let alone set up streaming software.
      
      Who wants to sit in front of their computer to relax and watch TV shows anyway? Not me. I want to get as far away from the computer as posible after work.
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 12:47
  
  Maybe if you find a free streaming thing that gives me Japanese & Korean TV it would be great.
donkuok on 28/08/2013 - 12:44

Are they in HD?
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 12:48
  
  I watch the main HK channel and it's HD counterpart, you wont get crisp HD quality like you do with youtube 720p or ABC24 live stream HD.
  
  You will get something which is okay. Not great and not bad. At least you can watch LIVE tv from asian countries without being in the country.
  
  Usually ~3-5min delay.
carlscott1982 on 28/08/2013 - 12:45

Thumbs up for the awesome description alone.
tsunamisurfer on 28/08/2013 - 12:47

+1

more pleasures for life
infinite enjoyment

Chinese Streaming Devices….taking Ozbargain to Utopia since 2013.
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:48
  
  i think tvpad is from hk. which i guess is a part of China so yeah lol
airpoe on 28/08/2013 - 12:56

+1

Its a must buy if you/r parents want to watch live asian tv.
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 12:59
  
  +2
  
  If you are asian and your parents are bored buy this they will love you for it.
  - lousy on 28/08/2013 - 13:22
    
    my oldies still prefer the good old satellite; no lag and clearer and more asian channels
  - [Deactivated] on 28/08/2013 - 13:26
    
    my parents don't understand english so this = more entertainment. especially those crazy japanese game shows
Turd on 28/08/2013 - 12:57

+4

List of channels for Chinese/Taiwan/Hong Kong:

http://tvpadguide.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/tvpad-channel-list…

For Korean & Japanese:

Korean:
solive app or the other HD one (cant remember the name).

SBS, SBSHD, KBS1, KBS1HD, KBS2, KBS2HD, MBC, MBC HD, YTN, OCN, MBC Dramanet and a few more cant remember off top of head.

Japanese:
NHK, NHK G, NTV, TBS, Fuji TV, Asashi TV, Tokyo TV. You are missing the MTV and the other ones (they used to have it but was taken off).
- nismo on 28/08/2013 - 21:22
  
  Hey Turd, just wondering if you can tell me the name of the Japanese app you have for this?
  
  I'm interested in a TvPad2, but only for Japanese content.
  
  Thanks.
  - nismo on 28/08/2013 - 21:38
    
    I think I've answered my own question, looks like the app is called Niji (or niji show app)?
    - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 21:49
      
      Yes niji show app.
      
      Note: If you want to watch japanese tv I would recommend getting tvpad1, because the nijishow app on tvpad2 has Audio sync issues.
      
      From somewhere else:
      "Also, there is some lag in the Japanese niji show app (audio and video are not in sync). The TVpad management already knows this and they are planning to release a fix in the near future."
      
      I have both and can definitely tell sync issue when they speak with tvpad2.
    - nismo on 28/08/2013 - 22:20
      
      Cool thanks, still weighing up options.
frogduck on 28/08/2013 - 13:00

Just wondering if anyone has had lag issues with any channels? especially korean ones?
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:05
  
  +2
  
  From the initial loading sometimes there is lagg, and sometimes when you are watching there is bits of blips or 'lag'. Depends on the time/day amount of people viewing. It's not perfect but better than nothing.
  - frogduck on 28/08/2013 - 13:06
    
    Ah, thanks for that. Reason I'm asking is because i've tried to watch SBS korea off their website at about 8-10pm and it lags really bad (pauses every 10 seconds or so). Any idea if this would be the same? or do they have their own servers?
    - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:09
      
      +1
      
      Oh what you just described is not what I experience
      I watch SBS usually when the dramas are on and etc dont get those issues.
      
      It's different servers, It's someone who has access to the channel and broadcasting it to a server to redirecting stream. Not direct from the SBS Korea website.
    - frogduck on 28/08/2013 - 13:10
      
      OK awesome, thanks for that info!
zmsbd on 28/08/2013 - 13:11

Hi Rep, out of stock now?
- TCM on 28/08/2013 - 13:12
  
  I just called and they said stock was arriving tomorrow so back orders should be filled pretty quickly.
Black Hole on 28/08/2013 - 13:15

Could you record the stream to iron out the lag with this unit?
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:21
  
  The 'lag' isnt that bad. I dont know what the 'lag' is caused by it's honestly not that bad.
  
  You can "record" too just get VLC player enter your tvpadbox IP address and click the record button!
  - Black Hole on 28/08/2013 - 13:25
    
    Thanks, do you mean VLC player for PC and use your pc to record stream from TVpad IP? Is setting this up easy?
    - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:49
      
      Yep VLC player for PC. Easy. Install VLC Player. Goto File enter your IP address and the correct port. Then VLC player will play exactly what the tvpad is streaming. VLC player allows recording of streaming video.
      
      ie. If you have tvpad in one room, and laptop in another you can watch the same channel at the same time.
    - joymike on 29/08/2013 - 07:02
      
      What VLC port should we use?
    - Turd on 29/08/2013 - 10:16
      
      Any version?
      
      http://tvpadm121.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/tvpad-m121-how-to-w…
donkuok on 28/08/2013 - 13:16

out of curiosity, does it stream the Voice of China?
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:19
  
  Yes. You can watch it love when it's on air.
  
  I think it's on CCTV2? I cant remember. Though it's on late like 12pm or 1am. Due to the time differences.
- EVA-01 on 28/08/2013 - 13:51
  
  Yes. In the Mainland China Channels app "BETV 2" under the channel "浙江卫视高清"
netbies on 28/08/2013 - 13:18

I am interested to know what exactly is the streaming resolutions? So to calculate how much data used per day.
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:20
  
  Varies I think I see it range from 100k/s to 500k/s maybe 700k/s.
  
  I was reading somewhere ages ago that it uses about 2-4GB an hr for a stream.
  
  If you have unlimited TPG internet this wont matter :D
  - [Deactivated] on 28/08/2013 - 13:28
    
    your download limit won't matter but your connection reliability will suck
    - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 14:18
      
      -3
      
      It's ok liberals NBN will be better than what we have now. -.-
- nismo on 28/08/2013 - 21:19
  
  Their FAQ page says about 1-2 Gb consumed per hour.
  
  It also says a 2Mb or higher network speed is required for reliable streaming ("if you aim to smoothly watch").
  
  http://tvpad2.com.au/faq-questions/ ~ the English FAQ is below the Chinese version.
  - eclipse398 on 29/08/2013 - 11:50
    
    im on optus network and i have trouble streaming smoothly. my speedtest is almost 6mbps but it lags…
    - nismo on 29/08/2013 - 14:19
      
      On page 2 of this deal ITGUY mentions this product will not work on Optus:
      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/114679?page=1#comment-15650…
    - davidl2 on 29/08/2013 - 23:08
      
      Optus direct those Asian bandwidth(accessing China/HK/Taiwan/maybe Japan/Korea server) to their own Singapore Singtel network, which is sucks, to save their cost!
      
      that's why all streaming & ping is sucks on Optus……if you access a lot of Asian sites!
- sambear on 29/08/2013 - 09:18
  
  Approx. 180GB per month if you watch 5-6 hours per day.
lousy on 28/08/2013 - 13:21

+1

Ok I have a similar box currently in use - although I watch it all the time, here are some issues I have

1) frequently "freezes" up when changing channels
2) stops working altogether when software update required - downtime can be a day or more
3) some channels not very clear
4) limitation of english channels; of the 160 available I think I could count about 10 english channels overall.
5) overall slow channel changing

How does this box address these issues? if it is any better, I would be interested in buying…
- Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:23
  
  +1
  
  Define "freezing"? Like you have to reset the whole unit? When I change channels It's smooth and great, takes about 10-20seconds to load due to the buffering that the app does.
  
  Never happens.
  
  Clear is subjective. Also may related to your Internet or such.
  
  This isnt really a English channel box.
  
  It's not instant if that's what you mean.
  
  I might make a recording of my tvpad in use tonight and post on utube!
  - lousy on 28/08/2013 - 13:27
    
    1) sometimes stops working and I have to reset
    3) not clear as in worse than old crt - 80s film quality or below (not all channels; mainly the english ones)
    4) perhaps its not an english channel box but thats what i use it for - still better than nothing
    
    also i am using in hong kong where internet is way faster than what i had in australia so its not a lag issue
    - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:44
      
      +1
      
      ill get a video on tonite showing tvpad 1 and tvpad 2
Black Hole on 28/08/2013 - 13:22

Placed a backorder, when will you received more stock? I have a friend coming over from China in 2 weeks to stay. I hope to receive it around that time to keep them occupied when I am at work.
Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:24

+1

PS. I do not work for mobiciti. I just love the TVPAD! :D!!!
- xanctum on 28/08/2013 - 13:40
  
  +1
  
  Do you work for tvpad?
  - Turd on 28/08/2013 - 13:42
    
    No I do not. ive been using the tvpad for 1 and half years…
lousy on 28/08/2013 - 13:28

Hi rep, can you post overseas?? Or only Australia?
JayCeeJay on 28/08/2013 - 13:29

+2

Ok i have to comment on this one.

Pros:
FREE live program from overseas (mainly for TVB)

Cons:
Yes, lousy reception most of the time
Takes forever to turn on
Takes forever to switch a different channel (on TVB)
response on the remote it slow - must have big clearance for the remote to sensor what you're pressing
You'll need unlimited bandwidth to stream all this (or at least 80gb/m if you watch daily)
Wireless is very slow (although they do emphasise on using LAN - im not going to stretch a 25m cable across the house or using power socket LAN (use up more electrickery)).
Not sure if TVB or the channels make this unwatchable in future due to copyright and legal.
Box is too slow overall.
Cannot record

You can get these for $180-$220 from plenty of sellers on ebay which where it originally started selling. ($10 shipping)
$209 isn't a deal really.
- ofey on 28/08/2013 - 13:34
  
  +1
  
  I have one of these.
  And I have to agree with what's been said by Dnkei above.
  
  Most pertinent point is
  
  If you're intending to use the wireless function to stream it, don't buy one.
  It is too painful.
  I use a 6m CAT6 cable to connect from the router.

This was posted 11 years 4 months 3 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

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