Posts by Drew_McC

  • Official Z12 Ultra Questions and Discussion thread.

    Quote from SAM

    I dont see any issue with Formuler Box and HDCP, it can 1.4 and 2.2. You need to buy the box, test and make your own picture if it suits your needs.

    Cheers, got it all sorted. HDCP on both the Formuler and Nvidia, really only apply, when you have apps installed like, Netflix, Stan, Binge, Disney, or Paramount etc. I don't use them, so they wont really affect me.

    I only use two sports apps, like Kayo and TT, both of which can have HDCP bypassed, as long as I dont replay or broadcast, recorded copyright protected content. Now it's a matter of waiting for the Formuler to be released in Aus. In the meantime I might play with an Nvidia and tweak it, via ADB.

    Appreciate the input.

  • Official Z12 Ultra Questions and Discussion thread.

    Quote from SAM

    It is IPTV stream. Don`t understand what you exactly point to with break HDCP rules, would mean all IPTV Boxes or devices that can stream breaks the rule because they can also record. The Box is made for streaming, over APP, 3th TV App and similar, only question is where the stream comes from legal or illegal source, but this decision have the user.

    Let me rephrase the question, a little better. Most HD Streaming or HD Movies, are HDCP protected. This is to protect Copyright, which I have no issue with. I have tried to record many HD Sports events for viewing at a later time, however HDCP kicks in. I either lose the audio, or the video. Depending on the legitimate source, where the stream is coming from, I can aslo lose both. I have tried OSB Software as well, but thats a little trickier. So are you suggesting, that the Formuler can avoid HDCP, or does it have issues. like I have outlined above.. I could choose the Nvidia, as I commented earlier, but that box looks dead in the water.

  • Official Z12 Ultra Questions and Discussion thread.

    I stumbled (accidently) across the Formuler Z12 Ultra Pro, whilst trying to find an alternative to my current setup. An Amazon Firestick Pro, which I detest and cant wait to throw out the window. I did look at the Nvidia Shield Pro, but that thing has to be near EOL surely.!! FTR, I have no interest in Google whatsoever, so the Nvidia will be a last resort, with hacks applied, should the Z12 never make it too Australia.

    According to Peter at Formuler, they are aware of the need for the Z12 down here in Australia, but are constrained by internal issues, which they are working through. I cant (actually I can) order a unit on line, but it is more than likely region locked, so that is not an option. I am also aware of the VPN route, but that is no guarantee, the Z12 will register or boot. I have no interest in owning a $300 paper weight.

    If I do eventually get to purchase a Z12, my only loaded apps, would be Kayo and TT. (TT Isle of Man). Been down the Netflix, Stan, Paramount, Foxtel route, sick and tired of adverts and infomercials. Have no interest in live or IPTV etc.

    Several have made suggestions, in getting around YouTube. Thks to Lucky13 for TizenTube.

    SAM also made an interesting comment in passing about recording direct to the box. So is that live TV, IPTV or streaming. My question really is about HDCP protection. So does the Z12, or Z11 for that matter, break any HDCP rules.