New Formular Z8 with Gigabit Lan - Is it good

by gr_public

I am thinking of getting this iptv box to use my Gigabit Network. Is it worth the money? I currently use Dreamlink T2 prime and wonder how it compares to that box in terms of featyures, program guide etc.

Skyscreamers

With the latest beta it is really coming around, give this box about 2-3 months and it will easily be top dog

eLus1ve_

Yeap.. I love mine. New beta update really improved this device and there's more to come still. Solid device for IPTV if its within your budget.

Blue-Thunder

Agree with skyscreamers. The box was a huge disappointment when it came out, but unlike other companies, Formuler actively updates their device and has a support forum where people can bitch and moan and inquire about updates.

Once we can finally schedule recordings, like with the Z7 series, the box will be the best you can buy.

EPG is based off your provider just an FYI.

Rwin01

Firmware Version : 1.4.13 BETA MYTVOnline 2 : 7.1.0 BETA

WARNING: Install and use at your own risk. Software cannot be rolled back after installation.

Change Log [SYSTEM] ADD: User partition backup/restore [SYSTEM] ADD: Organize Launcher icons. Press and hold OK on the remote [SYSTEM] FIX: Device randomly powers on while in Power OFF state [SYSTEM] FIX: Network data usage leak [MOL2] FIX: Connection to servers not properly closed [MOL2] ADD: Alphabetical channel list sorting. Access from the Settings menu [MOL2] FIX: Wrong channels displayed in Channel History list [MOL2] FIX: Resolution info and resolution icon don't match [MOL2] ADD: EPG reminders. Schedule reminders across different portals and playlists. [MOL2] ADD: EPG Scheduled recordings. Schedule recordings across different portals and playlists. [MOL2] ADD: Background recording. Switch to different apps while recording. [MOL2] ADD: Extra recording time. Automatically add extra time to the beginning and end of scheduled recordings. Access from the Settings menu [MOL2] ADD: Hide Channel groups. Access from Portal Edit menu. [MOL2] ADD: Local m3u caching [MOL2] FIX: HLS VOD playback issue Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

rakayne

Isn’t the T2 prime just as good? What makes the Z8 any better?

XiXMak

I just got two myself recently. I love it so far. Does really turn the IPTV experience up a notch. The EPG can sometimes be a tad bit slow to load but otherwise no problems whatsoever at the moment.

I’m only using one and want to sell the other one. If interested, do shoot me a PM.

bleros

U dont need 300mbps on box 20 or 50mbps is ok. Or add one more router closer

doczong

The Z7+ had a lot of problems for the firsy 6-9 months after it came out. It has finally been stable since early summer 2018. I have one, it's a great box.

Same thing likely for the z8... wait for about a year after release and the bugs should be ironed out.