Hello
I have been looking around on the net, for a android tv setup. There are some tempting devices from China. I found a couple on Dealextreme and amazon uk, with cortex a9 processor. Does anyone have any experience with these devices.
I want to use it for video playback (replacing ac ryan) and running emulators. I would also like to know if i would be able to use it with a bluetooth dongle, since none of them have bluetooth build in.
Thanks
Hi,
Got the same idea. I've just bought a nice 1080 LED TV and would like to find a nice TV box to reproduce my media.
I was thinking to buy the HTC media link DG H100, which is now at a nice price of 49 Euros, but found a few Android 2.3/4.0 TV boxes at Ebay (50 to 100 Euros) and was thinking if they would actually work.
I would like to know if they actually reproduce internet videos at a decent speed.
I may try and see...
well im sure there are a billion of these threads but heres mine because im special :3; so pretty much i want one of these to play games/emulators so it needs to be fast (dual or quad core higher than 1.2ghz)and occasionally watch Netflix (i have a chromecast for that though) but it obviously has to have wifi, and i would really want Bluetooth with it so i can hook up my controller to it. i dont know if ram is important you guys would have to tell me if what would be the best, im not interested in putting a custom rom in it probably just rooting it. as for controlling it i sill do not understand how to control it, i see that some come with remote controllers but how would you know which one comes with one. i was thinking this one but not sure
http://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-CX-...qid=1388629673&sr=8-15&keywords=android+stick oh and it has to be on amazon because that is where all my money is at lol, i only got 100 bucks so i would rather not spend a little more than that. oh and i see there are some sticks that are 720p and 1080p so im not sure which i would like would the 720p be like what i stream on my tablet when im watching netflix?
anyone? im now looking at the minix series, i see that stick forms overheart so minix neo G4 looks like its out of the picture, the minix neo x5 looks awesome and the specs are perfect but i still dont know if 1gig of ram is enough, the price is right around my alley and the minix neo x7 looks great too with that upgrade to 2gigs of ram but a little over the price i wanted to spend, also i see there are mini versions of these two devices, is there a difference? or is it smaller.
Trozzul said:
anyone? im now looking at the minix series, i see that stick forms overheart so minix neo G4 looks like its out of the picture, the minix neo x5 looks awesome and the specs are perfect but i still dont know if 1gig of ram is enough, the price is right around my alley and the minix neo x7 looks great too with that upgrade to 2gigs of ram but a little over the price i wanted to spend, also i see there are mini versions of these two devices, is there a difference? or is it smaller.
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I purchased one of the stick systems a year ago and wasn't really impressed with it. the WiFi is bad and the whole thing seems flaky. In fact i was just here looking for a custom rom for it. I am looking at getting a slightly larger on with ethernet plug and multiple usb ports
(A10-A20WS Andriod 4.2.2os Dual Core 1080P HD Smart TV Box 1GB DRR3+4GB Nand Flash Streaming Media Player Android TV Player White )
also on amazon. The little one only had 1 usb port so i could only have a keyboard mouse combo or one or the other. I am also partial to being wired since i have multiple laptops, phones and tablets already on my Wifi.
Good Luck with whatever you pick
unstoppedlemur said:
I purchased one of the stick systems a year ago and wasn't really impressed with it. the WiFi is bad and the whole thing seems flaky. In fact i was just here looking for a custom rom for it. I am looking at getting a slightly larger on with ethernet plug and multiple usb ports
(A10-A20WS Andriod 4.2.2os Dual Core 1080P HD Smart TV Box 1GB DRR3+4GB Nand Flash Streaming Media Player Android TV Player White )
also on amazon. The little one only had 1 usb port so i could only have a keyboard mouse combo or one or the other. I am also partial to being wired since i have multiple laptops, phones and tablets already on my Wifi.
Good Luck with whatever you pick
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thanks for the advice! i was thinking of the box instead since i see that it has ethernet witch would be perfect!
Ok, MINIX finally release their next generation android tv box, named as NEO X8 and NEO X8-H.
Both of them are base in Amlogic chip. so video playback should be better than rockchip platform.
What's the difference between MINIX NEO X8 AND NEO X8H?
-The difference is the CPU (S802 VS S802-H)and Storage (8GB VS 16GB)
What is the difference between S802 and S802-H ?
-The only difference is the support for Dolby DTS video decoding .
S802 devices use XBMC or MX player S/W.to decoding the dolby and dts.
S802-H support hardware decoding dolby and dts ,which means no matter which video player you use, it will always have sound.
GeekBuying just release the presale on their site, you can get some great gift package when you place your order, here is the link:
http://promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/minix_x8_and_x8-h_presale_campaign
I will collect as much as information on this post, include reviews, root, firmware etc.
Root:
Seems Geekbuying already post the root method, glad to know the NEO X8 and X8-H is rootable, and seems the root method is super easy:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...ot-minix-neo-x8-and-neo-x8h-quad-core-tv-box/
Firmware
Also Geekbuying release a firmware update instruction:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...on-minix-neo-x8-and-neo-x8h-quad-core-tv-box/
Stock firmware is release today:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2014/05/30/rom-download-stock-firmware-for-minix-neo-x8-h-quad-core-tv-box/#.U4fQ3Cg5WCA
Review:
Unboxing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6zY7LY4J2s&list=UUoA_48UdyHqLy9HpCpFUi4A&feature=share
full review:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2014/05/30/product-review-minix-neo-x8-h-quad-core-tv-box-review-android-4-4-kitkat-amlogic-s802-h-up-to-2-0ghz2g-rma-16g-emmc-dual-band-wifi/
MINIX NEO X8-H 120Mbps mkv test
http://youtu.be/s1qNrApkPuk
how to play games on NEO X8-H:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X46NnEq_5X0
we can talk Neo X8 and NEO X8-H here.
is it minpc with new rk3288 or old 3188?
I just ordered one hope that is a good device and gets some backing
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is it minpc with new rk3288 or old 3188?
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It's use the amlogic s802 quad core chip, not rockchip, see my post
and their neo x9 will use the rk3288.
Is it worth waiting for the RK3288 (X9)?
I am waiting for the next gen to replace my old single core box. It isn't going to be a pressing matter until August.
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Is it worth waiting for the RK3288 (X9)?
I am waiting for the next gen to replace my old single core box. It isn't going to be a pressing matter until August.
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Depends on yourself, there is too much unsure things about neo x9, without specification,without release date, and without price information.
Till now the NEO X8-H should be the best android media player.
Just updated the stock firmware for NEO X8-H, get it if you need:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...minix-neo-x8-h-quad-core-tv-box/#.U4fQ3Cg5WCA
Full review for NEO X8-H is here:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...h-up-to-2-0ghz2g-rma-16g-emmc-dual-band-wifi/
GeekEric said:
Depends on yourself, there is too much unsure things about neo x9, without specification,without release date, and without price information.
Till now the NEO X8-H should be the best android media player.
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My question was more about whether the RK3288 was superior to the S802-H
I can wait until about July, then my "situation" will require a decent android STB.
However, if the S802-H is just as good as the RK3288, then I may as well buy now and benefit from the purchase sooner rather than when it becomes necessary.
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My question was more about whether the RK3288 was superior to the S802-H
I can wait until about July, then my "situation" will require a decent android STB.
However, if the S802-H is just as good as the RK3288, then I may as well buy now and benefit from the purchase sooner rather than when it becomes necessary.
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From the specification, the Rk3288 is better than the S802-H, however, you know, rockchip is always sucks on XBMC, you can't get hardware decoding well on rk3066 and rk3188. don't know if it will get better in RK3288.
for amlogic s802, the xbmc support is always better.
but as far as i know, there is also a new chip called S812 which will better than S802, but no more information about this s812 chip.
GeekEric said:
From the specification, the Rk3288 is better than the S802-H, however, you know, rockchip is always sucks on XBMC, you can't get hardware decoding well on rk3066 and rk3188. don't know if it will get better in RK3288.
for amlogic s802, the xbmc support is always better.
but as far as i know, there is also a new chip called S812 which will better than S802, but no more information about this s812 chip.
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Hmmmm it's a hard choice.
I use Plex since I have a computer running 24/7 hosting all my media.
However, for certain live stream that only works on Flash (like Canada's CBC sports channel), it requires a good chipset. My Nexus 5 does fine, my overclocked TF300T does okay, but the single core STB I have just DIES.
Plex is very iffy on my single core STB but I imagine even the Minix Neo X7 would do just great with Plex at 20mbps.
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Hmmmm it's a hard choice.
I use Plex since I have a computer running 24/7 hosting all my media.
However, for certain live stream that only works on Flash (like Canada's CBC sports channel), it requires a good chipset. My Nexus 5 does fine, my overclocked TF300T does okay, but the single core STB I have just DIES.
Plex is very iffy on my single core STB but I imagine even the Minix Neo X7 would do just great with Plex at 20mbps.
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Well, i am not the Plex guy, so if anyone can reply, please help
any review of Amlogic S802 ?
Maybe if you look for Tronsmart S28 which uses the same processor.
the incredible said:
any review of Amlogic S802 ?
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check the review here:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...h-up-to-2-0ghz2g-rma-16g-emmc-dual-band-wifi/
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Maybe if you look for Tronsmart S28 which uses the same processor.
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maybe you mean the tronsmart s89?
I ordered the Neo X8-H yesterday, looking forward to complete our home entertainment system. Any suggestions of what to do after unpacking? Install apps, xbmc repository's etc..
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Luckily I didn´t bought, looks like there problems with XBMC / 1080p files. (Small stuttering) thread was three or four pages already. What´s so hard to get 1080p Videos to play? ;(
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Luckily I didn´t bought, looks like there problems with XBMC / 1080p files. (Small stuttering) thread was three or four pages already. What´s so hard to get 1080p Videos to play? ;(
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What thread is that?
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I have a problem with the stock firmwate of the x8-h, with the default agenda app and contacts app my google account wo'nt show up. Anybody an idee wat the problem can be?
I'm interested in one of these.
Do you know if you can connect an NTFS external USB hard drive?
I've got stuff on a hard drive and want to know if it'll just plug in and work, or if I need to do a lot of messing.
Hi,
Looking 4 2buy an Android TV Box.
Guess with the Black Friday - this is the right time.
So:
1. Any rec's for a mid homie user?
2. Have u seen a great deal for a good known company(eveb if a well know chinese one)?
Thanks for your time!
The MXIII 2GB model is meant to be pretty well reviewed. There is an analysis and discount atm that lets you get it for $71.99 here ($13 off): http://hometheatrelife.com/mxiii-m82-android-tv-box-amlogic-s802-impressions/
It uses a quad-core Amlogic S802 chipset with octo-core graphics. Wifi is dual band wireless AC. Should play pretty much everything except H.265 content although it does do 4K H.264.
Review: http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...xiii-4k-android-tv-box-review-videos-t2873830
Custom ROM from Freaktab : http://www.freaktab.com/showthread....82H-M8-amp-Tronsmart-S89-S89H-Finless-2-0-ROM
Thanks for your answer!
Meanwhile, i thinking if ti take the Amazon FireTV or the Cubox.
My needs are especially using the Internet from the TV in the saloon.
I woukd say 60-70% for browsering internet.
30%-40 for media center.
What would suite me the best?
Thanks !
shabydog said:
Thanks for your answer!
Meanwhile, i thinking if ti take the Amazon FireTV or the Cubox.
My needs are especially using the Internet from the TV in the saloon.
I woukd say 60-70% for browsering internet.
30%-40 for media center.
What would suite me the best?
Thanks !
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I'd probably go either the Fire TV or one of the Android boxes
If i can get the Fire on 70+ it the hest choise or there's a better option in that price range?
What is the best to chose if i need it to stream my pc to the tv in saloon+dvb-t?
Tnx!
Adding in DVB-T makes things much more complicated. I tend to centralise my TV streaming using a server so that's outside of my expertise. The other thing that may be of importance is if you don't live in the US, the Fire TV may not be that useful if you want to use some of the Amazon services
Thanks fir all the info!
Regarding that i'll use it outside u.s:
Read that there are tut's fir hiow to make the Store recognizes as a Nexus, so it possible to access it out of u.s..
Also for the time zone too.
So ther aint a solution for DVB-T ...
Thanks !
I'm looking to get an Android TV device and I am overwhelmed with options. I want something that is fully unlockable with an active development community. What originally got me interested was the Amazon Fire TV but after reading up it seems the new units are no longer rootable/unlockable. That lead me down the path to other devices. I think I've settled on the AMLogic based devices (if there are other suggestion I'm open). It looks like there are basically 3.
S905 - Older chip and stuck with Android 5 roms
S905x - Newer with 4k but performance is not as good at the S905. More dev/roms available
S912 - 8 core. Has DVB S2/T2 support (not sure what that does for me though) Does not seem to be a lot of dev for this. Only one thread I saw.
Based on these assumptions I'm leaning toward a X96 - S905x 2GB/16GB model for $42.99.
Also. Do the non Amazon devices support Amazon video? My current chromecast's do not and that is one reason for the upgrade.
I am in a similat boot here
Decided on the X96 because I found the page for the firmware updates before I found a link to buy the box LOL
Apart from the missing BT a great box considering the usual limitations.
Amazon video only works on Amazon devices AFAIK but I don't use it.
Same story for Android TV, great hype about it but I think it is just a crippled launcher with really limited content showing up - mainly Youtube and Google but nothing else.
The S912 seems to be the affordable alternative if you need BT and a bit more computing power for games but S905D boxes are slowly turning up.
Same for devices running on Android7 and offering up to 3GB/32GB.
But Android7 for TV boxes is in an early beta to say it nice with a lot of bugs and half cooked menu structures - better to wait a bit longer if you ask me.
And since the hardware for these boxes is literally identical within the families it comes down to personal preference and what can be modded or not.
Personally I am starting to think that despite the huge price tag the Shield is still the best option in terms of quality, hardware and support.
DVB is for terrestial and satellite TV.
Thanks. I did not realize there was no BT on the S905x boxes. My only concern there is I was planning to use a wireless BT keyboard with it.
Almost all wireless keyboards that come with a dongle will work, for example the Logitech and MS ones, same for the dirt cheap and tiny touchpad keyboards you get on Ebay.
BT is only a problem if you need it for game controllers, weather stations or to pair some speakers to it.
I see. I went ahead and ordered a X96 that included a mini keyboard last night. I figure for $47.98, including shipping, what the heck right? I'll have a cheap new toy to play with.
Once you played enough you will start playing even more when you try different custom roms
hi please help i flashed wrong twrp recovery i think now my amlogic smartbox failed to boot in recovery mode and the main problem is my smartbox Encryption Unsuccessful Factory reset, when i click factory reset nothing happend please guide how to solve this
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