Review and unboxing of the Himedia Q10 Pro Android TV Box, a high-end device running on Android Lollipop 5.1.1 capable of 4K HDR playback at 60FPS, with 2 Gb of DDR3 RAM and 16 Gb of flash memory.
The Q10 Pro is powered by the 64bit Quad-core A53 CPU and the Mali-720 GPU and also chipsets by Dolby Lab & Huawei Hisilicon for an incredible performance with the latest codec H.265/HEVC and 10bit color depth.
Also the device has a unique hard disk housing with easy installation and anti-vibrating system. That means that you can expand the disk space of the box to whatever size you prefer up to 6TB!
Elegant and high quality aluminum case with a splendid front panel that hosts an LED display and touch capacitive buttons that control the device.
Excellent also the software created by Himedia with attention to details like the cast applications, the default launcher, the media player and the OTA update function.
The included remote control is one of the best I’ve tried on a tv box, perfect grip and functionality, only negative a slight delay on the response which in remote compatible games will be a problem. Getting a proper gamepad solves that easily though.
Gaming with the box is also fantastic, even the most graphically intense games played with no problems at all!
Review of the RAW Mini 2 HTPC by RAW Media which comes with a Linux version, pre-installed with KODI and LibreOffice.
The base model has the following specifications:
Intel Celeron Dual Core J1900 2.0 GHz (2.4 GHz burst, 2 MB cache)
2 GB DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB)
8 GB mSATA SSD (upgradeable to 256 GB)
4 USB 2.0 ports
1 USB 3.0 port
Gigabit ethernet
802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz wireless with dual external antennas
Rii i8 back-lit wireless remote
For more info: http://raw-media.ca/
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Great desktop fast charger with 5 usb Quick Charge 2.0 & VoltiQ ports. Totaling 90W at full power, this is one the best and totally future-proof chargers in the market! It can charge all Quick Charge 2.0 devices like Samsung S6, S6 Edge, S7 and Note 5, Google Nexus 6P, LG G4 ,G5 but also can detect your device and charge it to the max for any device: iPhone, iPad, GoPro, etc.
Also the premium 6 cable package is recommended for quality gold plated cables that can carry the quick charging feature with ease!
Tronsmart 5-port Quick Charger:
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The NVIDIA Shield TV is one of the most popular Android TV Devices, capable of gaming but also used as an Android TV Box capable of 4K content at 60 FPS!
Equipped with the Tegra X1 CPU, a Maxwell GPU with 256 cores and 3 GB of RAM seems the best device available? Is it though really the best one? Let’s find it out, how it performs in gaming, with Android TV and using KODI, SPMC and all the usage it is capable of!
NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor with 256-core Maxwell GPU with 3GB RAM
Video Features
4K Ultra-HD with 4K playback and capture up to 60 fps (VP9, H265, H264)
Audio Features
7.1 and 5.1 surround sound pass through over HDMI
High-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192kHz over HDMI and USB
High-resolution audio upsample to 24-bit/192hHz over USB
Storage
16GB
Wireless
802.11ac 2×2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.1/BLE
Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet
HDMI 2.0
Two USB 3.0 (Type A)
Micro-USB 2.0
MicroSD slot (supports 128GB cards)
IR Receiver (compatible with Logitech Harmony)
Gaming Features
NVIDIA GEFORCE NOW streaming service
NVIDIA GameStream™
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The Zidoo X5 features the new Amlogic S905, Quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, the Penta-core Mali 450 GPU which also supports the H.265 codec, 1Gb of DDR3 RAM and 8GB of Flash Storage with Android Lollipop 5.1.1!
ZIDOO X5 features itself the true 4K media player. Based on 64-Bit CPU, ZIDOO X5 is compatible with 64-bit Android Lollipop & Games and it easily supports the 4K @60fps TV.
Arnu Box (previously Armada) has released Mach 10 running on Linux with top specs and the result is astounding! The performance is awesome, the responsiveness of the OS inside KODI is brilliant and overall the media center experience is highly enjoyable.
The box is also top on the aesthetics! Aluminium box with a very nice LCD display on the front, external WiFi antenna and multi card slot.
The package is complete with all the necessary accessories (with the exception of the 2 AAA batteries for the remote) and with a detailed, user firendly manual!
The specs of Arnu Box Mach 10 Pure Linux are:
Processor: Quad-Core Cortex A9 Processor
GPU: Octo Core Mali-450 GPU
Memory: 2GB DDR3
Flash Memory: 16GB
Ethernet: 10/100
USB: USB 2.0 – Two Ports
Card Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
Video Output: HDMI 1.4b (Up to 4k@30fps)
Audio Output: HDMI 1.4b, Optical SPDIF
Find out more or get yours from BoxTop Theater: http://www.boxtoptheater.com/
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A lot of people keep asking me which is the best TV Box or what TV Box should they buy. Well the answer to that question is not that easy because everyone has different needs and also different price range. So let’s try to put an order into this question.
This list is always updated when new, worth mentioning devices become available so make sure you visit it again in the future!
This is without doubt the most cheap device and also the slowest device but comes handy because of the size and easiness to use. When it comes to KODI it performs pretty decently but if you want to install the latest build, you may struggle. It comes with an excellent remote control, the closed ecosystem from Amazon which you can by-pass by sideloading apps (even though it may be a pain in the ass!). There is no keyboard so you may have to purchase one. Decent but nothing special, just the essential. My opinion, invest 10$ more and get something better or if you want to stick with Amazon, go for the 4K version which is a little more powerful and handles heat better.
The next solution from Amazon. Overall is a decent box with excellent build quality. Specs-wise we find a Quad Core CPU (a dual-core at 2.0Ghz & another dual-core CPU at 1.6Ghz), a PowerVR GX6250 GPU, 2Gb of RAM and Dual BAnd Wifi. The only downside is the 4K supported is “just” at 30 fps when the S905X and S912 CPU from Amlogic can deliver easily 4K at 60 fps (fps= frames per second). If you need this device for Amazon Prime content you will be very satisfied. But when it comes to KODI you may look elsewhere at this price and specs. Excellent remote control with voice control (Alexa).
Powered by an Amlogic S905X2, a Mali G-31 GPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, this Android TV Box features also Dual Band WiFi 2.4G and 5G, a Gigabit Ethernet port, USB 3.0 and HDMI 2.0a for real 4K at 60Hz. Pretty impressive for the price and also the specs on such a small device in 2019. It has some lacks, for example there is no Netflix HD/4K and the YouTube app has some issues which can be fixed though by using the Youtube app by Beelink in their App Market. The remote is very good and if you want a device just for KODI and streaming APK, you have a winner here. You can watch my Beelink GT1 Mini review here.
Also powered by an Amlogic S905X2, an ARM Mali G-31, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage this Android TV 9.0 Pie device offers a great overall performance! Snappy interface and multitask, it has a very fast Dual Band WiFi 2.4G and 5G, supports 4K HDR and it is certified by Google with Google Assistant working with the excellent remote control and Chromecast built-in. Also Youtube comes with the Android TV version and it supports the VP9 codec up to 4K / UHD. In my opinion lacks just in two things, it isn’t certified by Netflix so no Netflix HD / 4K unfortunately and the Ethernet port is 100M. For my review on the Mecool KM9 PRO click here.
Fantastic Android TV despite the average specs has a brilliant performance and does exactly what it promises and more! Supports 4K HDR @ 60 FPS and has great audio quality as well. If you are looking for an Android TV device and spending for an NVIDIA Shield is simply too much, this is the best alternative! Now it also supports voice commands from the remote control and comes with the default Google TV launcher as any Android TV device. Powered by an Amlogic S905X and 2GB of RAM it only has 8GB of local storage but you can always use external hard drive. Lacks of an Ethernet port but the WiFi is Dual Band b/g/n/ac 3.Ghz and 5Ghz with great performance. Amazing value for money, highly recommended for anyone that wants to watch NETFLIX in 4K / Netflix HD.
Call it also the Benchmark Monster, this Android 9 TV Box has an incredible performance with top specs! It is the only TV Box that fills the gap towards the NVIDIA Shield, comes with the flagship 64bit CPU by Amlogic S922X which is a Hexa-core CPU (6 cores). The GPU is an ARM Mali-G52 MP6 GPU which is great not only for media but also for gaming. Then he find 4GB of DDR4 RAM, 64GB of internal storage, Dual Band WiFi b/g/n/ac 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz,1000M Ethernet port, 2 X USB 3.0, 1 X USB 2.0, SD Card Slot and HDMI 2.1 for 4K UHD at 75Hz! With one word: powerhouse! The default launcher is it’s weakest point but that you can easily fix by downloading a different one from the already pre-installed Google Play Store! A great plus in my opinion also the excellent air remote control that also supports voice search. You can watch my review of the Beelink GT KING here.
Apple TV 4K (ATV 4K)
Call me paranoid but this amazing device when it comes to hardware is also the most expensive to maintain. You can watch almost anything but with a higher price than any other device. In order to install KODI you will need to pay or if you are a very advanced user you may install it for a little less since you still need to pay for a developer certificate. It is sad that such a powerful device with great specs and features isn’t that supported by apps and games. And yeah, that price in totally Apple style is a little too high for what it has to offer. If you want to install KODI on an Apple TV / Apple TV 4K watch this video tutorial with easy-to-follow steps. My personal recommendation, is if you are not an Apple fan-boy and do not care about the Apple Eco-system, there is no reason to buy the device. Nice hardware but lacks third-party support, especially for free.
Without doubt the top of the category! Powered by the best CPU, the Tegra X1, the Shield TV is capable of flawless 4K HDR playback, has 3gb of RAM, comes with the most powerful GPU with 256 cores and delivers some exclusive features like PC gaming, voice command, Netflix in 4K HDR, Youtube in 4K, Plex Media Server with hardware transcoding. Even if it uses Android and not a KODI-based OS, the performance in KODI is outstanding! You can install any build you want, the playback is outstanding, it comes with an excellent remote control (the best in the category) and there is a Pro version with 500gb! For gaming is simply the best, comes with a fantastic gamepad for experiencing the best games from Google Play Store and the NVIDIA GeForce Now even the most demanding! For my review on the NVIDIA Shield click here.
Do you have a tv box you feel I missed or had experience with? Please share your thoughts in a comment below. This list will always be updated so feel free to keep visiting whenever you need it!
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The upgraded version of the MXIII-G by MVPower, features 2gb of RAM, a Quadcore S812 A9 CPU, an Octacore ARM Mali-450 GPU, Dual Wifi N, and supports the latest H.265 codec with resolution up to 4K!
The box comes already pre-rooted which is a great plus, and is already updated to the Lollipop 5.1.1 Android version.
I got mine from the Italian Amazon: http://www.amazon.it/dp/B017CO0XOE/
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The Giantree IP Camera comes in a great price, performs in HD 720p quality at 25FPS and is very easy for any user to setup and customize. Also I was really impressed by the built quality, the soft black plastic (comes also in white) gives a luxurious feeling!
You can download the remote app on your mobile iOS and Android devices or even log in directly from your browser in the built-in app!
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Excellent for the professional or home DIY projects!
Pros:
-robust, high build quality & materials
-excellent accuracy
-has a bubble leveler
-1/4″ tripod thread socket
-LCD backlight which can be turned on/off
-calculates distance, area, volumeand even pythagorean theorem
-battery indicator
-carrying pouch
-well written user manual in english
-impressive 100M range
Cons:
-nothing I could find actually
This professional meter laser gadget can measure distance, area and volume accurately, quickly and conveniently. It has a wide measuring range 100m (328ft) and particularly high accuracy ±2mm. In addition, this meter can make use of Pythagorean Theorem to measure distances or lengths indirectly when direct measurement is not feasible.
This meter also has various functions including continuous measurement,addition/subtraction function and Max/Min measurement. Other main features are including 100 data memories, switchable units (meter, inch &feet) & backlight LCD with multi-line display. The bubbles level equipped can be used as a spirit level tool.
Specifications:
Measuring range: 100m (328ft)
Accuracy: ±2mm (±0.08 inch)
Laser class: Class II
Laser type: 635nm, 1mW
Data record: 100 records
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40 °C (32 ~ 104 °F)
Store temperature: -20 ~ 60 °C (-4 ~ 140 °F)
Auto power off: after 150 secs
Auto cut off laser: after 30 secs
Power supply: 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries (Included)
Battery life: up to 3000 measurements
In the box:
1 x Laser Distance Meter
1 x Pouch
1 x Holding Rope
2 x 1.5V AAA Battery
1 x Instruction manual
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