Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Minix NEO X8-H Plus – Mini PC with Android, and support for 4K … – Hack

The latest product from Minix is ​​equipped with a Cortex A9r4 quad-core processor, dedicated graphics chip with eight cores Mali-450 GPU and 2GB of DDR3 RAM. For the user allowed to 16GB eMMC flash memory that can be expanded via an external SD card or USB memory. MINIX NEO X8-H is running Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and is equipped with 802.11ac WiFi module, operating in two bands: 2.4GHz / 5.8GHz (2.4 / 5GHz). As a result, the wireless connection is more efficient and stable, and allows for up to six times faster data transmissions in comparison to previous models MINI – to 433Mb / s. In addition, the device features a Gigabit Ethernet port, allowing for independent WiFi, seamless access to network resources

Minix Neo X8-H Plus is a compact device with a square shape, having only 128 mm wide and only 20 mm in height . If you are using a wireless connection, you must connect the antenna Wifi Dual Band, which adds 12cm tall and has an unusual, flat shape.

used in the Neo X8-H Plus processor provides high performance and energy efficient operation. The device is the first 4K media player, running on Android, with the possibility of leaving after turning in stand-by mode. The NEO X8-H Plus there is no need to power down. The system processor Quad-core ARM CPU has an integrated thermal control system, protecting against overheating. This gives users confidence that they can leave the device is always on, and his work is noiseless. Thanks to Neo X8-H Plus is one of the most energy-efficient Android players in the world, consuming only 3W of power in standby mode. Waking up the device for use again in seconds.

The used Octo-Core processor Mali-450 GPU makes graphics NEO X8-H Plus achieved a new level of quality, offering twice the performance of the Mali-400 previous model. GPU focuses on maximizing processing efficiency by which the NEO X8-H Plus provides high image quality. The device easily supports all the latest games to the Android platform and is ideal for lovers of this type of entertainment. High performance gaming hardware is confirmed by numerous tests and results in the so-called. benchamarkach. To make full use Your device will only be required to control the controller, connected to a USB or Bluetooth. In many applications it is sufficient air mouse keyboard.

Available connectors are placed on the right and rear of the system NEO X8-H Plus. You’ll find the micro USB OTG port, 3 USB 2.0. HDMI version 1.4 will support 4K resolution at up to 30 frames per second. Sound can be sent through both HDMI and digital optical output (Toslink) port or a 3.5 mm stereo jack. The device is also equipped with an SD card slot 3.0 / MMC V4.41, an Ethernet port for wired LAN, microphone port, headphone and IR receiver. The included infrared remote control has a number of directional keys, power button, enter, home, back, and a shortcut to the settings menu. Unfortunately it is not able to handle multiple applications, therefore recommended the addition of a wireless QWERTY keyboard with mouse function of the air, for example. Minix Neo A2 Lite or Deluxe. It is also possible to control the NEO via phone and tablet with Android, while AirPlay allows the service pre-installed in a very smooth way to share content from our mobile devices. An undoubted advantage of the model is also support for HDMI-CEC, which allows basic control X8-H Plus and other devices with HDMI-CEC in our home theater, the exclusion of one remote control.

User Interface, as befits Android It is extremely friendly. It allows you to customize the look to suit your needs. In addition, the manufacturer has made available a choice of their own, the company’s launcher – Minix Metro, which makes it easy to launch frequently used applications. Unlimited access to the platform while Google Play gives you the ability to download thousands of applications, games and office software.

NEO X8-H Plus is equipped with a factory-installed software XBMC MINIX Edition (Gotham), with full support for hardware decoding. This special version of the world’s first 4K allows you to decode XBMC for Android. XBMC is a media player, known users also thanks to the twin version of KODI, which allows you to play and view most movies, music, podcasts and Internet, and all popular digital media file formats from local and network media. In addition, SET TOP BOX version offered by C4I, the player XBMC has been equipped with the necessary plug-ins in order to obtain virtually unlimited, free access to thousands of movies, TV series, sporting events and TV programs through plug Icefilms, MuchMovies HD, 1Channel, Film.On. TV and Football Today. Through a dedicated application, the user will be available to YouTube videos and Polish Internet television channels (addition of Polish Television, including, among others services such as: ipla, IPLEX, player, TVP VOD, onetime VODtv, SUPERFILM, eskaGo, PolskyTV, etc.) . With plug-ins Radio App, Shoutcast2 or Polish radio stations you can listen to countless radio stations from around the world. In addition, the tendered plugs, XBMC he is able to fly to download the required subtitles to movies or TV series. You can control the player XBMC via the phone or tablet with Android and Apple, respectively, with applications Yats / KODI Remote.

Minix Neo X8-H Plus supports famous music services Spotify, Google Music Tidal and that They offer access to a huge number of music albums in the highest possible sound quality. Minix is ​​also equipped with an excellent Bluetooth transmitter, so you synchronize our Bluetooth speakers. Device specification provides native support for MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, OGA, FLAC, ALAC, APE and AAC. Most importantly, unlike other devices, Neo X8-H Plus supports native – when you play with XBMC multi-channel audio – Dolby Digital, DTS passthrough in both Raw and downmix to stereo.

Neo Neo X8-H Plus supports resolutions and 4Kx2K UHD hardware HEVC H.265 codec, making the picture more clear and has a much better quality when viewing multimedia content on larger TV screens. Support for standard 4Kx2K UHD means smoother edges and depth, creating a more detailed and smooth image.

We offer a set of device contains next to the power supply, quick start guide and an infrared remote control, HDMI cable, cable and micro USB OTG cable . At the beginning of the adventure X8-H Plus should be sufficient to connect the primary devices. Moreover, the company Minix has a reputation in terms of the hardware’s support of its models, so we can be almost certain that and this model will have in the future, access to the latest software.

The retail price of the device Minix NEO X8-H Plus the basic version is 657.00 zł gross, Version SET TOP BOX is installed, as described earlier software and plug-ins 687 zł gross costs, while the version with NeoA2Lite keyboard is offered at a price 727 zł. Due to the quite a laborious procedure to install the firmware (follow the 6 subsequent updates) SET TOP BOX versions have the latest firmware, versions of other current software is installed on request or client update them yourself through the network.

The product is covered by a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty for companies and 24 months for home users.

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