PIPO Tablet has leaded a new type of digital product--Mini PC TV Box according to the demand of the current market in 2015, which looks like a TV Box, while has a full screen and touch pad, and it also is more similiar with the tablet pc, but it can only be worked when connected with the DC power supply.As for the Mini PC TV Box advantages and disadvantages, in summary, it can support a continus usinf for dozens of hours. This kind of product combined the advantages of Tablet PC, TV Box, and mini PC, and offers a full new choice for the customers.
Currently, PIPO Tech has developed two PIPO Mini PC TV Box models--PIPO X8, PIPO X9, and both have gained a lot of popularity from the market. The difference of PIPO X8 and X9 is the screen size. X8 is equipped with a 7 inch scree, while PIPO X9 has a 8.9 large screen.
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Judging from the above picture, we can see the two mini pc tv box are more similiar in appearance, while different in size. Moreover, both the PIPO X8 and X9 has offered a better expand performace, such as 1 x RJ45 LAN Port, 4 x Standard USB Ports, 1 x HDMI port, etc.
After connecting with the display via the HDMI cable, the "Mini PC TV Box" will show the external monitor as "Display 2" by default, while the smal screen of its own will be the "Display 1". Well. how to set the two monitors, it has a obivous option on the Windows system. And you can choose "Copy the monitor", or "Expamd the monitor" or "Close one of the monitor" by yourself.
"Copy monitor" means make it show the same contents of the different size screen, and it is sure to be more useful when operating with PPT.
"Expand monitor" can make the different screens show different contents.
What's the Significance of the "Mini PC TV Box"?
1. Compared with the mini pc, it is much safer and has a lower power consumption
2. Compared with the TV Box, is has more functions, and is much more freedom
3. Compared with the traditional tablet, it will be more practical for family using.
Thanks for your helpful information. Where to buy PIPO X9?
I need connect an ex HDD to TV Box in Android mode. Do you know?
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Hi all!
I've been using Amazon Fire TV for a while. It's a good machine, but I'm tired of them blocking Kodi/Firestarter, introducing ads, and refusing to fix bugs and provide support if you have Kodi installed. I also want something that's got DVB T-2 built in.
Requirements:
- Android
- Fast & good image quality/rendering
- NO FAN
- DVB T-2 built in
- Good quality & simple remote like the Fire TV one, or the possibility of adding it separately
I mostly use it for streaming, playing local videos, Netflix, Amazon music.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
:fingers-crossed:
Hi there, I just got my hands on a KII Pro TV Box 2G 16G Android 5.1 Amlogic S905 Quad-core 4K*2K 2.4G&5G Wifi Bluetooth 4.0 Androidtvbox from alibaba. It's the best spec I could find on a DVB-T2 tuner box, also has DVB-S2 tuner.
Not too much info on it around the web and the sellers of these types of boxes here in Ireland seem to still be selling last years models.
It's running Android 5.1.1, 16gb of storage of which 10gb are available, 2gb of ram, 4 USB ports, a wireless keyboard (which has a very poor touch pad) and an IR remote control. It comes rooted and has kodi 16 preinstalled which I had to uninstall it completely to be able to get kodi 17 on there.
Another little annoyance with it was the DTV app that is used to control the DTV t2 and s2 when I was first setting it up I couldn't find anything for the with the DTV t2 automatic scan and this kept saying it was scanning for Europe and it doesn't look like there is any options but on the IR remote there is a menu button and clicking this brought up the settings to be able to pick what region and other options, once I changed to uk it picked up the channels. On other thing is that you need to come out of the DTV app to switch between t2 and s2.
So far so good for my needs but only have it since last Friday so not sure about shelf life. Below is a link to where I bought it plus some photos of what came in the package and the interface. Also it has PVR but I've yet to test this. Image quality is really good but I'm coming from a dreambox for my dvb s2 which didn't support hd channels.
https://goo.gl/photos/ZZcHPJdA5d5sYUWi7
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/8030655867.html?orderId=77860993448115
Amazon fire ?
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Hi, I'm trying to set up a nice little android 7.1 system to attach to my TV using a HDMI cable though I'm having a bit of trouble with the resolution. I'm getting a black border around the screen - See the below image.
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This is what the laptop screen looks like below.
I've plugged in another laptop that has windows installed and noted down the resolution which is 1280x768. I've also found the corresponding vga values both 16 and 32. 1280x768x16 = 888 and 1280x768x32 = 889
When I add either of these to the menu.lst file I get a message on boot stating that I'm using an undefined video number.
Like the below image:
I've typed scan to get the video modes available but there are no resolutions that match the aspect ratio of my screen. I've tested the ones listed but they still either don't take up the whole screen or match the aspect ratio.
The below image shows a list of codes that I have found.
The laptop I'm running this on is pretty old but with windows or any of the other Linux distros I've found I have no problem.
Specs:
Processor: Intel Celeron C900
Clock Speed: 2.2 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Memory: 3GB DDR2 RAM
Hard Drive: 250GB
Optical Drive: Lightscribe Super Multi DVD-RW
Display Screen: 15.6? High Definition HP Brightview Widescreen TFT LCD Display
Connectivity: Wireless enabled
Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphics chipset
Graphics Memory: Up to 1309MB Graphics memory from shared resources
Camera: Built-in Webcam
Additional Features: HDMI connectivity, External display (VGA) port
Networking: Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet (LAN)
Audit: Altec Lansing integrated speakers
Connectivity: 3x USB ports, 5 in 1 integrated digital media card reader
Weight: 2.58kg
Battery Life: Up to 2 hours
Is there any way of getting around this? Or am I going about this the wrong way?
Many thanks!!!
Let me know if I need to provide more info!
OK I've managed to figure it out incase anyone was wondering.
Instead of booting with a vga=someNumber I used video=LVDS-1:d. This works a treat!
The only problem with this is would be that it doesn't use the laptop screen at all. But for me this is not a problem really.
I believe that the laptop resolution is not the same as the TV and the TV cannot resize to match the resolution (mirroring).
When you use video=LVDS-1:d you disable the laptop screen and it can use the TVs resolution just fine.
I am not sure that you can use the TV as an extended screen like xrandr would allow.
Nvidia Shield TV Pro 2019 2.2.3
I'll start with the 3 that i have.
IKBC CD87 V1:
Works in the 2.2.3 operating system but cannot get into fastboot mode with A and B.
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Redragon K552:
Works in the 2.2.3 operating system and works with getting into fastboot mode A and B.
Redragon K552 KUMARA LED Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Redragon K552 KUMARA RED LED Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Compact 87-keys Space Saving Design, frees up workspace on your desk without sacrificing performance! Performance-driven gaming keyboard Delivering Pro Features in a Compact 87-keys space-saving design at a serious affordable...
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IBM Model M Oct. 6th 1988 & PS/2 to USB connector to usb female to usb male extension:
Works in the 2.2.3 operating system but does not work getting into fastboot/bootloader.
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1988 IBM model M (1391401) Made by IBM 06 OCT 88
part# 1391401 serial# 2964724 date 06 OCT 88 (28 years old) IBM logo black logo on white background cable removable SDL, coiled cable, ps/2 connector (used cable, standard length) key caps removabl…
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Nvidia forums ghosted my post.
just passing by and wanted to add this keyboard that is fully functional on the shield pro.
Rii Mini Wireless
Logitech K400R
Works with 2.2.3 operating system, Lineageos and works getting into fastboot mode with A and B.
Microsoft All-in-One Media Keyboard (N9Z-00008)
Works with 2.2.3 operating system, Lineageos but does not work getting into fastboot mode with A and B.
https://www.amazon.it/Redragon-Meccanica-Arcobaleno-Retroilluminato-Equivalente/dp/B08S7RZ2V5/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=8PMMZIS8R2F0&keywords=redragon+k552&qid=1669047010&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjE3IiwicXNhIjoiMy40NyIsInFzcCI6IjIuMzgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=redragon+k552%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-5
may i ask if this 1 will work?
thanks in advance
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-K600-TV-Keyboard-Integrated/dp/B07C6LXYHL
it's a bluetooth keyboard. I think it's better for people with smaller hands though like me. I LOVE IT~!
I've been using this combo, works well with the Shield TV Pro
• https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-MK240-NANO-Mouse-Keyboard/dp/B01N4EV2TL
Could not find a forum for OTT boxes.
Please direct me to it, if it exists.
I was given an M8S OTT box and am trying to get it to work.
I have plugged it in to my TV [HDMI cable].
I have connected it to the internet via cat cable.
When I turn my TV on all I get is a M8S logo that states amlogic, H.265, 8 core, Mali 450 and Quad Core A9.
I have downloded the users guide but it is not a lot of help in the info department.
There is a USB dongle in a USB slot at the back for a bluetooth keyboard, the keyboard lights up, but again no reaction from OTT box.
The box that the keyboard came in says it is for an Android TV Box.
The remote flashes red when I hit buttons but does not seem to react.
The remote does not seem to turn machine on/off.
I have found a site that shows how to reset to factory defaults.
I have read about getting into recovery mode using a USB keyboard.
I have not done either.
Can anyone suggests what my next moves should be?
Thanks
Requires Ethernet connection?
Yes, but I am not sure how to do this as I cannot setup to sign in.
That's how an Ethernet cable looks
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Yes that is what I have plugged in to TV box and to router. I have a cable internet connection @ 120 maps download and 10 maps upload.
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who has helped in this matter. I do understand that this is an older piece of equipment and my knowledge of it is on the low end. I was hoping that being a Linux derivative there was some hope for it, as I don't like waste. There are few markings on it, which doesn't help. As well as my inexpertise about these devices.
So, now, I am looking for a "brand" name tv box (other than chromecast, roku, fire, etc.) that I can look into. Not really interested in used. Android(configurable) preferred. I live in CANADA if that makes a difference. My use for the tv box is mostly news and documentary with a little entertainment thrown in. Netflix, et all, I am not interested in, although I like movies. I have cut the wire so to speak and do not subscribe to any of the big TV/Internet providers.
I do not recognize any names of the Android TV boxes I have seen in any internet searching, so, if someone could provide some names that are good equipment in this line, I could check them out and get on with this.
Thanks.
Hello, why do 2 different USB-C-to-HDMI cables NOT deliver any signal to the beamer? I used 2 brandnew cables (from Anker resp. Warrky), but the screen remains blank, as if nothing had been connected. On the other hand, this Full-HD-Beamer easily shows signals from sat-receiver (HDMI to HDMI), DSLR (USB-A to HDMI) and laptop (display port to HDMI).
Connecting the Pixel 7 Pro via USB-C-to-HDMI directly to the beamer (not to a HDMI multi-plug), I see these messages on the Pixel 7 Pro, that don't seem as expected (re-translated to English by me):
- attached device charged via USB (while the cable description says, "no charging possible")
- device controlling the USB connection: Connected Device (meaning the beamer obviously)
There is no change possible, for instance it's not possible to set "This Device" (the Pixel 7 Pro) as controlling device. Also the use for the USB connection (like file transfer, USB tether etc.) can't be changed at all. It is all grayed out and fixed to "PTP" (picture transfer protocol), which seems not to make sense?
According to data sheets, the Pixel 7 Pro has USB-C 3.2 Gen. 2 – and according to the cables' descriptions, with this the signal should go from mobile to beamer.
Do you have any idea? Are there other devices, perhaps even wireless? Thanks!
PS. I mainly would view mobile photos and Youtube videos. Audio would be transferred on a separate Bluetooth connection.
The phone doesn't support it. You can only use a displaylink device and it's a ****ty experience.
The pixel 8 will include displayport and should support HDMI adapters.
Henrik2000 said:
Are there other devices, perhaps even wireless? Thanks!
PS. I mainly would view mobile photos and Youtube videos. Audio would be transferred on a separate Bluetooth connection.
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You could use a Chromecast for that, and they are inexpensive. I think you would need to send audio from your projector (I think that's what you mean by "beamer") though.
I was disappointed a phone in this price point didn't include MHL.
I use an hdmi adapter bought from best buy called ( J Create Adapter). App on playstore.
Best $29 adapter with unnoticeable latency..
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Hi all, thanks for clarifying info, photos + screens!
It's disappointing indeed that you can't use a simple USB-C to HDMI adapter.
I will look at Chromecast and at that Best Buy adapter, if i do get it in my territory.
Yes, with "beamer" i meant projector.
Anyone knows if there is a change that Google enable a kind of desktop mode on pixel 7 pro if the 8 does support it? From what I understood the hardware can support it but it misses something in USB driver am I right? Or I'm dreaming and will be forced to switch to the 8 to get the feature?