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Ainol Mini PC Review: Quadcore Windows PC and Powerbank

Hi all,
I’ve completed my Ainol Mini PC review and found it to be an excellent mini PC. You can get one from GeekBuying.
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Technical Specs
Chipset: Intel Baytrail quad core processor with Intel HD graphics (Z3735D)
RAM: 2 GB DDR3
Storage: 32GB eMMC + microSD slot up to 128GB
Video & Audio Output: mini HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm Audio
Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
USB: 1x USB 3.0 port, 2x USB 2.0 port
OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing (32-bit)
Other Features: 7000mAh Internal Battery
Unboxing and Performance Demo
Key Highlights
Ainol have provided almost everything in the box you need to get started. The only real gap is the lack of the USB 3.0 OTG cable.
Build quality of the device was top notch. The entire case is made entirely of metal.
Booting was fast at around 17 seconds for a cold boot and resuming from standby was instant.
Windows 8.1 is fully activated, so no concerns about getting a "trial" like has happened with some devices.
Kodi ran brilliantly. Video decoding was also pretty impressive, however, more demanding codecs caused the device to choke. Automatic framerate switching worked perfectly.
Gaming performance was respectable given the GPU on the processor. I found Beach Buggy Racing was excellent on maximum settings whilst Asphalt 8 was still playable.
I didn't have any issues connecting up my Bluetooth controller for gaming.
Wifi performance was good and there was ample bandwidth to support streaming over wifi.
The USB 3.0 performance was disappointing, with my USB 3.0 drive taking a 50% hit in performance. I'm not sure whether this can be rectified via driver updates.
The in-built powerbank should be good for around 40 hours of unplugged usage and can be used to charge devices such as iPhones.
Verdict
I really liked the Ainol Mini PC and found it to be a real bargain for its price. It's exceptional build quality and solid performance were only really let down by a poor USB 3.0 implementation and not including the USB 3.0 OTG cable.
For plenty of photos and screenshots, click the following link: http://hometheatrelife.com/ainol-min...erbank-hybrid/

Hello DarkscytheX,
Just thought I would post that I've attempted to purchase one from the presale at geekbuying.
I recieved an email this morning though, that I would have to wait since shipping will be delayed longer.
I probably would have waited, but when I clicked on the link in my email:
"geekbuying.com/item/Ainol-Windows-Mini-PC-Intel-Z3735F-1-83GHz-2G-RAM-32G-ROM-WIFI-7000mAh-Power-Bank-OTG-Bluetooth---Black-342071/"
I found that GeekBuying has changed the description of the Ainol PC.
I've ordered the pc you have reviewed with a z3735d chip and usb 3.0 support, NOT z3735f.
The link no longer shows the original Z3735D I have purchased, so I am trying to cancel the order.
I think other websites are changing it to an "e" or an "f" also.
Thanks for the great info. I really looked forward to the usb 3.0. Maybe that is why it suffered such a performance hit in the review.
Terry

[New] Nexbox T11 Intel Z8300, 4 core, 1.84GHz, 64bit GPU: Intel HD Graphics 2GB/32GB

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Intel Z8300, 4 core, 1.84GHz, 64bit
GPU: Intel HD Graphics
2GB RAM
32GB eMMC ROM
Support External 2.5" HDD (up to 2T)
Authorised Windows 10
USB 3.0 * 1 + USB 2.0 * 3
OTG port VGA: Support 1920*1080
Card reader: TF Card
Support the latest HEVC (H.265) decoding
Support 4K*2K Super HD video playback
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, the fastest wireless internet
Bluetooth 4.0
Mainstream Intel Processor
Built-in latest 14nm Intel Z8300 processor from Intel and authorised Windows 10, integrated GPU performance increased by 40% , total power consumption decreased by 30%
Small But Smart
Portable and slim, NEXBOX T11 is just slightly bigger than your wallet. When being connected with a regular TV via HDMI, it will convert the latter into a Smart TV, functioning as a PC. Furthermore, it can work as a TV BOX for you to enjoy smooth multi-tasking, games or movies.
Enjoy Your 4K Home Theater
NEXBOX supports HD and UHD 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz) ultra-high-definition video, which in turn shifts your living room into a home theater.
Expandable by Extra HDD
Based on modular design, NEXBOX T11 allows for additional 2.5" HDD (up to 2T) installation for super high capacity data storage.
Multi-display Productivity
NEXBOX T11 supports dual independent displays without additional graphics card. The additional displays spares more onscreen space for multi-tasking; you can spread out your work windows, mirror content, or extend a single window across multiple displays.
Save $150 Per Year On Energy
A genuine energy vanguard; total power consumption below 30Watt in full loading , meaning that you can save at least $150 per year on energy bills.
Save $20 On Cable
The VGA port allows you to connect the LCD monitor via VGA port directly, so that you don't have to buy a HDMI to VGA cable(normally $20 higher in price than a simple VGA cable).
Mountable to a Monitor
NEXBOX T11 can be mounted to the back of the LCD monitor, which makes it completely invisible on a desk. With such a low-noise PC, people will hardly notice its existence at all.

Thanks for sharing! Do we know the price?

Chuwi HIBook 2-in-1 Windows 10 Tablet PC leaked the images

Chwui HIbook is coming now, and it’s said to be released in April, and this laptop style device which can be used with a detachable keyboard as a laptop or without as a touch screen tablet.
Now Chuwi HIbook has been confirmed about its specification. It will have a type C port (with a transfer speed of 10Gbps), 1* Micro HDMI, 1* Micro SD Card slot and a 3.5mm Headphone jack.
And Chuwi Hibook will be Windows 10 and a 10.1inch 1920*1080 Laptop, 16:9 display. And it is powered by Intel Cherry Trail X5 Z8300 8th gen processor, it has RAM 4GB ROM 64GB internal memory to play games. And we are not sure if it’s dual OS windows 10 and Android5.1 OS.
As for its camera, it has 5MP back camera, and 2MP front camera. By the way, the battery only has 6,6oomAh.
Now Chuwi HIBook will be released in April and there are two colors, Gold and Gray, So are you expecting it?
About its selling price, i guess it will be higher that Chuwi hi12 or Chuwi HI10.
What do you think of this Chuwi HIBOOK?
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Is this different from the Chuwi Hi10 Air 2-in-1 Tablet?

It looks really interesting. Would like to find out more. Do we know it's price?

[email protected] said:
It looks really interesting. Would like to find out more. Do we know it's price?
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right now it has not been released , so we don't know about the selling price. it will come out later. I will share with you more news about it.

I looked around and it seems to be the same but they renamed it. Including "book" in the name sure boosts sales.

Wow, Chuwi HIBOOK is in presale now, it has supported dual OS Win 10 and Android5.1 OS, and it is confirmed to be powered by Cherry Trail Z8300 Quad core processor, it has 10.1inch screen size, and it has 1920*1200 screen resolution, this Chuwi hibook supports USB type C port and HDMI port. As for the battery, it has 6,600mAh battery which can support long time working.
Just check Chuwi Hibook main features:
Windows 10 OS: The Latest system makes you work and entertain with more excellent interface, compatibility and running effect
10.1 inch large screen: With 1920 x 1200 resolution IPS capacitive touch screen, offering good experience for watching videos and browsing the Web
CPU: Intel Cherry Trail X5-Z8300 64bit Quad Core 1.44GHz (up to 1.84GHz) adopts 14nm process technology which will make the CPU have better performance improvement. Delivering plenty of power for multitasking and fueling casual games and movies will make you realize working and entertainments being enjoyable
GPU: Intel HD Graphic Gen8 processor is better and faster in playing games and watching videos than the previous generation. It also supports DirectX11 special game effect which makes you have vivid gaming experience
RAM + ROM: 4GB + 64GB offers ultra-fast surfing online, video playing and 3D gaming experience enhanced with LPDDR3 memory which makes all applications faster and has 20 percent lower power consumption saving, it will suit your all needs for work, study or play
TF card: Up to 64GB (not included)
6600mAh battery: Can meet the current, power and the temperature and increase the performance dynamically
USB3.1 Type-C: High-tech Type-C interface, charging faster
Other functions: OTG, Bluetooth, HDMI, WiFi, Gravity sensor supported

Nice! Do we already know the price?

Really nice. The presale has started. It costs around Mod Edit by @Darth : Link to selling site removed. No more please! in china.

Alright I googled it myself, seems to be around $217, not bad for the specs.

Mrinal Roy said:
Is it chinese?
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Aren't they all?

Walter H. said:
Aren't they all?
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Don't believe in chinese products after some gruesome experience I had :v well its never gonna hit India anyways

Mrinal Roy said:
Don't believe in chinese products after some gruesome experience I had :v well its never gonna hit India anyways
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So you're suggesting not to buy almost every piece of tech on the market. I have a Xiaomi smartphone and it's totally fine.

Pipo X1S Mini Compute TV Stick with USB3.0 Review igeekphone

As early as the beginning of 2015， Intel has released host computer like a U disk, named Compute stick at 149.99usd. Since that time, Mini compute stick or tv stick has been popular. And it attracted much attention from many medias and consumers. Recently, Pipo released the latest compute stick Pipo X1S tv stick which has solved the problem of the first generation of compute disk, greatly improving the user experience. According to the official,, it sells at 499 yuan, which is quite cheap and competitive compared with the first generation.
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Pipo X1S has the similar design to the compute stick to use the U disk appearance. It can be inserted directly display by fixied HDMI port. As a super small hot computer, Pipo X1S has 14 * 34 * 17 (mm) dimensions which is quite small and tiny. When it connects display, the length is 99.5 mm. You can not image how powerful it is.
How did Pipo x1s solve the problem of over heating and CPU compatibility. First, Pipo X1S is powered by the latest Atom cherry Trail Z8300 processor, compared with Z3735F processor, it has improved its architecture. Z8300 uses 14nm process, but Z3735F is 14nm.. Moreover, Z8300 GPU integrates 12EU units, but Z3735F only has 4EU units. Therefore,. in the processor performance, Pipo X1S has improved its hardware performance 40% more than the first generation compute stick. It can play many games that Z3735 can not do.
Next, although Pipo X1S is so compact, it is built in the in smart temperature control fan. It is hard to imagine such tiny design can control the heat freely. And it is also confirmed by Pipo technicians. Its fan can start when the heat is over 60 degrees. But it’s so compact about the fan like a coin.
As a super mini computer host. Pipo X1S is limited largely in its expansion, but it provides TF card expansion and two USB ports. It’s very lucky that one of USB port is USB3.0 port. If you intend to download by this mini computer, integrated USB3.0 port is more convenient without doubt. It’s said, Pipo X1S with USB3.0 is the first tv stick until now in the industry.
Of course, Pipo X1S as a real computer host, can do the same tasks like looking at stocks, watching movies, playing games, doing office work,etc as other computer. It doesn’t occupy much to consume the power. Most important, it sells at 499 yuan right now very competitively. If you are interested in it, you can consider getting one at home to play games, etc. What do you think of this small Pipo X1S.
Does anybody know it before?
Source: igeekphone

Thanks for the info, seems like an interesting option. I'll keep it in mind!

[NEW] Zoomtak T8V Amlogic S905 Quad Core Android 5.1 Lollipop 2 /16GB AC WIFI 4K UHD

Zoomtak T8V Media Player
What we have here is a well presented Media Player, looks and operates in a well manner.
Finish is good and solid, Good looking remote with lots of functions,
HDMI Cable, Power pack 5Vdc/2Amp, Instruction Manual and a real Dual Band WiFi Antenna.
As mentioned the presentation is really good.
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Zoomtak T8V Media player
Amlogic S905 Quad core 64bit Cortex-A53 Up to 2.0GHz 2.Penta-core Mali-450MP GPU @ 750MHz
DDR3 RAM 2GB,eMMC 16GB
Android 5.1 OS Lollipop
Built-in 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band AC Wi-Fi(2.4GHz/5.8GHz)With External Antenna
Bluetooth 4.0
4K,H.265 UHD Hardware Decoding
HDMI 2.0 Output Up to 4K2K
Kodi 16.0 Pre-installed Updating Online with Wizard
Gigabit Ethernet (1000M Ethernet)
Support OTA Update Online.
The construction of the Zoomtak T8V is a Solid alloy upper case, lower shell being plastic
All Screw mounts are brass threaded none of this self tapping screw into plastic
As Seen in Images 3 x USB port 1 being OTG, Composite Video as well as HDMI out.
Optical for Audio, Power Connection, Rj45 for ethernet.
Down the Right Side the other 2 USB ports SD card slot full size and reset button
On the front we have the Clock display either 12 and 24 hour, settings in Android.
Power button blue glow, and glows red when off, clock also turns off via remote.
Unit also is supplied with an easy to read and understandable 5 page manual with
How to setup, Remote control detail instructions and Basic troubleshooting.

Update Zoomtak T8V Amlogic S905
Looking Good
So after having a good fiddle with the Zoomtak T8V Amlogic s905.
It's a good worker showing no signs of fuss or bother no matter what I throw at it.
Let's have a look at what's going on in the inside of this Media Player please note the extra cooling that is not there,
This unit had no heatsink Nothing and runs very well CPU is warm to Hot to touch but does not appear to suffer, some magic trickery, or good software unsure still testing.
The Scores above (for what they are worth) point to a a CPU that is clocked enough to do a job without melting or causing grief.
The Price as you will find is way up there, not 100% if its fully justified,
In saying that paying for what you get performance wise may seem true.
As flash As the LCD may look only the time Shows
Not a Huge deal and most would not go this far and pull it down,
Nice to see brass push in threaded nuts none of this Self tapper screws into plastic posts
Remote with many functions, I normally I use the Logitech K400

More on the Zoomtak TV8
The Zoomtak T8V is using a Fancy Mbox interface that looks Good and a little different
The Remote fairly easy to use from some distance so that is also a bonus.
Start up easy, asks for Language then screen adjust with remote for size, Internet settings and done
Few Snaps of what's running in the Zoomtak T8V Media player.
Interesting me about the Zoomtak TV8 was the lack of a Heat sink. Note the temperature of the box was pretty (top centre of images) Mild except with the Stress Test and then it was in the 70c and that's ok sorta.
Some Media players I have seen go over 100c plus and idle is in the 50c plus, so there is something a little different and using the IR Thermometer ( 10~15c cooler) are also low so this is one cool device.
I often think how accurate the software temperature indication is, Normally if its HOT its Hot this software maybe over exaggerated a little I feel..
Excellent Media Player and performing very well.