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[New] Inphic SPOT i5 S805 media Player

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Amlogic S805 quad core ARM Cortex A5 @ 1.5GHz with Mali-450MP GPU
1 GB DDR3
8 GB eMMC flash + micro SD slot up to 32GB
Video & Audio Output – HDMI 1.b up to 1080p60 with CEC support
10/100M Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi (Realtek)
1x micro USB OTG port
IR receiver, power button and LED
Power Supply – 5V/1.5A
Dimensions – 118x118x43 mm (TBC)
Weight – 158 grams (TBC)
This was a $13.00 Box $12.50 shipping
Must say this is one very well presented box.
Cheap yet to give it a solid run.
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This Piece of Metal is above the CPU and could be utilised for a bit of cooling
That's one small PCB
No sticky pads just pop out Silicon type
Now for a bit of a fiddle
More to Come

Basic Test for Now
Bit of testing to see how things perform
Takes about 1 minute to boot from a cold start.
Remote performs fair with this device.
Now Using the Logitech K400r.
All setup easy. no problems found
1/8Gb not a snappy unit remembering the spec's and the price.
AnTuTU v 5.7 showing a score of just under 21,000
Ethernet connection OK WiFi tested Ok
Netflix in and tested Ok for this device
Plex a few Movies, TV shows Ok after uninstall and reinstall.
Not a beast, I feel you can make it do most things.

Yet to be tested
First firmware update is ready. Two ways to get it:
1. Install this APP for OTA service: http://www.inphic.com/download/download/5-spot-i5-ota-app
Just download the APP from the TV Box browser, install and open. Your SPOT i5 will detect the latest version of firmware and upgrade.
2. Download firmware file: https://mega.nz/#!zIljUBzL!wfBnfuOIbOOXv7NM2CLdNE_bC9ypKcIX1BBTfMPWUPg
Upgrade by using Amlogic burning tools
Firmwares under 20151113 does not support OTA, then, this APP is required. After install this version OTA will be there.
Latest firmware has root

Update Firmware with root
Attempt with the APP for OTA.
For me it dropped me to recovery and could not do much from there.
Hmm unsure what happened there.
On to the next option
Option 2 worked, downloaded burning tool from here http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/downl...-v2-0-4-3.html
Followed Instructions (pity cant see the reset button luckily I drilled it earlier) about 5 minutes to install new firmware.
i5 will sit at a loading screen while new firmware sets its self up. takes awhile so don't Panic.
Get greeted with new system to reset up, all apps wiped best to start fresh no junk in the trunk.
Remote works through complete process.
Version Now show KOT49H.20151113test-keys
I enlarged it as I prefer to use a tooth pick, a paper clip would fit, the idea sticking bits of metal in bothers me
Installed SU and Busybox looking good.

Ethernet cable
The Ethernet socket on the back and slightly under the dome can be a pain when removing the cable. One of these can help and makes things so much easier

This is probably the coming Inphic's launcher. Designed for TV Box:

[New] Inphic SPOT i7 S905 Media Player 1/8 GB

OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop, SoC: Amlogic S905, RAM: 1GB DDR3, ROM: 8GB eMMC, WiFi/BT AP6212
Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x USB standard
Good Looking Packaging, and a few extra bits to add.
As this unit has only 2 USB ports they have also included a mini USB hub,
Also included Video Cable for RCA connections
Au Power supply, thank you no more adapters that has to be good
A easy to read Manual if its ever needed.
Good looking HDMI cable and remote
Whats In The Box
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More to come soon[/QUOTE]​

Inpic i7 update
UPDATE
A well presented device.
With the few extra bits supplied to make up lack of USB ports
A flashy looking programmable remote that has a few already preprogrammed features
Select Vod button up comes You tube, Select TV and Kodi runs
TV-SYS brings up HDMI resolution settings and Setup straight to lollipop settings.
Red Standby and Blue power on LED on the front, and remote works as you would hope to control Media Player.
All can be easily altered to suit your individual needs
4 to 5 meters line of site seems achievable.
The Inphic Spot i7 does have root.
Being a 1/8 gb units can struggle a little when pushed
Running a few bench mark test it was noticed.
This is Inphics first release of Lollipop 5.1 so a few quirks yet to be sorted.
First turn and setup Google and update no problems,
Found Twitter, Skye, Facebook, Currents not big space takers removed.
Plex, Netflix, Hulu, Chrome, Mxplayer and few other Google apps
My unit can run HOT seen the temp get over 100c with certain benchmark test.
Vellemo and Antutu you could see it trying and struggled just a little.
Kodi struggled a little showing 2 CPU one at 100% then the some Skipping noted.
Wifi speed is OK compared to others I use with the same setup/location
Updating apps/downloading from Google over wifi speed was good.
As this is the first of the Lollipop from Inphic there will be a few things to sort out.
The Guys at inphic appear to be having a go with products so we can hope for some good support.
I was hopping for a new Rom or update by now but with Holidays in China just finished can take a bit to get back into action
too much party time...
Overall a pretty good Unit a few updates needed and should be a handy streaming device for your collection
More as it comes

[New & Rejuvenated]MK808B PRO S905 & MXQ PRO S905

:good:My review of the MK808B PRO S905 & MXQ PRO S905 Dongle
This little horror of a stick has grown today to be called a dongle.
As I am impressed with the Excellent Rom created over at Freaktab
A creative mod as you do, has kicked this thing into place nicely I feel.
So what we have is
MK808B Pro is a smart Android stick
MK808B Pro TV dongle, comes with 4K H.265/HEVC hardware decoding Amlogic S905 Cortex A53 Processor 2.0GHz
Penta-Core Mali-450 GPU
Google Android 5.1 OS
DDR3 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
Bluetooth 4.0
Support Miracast/DLNA
Support H.265 hardware decoding, Support 4K
So what we have is this a few basic pictures etc.
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And the good thing supplied with an AU power adapter Woo Hoo
Performance in its original state is pretty poor.
Gets very hot due to lack of heat sink only a piece of stick tin is supplied
And the Rom is a mess.
Wifi it's there fair i guess.
A bit of a creative hardware MOD and Excellent software it lives
Still some minor work to be done with the Rom as always,
This is the first public release rc1.5
The Unit itself is still being fitted to the casing
Thought i would give you all a first few hours look at what's going on
So the Mod is done just a small section cut in the grill to fit the heatsink
and things will be back together.
Some test so far
Rom also has been modified to handle USB to Ethernet Adapters
This device will be not an intense gaming device
Some simple, family fun type of games should do fine.
I have done a few test with Kodi 4k demo's so play smooth here.
Installed is Kodi 16.1
So that's it for Now
More testing to come and you will find more information over at Freaktab
Please help and support all Devs that do this great work on Roms.
If you ever find a Rom that is useful on XDA or Freaktab anywhere let the dev know you like there work and help where you can.
Thanks To Geekbuying and DHL for Excellent fast (3 days to au)
Cheers

New & Rejuvenated]MK808B PRO S905 & MXQ PRO S905
As the Under side of the PCB also Generates a fair amount of heat will also add some thermal pad and copper on the under just to help keep things a little cooler hopefully, all has to help.

Bit of a fiddle this day, raining outside time to do some refitting
I have left the wifi antenna out to wave in a breeze with a creative hole.
You can see on the Picture above, next to the TF card slot a notch in the PCB the Antenna Cable is folded thru, easy.
Bit of cutting and the Wife's nail file to smooth it out, and well its all good
A little rough but it's not a beauty contest.

[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.

Alfawise T1 Mini PC - Intel Gemini Lake N4100 4GB DDR4 + 64GB ROM 802.11ac Gig Lan BT

Now we get to have a closer look at the Alfawise T1 Mini PC - Intel Gemini Lake N4100 4GB DDR4 + 64GB ROM 802.11ac Gig Lan BT
The Box
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What's in the Box
Bit of a look around lots of ports
My Fav Vents
Space for HDD/SSD
Small Vesa type Bracket to mount behind TV or Anywhere
On with some test, Startup and bit of a look around of Windows.
Unit fired up easy, all setup ready to go more or less, Activated all good.
Bit of a clean up of things I don't use cut down the start menu size,
Little bit of customising,
Do a Defender scan, start to install some testing programs.
Meantime WIndows Update has Started to do its thing, took about 1.5 hour plus by the time it downloaded and I was doing a defender scan... and mucking around but all good in the end, and on the latest I think from MS$..
The Update left about 30GB of the Previous windows on the Hard disk I quick clean and now 20GB used,
Running Just the Stock supplied version of windows no extra HDD etc and will see how it all goes.
WiFi ethernet all good and speeds excellent.
Setup etc all smooth no problems
The Alfawise T1 is moving along nicely, all good with Netflix, Apps etc, no DRM monkey business here.
for its CPU, Ram Size fixed at 4/64GB cant add but should be able to do most and for the price.
Benchmarks and Stuff to follow, just to give an Idea, we are aware it's not a Killer Speed Demon
Small Home Office, lots of uses, Heat No problem, No fan Noise.
Should be able to find a Use for it easy.
WIndows all Activated
Hdd and network easy found on boot
Device Manager Main Bits
Hardware Info
Crystal Mark, Little slow like most of the Budget Boxes be a better Beasty with Faster Ram I feel.
CPU-Z
Antutu
Performance Test
GeekBench 4:
Compute:
https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/compute/2901249
CPU:
https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/9861772
Aidia 64 bit of a peak then just a slow rise
Cool Down
Not a lot see in Bios:
Bios
https://youtu.be/aEsYeqCL3ys
Booted Linux mInt Easy from USB, Sound WIfi etc all looking good..
Linux Mint:
https://youtu.be/1unMsuvlRfY
Now for a look inside the:
Off with the Base
4 screws in the under the Pads, then work your way around the Join in will POP off RTC Battery
Out with the PCB, what a Good looking Heatsink that is
You can see Antennae on LID, MAy take Both type of M2 Card (short and long)
WiFi Chip
Ports Front
Ports Rear