Android 4.0 Mini PC

[Mike Smit]

I did some testing last night. Connected to an 801.11n wireless access point.

First tried a 8.4GB MKV via Plex. 100%.
Second tried Battle Los Angeles which is a 11.3GB MP4. Again. 100%. Also via Plex.

I then spent the evening watching TV shows and stuff (also via Plex). I had the odd stutter which I think is attributed to my gazillion devices hooked up to the wifi in my game room. I am ordering a D-Link 4 port USB hub with ethernet to get the MK802 wired. Also ordering a Mecer bluetooth keyboard with touchpad to contract the thing.

There is a customised firmware available which enables you to control the device from your cellphone. This I will do this weekend and report back. The app on the play store is Droidmote.

[Park@82]

rooted yet? had a look at Droidmote seems like you can install in stock as long as you are rooted...

[Mike Smit]

rooted yet? had a look at Droidmote seems like you can install in stock as long as you are rooted...

Nope, not rooted - yet.

I installed it stock but it does not work. I can see my client connect to it but it does nothing.
I read on their forums that they have a customised version of the stock firmware that you need to flash to put all the right files in the right places. Then it will work. Will give that a bash tonight if I have time otherwise on the weekend.

[Freaksta]

It won't be cheaper off ebay as the items are shipped directly from China.

He brought it of BOB, he paid R680 if im not mistaken, the guy on BOB is probably some guy in SA using drop shipping so he has added R100 onto the price for himself.

On ebay the cheapest to SA is $72 (72 U.S. dollars = 588.937785 South African rands), so you could save yourself R100. Which in my books is R100 to spend on some other toy ;P

The other option is DX for $73 if you dont trust ebay!

[Freaksta]

Nope, not rooted - yet.

I installed it stock but it does not work. I can see my client connect to it but it does nothing.
I read on their forums that they have a customised version of the stock firmware that you need to flash to put all the right files in the right places. Then it will work. Will give that a bash tonight if I have time otherwise on the weekend.

From the little bit of reading ive done it says it comes pre-rooted?

[Mike Smit]

Ye. Not fiddled anymore though. Have to code day and night during the week with only Tues night off. When I do take a 2 hour gap I play MW3

I will be fiddling more tomorrow night. Just trying to get my hands on a decent USB Hub w/Ethernet port as streaming movies can be painful via the wifi with all my other devices on. Struggling to find stock though.

[Ecco]

Ye. Not fiddled anymore though. Have to code day and night during the week with only Tues night off. When I do take a 2 hour gap I play MW3

I will be fiddling more tomorrow night. Just trying to get my hands on a decent USB Hub w/Ethernet port as streaming movies can be painful via the wifi with all my other devices on. Struggling to find stock though.

How you going with this device?

[Mike Smit]

How you going with this device?

On the shelf at the moment. Purchased 2 * bluetooth keyboards - neither work. Also got a USB/Ethernet adapter. Not working.

There is a firmware coming that has better support for these devices so just waiting now. Thankfully my Roku2 XS arrived and is perfect for Plex so kept me satisfied as this is what I was trying to achieve with the Mini Android.

Currently running CM9 on the device. Very nice.

When the firmware arrives, I will flash and give this whole lot another run. The Mini Android has to live behind me on the component rack so operating via mouse and keyboard is a no go. Also don't want to stream HD movies over wifi. I have too many wireless devices in my house and it causes havoc.

[onerb]

On the shelf at the moment. Purchased 2 * bluetooth keyboards - neither work. Also got a USB/Ethernet adapter. Not working.

There is a firmware coming that has better support for these devices so just waiting now. Thankfully my Roku2 XS arrived and is perfect for Plex so kept me satisfied as this is what I was trying to achieve with the Mini Android.

Currently running CM9 on the device. Very nice.

When the firmware arrives, I will flash and give this whole lot another run. The Mini Android has to live behind me on the component rack so operating via mouse and keyboard is a no go. Also don't want to stream HD movies over wifi. I have too many wireless devices in my house and it causes havoc.

Hi Mike,

have you checked out this model yet - http://youtu.be/tQtXoxZcrSM

Smokes the galaxy nexus on Antutu benchmark with a score of 6800+ .

My 512MB MK802 scored under 2000.

[Mike Smit]

Hi Mike,

have you checked out this model yet - http://youtu.be/tQtXoxZcrSM

Smokes the galaxy nexus on Antutu benchmark with a score of 6800+ .

My 512MB MK802 scored under 2000.

Woah. That is freaking insane. These mini efforts seem to be evolving at a rapid rate.

[onerb]

Woah. That is freaking insane. These mini efforts seem to be evolving at a rapid rate.

I should have my sample by next week(hopefully). And will then try my hand at some HD movies, Counterstike compact etc. there is currently one manufacturer in China selling these. The first 60 is ready to be shipped and I am getting one. I have promoted it for the supplier online and received 22000 hits on the first video in a week. This one will sell very fast. Best part is it is only slightly more expensive than the MK802 - Will price for around R 1100 - R1200 once I have my stock.

[Mike Smit]

I should have my sample by next week(hopefully). And will then try my hand at some HD movies, Counterstike compact etc. there is currently one manufacturer in China selling these. The first 60 is ready to be shipped and I am getting one. I have promoted it for the supplier online and received 22000 hits on the first video in a week. This one will sell very fast. Best part is it is only slightly more expensive than the MK802 - Will price for around R 1100 - R1200 once I have my stock.

If you can get this thing hooked up with a bluetooth keyboard and an ethernet cable, I will take 1. Maybe 2. Perhaps 3
All I want is Android on all my TV's with a wired connection and a paired BT KB. Sorted.

[onerb]

If you can get this thing hooked up with a bluetooth keyboard and an ethernet cable, I will take 1. Maybe 2. Perhaps 3
All I want is Android on all my TV's with a wired connection and a paired BT KB. Sorted.

I take you do not want the wifi flymouse combo? That should work better than bluetooth no? http://youtu.be/Aq72jayTOkI

[Mike Smit]

I take you do not want the wifi flymouse combo? That should work better. http://youtu.be/Aq72jayTOkI

Ye - this looks like it could do the job perfectly.
Now just the ethernet

[calypso]

Mike: you tried the new plex android app on this? Looks like these might be better devices then Roku's.