U2 Mini Android 4.0 Media Player ca. €15 delivered @ DealExtreme

Charlie-Bravo · 04-01-2013 11:17am

I already have the Logitech wireless K400 keyboard with mouse pad - will test this on it when I get hold of this media player and let you guys know if it works.

Lovephones · 04-01-2013 11:53am

Hi , would it be possible to have Netflix running on this ?

Kenny Logins · 04-01-2013 11:56am

Lovephones wrote: »

Hi , would it be possible to have Netflix running on this ?

Yes. ...in theory. Could be junk. We'll just have to wait and see.

poitinstill · 04-01-2013 11:59am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMpIWno0F_Y

seems to be similar...

dave oc · 04-01-2013 12:50pm

sold out again...

robbe · 04-01-2013 12:53pm

Made the plunge myself (don't quite know why...) - how do people intend controlling this device btw (remote not included). Droidmote app perhaps?

the-ging · 04-01-2013 12:57pm

Booooooo Sold out.

Do-more · 04-01-2013 1:08pm

Lovephones wrote: »

Hi , would it be possible to have Netflix running on this ?

You will probably need to use this older Netflix apk as the one available in Google play doen't work on many of these android sticks.

chopsey · 04-01-2013 1:09pm

http://dx.com/p/measy-rc11-2-4ghz-wireless-1000dpi-optical-air-mouse-keyboard-with-smart-android-os-3-x-aaa-144871?sourceSKU=145864

got one myself even though i have one already

i bought one of these wireless keyboards / mouse and i have to say they are very good and works with windows laptops and desktops just as well.

coldfire1x · 04-01-2013 1:15pm

chopsey wrote: »

http://dx.com/p/measy-rc11-2-4ghz-wireless-1000dpi-optical-air-mouse-keyboard-with-smart-android-os-3-x-aaa-144871?sourceSKU=145864

got one myself even though i have one already i bought one of these wireless keyboards / mouse and i have to say they are very good and works with windows laptops and desktops just as well.

Does it interfere with the wireless router in anyway? I had a audio video sender once that used to kill the wifi when it was switched on.

metalmonk · 04-01-2013 1:33pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

Does it interfere with the wireless router in anyway? I had a audio video sender once that used to kill the wifi when it was switched on.

That was probably due to an analogue video sender transmitting on the same frequency as wifi, 2.4 ghz, and causing interference.

This should act just like any other wifi device but remember that the WiFi performance may not be great in something this cheap.

jayteecork · 04-01-2013 3:48pm

Guys this isn't really expired just keep checking, they get it back in stock for a while then it gets sold out.

Thought i missed it then I managed to buy one at 9 this morning.

ps: Will this fit through the letterbox does anyone think?
Not wanting to go down to the sorting office.

Kenny Logins · 04-01-2013 4:15pm

jayteecork wrote: »

Guys this isn't really expired just keep checking, they get it back in stock for a while then it gets sold out.

Thought i missed it then I managed to buy one at 9 this morning.

ps: Will this fit through the letterbox does anyone think?
Not wanting to go down to the sorting office.

Judging by the image of the box I'm going to say no, but that depends on your posty - he could make it fit..

iknorr · 04-01-2013 5:36pm

Trying to find out some real info on it.

It appears to be a U1 not a U2.

looks like this crowd is making it http://www.smallart.com.cn/

Has anyone found a thread on xda or some other info about custom roms for it?

Gran Hermano · 04-01-2013 6:50pm

I've ordered one, along with this mouse/keyboard http://dx.com/p/jyb-03-3-in-1-2-4ghz-mini-wireless-keyboard-laser-trackball-mouse-ir-remote-control-combo-w-usb-177191
I also ordered a powered USB hub from DX to have on hand should I need it.
Hopefully DX will ship before Chinese New Year, otherwise we'll be waiting!

If it is the same as the uhost 1a, this forum should be worth noting

http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/uhost-u1a/

jayteecork · 04-01-2013 8:09pm

Gran Hermano wrote: »

I've ordered one, along with this mouse/keyboard http://dx.com/p/jyb-03-3-in-1-2-4ghz-mini-wireless-keyboard-laser-trackball-mouse-ir-remote-control-combo-w-usb-177191
I also ordered a powered USB hub from DX to have on hand should I need it.
Hopefully DX will ship before Chinese New Year, otherwise we'll be waiting!

If it is the same as the uhost 1a, this forum should be worth noting

http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/uhost-u1a/

Can the device in OP be operated out of the box without a need for a external mouse or keyboard?

Gran Hermano · 04-01-2013 8:26pm

jayteecork wrote: »

Can the device in OP be operated out of the box without a need for a external mouse or keyboard?

I wouldn't think so, no input device shown in the pics on DX.

jayteecork · 04-01-2013 9:30pm

Gran Hermano wrote: »

I wouldn't think so, no input device shown in the pics on DX.

I have a usb wireless mouse and keyboard at home designed for windows don't suppose it would work on Android?

fl4pj4ck · 04-01-2013 9:31pm

it will

eamonnq · 04-01-2013 9:33pm

Seapoint wrote: »

https://plus.google.com/115049428938715274412/posts/hEHpVibXMKM?utm_source=chrome_ntp_icon&utm_medium=chrome_app&utm_campaign=chrome

CM10.1 and XBMC for those who are that way inclined :-)

Just to clarify, the item DX is selling is NOT a U2 OR a UHOST2 it is the UHOST U1.

And the U2 referred to in the link above is not the UHOST U2 either, it is the ORDROID U2 which is a different animal again.

eamonnq · 04-01-2013 9:34pm

jayteecork wrote: »

I have a usb wireless mouse and keyboard at home designed for windows don't suppose it would work on Android?

Yes it should be fine.

long_b · 04-01-2013 9:35pm

fl4pj4ck wrote: »

it will

If ever a thread needed it's own stickie it's this one.

How many ways can people ask if it'll work with a mouse without reading the thread ?

jmorrisey · 04-01-2013 9:38pm

what needs to be hooked up to this to work or will it work straight from packet?....
I'm thinkin keyboard or mouse etc etc?

djmarkus · 04-01-2013 9:40pm

eamonnq wrote: »

Just to clarify, the item DX is selling is NOT a U2 OR a UHOST2 it is the UHOST U1.

And the U2 referred to in the link above is not the UHOST U2 either, it is the ORDROID U2 which is a different animal again.

I assume this is just a hardware platform? i.e. Allwinner A10?

What are the differences?

eamonnq · 04-01-2013 9:53pm

djmarkus wrote: »

I assume this is just a hardware platform? i.e. Allwinner A10?

What are the differences?

I am at risk of getting out of my depth here, but the U1 (the one dealextreme are selling in the OP) uses the ALLWINNER A10 1ghz Cortex A8.

and the UHOST U2 uses the Rockchip RK3066 1.2GHz Cortex-A9.

Not sure what the ORDROID U2 uses though. but I think it uses a quad core Samsung chip

Comparison of various models of these type of things here, might be muddying the waters by posting this though.

http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/android-mini-pc/mini-pc-benchmark-comparison-2537.html

djmarkus · 04-01-2013 10:04pm

eamonnq wrote: »

I am at risk of getting out of my depth here, but the U1 (the one dealextreme are selling in the OP) uses the ALLWINNER A10 1ghz Cortex A8.

and the UHOST U2 uses the Rockchip RK3066 1.2GHz Cortex-A9.

Not sure what the ORDROID U2 uses though.

Comparison of various models of these type of things here, might be muddying the waters by posting this though.

http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/android-mini-pc/mini-pc-benchmark-comparison-2537.html

Ah ok.. still.. worth a punt at 20 squids...

Do-more · 04-01-2013 10:12pm

The Odroid U2 uses a quad core Samsung chip and is a great bit of kit, way out of this price league especially with the high shipping costs...

http://www.hardkernel.com/renewal_2011/products/prdt_info.php

Kenny Logins · 04-01-2013 10:25pm

jayteecork wrote: »

I have a usb wireless mouse and keyboard at home designed for windows don't suppose it would work on Android?

I've used a Logitech keyboard and mouse (wireless) on my Android phone, no problems.

parsi · 05-01-2013 12:58am

jayteecork wrote: »

Guys this isn't really expired just keep checking, they get it back in stock for a while then it gets sold out.

Thought i missed it then I managed to buy one at 9 this morning.

ps: Will this fit through the letterbox does anyone think?
Not wanting to go down to the sorting office.

If it comes with a power supply then no. I got the Rikomagic and it was in a box similar to that of an iPhone

Access · 05-01-2013 2:12am

Just a heads up for anyone ordering any sort of Android stick/box and looking to run XBMC on it...

Check out the Android hardware requirements on the XBMC Wiki first...

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Android_hardware

XBMC have only recently started to release an Android release of XBMC... their general advice is...

Note: It is highly recommended for users to not make any purchases in anticipation of running XBMC on Android. In other words, don't buy anything yet until development is further along!

My intention is to use something like this mini Android for XBMC, but XBMC's info is putting me off... for now.

Has anyone on here got something like this stick running XBMC successfully?

U2 Mini Android 4.0 Media Player ca. €15 delivered @ DealExtreme

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