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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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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

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

Beenlink Mini S12 Pro 12th Gen Alder Lake Mini PC

New from Beelink Mini S12Pro, 12th Gen Low Powered Intel Adler Lake Mini Office PC
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More Suited the Small Home Office, Students, Medai player and POS
More Soon

G'day Blokes
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Box:
What's in the Box:
Front:
2 x USB3, Power, CmosReset and Headpset Jack.
Rear:
2 x HDMI 2 X USB3 Ethernet and Power
Pop the base:
We have Room for an SSD, Fitted with 16gb Ram 500GB NVME
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To Add to the Beelink MINI S12 Unit a bit of a look around at Windows.
Fairly Quick Start
The usual Windows, give us you data questions.
This is not a beasty of a PC Small Cheap the Everyday Unit for teh everday People
Desktop Dark theme
Few Updates to be Done:
Device Manager
CPU:

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