Chuwi HiBox-Hero MINI-PC Coming Soon

It seems that Chuwi dived into other market segments for good.  After its first laptop, the Chuwi LapBook some days ago,  now it is time for the Chuwi Hibox-Hero.

As with most of their products, Chuwi decided to go with a dual boot system. A combination of Windows 10 and Android 5.1. Of course, Android Lollipop is considered a bit old now, but that is a compromise since development of the Android X86 project is a bit slow.

Chuwi HiBox-Hero main features

1. Simple and compact design (120mm length/width and 25mm height)

2. Latest Intel X5 Z8350 64-bit quad core CPU, Intel Gen8 HD Graphics

3. 4GB DDR3 RAM and 64GB eMMC Flash

4. Windows 10 + Android 5.1 Dual OS

5. 2.4Ghz/5Ghz dual band Wi-Fi, 1000 Ethernet jack, Bluetooth V4.0

6. Support the 2.4GHz air mouse remote controller

7. Perfect for office work, business meeting and home media box

PineRiver Mini Xplus h24-v1.6-0124 2013 firmware installed on Rikomagic MK802II

Firmware Version: Android ICS 4.0.4 
Release date: 24.01.2013 
Build number: apollo_h24-eng4.0.4IMM76D20130124 test-keys

In this episode I'll show you another firmware, this time we're talking about the PineRiver Mini Xplus H24 v1.6-0124 2013 firmware installed on Rikomagic MK802II Stick. The method is the same, burn the firmware with PhoenixCard Tool on your micro SD card, insert it in your MK802II stick, power on and wait 4-5 minute. In fact, you can learn from this video tutorial how to do it exactly. 

Download PineRiver Mini Xplus H24 v1.6-0124 2013 firmware from here or from here. I guess this is for chinese market, it has 4 or five chinese apps, but it's nice, it has root access and the Play Store works fine also.

PineRiver Mini Xplus H24 v1.6-0124 2013 firmware Changelog 
Fix: force all apks to display landscape

Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

 

pcDuino Android 20130115 firmware installed on Rikomagic MK802II

Firmware Version: Android ICS 4.0.4 
Release date: 15.01.2013 
Build number: crane_MID9742_sc3052-userdebug4.0.4IMM76D20130114 test-keys

Here we go again with another firmware, this time is about the pcDuino Android 20130115 firmware. You can download it from here or from here.

pcDuino is an mini PC platform that runs PC like OS such as Ubuntu and Android ICS. It outputs screen to HDMI.

This version of firmware has root acces, wifi and Play Store work great, but the HDMI output resolution is only 1280 x 720. In rest, it looks just fine...

Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

 

PineRiver Mini Xplus h24-v1.6-1229 firmware installed on Rikomagic MK802II

Firmware Version: Android ICS 4.0.4 
Release date: 21.12.2012
Build number: apollo_h24-eng4.0.4

In this episode I'll show you another firmware, this time we're talking about the PineRiver Mini Xplus h24-v1.6-1229 firmware installed on Rikomagic MK802II Stick. The method is the same, burn the firmware with PhoenixCard Tool on your micro SD card, insert it in your MK802II stick, power on and wait 4-5 minute. In fact, you can learn from this video tutorial how to do it exactly.

You can download the PineRiver Mini Xplus h24-v1.6-1229 firmware from here. I like this firmware, it is very fast and the wifi seems pretty stable; it has root access, the Play Store works just great and you just have to uninstall 4 or 5 chinese apps.


Release note

1) fix some bugs on E-control server; 
2) fix bugs on softmouse leftcn key--> using IR "loop" key; 
3) add support for RMVB/DTS and other formats; 
4) add more GSPCA USB camera drivers 
5) Root access enabled 
6) AV out: pls set " audio codec" in settings menu; 

E-Control APK Android version 1214: pls download from www.minixplus.com Also available E-control APK version 0929: auto search minxplus for some cascaded wifi AP; also pls find E-Control app on Apple Store; 

Some early users may have to report their wifi MAC address (get it in wifi settings to get access to new menu with "advanced" option) together with a product photo to us to enable E-Control features; 

Support email address: minixplustech@gmail.com

Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.