MECOOL M8S Pro + TV Box Amlogic S905X Android 7.1 2/16GB Fast Lan, WiFi 802.11b/g/n

[Damac10]

Only news is it has widevine 1 & 3 and ATV
I feel it is not Official as yet

If its running native ATV with widevinevl1 and 3 then 4k youtube is certain. If netflix not 4k then spoofing mi box via buildprop should give 4k Netflix. I love Android Tv interface vs stock android so its time to order two

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[scooter2014]

Proof will be in the pudding.... I have yet to see any andriod device run netflicks 4 k other then those pre approved to do so by netflicks.

[Damac10]

Proof will be in the pudding.... I have yet to see any andriod device run netflicks 4 k other then those pre approved to do so by netflicks.

Razer forge tv has level 1 and 3 drm. However it could not run hd netflix. It was running Android tv 6. However they got hd netflix working spoofing mi box even though internal hardware very different. However forge only has 1.4 hdmi so no 4k test. I will order two and see how they perform or if flashing mibox android 7 test firmware will brick.. Lol

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[trebor]

The advertisements as seen on many web sites give the Indication or feeling that in may it 100% official.
But it does not mention official or certified.

caveat emptor.

[trebor]

For those who are keen
MECOOL M8S Pro+ TV Box
coupon: GBM8SP7 $31.69

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box/pp_656048.html

[clarkss12]

Trebor, you did it to me again. I already ordered the same box from Geekbuying for $38.99. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. hahahha I had to see for myself if it indeed played Netflix in HD.

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MECOOL-M8S-PRO-Plus-Youtube-Netflix-4K-Streaming-TV-Box-381461.html

[scooter2014]

Nice 31. Dollars for it deal of the week. Clark easy on the trigger..... LOL... He doesnt do it on purpose (ok not sure but I think he doesnt )

[clarkss12]

Nice 31. Dollars for it deal of the week. Clark easy on the trigger..... LOL... He doesnt do it on purpose (ok not sure but I think he doesnt )

Yes, that caped masked man, loves to torment me. Haha.....

[trebor]

From Videostrong

We'd like to clarify that information about this device we create in our WIDEVINE Integration Platform Device Management
The Works we have been doing is about DRM, not Netflix

Name: MS8 PRO+
Make: VS
Model: M8S PRO+
Security Level: Lever_1
SOC: Amlogic S905X

[clarkss12]

From Videostrong

We'd like to clarify that information about this device we create in our WIDEVINE Integration Platform Device Management
The Works we have been doing is about DRM, not Netflix

Name: MS8 PRO+
Make: VS
Model: M8S PRO+
Security Level: Lever_1
SOC: Amlogic S905X

What does that mean, no HD Netflix????

[Zahir]

Latest GeekBuying ad tones down the claims for Netflix HD by dropping the photo comparing Netflix 4k and YouTube 4k. The ad now only claims Widevine Level 1.

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MECOOL-M8S-PRO-Plus-4K-TV-Box-381461.html

[Damac10]

For those who are keen
MECOOL M8S Pro+ TV Box
coupon: GBM8SP7 $31.69

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box/pp_656048.html

Thanks got one to test. Should arrive this week fast shipping. Will report on hd Netflix and youtube

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[Zahir]

Firmware out: http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/downl...us-tv-box.html

[trebor]

M8S PRO 905X 2/16 Arrived and you see the L1 but as mentioned nothing to do with Netflix 4k etc is 1/2 the battle but not all, pity

Maximum resolution 720 x 480 Netflix

Brand: MECOOL

Model: M8S Pro+ Type: TV Box System: Android 7.1 Processor: S905X CPU: Amlogic S905X Core: 2.0GHz GPU: Mali-450 RAM: 2G ROM: 16G Max. Extended Capacity: TF card up to 32GB (not included)

Decoder Format: AVS,H.264,H.265,RealVideo8/9/10,RM/RMVB,Xvid/DivX3/4/5/6 Video format: 1080P,4K x 2K,ASF,AVI,AVS,DAT,FLV,H.264,H.265,ISO,MKV,MOV,MPE G,MPG,RM,RMVB,TS,VOB,VP9 Profile-2,WMV Audio format: AAC,APE,DDP,FLAC,HD,MP3,OGG,TrueHD,WAV,WMA Photo Format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,PNG,TIFF

WIFI: 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth: Unsupport Power Supply: Charge Adapter Interface: 3.5mm Audio,DC 5V,Ethernet,HDMI,TF card,USB2.0 Language: Multi-language HDMI Version: 2.0 External Subtitle Supported: Yes RJ45 Port Speed: 10 / 100Mbps

System Bit: 64Bit

Power Type: External Power Adapter Mode Power Adapter Input: 100-240V / 50-60Hz

Remote Controller Battery: 2 x AAA battery ( not included )

Product weight: 0.1100 kg Package weight: 0.4200 kg Product size (L x W x H): 10.20 x 10.20 x 2.10 cm / 4.02 x 4.02 x 0.83 inches Package size (L x W x H): 17.90 x 11.00 x 6.50 cm / 7.05 x 4.33 x 2.56 inches

The Box

What's Is the Box

Various Views of ports, Vents

A Slight Design Change Chrome trim with Extra Venting all the way may help with Air Circulation and keeping it kool

Bit of a look at the inners

Top Side

Underneath

Bling

Showing Barrel Antenna and another top view

WiFi Chip

eMMC

Mystery Ram, must be sheepish about the name.

As Mentioned Usual Mecool UI

The Memory situation and Ram situation

Information what we have going on the Inside

Ram Bench test for our Unknown Brand, not to bad

Vellamo Looking ok

Antutu lacking

Ethernet

Wifi

What can be said about this unit

The Good
The Performance appearance and Hardware is good, thermals are fine
Current Price puts it in the Budget range for a 2/16 905x. Android 7
Should do most that any normal 905x can do.
Remote works well. wifi ethernet good at this location.
2 usb ports is enough, (alway want more)
Options of LibreElec, other goodies as it gets around we can hope.
Very early days for this Unit.

The Not so good:
The advertising Campaign that promised and gave not much.
UI, think it's due for an update as its typical of all Meccol.
My unit still had factory testing tools running and all sorts of stuff
No Root can't uninstall or disable at present.


Thanks Gearbest for the opportunity to test drive this unit.

[KAA]

this firmware work with mini mxIII II?