Minix official release the NEO X8 and X8S Quad Core Android TV BOX Power By Amlogic S802 and S802H

[geekbuying]

Yesterday, i got email from Minix.They just offiical release their new android tv box.

Model is NEO X8 and NEO X8s. SEE their products ad page first:






From the above photos, we can see:

Both Neo X8 and NEO X8s will use Amlogic QUAD core chip. the difference should be

NEO X8 use the Amlogic S802 and the NEO X8s use the Amlogic S802-H which fully support dolby and DTS. so if it means the NEO X8 don’t support Dolby and DTS? it’s wrong. Like the Tronsmart vega s89 and M8which also use Amlogic S802 chip, the Neo x8 will use xbmc to decording the dolby and dts, see some test about this s802 chip:

http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php...mart-vega-s89/

so it still should work, however, just via XBMC or MX player S/W.

however, if you choose Neo X8s which use S802-H,it will support hardware decording dolby and dts. means no matter which video player you use, it will always have sound.

I think that’s the mainly difference between those two models, of course, price for those two model should be different, the NEO x8s should be expensive than the Neo X8.

and here are some other noticeable differences between the two models:

- NEO X8 will offer only 8GB EMMC internal storage, whilst the NEO X8s offers 16GB EMMC.
- NEO X8 delivers single-band Wi-Fi, whilst the NEO X8s includes dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- The NEO X8s offers full Dolby Digital and DTS Support, which is not available on the NEO X8.

The NEO X8 and X8s will be priced according to their different specifications, with exact retail prices to follo

Other than this, the specification on NEO X8 and NEO X8S should be the same:

- 4K2K UHD Video Decoding and Output
- 1080p FHD Video Encoding
- Quad Core Cortex A9r4 Processor
- Octo Core Mali-450 GPU
- Android KitKat 4.4 OS
- TrustZone & Trusted Video Path for Security & DRM
- Support HDMI-CEC
- Bluetooth 4.0 and Ethernet
- Audio and Headphone Jacks, 3 USB Ports + 1 OTG Port.

The retail price for NEO X8 and NEO X8s haven’t been released, but the release date is confirmed at the end of May.

Expect these two new models, MINIX already release a new air mouse, model is NEO M1:




The NEO M1 use six-axis gyroscope support and built-in anti-shake technology for superior accuracy and control.

The form factor of the NEO M1 is much smaller than that of previous models, being just 146mm x 39mm x 12.6mm, and also includes a built-in rechargeable lithium battery. Pricing information for the NEO M1 will also follow shortly.

The release date for NEO M1 should be the middle of May.

As the MINIX Prime Global Distributors, GeekBuying will get the sampleNEO X8 and NEO X8s, NEO M1 in the first time, and we will built the pre-sale link once we confirm with MInix.

Stay tuned!

Eric

GeekBuying

Source from: http://bit.ly/QkURSk

[CChris]

Price?

Eric@Geekbuying

What are you estimating the cost to be?

[rdsok]

Eric@Geekbuying

What are you estimating the cost to be?

AS stated in the post.... and I quote

The retail price for NEO X8 and NEO X8s haven’t been released, but the release date is confirmed at the end of May.

[geekbuying]

Eric@Geekbuying

What are you estimating the cost to be?

They are certainly more expensive than vega s89. I estimate that price will not less than $150. Anyway, we have to wait until the end of May before we know the final price.

[MINIX]

MINIX shall begin the pre-order in 2 weeks time and all buyers will receive a BIG welcome gift which worths more than USD$20~

[MINIX]

It will be priced within USD$150 by the way.

[NikAmi]

MINIX shall begin the pre-order in 2 weeks time and all buyers will receive a BIG welcome gift which worths more than USD$20~

All buyers or just pre-orders? Both models or just the more expensive one? You obviously know what the gift is so can you just tell us you box tease!

[gizmomelb]

All buyers or just pre-orders? Both models or just the more expensive one? You obviously know what the gift is so can you just tell us you box tease!

I'm guessing it'll be the air mouse shown above.

[MINIX]

All buyers or just pre-orders? Both models or just the more expensive one? You obviously know what the gift is so can you just tell us you box tease!

the model with S802-H Dolby DTS HW decoding chip.

[ididid]

the model with S802-H Dolby DTS HW decoding chip.

On which store?
geek buying?


Whooops... stupid question... didn't see who opened the post

[Haba]

It will be priced within USD$150 by the way.

Which version is USD $150? What is the price for the other version?

Thanks.. Good to hear from Minix on the forums.

[MINIX]

Which version is USD $150? What is the price for the other version?

Thanks.. Good to hear from Minix on the forums.

The top one with H chip of course.

[no_spam_for_me]

The top one with H chip of course.

So does it mean only the pre-order at the X8s for $150,- in 2 weeks time all the buyers will receive a BIG welcome gift for USD$20,- ? Also at geekbuying?

BTW:
Is the X8s the same PCB layout like the X8 only with a different SoC or also with another PCB layout AND which one will you place at the (kernel)developer here at the board?

[techkiehouse]

Is Minix a reliable brand? After the disaster faulty camera on my Tronsmart NX, I really need to be careful.

[gadget007]

SD Card Size & A2 Remote for Neo X8S

Hello,
I am patiently waiting for the release of the Neo X8S. It will be my first TV Box. Does anyone know the maximum size SD card that the X8S will accommodate? Also, does Minix plan to update the A2 remote in the near future (A3?). I just don't want to buy the A2 and next month the A3 comes out. Any information on the above would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gadget007