Hello all 
Im looking for a TV Box (my first one, now Im using a RasPi-XBIAN with XBMC).
I would like to use it mainly for:
- Some Android Games
- Internet streaming (netflix,...)
- as Music Box (from a RasPi as NAS)
- as XBMC/KODI player (from a RasPi as NAS)
- as Photo "player" (from a RasPi as NAS)
Then I would like to be able to use it for "Miracast/screen mirroring" a Samsung tablet + Samsung smartphone + Pipo P4 tablet, and if possible from laptop via Wifi.
I would like to be able to connect a 2.1 logitech speakers to it.
My internet router will be next by, so I'll use wire to connect it to the network for internet and files & wifi for remote control, screen mirroring etc... at same time.
TV is a Panasonic Plasma 42, so, atm, I dont need great-huge-hiper-mega performance at 4k.
I have read about...
Minix Neo X8-H:
Tronsmart draco aw80
Beelink Ubox R89
So ....
Any recomendations?
Thanks
Im looking for a TV Box (my first one, now Im using a RasPi-XBIAN with XBMC).
I would like to use it mainly for:
- Some Android Games
- Internet streaming (netflix,...)
- as Music Box (from a RasPi as NAS)
- as XBMC/KODI player (from a RasPi as NAS)
- as Photo "player" (from a RasPi as NAS)
Then I would like to be able to use it for "Miracast/screen mirroring" a Samsung tablet + Samsung smartphone + Pipo P4 tablet, and if possible from laptop via Wifi.
I would like to be able to connect a 2.1 logitech speakers to it.
My internet router will be next by, so I'll use wire to connect it to the network for internet and files & wifi for remote control, screen mirroring etc... at same time.
TV is a Panasonic Plasma 42, so, atm, I dont need great-huge-hiper-mega performance at 4k.
I have read about...
Minix Neo X8-H:
- all reviews speak fine about XBMC
- Problems miracasting Samsung/sony/etc... devices
- Problems miracasting Samsung/sony/etc... devices
http://www.cnx-software.com/2014/11/09/tronsmart-draco-aw80-meta-review/
Tronsmart Draco AW80 has some exciting specifications with a fast octa-core processor, high speed interfaces like USB 3.0, SATA, and Gigabit Ethernet, and the potential to support Linux. The device feels fast indeed, and stable, with very good Wi-Fi and working Gigabit Ethernet (a rare thing!). Video playback is OK most of the time, but VP9 and H.265 are simply not properly supported in either Kodi and MX Player, and I’ve noticed some apparently random issues with skipped frames while playing some videos. USB 3.0 performance is disappointing, and if you thought SATA would bring a boost in storage performance, I would not hold my breath (not tested) as it’s implemented via a USB 2.0 to SATA bridge. So all in all it’s a pretty good device, but maybe not just as good as could have been expected from the specs.
PRO:
Fast new processor, the only octa core mini PC / TV box in the market (excluding some ODROID development boards)
Very good 3D graphics (when ti works)
Stable and fast firmware.
USB 3.0, and SATA interfaces (with caveats)
Very good Wi-Fi performance, and Gigabit Ethernet working
Video Output – 1080p support 24, 50 and 60 Hz output. 4K @ 30Hz should be supported (not tested).
Proper power off/standby handling.
Aluminum casing and heatsink keep the device cool (40 C).
Webcam supported in Skype
Bluetooth well supported – File transfer, Bluetooth Smart (BLE), Sixaxis gamepad
OTA update appears to be supported
Support forum
CONS:
Some 3D games may have problems to run, at least, Riptide GP2 is basically unplayable for me due to the game freezing.
H.265 / VP9 codec not supported properly in both Kodi/XBMC and MX Player
Skipped frame issues in some videos (appears to start randomly).
Google Hangouts can be used with webcam (can’t start chat).
Slow write speed on NTFS/USB partition, USB 3.0 performance slower than most TV boxes with USB 2.0 port. SATA should be the same (USB 2.0 to SATA bridge)
Gigabit has an asymmetric performance (720Mbps / 220 Mbps) according to iperf, but still good enough for most use cases.
Tronsmart Draco AW80 has some exciting specifications with a fast octa-core processor, high speed interfaces like USB 3.0, SATA, and Gigabit Ethernet, and the potential to support Linux. The device feels fast indeed, and stable, with very good Wi-Fi and working Gigabit Ethernet (a rare thing!). Video playback is OK most of the time, but VP9 and H.265 are simply not properly supported in either Kodi and MX Player, and I’ve noticed some apparently random issues with skipped frames while playing some videos. USB 3.0 performance is disappointing, and if you thought SATA would bring a boost in storage performance, I would not hold my breath (not tested) as it’s implemented via a USB 2.0 to SATA bridge. So all in all it’s a pretty good device, but maybe not just as good as could have been expected from the specs.
PRO:
Fast new processor, the only octa core mini PC / TV box in the market (excluding some ODROID development boards)
Very good 3D graphics (when ti works)
Stable and fast firmware.
USB 3.0, and SATA interfaces (with caveats)
Very good Wi-Fi performance, and Gigabit Ethernet working
Video Output – 1080p support 24, 50 and 60 Hz output. 4K @ 30Hz should be supported (not tested).
Proper power off/standby handling.
Aluminum casing and heatsink keep the device cool (40 C).
Webcam supported in Skype
Bluetooth well supported – File transfer, Bluetooth Smart (BLE), Sixaxis gamepad
OTA update appears to be supported
Support forum
CONS:
Some 3D games may have problems to run, at least, Riptide GP2 is basically unplayable for me due to the game freezing.
H.265 / VP9 codec not supported properly in both Kodi/XBMC and MX Player
Skipped frame issues in some videos (appears to start randomly).
Google Hangouts can be used with webcam (can’t start chat).
Slow write speed on NTFS/USB partition, USB 3.0 performance slower than most TV boxes with USB 2.0 port. SATA should be the same (USB 2.0 to SATA bridge)
Gigabit has an asymmetric performance (720Mbps / 220 Mbps) according to iperf, but still good enough for most use cases.
Which I really didnt found good reviews a part from youtube and this.
Any recomendations?
Thanks
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