GeekBox Open Source Cross TV BOX with MXMIII Android Ubuntu Dual Boot 4K*

[trebor]

And now for something completely different.
Dual Boot 4K RK3368 Octa Core 2G/16G AC WIFI 1000M LAN BT4.1 HDMI2.0 OTG.
GeekBox Open Source Cross TV BOX with MXMIII Android Ubuntu Dual Boot 4K .

GeekBox: A leading product of Cross- Boxes, a Game Changer
Unlike Traditional TV box which turns the television into an intelligent platform like smart phones or tablet PCs, GeekBox will break this balance by not only fulfilling the aforementioned fundamental missions, but also opening an open-source project. GeekBox not simply a piece of hardware, but a DIY carrier, which carries all kinds of ideas and dreams from geeks.

SUV-like Appearance
Outline of a SUV shell, with streamlined figure and ingenious design. The vent-equipped upper shell does not only for ventilation, but also highlights its SUV-like profile. 2 LEDs soldered on the main board will light up, once being powered. Considering its durability, we have equipped it with a anti-slippery lower shell.
Compact & Portable
Light as feather, Geekbox is portable enough for you to jam in the pocket and carry on the go.
Delicate as diamond, Geekbox is coated by a streamlined outline and exquisite angular shell.

Android & Ubuntu Dual Boot(can install Light Biz OS)
Pre-installed Android & Ubuntu Dual OS, a hot key switch Android & Ubuntu.
You can also install Android–based Light Biz OS from Rockchip
High Performance Octa Core CPU
The RK3368 is an Octa Core 64bit, ARM Cortex-A53 processor with PowerVR G6110 graphics chip, 28nm processing design, Support OPENGL ES 3.1. RK3368 with super video capabilities, 4K×2K, H.265 and HDMI 2.0@60Hz output support.
2GB +16GB Samsung eMMC 5.0
Samsung eMMC 5.0 is the world's fastest embedded memory, featuring an interface speed of 400MB/s. In particular boast random read and write speed of 7,000 IOPS (inputs/outputs per second) and sequential read and write speed of 250MB/s and 90MB/s respectively.
AP6354 WiFi Module
AP6354 is a 2x2 WiFi + Bluetooth4.1 Module, the wireless module complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO standards, with a speed of 867Mbps.
MXM-III (MXM3) Interface
There is unlimited potential with MXM3 interface. You can connect GeekBox to GeekBox Landingship via MXM3 interface to turn the former into a development board. And connect any compatible device to GeekBox MXM3 interface to turn the former into a smart one in the future. Such as a display(digital photo frames), router(upload and download files without internet), projector(smart projector), etc.
Button
A reset button for the ease of system resetting, an update button for the ease of system update
Infrared Remote Control
Control the box wherever you are in the room with IR remote
Multi-interface
Visible interface: 2*USB, 1*Micro USB, 1*HDMI 2.0, 1*DC In, 1*RJ45 1000M LAN, 1*TF Card Slot
Invisible interface: 1*Fan connector, 1*RTC Battery connector, 1*Serial Port, 1*TP interface, 1*Display interface
HDMI CEC
Control Geekbox with TV Remote(XIAOMI TV Remote,etc ) via HDMI CEC

Support will be found at Geekbox.tv
This will be fun
Cheers

[trebor]

Images of the other bits of the Geekbox:

Landingship




Hi Gain Antenna


Dupont Cables


USB to Serial connection


RTC Battery


Keeping it Cool


7.9inch LCD Panel



Also possibilities of a larger LCD and casing to fit Landingship and geekbox.

$20 Coupon:
geekbox.tv

[RISCy Dude]

Call it a hunch, but I have a feeling this will be very exciting to many.

[trebor]

Yes it will be all good fun

[RISCy Dude]

After having a look around Geekbox.tv, this is a very nice looking system. It will be very interesting to see how this matures.
The optional "Landingship" offers many additional features. They also appear to have some nice add-ons and accessories in the works.
LEDs are a little on the bright side from the pics, but with the pop-up top, this will be an easy thing to address.
Finally, a box that is vented on the top. Bravo.

I hope there will be a bundle deal on the GeekBox and the Landingship.

I have many questions already.

Thanks for the post and info.

[RISCy Dude]

The look reminds me of Alienware's rigs.

[blinkone]

Been waiting so long to talk about this.It looks like something out of the transformer movie.I have a feeling this will sell like hot cakes on a cold day.

[RISCy Dude]

Been waiting so long to talk about this.It looks like something out of the transformer movie.I have a feeling this will sell like hot cakes on a cold day.

Agreed on the hotcakes, and for many reasons not necessarily associated with a TV box.

It would be kick-a** to see a case that accepts the GeekBox board when docked to the Landingship.

[trebor]

Time for you to by a 3d printer and start I feel
Cheers

[bluesmanuk]

Glad to see this finally surface.

A Pi on speed and should cater for a variety of uses in one.

[RISCy Dude]

OK! If you leave a comment on the promo page, get a $20 discount on the GeekBox. After getting the GeekBox for $89, this will make adding the Landingship a virtual $10 proposition.
Hooray!

[alwaysbless]

Im liking the idea here and its really making me wish someone would come up with a modular mini pc. This is like almost there with the landingship, imagine if the landingship was like a mobo that sat in an external case and then the main board of the mini pc could be swapped out with an updated version with higher / variable specs without having to pay the cost of a full new unit.

[trebor]

Yes it is an excellent Idea,

And to quote a comment over on CNXSoft

November 22nd, 2015 at 01:11 | #12
I’d like to pipe in here– geek box is a quantum leap in quality above anything else done in the 3368 realm,
and it’s also made with hack-ability in mind. There are *big* plans for that humble “landing board.”
Expect much, much more from this series of “as open as rockchip will allow this week” devices….

Fun Times Ahead
Cheers

[bluesmanuk]

I'm guessing that the first batch will start shipping from today.

[clarkss12]

Anyone from here order one??