Vensmile U1 TV Box Remix OS 2.0 2/32GB Ram 10/100/1000 Lan 2.4/5GHZ Wifi

[trebor]

May Interest those thinking about Remix

Amlogic S905 quad-core CPU
With Remix OS 2.0 stable and smooth system.
2GB DDR3 + 32G eMMC, 32GB maximum extended capacity:
2.4GHz / 5.8GHz Dual-band WiFi (1000Mbps Ethernet):
Supports H.265 video code, enjoy the high-resolution video even at a low-internet-speed environment.
HDMI 2.0 connector:
USB 2.0 host ports:
Supports multiple languages and multiple formats video.
Infrared remote control let you enjoy your wonderful life which the wireless brings to you.

Gearbest

[trebor]

Vensmile/Ui Remix OS 2.0, 2/32GB Amlogic S905 2.4/5GHZ Wifi BT & 1Gb Lan

Arrived today thanks to Gearbest and DHL

Amlogic S905 quad-core CPU, Mali-450 penta-core as GPU
With Remix OS 2.0, 2GB DDR3 + 32G eMMC, 2.4GHz / 5.8GHz Dual-band WiFi (1000Mbps Ethernet)
Supports H.265 video, HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0 host ports, Infrared remote control.

Great small compact unit, no ventilation to be found, unit has a little weight to it so I dare say Hunk a metal Heat sink for sure.

Unit is running Remix OS 2, looks good, last Remix Unit I fiddle with was the JIDE AllWinner device this Amlogic unit should Rock and Roll.

Not to be caught out like last time this unit has Touch Sensor Control around the Power indication light,
Short touch for sleep, Long touch for Option menu to shutdown or restart or sleep.

Unit fied up quick and the first thing we get is an update available so away we go.
Few minutes rest reload looking good.

Not familiar with RemixOS

It's a cross(in the loose cence of the term)between Android and a Windows style of UI operating system, most if not all android apps will run also you have the convenience of a Windows style of UI with Right click options, Windowed apps and lots of other features that make it kind of groovy.

[trebor]

After a bit more of a fiddle more Screen Captures and benchmark score to follow
Vensmile U1 TV Box Remix OS 2.0 2/32GB Ram


WiFi Detection good no problems 2.4 and 5GHZ.

Ethernet and Wifi connection around the House

A few happy snaps of the desktop and Bits

More to come and a bit of a Coupon GBVU1 about 4 bucks off over at Gearbest

[Charles Gaylord Culbreth]

Any way to root this one?

(Need Adaway and Viper4Android!).

Also would you recommend this over Remix Mini?

[trebor]

No root as yet that I am aware (yet to go looking to hard) the Vensmile UI does have more room/storage that may make it more attractive,
The Unknown will be the support this unit receives as compared to the mini,
Performance wise it's good, and no issues so far.
Cheers

[Charles Gaylord Culbreth]

Thanks trebor! The Vensmile U1 doe have an unlocked boot loader...read comment #5 in the linked Reddit post below. The unlocked boot loader should make this easier to root, yes?

[trebor]

Keep on eye on XDA as mentioned, something may happen,
As a stand alone box and it was part of the Crowdfunding it may get further attention buy those interested in taking up the cause.
As is for those that want Remix with a bit of space ideal unit.
Cheers