Amlogic S922X Let's get things Interesting,

[clarkss12]

Are we there yet????? My fingers are getting sooo itchy............ Gotta purchase something.................

[trebor]

More News to Be found: UGOOS New Device AM6 with AML922X CPU is coming!


BY NEOMODE ? 2019-04-02

Today UGOOS Informed us about there next new Device, the AM6.
It will feature an AML922X CPU and 2GB Ram and 16GB EMMC.
As we know the UGOOS Devices are well Designed and good Supported with the Firmware
they are frequently released it will be also a good Supported Device.
Most interesting is that these new Devices are hotting up with a whole swag of ARM-based Chipsets migrating to modern v4.9+ Linux Kernels.
Means that Linux Support is also there from Armbian and others.
Right now the Device is in the Test State and we can show you the PCB only.
According to Ugoos, we can Buy this Device middle May or above.

Technical Specs:

CPU：	Amlogic S922X 12nm，Quad core ARM Cortex-A73 and dual core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU
GPU：	ARM MaliTM-G52 MP6
Operating System：	Android 9.0
RAM：	2GB LPDDR4 （3GB/4Gb optional)
Storage capacity:	16GB EMMC(8GB/32Gb optional)
WIFI:	AP6398S 2.4G+5G MIMO RSDB. The wireless module complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2?2 MIMO standard and it can achieve up to a speed of 867Mbps with Dual Stream in 802.11n to connect the wireless LAN.
Bluetooth：	Bluetooth 5.0
Network：	1000M Ethernet Integrated IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000M Ethernet MAC with RGMII interface
SPDIF	YES
CEC	support
RTC	support
HDR	support
AV decode：	Audio：MP3,WAV,WMA,MPEG,PCM,AC3 etc.
Video/Picture	VP9 Profile-2 up to 4Kx2K@60fps H.265 HEVC [email protected] up to 4Kx2K@60fps AVS2-P2 Profile up to 4Kx2K@60fps H.264 AVC [email protected] up to 4Kx2K@30fps H.264 MVC up to 1080P@60fps MPEG-4 ASP@L5 up to 1080P@60fps (ISO-14496) WMV/VC-1 SP/MP/AP up to 1080P@60fps AVS-P16(AVS+) /AVS-P2 JiZhun Profile up to 1080P@60fps MPEG-2 MP/HL up to 1080P@60fps (ISO-13818) MPEG-1 MP/HL up to 1080P@60fps (ISO-11172) RealVideo 8/9/10 up to 1080P@60fps Multiple language and multiple format sub-title video support MJPEG and JPEG unlimited pixel resolution decoding (ISO/IEC-10918) Supports JPEG thumbnail, scaling, rotation and transition effects Supports *.mkv,*.wmv,*.mpg, *.mpeg, *.dat, *.avi, *.mov, *.iso, *.mp4, *.rm and *.jpg file formats Video/Picture Encoding Independent JPEG and H.265/H.264 encoder with configurable performance/bit-rate JPEG image encoding H.265/H.264 video encoding up to 1080P@60fps with low latency
Video Output	Built-in HDMI 2.1 transmitter including both controller and PHY with CEC, Dynamic HDR and HDCP 2.2, 4Kx2K@60 max resolution output o CVBS 480i/576i standard definition output o Supports all standard SD/HD/FHD video output formats: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p and 4Kx2K
External storage：	USB HOST 3.0*1 USB HOST 2.0*3
HDMI：	HDMI 2.1 Type-A 4Kx2K@60fps max resolution
AV output：	AUX+CVBS 480i/576i
Port：	TF Card x1
POWER INPUT：	DC 12V/2A

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A Price for this Device is not avail yet, we will keep you Updated and share a Review as soon we have the Device.

[clarkss12]

Wow, Trebor, the plot thickens........ But May time frame seems soooooo far away. My fingers are getting soooo itchy, to click on a "buy" button...........

[trebor]

Yes interesting times, a few will appear and it will be on for young and old, they will be all over the place

The ODROID-N2 Amlogic S922X SBC are just been shipped now.
Mid April for the King but with Easter this side of the world most likely May also, speculation only.

Interesting UGOOS went for the fan since the 922 is suppose to be one cool dude.

WIP Review going on here on the Odroid N2: FreakTab

https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s922x/769852-odroid-n2-amlogic-s922x-this-is-deep

[clarkss12]

Yes interesting times, a few will appear and it will be on for young and old, they will be all over the place

The ODROID-N2 Amlogic S922X SBC are just been shipped now.
Mid April for the King but with Easter this side of the world most likely May also, speculation only.

Interesting UGOOS went for the fan since the 922 is suppose to be one cool dude.

Strange, I thought they were cool running and using lower power consumption. BUT, I notice that all of them are using a 12 volt 2 amp PS, where as All of my other boxes (except my Zidoo X9S) uses a 5 volt 2 amp PS, (some of them use a 3 amp, but still 5 volt).

I am not sure why that SoC requires so much more power than the other SoC's........ BUT I do like that they are using a 12 volt PS.........

[gatos814]

Official Beelink's announcement yesterday :
http://www.bee-link.com/forum.php?mo...xtra=#pid62150

[Venusflytrap]

Wasn't Beelink implicated in allegedly having fake RAM (2 gigs instead of the advertised 3) with some GT-1 Ultimate units? As a result, I'm very leery in buying a GT-K from Beelink. Trust isn't there.

[clarkss12]

Official Beelink's announcement yesterday :
http://www.bee-link.com/forum.php?mo...xtra=#pid62150

The are repeating what Trebor has already posted. But the main questions still remain. Will it run the ATV version of Android, if not, I don't want it.... Does it support HD audio (Dolby True HD, Atmos, DTS HD MA) passthrough? If not, then I don't want it.

[gatos814]

Repeating or not when something is writing on the official forum ... it's ... other thing!
Now we have to wait i suppose for some days more to find the ...real truth about the details!

[mo123]

The are repeating what Trebor has already posted. But the main questions still remain. Will it run the ATV version of Android, if not, I don't want it.... Does it support HD audio (Dolby True HD, Atmos, DTS HD MA) passthrough? If not, then I don't want it.

I don't think anything like passthrough, HDR, deinterlacing, Kodi will work correctly and after 2 months the ota updates will stop.
It will run normal Android like all other S922 devices, but we'll see.

AM6 S922
Some extra info received:
It will have additional PCBA features not seen on tv boxes before like Wake on LAN, a special button for Maskrom mode, IR blaster, long-term support for Android, LibreELEC & Ubuntu Linux.

I see it also has better bluetooth v5 vs v4, better cooling with fan(will be able to adjust in firmware), real-time clock and should hopefully come with a 3A power adaptor and higher quality EMMC storage.

It will be interesting with what other manufacturers come up with.
Don't waste money on any MXQ, Alfawise S922 devices etc. since 90% of advertised features will never work.
I think most users already have an idea of what device brands to avoid that have no support but some people will still go with cheaper prices and complain later if things don't work.

[trebor]

Found some YT tests using the Odroid N2 S922, Skip to 4:46 for the Numbers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEzbyz6LW3A&feature=youtu.be&t=296

[RobertK]

Clarkss ... what is your current box of choice?

Not sure I want to wait 2 months ... lol

i am so tired of my Mecool M8 L overheating and freezing that I need a change. Netflix stopped too but I don’t care as I have a tv with it.

[clarkss12]

Clarkss ... what is your current box of choice?

Not sure I want to wait 2 months ... lol

i am so tired of my Mecool M8 L overheating and freezing that I need a change. Netflix stopped too but I don’t care as I have a tv with it.

I really hate to say it, but the Nvidia Shield smokes all the other boxes. But it depends on what your use case is. I personally AVOID any devices running on the Rockchip SoC. The Mecool M8S Pro L, is a good box, not sure why yours is locking up. I have 3 of the M8S Pro L, but only one modified with a fan. My last box I purchased was the Mecool KM9 with the S905X2 SoC, it is OK, but for my needs, it does not work. I have migrated from Kodi to Emby or Plex, but this box will NOT run those apps, so this box is useless for me.

The Mecool KM8, is OK but does not support the HD audio codecs. But the good thing about that device, you can dual boot it, so you can run LibreELEC or CoreELEC.

If you want the best device that supports all the audio codecs, including the HD audio codecs, if you want/need automatic frame rate switching, then ONLY the Shield can do that.

The second best device is the Xiaomi Mibox, but it is my understanding that the new Xiaomi Mibox S, does NOT support the HD audio passthrough...........

[RobertK]

I really hate to say it, but the Nvidia Shield smokes all the other boxes. But it depends on what your use case is. I personally AVOID any devices running on the Rockchip SoC. The Mecool M8S Pro L, is a good box, not sure why yours is locking up. I have 3 of the M8S Pro L, but only one modified with a fan. My last box I purchased was the Mecool KM9 with the S905X2 SoC, it is OK, but for my needs, it does not work. I have migrated from Kodi to Emby or Plex, but this box will NOT run those apps, so this box is useless for me.

The Mecool KM8, is OK but does not support the HD audio codecs. But the good thing about that device, you can dual boot it, so you can run LibreELEC or CoreELEC.

If you want the best device that supports all the audio codecs, including the HD audio codecs, if you want/need automatic frame rate switching, then ONLY the Shield can do that.

The second best device is the Xiaomi Mibox, but it is my understanding that the new Xiaomi Mibox S, does NOT support the HD audio passthrough...........

Thanks, I actually bought a Vero 4k+ which is amazing but it doesn?t run android and I need some apk?s, so I was looking at something to replace my Mecool with similar specs. Not sure why it is running hot and locks up but there has been no firmware updates in over a year. Perhaps I should try running LibreELEC in the Mecool as lockup?s may be firmware related.

the new Mecool k3 sounds interesting though but scared of Mecool again.

[clarkss12]

Thanks, I actually bought a Vero 4k+ which is amazing but it doesn?t run android and I need some apk?s, so I was looking at something to replace my Mecool with similar specs. Not sure why it is running hot and locks up but there has been no firmware updates in over a year. Perhaps I should try running LibreELEC in the Mecool as lockup?s may be firmware related.

the new Mecool k3 sounds interesting though but scared of Mecool again.

What is the system that you want to connect it to?? Ex., do you have a newer AVR that supports all the new audio codecs, do you have a 4k TV?? What will be your source of media consumption, mostly streaming, or your on media stored on your own storage devices?? Do you use Kodi, or Plex or Emby??

The KM 3 does sound like a decent device for less than $70 USD.