Introduction ARNU Mach 10 Pure Linux is the first TV box I had the pleasure of using and reviewing that makes use of a specialized Linux operating system. I do know that android is built on Linux kernel foundation, but it’s heavily modified and cannot be considered as a “real” Linux experience. However, since this is …
Introduction Quite a mouthful, isn’t it? Well, the reason is that this is a multi-branded product. What that means is that several different companies use an OEM version of the same product and give it a different name. If you search Aliexpress, for instance, you will find many results for this RK3368 based box. Some …
Introduction On the second review, after Probox2’s EX+ TV Box, I’m reviewing a brand new TV Box from Open Hour, named Gecko This is the first TV Box I’ve had the pleasure reviewing that includes the HiSilicon 3798M chipset. This review unit was sent to me courtesy of the good people at Open Hour (Syabas), so thank you all, and …
Introduction Hello everyone! Here is the first in a new series of reviews about Kodi TV Boxes. What are Kodi/TV Boxes? TV Boxes are small computers running Google Android OS, Linux or even Microsoft Windows (on x86 CPU variants), mostly based on ARM processors – from different and varied manufacturers, such as AMLogic, RockChip, Intel, and others. …
Have you ever read/heard the term “The Uncanny Valley”? It refers to the way the human brain perceives the slight differences between real human beings, or real living creatures, and the not-quite-there facsimiles created with rubber plastic and clay or in computer generated 3d animations. The small differences in looks, or movements, or even behavior, …