I'm looking for tips here - I'd really like to find a good solution for recording TV for playback on my HTC Universal. I'm totally in over my head regarding the options on the DVR market, but I'm leaning towards buying a new PC (with a Core2 Duo processor hopefully) and using either Windows MCE or a 3rd party DVR solution to record TV.
I'm sure some folks here already have this set up figured out, but I also have some general questions:
I know I'd need a TV tuner with built in encoding to avoid having the recording process slow my PC, the desktops for sale @ Dell & HP tell me nothing about the specs of the TV tuner cards they sell - are they any good? Any TV tuner cards to recommend?
Is Windows MCE recording going to be a hassle for mobile playback? I'd like to encode the videos in MPEG or Divx as those files seem to playback much better on TCPMP, does MCE allow you to pick the encoding method or am I locked into a WMV file?
The Beyond TV DVR software looks pretty good, is there anything I should know about it?
Any info would be appreciated.
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If you don't already know, Amazon's Kindle Fire uses an Intel Atom processor as opposed to an ARM processor used by all other devices listed on this site. So, I want to know: are developers going to faced with a learning curve with this device?
according to everything i read it has a dual core arm
Specifications Of Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet
Network
2G Network NO
3G Network NO
Dimensions
Size 190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm
Weight 14.6 ounces (413 grams)
Form Factor Candybar Touch Tablet
Display
Type IPS-LCD Touchscreen
Size 7.1-inch
Resolution 1024 X 600 pixels
Input/ User Interface Gorilla Coating
Multi Touch
Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
Light-Sensor (Ambient)
Gyroscope
System Properties
Operating System Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
CPU TI OMAP4 Dual-Core 1GHz Processor
512MB RAM
Storage Capacity
Internal Memory - 8GB Internal Memory Storage
Expandable Memory –
Browser & Messaging HTML, Flash
MMS, SMS, IM, Email, RSS
Camera
Still NO
Secondary NO
Video Recording NO
Connectivity
Bluetooth –
USB v2.0 Micro USB
Headset 3.5mm stereo headset jack
Radio –
WLAN 802.11 Wi-Fi b/g/n
GPS –
3G NO
Video & Audio
Audio & Video Formats Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8.
Battery
Type Li-Ion Standard Battery
Video Playback Time Up to 7.5 Hours
Usage Time Up to 8 hours of Continuous Reading
Other Features Android Flash Support
G-mail, Google Maps, G-Talk
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Picasa
Whispersync
Free Cloud Backup
Colors Availability Black
Read more: http://gadgetian.com/24836/amazon-kndle-fire-specs-price/#ixzz1b0eDDQIf
Master Melab said:
If you don't already know, Amazon's Kindle Fire uses an Intel Atom processor as opposed to an ARM processor used by all other devices listed on this site. So, I want to know: are developers going to faced with a learning curve with this device?
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Please do some fact searching before posting and please please change the title of the thread so we don't have any confusion. Thank yoju
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My apologies. I had read a few articles that were saying it was going to use an Intel Atom processor.
I got this android sample from a shenzhen android tv box odm partner, I can enjoy many android joys on it, such as your favourate games ( Temple Run, TrialX, Riptide-GP etc.), with a air mouse and motion sensor controller, easy to operate. I record some videos show you how I play these favouate android games on TV, but it's really very diffcult to upload video onto youtube, only one video upload successfully, if you feel interested, can click the link and see the video: youtube.com/watch?v=zybV00HHqXk
This TV BOX is from Giayee, here is the specification of this box: giayee.com/html/2012/google_iptv_box_1228/1.html , below is the content from it's website：
1. Top Hardware Configuration
Using Rock-chip RK3066 dual core chipset, ARM Cortex A9 Dual core + Quad Mali-400 GPU architecture, 1.6GHz. 1G DDR3 RAM, 4G/8G NADH Flash (MAX. 32G). Independent GPU, integrated professional 3D accelerating engine
2. Air Mouse Controller
Independent R&D, Independent copyright Built-in Ari Mouse Module.
Compared to other TV Box using USB Dongle to support wireless mouse, Air mouse, giayee’s air mouse controller is more stable with lower cost.
Playing mouse games：Fruit Slice、Angry Birds……
3. Wireless Microphone
Built-in MIC on remote controller, automatically switch speech pattern
Support audio talk via third party application, such as SKYPE, QQ etc.
Built in Cara OK application, enjoy the Cara OK with your family at home.
4. Somatic Joypad
Built-in high sensitive gravity sensor and gyroscope in remote control，Android system in-depth customization , specifically designed remote control for the game according to human body engineering principle, make it a unique TV BOX that support android Motion Sensing Game.
Motion sensing games：Riptide GP、3D Bio Ball…..
5. FLASH&HTML5 Hard-decoding 1080P full format video play
6. Customized UI
RUI customization human interface designed for TV, easy to use;
Featured hundreds of software, direct presentation;
Software automatic classification, stick out a mile;
Backstage management, automatic content push；
Support UI customization and function expansion;
Giayee - The New Android TV Ball
People now back to talk about this product. Some websites reported an Amlogic M3 SoC, 1Gb DDR and 4GB Storage. It's interesting even I think they are not the Giayee, or maybe just Giayee has two versions.
For sale at AsiaPads for just $79
:good: Well, device is beautiful, that is right!
good, and recomend amlogic 8726 m3 1G RAM 4G ROM or the amlogic 8726 mx dual core
Hello!
I'm looking at a head unit from a seller/retailer called Audio Tech Direct (.com and ebay). The model is PbA VW6698V 7" with Android 6.0.1 (product code JES-VW6698V).
The information from the seller website for the unit is among several: dual zone navigation, steering wheel option, retains parking pilot system, Rockchip PX5 Octa-Core 64 bit Cortex A53 CPU, Samsung 1024x600 HD five-point capacitive touch screen :
I don't really know what to look at/for, but I'm looking for a unit that actually works (reading reviews here give me the impression that only brand name units are quality and "error-free" and everything else is in "beta-mode"). What should I look for?
Does anyone have any experience or heard of Audio Tech Direct, their products and quality etc..?
Complete list:
Code:
General
- Power Supply: DC 12V (allowance range: 10.8-14.5V)
- Max. Current: 10A
System
- Operation System: Google Android 6.0.1
- CPU: Rockchips PX5 1512MHz
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal SD Card: 26.64GB
- Extended SD Card: Support TF Card up to 32GB
Display
- Touch Screen: Yes
- Resolution: 1024*600
- Capacitive or Resistance Screen: Capacitive
- Built-in Clock and Calendar: Yes, show real time and can use network-provided time
- DIY main menu display: Yes, You can drag Music/Radio/BT Stereo Player, Search bar or App-Icon to main menu
- Change Apps-Icon Position: Yes
WiFi/3G
- Connector: On the Back
- WiFi: Built-in WiFi Modem, support 802.11b/g/n
- 3G: 3G Modem not included, 3G universal Drive, support external USB Dongle: WCDMA, EVDO, TD-SCDMA
Internet
- Explorer: Opera, UCWeb, SkyFile, Dolphin and more explorer for your selection
- Online Entertainment: Online Video, TV, Movie, Music, Radio, Video Chat
- Online Navigation: Online Google Maps Navigating
- Online Games: Yes, online play or you can download it from google play store
- Online Communication: keep connected through WeChat, Twitter, Facebook, Gtalk, Gmail...
- Read and edit Office Software: Yes, support Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PDF, TXT
Audio
- Format: MP3, WMA, MP2, OGG, AAC, MA4, FLAC, APE, WAV etc. Could play via song list
- Record: MP3, WMA
- Other: LRC synchronized display; ID3 search; Search by files; Album Picture; User-defined audio effect
- Audio IC: Top Global Cirrus IC, independent audio decoding
- SNR: Noise rations:=90dB
Video
- Format: Support AVI (H.264, DIVX, XVID), rm, rmvb, MKV (H.264, DIVX, XVID). WMA, MOV, MP4 (H.264, MPEG,
DIVX, XVID). DAT (VCD format). VOB (DVD format). PMP, MPEG, MPG. FLV (H.263, H.264). ASF, TS, TP, 3GP,
MPG ect. =30 formats, Playing internet video directly (while downloading)
- Play: Up to 1920*1080 Pixels, 30Mb. Fluent play without light spot
- Video Output: Common Video Output (AV)
GPS
- Operation System: Android 6.0.1
- Support Maps: IGO, SYGIC maps for Android 6.0.1
- Ready to use: Yes
- Voice Guidance: Yes
- Support 2D/3D Map Views: Yes
- Dual Zone: Yes, navigating while music playing
- Online Navi: Yes, support google maps online navigating
DVD
- Decode IC: 8202VGQ
- Compatible Format: MP4, AVI, DIVX, DVD, VCD, MP3, CD, WMA, JPEG
- OSD/Audio/Subtitle Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian...
- Auto-Save Function: Yes, expediently watch all kinds of disc continuously
Bluetooth
- Hands Free: Yes
- A2DP (Bluetooth Stereo Music): Yes, can play stereo music through Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Music Control: Yes, play/pause/previous/next
- PB-Download: Yes, can download phonebook from mobile to this unit
- PB-Search: Yes, can use the first letter to search contact member in PB-Listings
- Calling Records: Yes, Dialed Call, Received Call, Missed Call
- Setup: Auto Answer, Auto connect, Device name
- Built-in Microphone: Yes, on the front panel
- External Microphone Jack: Yes, on the back
Radio
- AM Frequency Range: 522-1620KHz
- AM Increment: 9KHz(EU)/10KHz(US)
- FM Tuning Range: 87.5-108MHz
- FM Increment: 0.05MHz(EU)/0.1MHz(US)
- FM Area: Europe/USA1/USA2/Japan/Russia
- RDS: On/Off
- Preset Stations: 30 (FM 3*6, AM 2*6)
USB
- Position: 2 USB On the Back, can be connected with Media/3G/Camera/DAB+ Box/Smartphone
- Capacity: 32GB
- Play MP5 Videos: Yes, can play RMVB Videos up to 1080P
- Touch Music Title to play directly: Yes
SD
- Position: On the front panel, Media or GPS Card Slot optional
- Capacity: 32GB micro SD/TF Card
- Play MP5 Videos: Yes, can play RMVB Videos up to 1080P
- Touch Music Title to play directly: Yes
Car DVR
- Built-in Car Recorder App: Yes, just connect a USB Camera to use this function
- Support HD CCD Camera: Yes
- Play recorded Video directly: Yes
- Storing Position: Nand Flash/GPS Card/SD Card/USB Storage can be changed
DAB(+)-IN
- Built-in DAB Player App: Yes, just connect a DAB+ Box to use this function
- Connection Port: USB
- Power Supply to DAB+ Box directly: Yes
- Touch Control DAB+ Box on unit: Yes
DTV-IN
- Built-in Digital TV Tuner: No
- External Port for TV Box: Yes, Support DVB-T/ATSC/ISDB Box
- Power Supply to TV Box directly: Yes, you can connect our TV Box to achieve this function
- Touch Control the TV Box on unit: Yes, you can connect our TV Box to achieve this function
Additional
- Textbook: Could change font, font color, background color, bookmark, reading E-book while listening music
- Photo Viewer: Support JPS, BMP, PNG, GIF etc. format. play by revolve, Powerpoint Support 4096*4096 Pixels
- Wallpapers: 4 live wallpapers, 21 standard wallpapers, support DIY wallpaper from Gallery
- APK Installer: Support Android Package installer
- Support Torque Pro(OBD2 &Car): Yes, you can connect a Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner Tool to use this function
- Support Mirror Link function: Yes, support screen mirroring from iphone and Android Smartphone
Setup
- WiFi/Hotspot/Bluetooth: Yes
- Display: Brightness level, Night display and Font size adjustable
- Wallpaper: Wallpapers, Live Wallpapers, Gallery
- Sound & notification: Key Tone, Volume, App notifications
- Storage & USB: Display Internal Storage and Connected Device Storage
- Memory: Display total memory and used memory, choose memory time
- Apps: Running Apps display/force stop/uninstall
- Element: 8 Panel light colors, support RGB Combination
- Location & Security: Yes
- Accounts & Google: Yes
- Languages & Input: more than 70 Languages and choose input method
- Backup & Reset: Yes
- Date & Time: Setting Date&Time by yourself or choose GPS/networt-provided time & time zone
- Accessibility: Yes
- Navigation: Yes, Navigation application options, monitoring, sound mode, mixing ratio, GPS monitor
- Driving safety: Watching Video, Reversing X-mirror/Volume, Rear view ruler
- Extra settings: choose Playing music automatically and DVR Storage locations
- Amplifier: Rock/Pop/Jazz/Classic/Flat/Voice/Custom
- Steering Wheel Control: Yes
- Factory Settings: Code 126, choose Radio Band and 88 Open-Unit-Logos
- About Device: Display Parameter Info.
Input
- AUX Video In: One
- Rear-View Camera Video In: One
- External Microphone In: One
- AUX Audio In: R/L
- DTV Box In: One
- DAB+ Box In: One
- Car DVR In: One
- Radio Antenna In: One
- GPS Antenna In: One
Output
- Video Out: Two
- Audio Out: FR/FL/RR/RL
- Surround Stereo Out: 4*50w
- Subwoofer Out: One
Hi, I’m just trying to navigate around pre purchase myself. But also Just found these guys myself, been considering an xtrons Merc oem style Octa core but I’ve seen this one on eBay and checked out the shop on line. Seems they are just a stockist of the units. No different to Xtrons I guess but the one I’m looking at looks similar to Seicane units I’ve seen reviewed with the Apple style icons. The other apps look the same as xtrons Pumpkin and the rest. But the main thing interesting me is that they do actually seem to be here in the uk (Wales) and their web site seems to suggest they know their stuff and are willing to help on installation and so forth.
If they are able to assist with any update and stuff maybe they are the guys to go for?. A bit more than Xtrons direct as they have a 15% code but only £12.
That said uk seller doesn’t mean more help, as I found with a Pioneer from a well known uk provider.
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Got a positive email off them this morning pretty helpful and explained all the questions I had Re the two units I liked. Baby was up crying bless him so I did some research in the night and of the two merc units I like one was 99.9% Seicane and the other was 99.9% a Erisn. They noted they will give firmware support where needed on an if it ain’t broke basis. Suits me as I don’t plan on fiddling beyond maybe a new car style launcher. Going for the Seicane one as it’s more oem Merc.
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Got mine looks great fitted last night but haven’t really played with it. Worked totally plug and play. Short station drive this morning and radio was better than stock Merc. Bt call was choppy but caller was also driving and last nights test was fine. Audio tech were very helpful in ordering etc.
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