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Old 10-04-2016, 06:50 PM
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Xiaomi Mi box

Officially available in U.S. now. Seems kinda neat for $69.

4K Android TVTM set-top box
HDR video support
Bluetooth voice remote included



Basic specs
  • Output Resolution: Up to 4K 60fps
  • Processor: Quad-core Cortex-A53 2.0GHz
  • GPU: Mali 450 750MHz
  • RAM: 2GB DDR3
  • Flash: 8GB eMMC
  • System: Android TV 6.0
  • Security: Widevine L1 + PlayReady 3.0
Wireless connectivity
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0/3.0
Video
  • VP9 Profile-2 up to 4K x 2K @ 60fps
  • H.265 HEVC MP-10 at L5.1, up to 4K x 2K at 60fps
  • H.264 AVC HPat L5.1, up to 4K x 2K at 30fps
  • H.264 MVC, up to 1080P at 60fps
  • Supports HDR10/HLG HDR processing (software upgrade required)
Sound
  • DTS 2.0+ Digital Out, Dolby Digital Plus
  • Up to 7.1 pass through
Ports
  • HDMI: HDMI 2.0a x 1 port (HDCP 2.2)
  • USB: USB 2.0 x 1 port
  • AV: SPDIF Out / 3.5mm audio output x 1 port
  • Power: 1 port
Other specs
  • Remote: Bluetooth voice remote control, powered by 2 AAA batteries
  • Included accessories: Bluetooth voice remote control, HDMI cable, user guide
  • Power input: 100~240V 50/60Hz input, 5.2V, 2.1A output


With the "special perks" they're throwing in, definitely worth the $69.

https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/03/xiaomi-mi-box/

The Mi Box comes with a fairly limiting 8GB in storage, but that is upgradable via the device’s USB port. Interestingly, Xiaomi is touting “special perks” from partners which mean Mi Box owners will get their hands on $50 in Sling TV credits, a three-month Pandora trial, and $5 of Vudu credit.
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I feel like this market is overcrowded. How many set top boxes do we need!?
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