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Jide Tech's Remix Mini: $30-40 PC Runs Android "Respin"

posted by takyon on Tuesday July 21 2015, @11:40AM   Printer-friendly
from the starter-pc-soyvertisement dept.

"gewg_" writes:

Little Green Dude reports:

The Remix Mini is a tiny little device which runs a [...] customised version of Android known as Remix OS and is designed to work well on large displays either as a desktop PC or a media centre.

Despite its size and price, the Remix Mini is a fairly capable little device. It packs a 64-bit 1.2GHz Quad Core [ARM] CPU, 1GB/2GB RAM, 8/16GB Internal storage + MicroSD expansion, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and a decent array of ports including 2x full USB 2.0, Ethernet, HDMI, 3.5mm headphone output, and a DC power input. It will even be capable of 4K output including H.265 video decoding.

[...] Just like a normal desktop PC, the Mini is operated by a keyboard and mouse (which you can connect via USB or Bluetooth) but because it's running Android you will also easily able to connect game controllers, TV-style remote and even other Android devices so you'll never be short of input options.

Remix OS is based on Android Lollipop but provides an interface more optimised for larger displays with features such as resizeable windowed apps and a desktop-like multitasking bar.

[...] For desktop use you will probably want the more powerful version with twice the RAM and inbuilt storage (2GB and 16GB respectively) which will set you back just $40 (£25/€36).

takyon: Some backers have had a little trouble with their pledges.

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