Android MiniPCs?

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Android MiniPCs?

by sdiggly Sep 3, 2013 7:26AM PDT

Can CNET please review a few of the more prominent android miniPCs such as the Tronsmart MK908 or the Minix Neo X7?

These would seem like a great alternative to the Chromecast or even a Roku 3.

Thanks!
Sdiggly

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reviews

by anders989 Nov 26, 2013 11:21AM PST

there are many reviews on the internet, It is easy to find some.

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And read them I did.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 27, 2013 12:37AM PST

That's where I discovered the possible spyware issue. You have to wonder what these machines are arriving with. LG and others are finding new ways to get the spyware out there.
Bob

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mini pcs

by alicedixson Aug 21, 2014 6:17PM PDT

which brand has linux preinstalled on their mini pcs ?

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Most of them.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 22, 2014 1:31AM PDT

As we all know, behind Android is Linux. So any Android box has Linux pre-installed.

Android is an operating system based on the Linux kernel with a user interface so we get it all.
Bob

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r. proffitt · Answer 1 · Sep 3, 2013 7:31AM PDT

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I have the X5.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 3, 2013 7:31AM PDT

And while interesting I think I need to install Linux on it to make it useful.

Are you aware it arrives with what appears to be spyware? I will not enter into a debate but it's not a clean Android system and it would be a little scary if that was badware there.

It is not a great alternative to the units you listed. Maybe with Linux it would be but frankly for the dollar, you should avoid it unless you can get it with Linux.
Bob

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