2019-10-26, 18:57
(2019-10-26, 17:54)imcrazyz Wrote:(2019-10-19, 12:14)wrxtasy Wrote:Thanks for your reply!(2019-10-19, 09:11)imcrazyz Wrote: Hi wrxtasy, I've always wondered if 2GB DDR3 RAM (Minix Neo T5) is sufficient for streaming purposes on android 9.0 (ultimately the future OS comes with larger size).
Seeing that we have few boxes out there, e.g. Mecool KM3 that is equipped with 4GB DDR4 RAM, what is your advice/suggestion on this?
Actually the opposite is true.
Each subsequent Android TV OS release is being further optimised to run on low RAM devices.
2GB RAM is just fine for Oreo and especially Pie devices these days.
More important is high quality fast DDR4 RAM and a modern ARM GPU for a graphics intensive snappy Android TV device.
Another concern of mine, currently Gearbest is offering Minix Neo T5 at $89.99 (w/ coupon), is it considered overpriced as compared to the cheaper boxes out there w/ better specs and Netflix certified or is it just nice (reasonable)?
What I'm not seeing with the T5 is the usual Wireless voice remote all other similarly priced Google certified Android TV devices like the MECOOL KM3 / KM9 Pro Deluxe, come packaged with these days.
If MINIX are only packaging the really old Infra Red range limited remote that has to be pointed directly at the box to get it to work properly they are having a laugh at potential customers expense.
Maybe they expect customers to pony up extra $$$ for a seperate Wireless voice remote like the new backlit A3 keyboard remote ?
I really dunno. It's probably better to wait for reviews for further details.
However the T5 is the only legit cheapish Android TV device I see on the market with Gigabit LAN and SPDIF included.