Pipo X1 Android TV Dongle


Specifications

- CPU:Rockchip 3066 cortex A9
- CPU speed: 1.6GHz
- RAM:1GB DDR3
- Operation System:Android  4.1
- Micro SD slot:x1
- USB port: micro USBx1(to PC& power) ,type A USB Hostx1(to device)
- HDMI output: direct HDMI
- Wifi: 802.11/b/g/n
- Bluetooth: yes
- Audio: MP3,WMA,WAV, APE,FLAC, AAC, OGG
- Video: AVI,WMV,MP4,MKV,RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV,3GP...up to 1080P, supports WebM VP8 decoding
- Photo: JPEG,BMP,GIF,PNG
- ebook: PDF,text,Epub...or more formats by 3rd software
- Adobe flash: Support 11.1
- AC adapter: 5V 1A (optional)
- Material: plastic 




The PiPO X1 is a mini Android TV box which looks like for a USB flash drive for convenient to carry in your pocket. It adopts Android 4.1OS, and is powered by Rockchip RK3066 Cortex-A9 dual-core 1.6GHz CPU, quad-core GPU, and 1GB DDR3 RAM to ensure its running more stably and smoothly. Besides, it has 8GB Nand flash memory to store lots of files (supporting micro SD card to expand memory up to 32GB).
 
Only to insert the item into the HDMI interface on your HDTV, and connect with power supply, your HDTV can directly become a smart Android PC. By connecting with WiFi or external Ethernet network, you can use the mini PC to surf the internet, communicate with your friends via SNS applications, and enjoy online movies, music and photos with your families and friends. Besides, you can connect it with a USB mouse/ keyboard or 2.4GHz wireless mouse/keyboard via the USB 2.0 port for convenient operation.

 
With high performance and compact size, it is really a fantastic smart Android mini PC for choice.


You can buy this device for only $59.99 with Worldwide free shipping from www.pipomall.com.




Manufacturer website - www.pipo.cn

PiPo Smart-S1 Pro


Highlights    

RK3188 quad-core 1.8GHz CPU
Android 4.2.2 operating system
7.0" 5-point IPS capacitive touch screen
Mail-400 quad-core GPU
Features Wi-Fi and external 3G
Supports 4k video, Picture in Picture (PIP) function, auto screenshot and auto focus
Supports G-sensoring and 3D games
1024x600 screen resolution
High mega pixel dual camera
Powered by 3200mAH battery
Supports OTG connection to keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive and removable hard disk


Specifications

Brand & Model: PiPo Smart-S1 PRO
Product Type: tablet PC
Screen Size: 7.0"
Operating System: Android 4.2.2
Processor Type/CPU Type: Cortex-A9
CPU Manufacturer: Rockchip
CPU Model: RK3188 quad-core
CPU Speed/Processor Clock Speed: 1.8GHz
RAM/ Technology: DDR3
RAM Memory: 1GB
Hard Drive Type: NAND Fast Flash
Hard Drive Capacity: 8GB
Extend Card: Supports an external TF card
Keyboard: Touch Screen
Touchpad Technology: 5-point IPS capacitive touchscreen
Max Resolution: 1024 x 600
HDMI: Can connect to HDTV
Camera: Front: 0.3 mega pixels, Rear: 2.0 mega pixel
G-Sensor: Support
USB Port: Micro
Audio Port: 3.5 mm
Video Port: Mini HDMI 19pin
HDMI Port: Mini HDMI 19pin
Card Slot: TF card slot
DC Input: Micro, supports USB charging
Wireless Connection: Wi-Fi
Wireless Protocol: 802.11 b, 802.11 g, 802.11 n
Battery Type: 3200 mAh
Battery / Run Time(up to) Audio: 30 hours, Video: 5 hours
Power Device Type: AC Adapter (American plug)
Voltage Required: 100-240V
Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.0 x 0.8 cm
Weight: 333 g




PiPo Smart-S1 Pro has been released a few days ago. It comes with a powerful RK3188 quad-core processor that ensures user will gets fast and smooth multimedia and entertainment tasks. Of course, like other PiPo’s tablet, the Smart-S1 PRO tablet will be preloaded with the latest Android Jelly Bean as the operating system, Android 4.2.2 that brings stable platform for web browsing, play Android games or streaming video from internet.

PiPo Smart-S1 PRO is a nice 7 inch Jelly Bean tablet that you can get for price starting around at $116 with Worldwide Free Shipping, this device is one of the best choice for parent who looking for a decent tablet for children or teens. The 7 inch capacitive touch screen display with IPS technology and support 5-point touch capability delivers wider viewing angle, crisp images and more vivid colors than other China’s 7 inch tablets. 



Manufacturer website - www.pipo.cn

PiPO Online Reseller




If you want to buy directly from China, please visit www.pipomall.com
This is Pipo official online reseller, can deliver to worldwide and offers one year warranty.

Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 firmware installed on Pipo S1 tablet

Here is the easiest to do this firmware update:
1. Download Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 firmware image from: link1, link2 or link3.
2. Put your Pipo S1 in 'firmware update mode'.
3. Run Rockchip Batch Tool v1.7, select the proper image .img file from your desktop, and after your device is found by the program, press the 'Restore' button and wait for 2-3 minutes to finish. VERY IMPORTANT: disconnect the USB cable right away the tablet goes into recovery. The first boot is very long, wait at least 15 minutes.


What we have at the moment:
- Firmware 4.2.2 from PIPO S1S
- Removed Chinese applications
- Added root
- Default language English
- Customise kernel
- Closed G-sensor, all other devices operate, including sound
- Camera Resolution approximation increased to 3 megapixels
- CPU Speed ​​1604 MHz GPU clock of 266 MHz
- Not mounted USB hard drives
- Antutu produces about 8,000 points



Credits for this firmware go to realmaple. 


[update]
Thanks to Angelo Machacuay, we have now Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 with CWM and fixed
G-sensor (autorotation is now working).

1. To install CWM on Pipo S1 first download the archive from here, here or here. Extract it and run RKAndroidTool.exe. Double click on recovery address and change it from '0x00010000' to '0x00014000'. Leave all the rest fields intact and press 'Flash Rom' button. Wait  for the proccess to finish and reboot your tablet. You're done! [Optional] If you want to upgrade from CWM-based  Recovery v6.0.2.7 to v6.0.2.8, then download this zip file (mirror1 & mirror2), copy it on your micro SD card, reboot into recovery and install it. See this video for details.



2. To install G-sensor fix. First download fix.gsensor.pipos1.120.zip from here, here or here. Copy it on micro SD card, install Quick Boot free from Play Store, run it and boot into recovery. Install zip from SD card and reboot. You're done!


Enjoy this firmware release, share is love!  

 Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

Mini USB to Micro USB Adapter Data Charger Converter


Features:
  • Brand New & High Quality.
  • Portable and stylish design.
  • This adapter allows you to charge devices with a micro USB port. Adapter takes the older phone accessories that used the mini USB input & converts it to work with the micro USB port .
  • Compatible with most Mini USB charger and Micro USB Phones and Headsets.
  • High-quality, portable, and stylish - with attached lanyard to connect to charger for ease of remunerate and placement.
  • Most Motorola, LG, Palm, and Blackberry phones are now using the Micro USB connection and almost all new phones will continue to follow this format.
  • Support data transfer.
  • Size: 2.7 x 1.5 x 0.8cm.
  • Color: black.
Package Included:

  • 1 x Mini USB to Micro USB Adapter
  • 1 x Micro USB to Mini USB Adapter
NO Retail Box. Packed Safely in Bubble Bag. 

These 2 adapters only cost 1.77 $ with free shipping on www.aliexpress.com. I consider this is a real bargain, I really have where/how/when to use it. :)





RJ45 Ethernet Network LAN to USB Adapter Card



RJ45 Ethernet Network LAN to USB Adapter Card
KY-RD9700 model 2012-10-668A
  • 100% Brand New. 
  • Weight: 22g
  • Size: 6.8 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Support Tablet, Notebook (Notebook needs to install the driver)                  
  • With QR9700 chip,support USB 1.0 USB1.1 compatible USB2.0
  • Fully contained nic function, hardware support TCP/IP, NETBEUI, IPX/SPX network protocol
  • Sharing network resources, such as Adsl, Modem, CD - ROM, printer, scanner, etc.
  • Built-in USB direct cable connection function, 50 times speed to general parallel cable.
  • Support high-speed transmission mode 12Mbps
  • Single chip USB to Fast Ethernet controller RJ-45 Shield phone jack
  • Switch 10Mbps or 100Mbps network automatically
  • Network Speed:10Mbps and 100Mbps N-way auto-negotiation operation
  • Compliant to USB interface version 1.0/1.1/2.0
  • Full-speed (12Mbps) USB 1.1 device ( USB 1.1 Standard ), USB 2.0 standard
  • USB LAN Adapter support all USB standard commands
  • Half/Full duplex 10/100Mbps operation 
  • The LAN Network Card support Win95 OSR2/98/98se/ME/2000/XP/NT3.5 or above, Linux
     
This adapter only cost 3.29 $ with free shipping on www.aliexpress.com. I just mine today and I already tested it on an old computer with Windows XP; to make it work you may have to install the driver from here or here, because in my case the Driver CD was missing from the package. I'll try it these days with my new Rikomagic MK802IV and I'll be back with my impressions.





Galaxy S4 new colors Blue, Brown, Purple, Red and Gold

Samsung is prepared to launch 4 new colors for Galaxy S4 in June: Blue Arctic, Brown Autumn, Purple Mirage and Red Aurora officially, plus gold, rose gold or platinum S4 by Goldgenie exclusively






the Blue Arctic S4 from NTT Docomo in Japan





watch it in youtube

a Brown Autumn Galaxy S4 was spotted in a video called 'Hi Hey Hello' on youtube published by the Samsung Mobile






currently the Red Aurora S4 is only available for AT&T in US






a Purple Mirage S4 probably looks similar to this S3 in Purple





and finally the Gold, Platinum and Rose Gold S4 by Goldgenie (image source: goldgenie.com)



Gold




Platinum




Rose Gold