I just wanted to post this information and link so people are clear about the A500's specifications, in case there are any questions. It's silly that Acer doesn't include this somewhere on their product information page - it's buried in their support documents for now.
Hope you find it useful.
http://bit.ly/kn9QRv
What's in blue is directly from Acer's support website, sourced at the link above and directly copied from the pdf manual, also sourced on Acer's website.
Following are the specifications for the Acer ICONIA Tab A500 series.
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Feature Specification
Form Factor 10.1" Tablet
CPU Tegra 250 Dual cortex A9, 1GHz
Ultra Low Power GeForce® GPU
Memory RAM: LP DDR2 1GB
eMMC: 16GB or 32GB (varies by model)
LCM 10.1” WXGA , 262K LCM (1280*800 AUO)
Wide view angle
LVDS interface
Network 3G (with GPS/AGPS) (on select models)
802.11 b/g/n WiFi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
GPS / A-GPS GPS is supported on WiFi and 3G models
A-GPS is supported only on 3G models
Camera Main camera: 5M Camera with Auto focus
with flash lights ( single LED)
Second camera : 2M FF
Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR
Micro USB 2.0 type B for Client
USB 2.0 Host
Input Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen (Real 4 touch , up to 10)
Function buttons
Side (mechanical key):
Volume Up, Volume Down, screen lock
Power :with back light-white/orange
Sensors
G-Sensor
E-Compass
L Sensor
Gyro-meter
Output HDMI D-type (support Dual Display)
Audio Dual analog Microphone (Beam-forming, Noise /echo cancellation )
Dual Speaker
3.5mm Audio Jack 4ring ( with Mic)
Dolby mobile
Operating System Android Honeycomb
Dimensions 260 (L) x 177 (W) x 13.3 (H) mm
Weight WIFI SKU <765g
3G SKU <777g
Expansion Slot MicroSD memory card up to 32G (SDHC 2.0 compatible)
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery
Capacity: 24.1W (3260mAh cell , 2S1P)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 12V and 1.5 A, 18W
Green Requirements Rohs compliance
WEEE compliance
Hologen free, at least PVC free
SMT Green process
Optional Accessory Micro SD Card
HDMI Cable
Pouch
Dock with IR remote control
Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB
Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (Not raw AAC), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MP3,
OGG Vorbis, WAV
Video recording H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263
Video playback H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263
I'll keep adding tidbits to this thread with info I notice people asking about.
Gorilla glass?
jcaf77 said:
Gorilla glass?
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http://bit.ly/k8gkew
Possibly. Yes, according to Corning's GG website.
Neoprimal said:
http://bit.ly/k8gkew
Possibly. Yes, according to Corning's GG website.
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The Iconia referred to on Corning's website is the dual screen laptop that was released recently, not the Tab.
Also, a couple of reviews stated that the A500 has DDR3 memory, not DDR2. Weird.
silencer51 said:
The Iconia referred to on Corning's website is the dual screen laptop that was released recently, not the Tab.
Also, a couple of reviews stated that the A500 has DDR3 memory, not DDR2. Weird.
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Did you hit the link? According to Corning it's the Iconia Tab A500. But as I mentioned, it could be wrong.
I never quote reviews as fact because 9/10 times they get a spec or 2 incorrect.
The question I have is that the model I bought from Best Buy says it is the A501 and the SKU says 3G... Is this just a mistake in the softwae version or could I be lucky and the 3G modem is there and I'm just missing the proper kernel and source to activate it?
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abmcbride85 said:
The question I have is that the model I bought from Best Buy says it is the A501 and the SKU says 3G... Is this just a mistake in the softwae version or could I be lucky and the 3G modem is there and I'm just missing the proper kernel and source to activate it?
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Check the box itself for the actual model number. My software version says A500-501 and 3G as well, I think that's because the same software is going on both models, thus us Wifi only model's seeing Cell Standby in the software.
If the box says Model A501 however, then you may be lucky though I have no idea how or who you'd activate it with since the Iconia A501 hasn't been released to any carrier afaik. ATT is supposed to get them this summer from what I remember reading.
L Sensor
what is L sensor mentioned in the spec ?
yogb21 said:
what is L sensor mentioned in the spec ?
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Only a guess but I think it's Light.
silencer51 said:
The Iconia referred to on Corning's website is the dual screen laptop that was released recently, not the Tab.
Also, a couple of reviews stated that the A500 has DDR3 memory, not DDR2. Weird.
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Acer: Aspire 5943G, Aspire 8943G, ICONIA TAB A500, ICONIA TAB W500, ICONIA Touchbook
Clearly states its the Tab
can someone please settle the debate whether the a500 has ddr-2 or ddr-3?
panda.bear said:
can someone please settle the debate whether the a500 has ddr-2 or ddr-3?
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Tegra-2 doesn't support DDR3, so there's no debate!
Regards,
Dave
Related
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/32068/htc-hd3-windows-phone-7
According to our tipster, who also happens to run his own website, the HTC HD3 will come with a massive
4.5-inch AMOLED screen with 1280 × 800 resolution, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 1080p HD
video playback, 720p HD video recording, 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G
connectivity, 4G connectivity for blisteringly fast downloads that are over ten times as fast as today’s
HSDPA phones, 1GB onboard RAM, 32GB external memory, 3.5-inch headphone jack, and HDMI output
for connecting to your HDTV or monitor.
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Lots in there to be suspicious about.
that is blatently someones pipe dream
Audio Oblivion said:
that is blatently someones pipe dream
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i agree ¬¬'
Definitely. Would be good though
With anything larger than 4.3" screen, the device would really begin to become uncomfortable to use. Even as much as I like the screen on the HD2, sometimes it feels gigantic for 1 hand functions. Those specs sound more like a tablet than a phone.
Where can I preorder ?
Hey man! That sounds so plausible, but it's not actually true. I got the HD3 specs from my mate, Mr. Taiwanese who works for HTC and he's got a HD3.
The real specs are...
Screen Size 42" diagonal
Screen Aspect 16:9
Contrast Ratio [not published]
Brightness 500cd/m2
Pixel Pitch 0.68mm x 0.68mm
hSync [not published]
vSync [not published]
Color System [not published]
Data Signals PC signals up to 1600 x 1200
TV Scan Lines 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Input Terminals
Composite Video 1 (BNC)
S-Video 1 (4-pin mini DIN)
VGA RGB Signal 1 (15-pin mini d-Sub)
DVI Digital Input 1
Serial Control (RS232C) 1 (9-pin mini d-Sub)
Output Terminals
Accessories
Audio Amplifier 7W x 2
Speakers Optional
Mounting Options Optional Mount Required
Also Included:
DVI-D Cable
AC Power Cord
Operating Instructions
AC Plug Holder (2)
AA/R6 Size Battery (2)
Cable Holder (4)
Remote Control
Dimensions and General Specs.
Power Supply 100-120V @ 50-60Hz
Power Consumption 240 Watts
Dimensions 40.7" x 24.4" x 4.9"
Weight 62.70 lbs.
FCC Class FCC Class B, Home Use
So false it's funny
The "original" news source reports a leaflet with the size of the device. 65mm*115mm*10mm. I can easily suppose there's potential to make it even thinner, but there's no way it can be smaller with a bigger screen.
Loving the "more big" scribbles on the picture ... lol
1280 × 800 resolution is not supported in 7 Series, from what I have heard.
And I don't think they will launch the HD3 with WM 6.5.3. ROFL
Either the Resolution is wrong/fake, or this whole rumor = BS.
EDIT: Is 1280 × 800 resolution supported in 6.5.3 btw? Wait... Argh, I am wasting my time...
azalex86 said:
With anything larger than 4.3" screen, the device would really begin to become uncomfortable to use.
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Yep, would be going down the iPad direction, to big for its use. The HD2 size is as big as I would want a mobile phone to be.
On the 'tipster' link which goes to the "source of the information" (http://mobilementalism.com/2010/03/15/leaked-pics-and-specs-of-htc-hd3-one-word-stunning/) there are a few pictures and one is a low quality list of specifications...
On this picture (http://mobilementalism.com/imageSnag/3768-4b9e890364290.jpg) note the words:
Front camera: video call
Show me the front camera on any of the included pictures...
Blatent crock of <censored>!
(sighes, shakes head and sighes again)
I like how it says As you can see from the pics, it’s the real deal – it’s definitely not vapourware.
Cant believe no one has picked up on the fact that those specs say "32GB external memory".
Windows Phone 7 series has no removable storage support.
FAIL
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Cant believe no one has picked up on the fact that those specs say "32GB external memory".
Windows Phone 7 series has no removable storage support.
FAIL
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and reslution supported is only 800x400
compact_bijou said:
According to our tipster, who also happens to run his own website, the HTC HD3 will come with a massive
4.5-inch AMOLED screen with 1280 × 800 resolution, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 1080p HD
video playback, 720p HD video recording, 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G
connectivity, 4G connectivity for blisteringly fast downloads that are over ten times as fast as today’s
HSDPA phones, 1GB onboard RAM, 32GB external memory, 3.5-inch headphone jack, and HDMI output
for connecting to your HDTV or monitor.
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and about 30 minutes of battery life...
Let´s face it: if HTC builds the HD3 we don´t need that crappy WM7 which is of no good for nuthin`, just for stups that are barely able to handle an iPhone.
HD3 should run a stripped version of WinXP, cause with the roumored specs it plays the same league as Sony VAIO P, only better
the specs are slightly fake as it does say 32GB external memory which isn't allowed...for WM7 phones
Actually, apart from the screen, those specs seem quite similar to those of the HTC EVO.
It should have 32gb built in mem like the iPhone
why HTC doesnt do that ?
Saw this deal and i thought i just pass it onto you guys
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi 10.1" Tablet -- $531 AC at Meijer.com
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi 10.1" Tablet -- Android 3.0, 1 GHz Dual Core CPU, 32 GB Flash for $531 After coupon at Meijer.com, No tax in most states
Coupon code: DIGITAL
http://www.meijer.com/catalog/search_command.cmd?keyword=motorola+xoom#
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi 10.1" Tablet -- Android 3.0, 1 GHz Dual Core CPU, 32 GB Flash Storage, Front & Rear Camera, HD Video Recording, HDMI Port, Unbreakable & Unscratchable Gorilla Glass
Technical Details
Next-generation tablet with 10.1-inch HD display, Android 3.0 platform, and ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi connectivity
Powered by NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor; support for Adobe Flash for viewing web sites, movies, games, and more
Front-facing 2-megapixel camera and microphone for video chats; rear 5-megapixel camera with LED flash for high-res stills and HD 720p video
32 GB internal memory; HDMI output; microSD expansion (with software upgrade)
Up to 10 hours of video playback/Wi-Fi web browsing
Showing up at $589 for me...
I'll note that I loved Meijer when I was living in Indiana. Don't have 'em out here in California, and I wish they did. Great store.
To get the $531 price, you must log in (create an account if you don't have one). Then you apply the coupon "DIGITAL" to get the discount and free shipping.
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To get the $531 price, you must log in (create an account if you don't have one). Then you apply the coupon "DIGITAL" to get the discount and free shipping.
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Yegads, my apologies. I was in a rush, saw "Meijer" and $531, and jumped to conclusions. Thanks for the clarification (and patience) and I'll check it out.
Looks like they pulled it from the website, as a search for Xoom shows "We couldn't find any results for xoom, but we found 958 matches for room."
Yeah sold out...
No results for "motorola xoom". Or did you mean material zoom?
http://www.facebook.com/asus.sg?sk=app_197846136904015&app_data=event
They are launching it at 9am Apr 18th.
I'm excited. Hopefully it's not more than US price.
Great Let the deving commence in Singapore
If it comes with 3G, I am getting it immediately!
aaahhhhhh i envy you singapoerans... send some down to indonesia please
Preorder start tomorrow at 9am. They haven't announced the prize yet, but it seems that there will be incentives for early adopters.
Got mine for SGD$699 with free keyboard dock. Not bad after all. But it seems like there are quite a few versions of this tablet floating around.
The Singapore version is TF101-16
CPU: Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 (1.0GHz)
OS: Andriod Honeycomb 3.0
Display: 10.1” WXGA (1280x800) IPS with capacitive touch
Graphics: ULP GeForce GPU
Memory & Storage: 1GB LPDDR2 (667MHz) + 16GB eMMC Flash + Asus web storage
Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Camera: 1.2 Mega pixels (Front); 5 Mega Pixels Auto-Focus (Back)
Pad Interface: 1x Mini HDMI, 1x MicroSD Expansion Slot, 1x Audio jack, 1x Docking/Charging Connector Port
Docking Interface: 2x USB, 1x SD Card Reader, 1x Charging Connector Port
Audio: Hi-Definition Audio CODEC, Stereo speaker, Microphone
Video: 1080p HD Video playback
Battery life Up to 16 hours* (With docking station)
Features: Built-in GPS
Warranty: 1 year international warranty (Eee Pad)
6-months international warranty (Docking station)
I wonder what's the difference between models. Hope it's not hindering custom ROMs
thats not a bad price at all roughly 400 tablet and 150 USD for laptop dock. there was no option to buy just the 16gb? what were the incentives?
The incentive is that the combo is supposed to cost SGD$898 when it's launched
Got it at SGD$699 as well..actually all in all it's still slightly cheaper to pre-order here.
SGD$699 vs
US$399 + US$150 = US$550 = SGD$685 + 7% GST = SGD$733
I just wonder the warranty in US is the local warranty or international warranty? Anyone could help to answer this?
ZhenMing said:
I just wonder the warranty in US is the local warranty or international warranty? Anyone could help to answer this?
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that has been confirmed before
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046259
all eee pad family carries international warranty
Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts if I should just wait for the toshiba to come out instead of buying a samsung 7.7, both have basically the same screens, the toshiba comes with ics (whereas the samsung is still awaiting that) the toshiba has a better processor, etc, but is heavier and larger, anyone else have any thoughts? One advantage to buying an unlocked international samsung tab 7.7 is I could use it as a phone, whereas the toshiba's phone capabilities will be stunted when it comes to the us. Specs for the toshiba excite 7.7 are below.
Design
Device type:
Tablet
OS:
Android (4.0)
Form factor:
Candybar
Weight:
13.40 oz (380 g)
the average is 17.2 oz (491 g)
Display
Physical size:
7.70 inches
Resolution:
1280 x 720 pixels
Pixel density:
191 ppi
Technology:
AMOLED
Colors:
16 777 216
Touchscreen:
Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:
Scratch-resistant glass
Hardware
System chip:
NVIDIA Tegra 3
Processor:
Quad core, 2 MHz
Graphics processor:
ULP GeForce 2
System memory:
1024 MB RAM
Built-in storage:
32000 MB
Storage expansion:
Slot Type:
microSD, microSDHC
Camera
Camera:
5 megapixels
Flash:
LED
Features:
Geo tagging
Camcorder:
1280x720 (720p HD)
Front-facing camera:
2 megapixels
Multimedia
Music player:
Filter by:
Album, Artist, Playlists
Features:
Album art cover, Background playback, SRS Sound
YouTube player:
Yes
Internet browsing
Browser:
Yes
Supports:
HTML, HTML5, Flash
Built-in online services support:
Facebook, YouTube (upload), Twitter
Technology
GSM:
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Data:
HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
Positioning:
A-GPS
Navigation:
Yes
Phone features
Organizer:
Calendar, Alarm, Calculator
E-mail:
IMAP, POP3, SMTP
Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Yes
Wi-Fi:
802.11 b, g, n
USB:
USB 2.0
Connector:
microUSB
Features:
Mass storage device
HDMI:
Micro HDMI (Type D)
Computer sync, OTA sync
Other features
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Voice commands, Voice recording
Availability
Officially announced:
10 Apr 2012
Scheduled release:
Q2 2012 10 Jun 2012 (Official)
Shopping information
MSRP price:
500 $
I was holding off for the toshiba, because the screen, and the powerfull chip, but i got tyred of waiting so i bought the p6800. Only regrets?
no ICS. . .
"whereas the toshiba's phone capabilities will be stunted when it comes to the us"
I didnt really get that
is it only gonna be stunted in the US? or it it gonna be stunted everywhere?
the excite have phone call capabilities or not?
I got this tablet for the screen. Halted before purchase to check out the toshiba excite. The clencher was the tegra3 processor. A developer that made a screencasting app can't get it to work on tegra processors, and the only reason I wanted a tablet to screencast drawings I make on it. I know I could have gone with the new ipad, but ---bleck, I hate apple....
Someone get the tosiba 7.7 and we will have devs working to port ics over here ^^
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda premium
Has anyone seen it in retail?
I've been scouting local Best Buys, Fry's and Office Depot. Nothing in my local stores yet and I've been looking at the overstock in the cages. Best Buy has it listed but that's all...
I think its out next week. I wanna check it out too.
Sent from my SCH-I815 using xda premium
i just bought the Tab 7.7. But if this thing has phone capabilities too then this means I can use my ATT unlimited data phone sim with it. Will likely make the switch. Waiting to hear back from Toshiba about it.
I want to buy a TV box,so watching TV or other videos can be free,I found all kinds of TV boxes when I used Google to search tv box,I chose a few TV boxes,you guys give me some advice.
# NVIDIA Shield TV
It’s higher priced than the competition,but it looks very good.
Price: $198.27
Video Features:
4K Ultra HD ready
4K playback at 60 FPS (VP9, H265, H264)
4K capture at 30 FPS (H264, H265)
Storage:
16GB (Note: portion of storage occupied by system software)
Wireless 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.1/BLE
Expandable with microSD card or USB drive
Weight and Size:
Weight: 23.00 oz. / 654.00g
Height: 1.00" / 25.00mm
Width: 8.30" / 210.00mm
Depth: 5.10" / 130.00mm
Software Updates:SHIELD software upgrades directly from NVIDIA
Power:40W power adapter (5-10W typical consumption)
# Amazon Fire TV
Amazon products are usually very good, and when I search box TV,I found a lot about the Amazon Fire TV review.
Price: $99.99
Processor:Quad-core
Memory:2 GB
Internal Storage:8 GB
Remote with Voice Support:Included
Game Controller with Voice Support: eek: ptional
Supported Resolution:Up to 4K Ultra HD
Wi-Fi Connectivity: Dual-Band, Dual-Antenna,802.11ac (MIMO)
# MINIX Neo U1
MINIX is the one chinese brand that has proven itself reliable,they’re even an official sponsor of the XBMC Foundation.So MINIX Neo U1 should be good.
Price: $129.90
Operating System:Android Lollipop 5.1.1
CPU:Amlogic S905,Quad-core 64-bit ARM? Cortex?-A53
GPUenta-Core ARM? Mali?-450
RAM:2GB DDR3
ROM:16GB eMMC 5.0 Storage
Wifi Connectivity:802.11ac 2 x 2 MIMO Dual-Bnad Wi-Fi(2.4GHz/5.0GHz)
Ethernet:1000Mbps
Bluetooth:Bluetooth 4.1
HDMI Port:HDMI?2.0,up to 4K @60Hz,Supports HDMI-CEC
Power:5V 3A(CE,FCC certified)
# Matricom G-Box Q2
Matricom to do TV boxes with Kodi for a long time, G-Box Q2 Matricom should be a good quality products.
Price: $94.00
Amlogic s812 Quad Core @ 2GHz
Mali-450 Octo Core 3D GPU
MEMORY
2GB DDR3
STORAGE
16GB Flash Storage
ANDROID OS
Android Lollipop 5.x, Full Version
USB PORTS
Two (2) USB 2.0
ETHERNET
10/100 Full Duplex
WI-FI
Broadcom 5G 802.11 Dual Band
BLUETOOTH
V.4.0 Low Power, Full Speed
DIMENSIONS
Lenght: 12.5cm, Width: 12.5cm, Height: 2.5cm
# Akaso T95N mini TV box
Akaso T95N mini TV box is TabletExpress product,TabletExpress has many TV boxes,and this one looks good.its configuration is very good and the price is very attractive.
Price:$28.99
Specification:
OS: Android 5.1
CPU: Amlogic S905 Quad-Core Cortex-A53 2.0GHz
GPU: Penta-Core Mali-450 600MHz+
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 8GB
KODI: 16.0
Wifi: Built-in Wifi antenna 2.4GHz/1GB
Video out port: Support all standard HD,4k,2k Ultra HD decoding and output.
USB host: 2 High speed USB 2.0,support U DISK and USB HDD
Network Function: Skype chatting,Picasa,YouTube,Flicker,Facebook,Online movies,etc
These TV boxes has its advantages, but which one is better choice?
Hi MaxETHAN,
I'm new here but I've tried a few media players myself recently. Not sure where you are but I've bought two locally and looking at trying a 3rd this weekend.
The first one I bought was from Vision on sale for $69 (currently on sale) called the KT-609. It's an unknown Japanese company that makes it with no site to get data from. At first it had some bugs but I think I caused those myself. LOL. It's only a 1GB memory and 8GB nand. I installed the most updated Kodi apk file on it, not from the Google Playstore, but from the Kodi site itself. I haven't had a problem with it in forever and now use it in my bedroom as a streaming source. Not that my couch isn't awesome to fall asleep watching the big game on, it's more or less sleeping in cause of no alarm clock to wake me up and make me late for work. Oooops. LOL. I've tried apps on it and it works well. I've added a wireless keyboard and mouse and it worked perfectly.
I just recently purchased the Minix Neo U1. I heard so many amazing things about this box. The first thing I did was upgraded the firmware. That was my first mistake. I should of researched it first as some have reported bugs. I've had a lot of problems with Kodi and XMBC crashing a LOT. I mean 20 plus times each! Plus when poking around to see it's options, it freezes up. Even just checking out the apps section it crashes. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the firmware update but... eh. I'm going to keep playing with it this weekend to see if I can keep the box stable. Right now, I'm not a fan of this box. But that's not to say I will change my mind if I can fix the issues. Sorry to be so wishy washy on this box but..... OH, I added that same wireless mouse and keyboard to it and it froze a lot too. Had to keep unplugging it to reset it.
The third box I'm getting this weekend to try out is the Seiki Media Streaming Box at Canadian Tire. I know NOTHING about this box and even posted here if anyone has any info on it. From the stats I've read on the CT site, it looks smokin good! Plus return features are a HUGE bonus. Like 1 year exchange warranty, if the box dies or has problems 8 months in, you go get a new one. No hassle.
Sorry I couldn't be more help but another option is if you have a laptop with an HDMI output. I've used FreeTelly on my laptop and hooked it up to TVs at friends places who refuse to get an Android box. FreeTelly is basically a special version of Kodi with all the bells and whistles already done for you.
Good luck and please let me and the rest here know what you decided to get and of course, give a review so we can all help each other.