What would you get if you combined Remix OS with top of the line hardware? Remix IO+ is the answer, and Jide have taken to Kickstarter to fund the project.
Jide, the company behind Remix OS, launched a gadget that could be used as a media streaming device or equally as a desktop PC. The device utilizes the companies’ Remix OS software for the desktop environment, complete with a windowed environment running Android applications, and full support for a keyboard and mouse.
Remix IO is a 4K set-top box, gaming console, and PC, all packed into a single device. Now the company are taking things to the next level with Remix IO+.
Citing popular demand by Kickstarter community, Jide state that Remix IO+ represents the latest in hardware and software and claims the TV box is built to last. Remix IO+ is significantly improved in almost every hardware aspect over the original IO and is perfect for those who want to use it more as an Android PC or gaming machine.
Previous criticisms of the Remix IO centered mostly around the hardware when compared to competitors like the SHEILD TV and there were concerns as to if it would be capable of handling 4K without any issues. Jide seems to have addressed these concerns with the latest Remix IO+.
Remix IO+ Specs
– CPU: Rockchip RK3399 @ 2.0GHz (Dual-core A72 + Quad-core A53, ARM big.LITTLE architecture)
– GPU: Mali T864
– RAM: 4GB
– Storage: 32GB
– Ports & Connections: 2x USB Type-A 3.0, 2x USB Type-A 2.0, HDMI 2.0 (Outputs up to 4K@60fps), VGA, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Gigabit Ethernet port, 3.5mm audio jack, 9V/2A power supply
– Support for DRM level 1 (Netflix HD, YouTube HD), level 3 (Play Movies HD), and HDMI 5.1 pass-through
– Price: US$129
– Shipping by May 2017
Jide assure that the Remix IO platform will stay current for the next few years as it features the latest technology. It is perfectly capable of 4K@60fps and HDR and even features a TV mode that has been engineered specifically to let you run both Android and Android TV apps on one device.
You can pick the Remix IO up for only $99 on Kickstarter, or spring for the upgraded Remix IO+ model for $129.
What’s Next?
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Running Android apps and games on Windows is easy with Jide’s Remix OS Player
Jide announces Remix Pro, an interesting new 12-inch tablet running Remix OS
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