While BlueStacks is putting Android on PCs through software and Google still forges on with Android with Google TV, FXI's got an entirely different idea of how to get Android running across non-phone and tablet devices. The Cotton Candy might look like just a regular USB stick, but inside it dwells the parts of an Android phone or tablet — a 1.2GHz Samsung Exynos ARM CPU, ARM Mali-400 MP quad-core GPU, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro SD card slot for storage, and a HDMI jack on the opposite end. So, what's the point? When you plug it into a computer (Mac or PC) via USB or a TV via HDMI you've got Android 2.3 in all its glory. The idea is that you can convert your TV or laptop into an Android device, but since it isn't a sanctioned Google device it doesn't have Market Access.
We got a look at the powerful little USB stick this evening, and it's a fairly interesting device. When plugged into the MacBook Air's USB port, Android 2.3 launched in a separate window and we were able to play Angry Birds using the touchpad. The set up makes it quite easy to jump back and forth between Android and OS X. We didn't get too much of a demo of it plugged into a TV, but we saw the founder of the company navigating Android on the big screen using a Bluetooth keyboard and it looked fairly smooth. Obviously, apps are the big issue, and while FXI's working to get a third-party app store on the device, you can sideload them right now. FXI seems more interested in teaming up with other companies to bring the Cotton Candy to market, but they anticipate it will cost "well under $200" in the second half of 2012. More pictures below!
Ross Miller contributed to this report. T.C. Sottek and Dante D'Orazio contributed to this headline — seriously.


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This seems like a truly great idea, much better than running Android itself on your computer from a hard drive or flash drive.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:35 PM EST reply Recommend (5) Flag actions
Totally agree, android would run much better on that Xynos CPU. It’s a really awesome device. I would actually like to get my hands on one of these bad boys if it is cheap enough.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:25 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
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Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
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Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
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Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:54 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Don’t get me wrong I think it’s cool… but what is the use case?
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 3:10 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Wondering this myself..
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 10:07 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Plug it into your TV and instantly have a HTPC? Watch Hulu etc…?
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 10:08 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:54 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:54 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:53 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m interested in things like this and Raspberry Pi for the sole purpose of presenting PowerPoints in school. My teachers use computers that take ages to boot up and need all sorts of maintenance, when all they really do on them is run PowerPoint presentations. Loading all .ppts on an SD card or similar cheap storage and popping into one of these barebones computers would be great for this.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:39 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
As long as there’s an app to do that. Otherwise, PNGs would probably be better.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
PDFs would be even better.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 4:57 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
At my school I use the apple 30pin to DVI and directly project from my phone. Best part is I can use another iPod touch or iPhone and control the PowerPoint from there so you don’t need a ‘clicker’
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:19 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
It depends on their marketing plans. If they plan to go into stores, they’ll face consumer ignorance if priced too high. In the UK, netbooks (lower end laptops too) make Motorola’s Lapdock a definite no no – before looking at how the thing works, which kills it completely.
As for Raspberry Pi, I will definitely get one. It’s a steal at £15/$25, and will be useful and a little wonder to boot (no pun intended, well, maybe just a little).
These are exciting to me, just because it offers the notion that there will be something akin to the home computer market of old, as opposed to what there is now.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 5:04 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:56 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Get this Google certified and I’l get one.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:43 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m seriously contemplating purchasing one of these where it to be google certified.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:44 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Even then, CM9, or Google TV’s Honeycomb loaded on this thing would be amazing.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:45 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:56 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Not sure it will ever be certified… If I recall, LBS needs to be supported.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 6:28 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If they add LBS support I’ll buy 50 of these just because.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:35 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I would probably die for a Cotton Candy flavored Ice Cream Sandwich too :D
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | 10:38 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:56 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
A Galaxy S II on a stick! This could be an emulation paradise if you have a bluetooth controller! I assume that usb is for charging/mounting (MHL?).
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:44 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Yep – they even emulated the build quality with a 100% genuine plastic enclosure!
(Sorry I just couldn’t resist)
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 1:01 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
MHL is HDMI over micro USB…. so no. the usb is for connecting to a PC or MAC. the HDMI is for plugging to TV. did you read the story? also, it is not "charged, it is powered by the 5volts present in both usb and hdmi
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 1:13 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
A little research on MHL and you will see that it can use many different ports. Also, HDMI does not allow a large power output to devices. That is where MHL is great because it is a full power outport, while being an HD a/v input.
So, I think the ideal situation would be to plug this stick into an MHL compatible HDMI port, which would power the stick and output to the tv. No USB needed for power.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 12:00 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Thats an absurd amount of power for a USB stick, this is brilliant.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:46 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:58 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Very interesting. Would love to see a video of this in action.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:52 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:58 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Anyone needs, pls contact me by email.
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 3:04 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
mind = blown
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 9:53 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Now, if they could do it so you could plug one of these bad boys directly into a TV, along with a Bluetooth chip that could handle a controller for NES/SNES/(insert older system here) emulation, that would be freaking wicked in my book. But, well, I’m weird like that.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:00 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wait…..That’s what it does. Facepalm
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m not sure what the two other usb ports are in the pictures, hope the editor clarifies!
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:02 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
wha? it has usb on one side for plugging into pc or mac and hdmi on other for plugging directly into tv
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 1:14 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVG SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:51 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
That is the most awesome boot-note ever.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:03 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVG SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:50 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Now all we need is an Android build of XBMC
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
check out plex. it’s a fork and available for android, ios, atv2, roku, windows, etc.
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 10:24 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
WOW, think how powerful this tiny ass little thing is! Puts consoles to shame! :-)
Posted on Nov 17, 2011 | 11:57 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVG SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:50 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Now we don’t need to throw out shitty old laptops/desktops anymore. Only if it’s USB bootable; VOILA! “Brand New Nettop”
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 12:34 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:59 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
freaking totally awsome device get market access and i will carry wherever i go.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 1:16 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:59 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Where does it get the power from when it’s running through an HDMI? This thing doesn’t have a battery, right?
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 1:42 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Powered the USB port; if it’s connected to a computer it uses the USB for display as well (I’d hazard a guess using some VNC sort of affair). If it’s connected for direct output over its HDMI, it still needs powering over the USB port.
Quite a few TVs now have (multiple) USB port(s), so plugging it into the HDMI port, and snaking a USB cable from the end to the port is pretty trivial. The whole thing is tiny, so you’d never even see it.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 8:42 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 3:00 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This is my next MAME platform for a HDTV…. That would be freakin awesome!
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 1:55 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 3:00 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
all its gotta do is play the majority of the StreetFighter ROMs and I’m in.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 1:57 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
get the boxee software to run on it, and i’ll be happy, i would buy one of these for my TV and a raspberry for the light computer stuff i do (internet,photos ,music) and i’ll still use my big ass desktop for all my serious needs, happy happy happy
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 5:56 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
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Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 3:01 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
And since you have to sideload many emulators like SNESoid anyway because they got thrown out of the Market I woudn’t mind the lack of certification.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 7:12 AM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
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Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
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Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
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Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 3:01 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
If you click through to FXI’s site, they say it can run Android OR Ubuntu. I’m not a huge fan of Ubuntu as distros go, but if it can run Ubuntu, it’s pretty much good to run any other version of Linux as well. Plugging in an Android device into a monitor or 40" TV is all well and good, but I gotta be honest, plugging in an ARM powered Linux environment is about a thousand times better.
Now if that wifi chip supports monitor mode and packet injection…I’ll take one.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 8:30 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Isn’t Android and “ARM powered Linux environment?”
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 8:47 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Yes and no. It consists of Android (middleware) running on a kernel that’s based on the Linux kernel. It’s a totally pedantic point, because Android is damn near close enough to Linux, but it is no Linux. There’s no X, and it doesn’t have all the GNU/Linux libraries. Damn near close enough is why chroot enables stuff like the Atrix and Xoom to ‘run’ Linux, but it’s also why you can’t just install Gimp on your favourite Android handset.
I’m a total Microsoft fanboy anyway, so I don’t even know why I’m debating Android/Linux semantics!
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 8:52 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This has interesting possibilites. I’m eager to see what it will look like further along in development.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 9:08 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Linux on USB is not news, Android is Linux so that software on a USB is not a new concept. I feel sorry for users who can’t do this themselves and would have to spend over 100 bucks for this. I have turned many old PC’s into Android, putting it on a USB is fun but if it’s more than 30 bucks its too much.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011 | 5:33 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
you could see a little bit of it in action here
FXI websitethe point of this vs. linux or android on a usb is that this has the processor, ram, wifi and bluetooth inside of it. it IS the computer, not just a usb with linux on it that you would plug into a computer. this is supposed to use any screen as long as you can plug usb or hdmi into it. definitely some interesting possibilities.
Posted on Nov 20, 2011 | 3:03 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Hulu and similar services will likely be blocked on a device like this because they can’t guarantee DRM protection.
Posted on Nov 20, 2011 | 2:47 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
While I’m sure this would have it’s uses, it seems to me it would better just to do an emulated android device. It would probably run just as fast, and be much cheaper.
Posted on Nov 20, 2011 | 10:12 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Emulation is slow enough anyway, but cross-architecture emulation is even worse. Emulating ARM on x86 hardware, even powerful x86 hardware is going to result in performance that falls massively short of a pair of 1.2GHz Cortex A9 cores.
Posted on Nov 21, 2011 | 4:32 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I don’t understand why this needs to be a separate device. Why can’t every android phone do this?
Sure, some phones have HDMI out, but why can’t they all have this “Windowed Android” mode when plugged in a USB port?
Posted on Nov 21, 2011 | 2:10 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVG SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 2:49 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
we also develop this item which named U HOST by us.
Specification:
CPU: Cotex A9 Renenas Dual Core 1.06Ghz
RAM: 512M(optional 1G)
ROM: 4G nandflash
OS: android 2.3 (support 4.0 upgrade)
3D: powerVR SGX530
TF: Max.64G
Flash: support 11.0 flash
Office: word, excel, pdf, ppt
I/O ports: 1*USB 2.0 port, 1*Mini USB port, 1*HDMI, TF card port
Network: wireless LAN 802.11 b/n/g
Accessories: USB cable,optional (2.4G Air mouse with/without keyboard, 2.4G wireless mouse, USB hub)
Anyone needs, pls contact me by email.
Louis Wang
Smallart Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:0086 13717102979
Email: ablelouis@gmail.com
Skype: dedao.louis
MSN: louis_wj@163.com
Website: www.smallart.com.cn
Add: Room 803, 8F, Incubator Building China Academy of Science & Tech Development High-tech South No.1 Road, High-tech St, Shenzhen, China
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 3:02 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I really think it is useless to connect a computer, that is a U disk function is ok
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | 3:03 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
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