Smartstick - turn any hdtv into instant android powered smartv

[Cruisin1]

http://www.favientertainment.com/v/vspfiles/SmartStick_custom/index.html

For 50 bucks this looks almost too good to be true! I ordered one and figured I could return if it doesn't deliver. Google play hulu hbogo netflix and Web browsing Al for 50 bucks... Wow. Only this I have questions about is does it do 1080p video streaming and how is it controlled out of the box.

 

[MagickMan]

Wow, just ordered one of the 8GB sticks. Thanks, looks bitchin'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MH7LuC0qGY

 

[Cruisin1]

Found some more specs on it from a FAVI representative responsinding to comment streesm in other foroums:

- comes with a basic remote
- Android (4.0) (not jelly bean as reported... but thats fine)
- Resolution: 720P, 1080P (HDMI)
- Microprocessor: ARM Cortex-A9 @ 1.0 GhzRAM: 1GB DDR3 SDRam
- Built-in WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
- Built in Storage: 4GB/8GB
- USB Port: 2.0 Mini USB
- DC Input
- Micro SD: Up to 32GB (This is awesome didn't even know about this part!)

I can't wait till its out to see if it can be developed on also. Cortex A9 processor is good news.

 

[shortylickens]

This looks better than my Logitech Revue. But doesnt include a keyboard by default, so that sucks.

 

[Red Storm]

Perhaps this is finally the mini Android adapter to buy? I want it to be able to connect to Dropbox and play videos on the TV.

 

[ponyo]

This looks better than my Logitech Revue. But doesnt include a keyboard by default, so that sucks.

Not to me. That YouTube video didn't impress me at all. Interface looked slow and clumsy. Revue is actually pretty slick in how it's integrated with TV and remotes. No way I would replace Revue with this. Nothing still touches Apple TV2.

 

[Slick5150]

Roku has one of these coming out too.

 

[Cruisin1]

Roku has one of these coming out too.

Right but it doesn't work on a regular HDMI connection and doesn't have google play store

 

[sixone]

Hmmm...my HDTV is new enough that it has a USB port, but old enough that it's marked "for service only." I wonder if it will power this device anyway.

Samsung TX-S1782H

 

[cganesh75]

http://www.gadgetgreats.com/gv-20-a...i-a9-dual-core-android-4-0-mini-pc-gv-20.html

why not get one of these? they have dual core cpu.

 

[sswingle]

Hmmm...my HDTV is new enough that it has a USB port, but old enough that it's marked "for service only." I wonder if it will power this device anyway.

Samsung TX-S1782H

Uh..it plugs into HDMI.

 

[zerocool84]

Right but it doesn't work on a regular HDMI connection and doesn't have google play store

Yup none of my tv's support MHL and I would jump on that Roku stick in a second too.

 

[rise]

Uh..it plugs into HDMI.

Uh.. it's powered by USB.

 

[MagickMan]

Uh.. it's powered by USB.

You can use an AC-usb wall wart, I have literally dozens of them floating around here.

 

[Slick5150]

You can use an AC-usb wall wart, I have literally dozens of them floating around here.

That would defeat the purpose of not having another wire running to your TV. If you're going to plug it into the wall you might as well just get ANY Android box.

 

[sswingle]

Uh.. it's powered by USB.

Sorry, misread that as you wondering if it would communicate with the TV, not just get power.

 

[Eug]

There's lots of these things out there, but I'm waiting for dual-core with Jelly Bean. Nice to see advertised Google Play Store support though.

 

[cganesh75]

i linked to dual core version earlier

 

[antef]

I really want an awesome Google TV box so I can drop cable and easily access online services on my TV. Just waiting for the perfect option. Is this it? I have doubts it wil be powerful enough in that small form factor. The Sony is kind of expensive and I've read bad things about the Visio. Waiting for a $99 Nexus Google TV...

 

[sixone]

I'm wondering whether wifi will be enough to run true HD content. Maybe I'd be better off with the Roku XS, so that I can plug in a wired connection. My d/l speed is about 3.30, which Roku says is enough - except for Vudu, which wants a lot more.

 

[Eug]

i linked to dual core version earlier

No Jelly Bean. That one apparently has some ROM issues from what I understand too.

 

[KentState]

I'm wondering whether wifi will be enough to run true HD content. Maybe I'd be better off with the Roku XS, so that I can plug in a wired connection. My d/l speed is about 3.30, which Roku says is enough - except for Vudu, which wants a lot more.

I have no problem streaming HD to my WDLive using N wireless.

 

[lopri]

I'm wondering whether wifi will be enough to run true HD content. Maybe I'd be better off with the Roku XS, so that I can plug in a wired connection. My d/l speed is about 3.30, which Roku says is enough - except for Vudu, which wants a lot more.

Think not. As you see from the participants, most contents will likely be low-bitrate 720p with stereo.

Not that exciting to me personally. For movies on a 1080p screen I don't even bother with the on-demand stuff directly from the cable box. Only Blu-Ray discs or equivalent quality clips off of a Gigabit server will do it for me.

 

[sixone]

Think not. As you see from the participants, most contents will likely be low-bitrate 720p with stereo.

Not that exciting to me personally. For movies on a 1080p screen I don't even bother with the on-demand stuff directly from the cable box. Only Blu-Ray discs or equivalent quality clips off of a Gigabit server will do it for me.

Not enough, or not a problem?

 

[sixone]

I have no problem streaming HD to my WDLive using N wireless.

G only, here.