Recently, we got a new Google TV BOX, It is not the Mini PC,like MK808,UG802, it is a regular Google TV BOX, however, It is the first one with Build in Bluetooth:
Compare with the other Mini PC, the size for GV-17 is bigger, however, it add the VGA port, and build in MIC/Ethernet port.
Also in the accessories, it has the free remote control, and the free holder. so you can make it “stand” on your desk ,and do the video chat easily:
We test the skype video chat, works great.
Here are the specification:
Category | Item | Specification | Component Supplier |
Application Process | Model Number: | GV-17 | |
CPU | A10 | Boxchip | |
Memory | 1GB | SAMSUNG | |
FLASH | 8G | SANDISK | |
HW | CAMERA | 2.0 MP | |
MIC | WITH MIC | ||
WIFI | WiFi 802.11b/g/n,wireless internet connecting | RANLINK8188 | |
ETHERNET | RJ45 | ||
REMOTE CONTROL | Transmission:2.4G wireless remote control | ||
Location: IR or G-sensor | |||
USB | USB HOST*2 | ||
POWER | POWER OFF/ON * 1 | ||
SD | SD CARD SLOT*1 | ||
VGA | VGA OUTPUT*1 | ||
S/PDIF | S/PDIF OUTPUT * 1 | ||
R/L(AUDIO)+CVBS | R/L(AUDIO)+CVBS | ||
IR | IR module( extendable to support) | ||
HDMI | HDMI OUTPUT*1 | ||
Android 4.0.4 | Support Adobe flash 11.1 | ||
ANDROID AP | Google Market,Gfan Market,Weather, RSS News & Calendar | ||
OS | IE,IM,Mailbox,Video/Audio player | ||
Application | Picture viewer, Text reader & Games | ||
On-line Videa/Audio player | |||
Video | MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP,DivX 3,DivX 4,DivX 5,H.263,H.264,XviD,VC-1,WMV | ||
Audio | MPEG,WMA,WAV,OGG,FLAC,ALAC,APE,ACC-LC,ACC-HE,AC-3,DTS,Real Audio | ||
Weight | Weight | 0.8KG | |
SIZI | 15CM*11CM*2.8CM | ||
Color box size | 20.5*10.5*9.5CM |
So it is still use the Allwinner A10 chip. It’s steady and fast enough for skype video chat, and watch stream TV.
We are now working hard to find some mini pc with come with dual core chip,and build in camera. Just wait for our update.
So till now, if you are looking for a tv box which can do video chat better, and looking for the one with VGA port, GV-17 is a good choice.
Here is the shopping link for GV-17:
Black colour:
White colour:
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/GV-17-Google-TV-BOX-A10-1G-8G-with-camera-and-mic-white-312307.html