B13, another new dual core mini pc. compare with other dual core mini pc, the big difference is the external wifi antenna, the wifi signal is better a lot than others.
First ,let’s have a look at its performance parameters .
| Operating system | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean |
| CPU | Rockchip RK3066 dual core |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP |
| RAM | 1GB |
| ROM | 8GB |
| Card extend | Up to 32GB |
| Bluetooth | Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Camera | 2.0MP support video chat |
| HDMI | Yes,1.4 output |
| AV | Yes |
Now ,here are the photos of B13.
The box of B13.
Accessories ,WIFI antenna ,AV cable ,Micro USB cable ,charger ,HDMI cable .
WIFI antenna .This is a big difference from other similar products .It can improve the wifi signal a lot. So it still can work normally even if it is farther from the wireless router than other TV boxes .This is a highlight of B13 .
The camera of B13, 2.0MP ,support video chat ,you can also take photos of yourself by it .
Micro USB slot and TF card slot .
WIFI antenna port and USB port .
Male HDMI port and AV port .
Now let’s see the interfaces and some important functions .
Let’s see the photos of chip board without the back cover .
WIFI Signal Compare:
The external wifi antenna is the biggest selling point for this B13 mini pc, we did a compare with the popular MK808 mini pc, here is the compare result:
WIFI signals MK808 can detect .
We can see, with the external antenna, the B13 can detected much more wifi signals than MK808.
and then we pick up a same position wifi signal to check the signal strength:
Here is B13 signal strength:
Here is MK808 wifi signal strength:
The desktop .
The application interface . from the photo, you can see, it build in soft power off and hide status tool bar function;
B13 supports multi -languages .
System information .
B13 supports up to 1080P video playing .
AnTuTu test score ,7457 is not bad.
We can see detailed information about B13 ,including hardware and software .
Google play store .You can download applications you need here ,such as Facebook and Youtube .
Website browsing .
You can turn off the machine via software not by cuting off the electricity supply .This can reduce the harm shutdown brings .
Support DLNA:
B13 also has Bluetooth function ,so users can use Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to operate it which is very convenient and easy and can give you a better experience .
Shopping link for B13 is
http://www.geekbuying.com/Search/?keyword=B13
Please test B13 with Skype.
I need confirmation that internal microphone is sensitive enough for comfort Skype video and audio conversation from couch distance (3 m).
Can Skype picture be zoomed or rotated (90deg) ?
Thanks for info.
HI,for the MIC ,it is ok for 3M video chat, but for your second question,it decide by the skype version you use, i think.
Just waiting for B13 to come with RK3188 Quad Core, Any ETA/News
what version of skype works on the b13……please respond!
e105 – You need to upgrade the firmware so skype will work.
Check the version number on your device first.
Warning – the update will erase everything from the device.
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2013/03/05/stock-firmware-for-b13-dual-core-mini-pc/#.UX28PHww-So
nnn thank you
I received my B13 today! Will there be coming any custom rom out?