Ok,Guys, Tronsmart send me the new quad core mini pc for review,It’s the time for quad core now.ARE YOU READY???
This new mini pc called: Tronsmart MK908, Compare with the Tronsmart T428 they just release, the MK908 is a Low price version, it use the AP6210 wifi chipset, and do not support 5Ghz wifi frequency range, Price is only $89.99 with worldwide Freeshipping,If you don’t have high request for 5Ghz wifi frequency, and need a low-price quad core tv stick, then grab the Tronsmart MK908!
I have been told Tronsmart MK908 is the upgrade version of popular MK808. It has the similar appearance with MK808, so if you are a MK808 fans, then here we go:
Specification for Tronsmart MK908:
| Item | Description |
| CPU | Rk3188 Quad Core 1.6GHz (Cortex-A9) |
| Ram | DDR3 2GB |
| Rom | On board NAND Flash 4G/ 8G/ 16G |
| Expand Micro SD | Micro SD Card/ T-Flash(Maximum support 32GB) |
| Video Format | MPEG-1/ MPEG-2/ MPEG-4/ H.264/ AVS/ VC-1/ RV8/ RV9/ RV10 / VP6/ VP8 / Sorenson Spark/ MVC 1080p@60fps (1920×1080) ; H.263 576p@60fps(720×576) |
| Audio Format | Support: MP3/WMA/APE/FLAC/AAC/OGG/AC3/WAV |
| Picture Format | Support: Max.8000×8000 JPEG BMP GIF PNG |
| WIFI | Broadcom AP6210, Support 802.11 b/g/n,Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Output | MINI HDMI Port |
| Ports | 1*Mini USB, Support OTG |
| 1*Standard USB | |
| 1*Mini USB for power | |
| 1*TF card slot | |
| 1*LED power indicator | |
| 1*Physical button(For upgrading software) | |
| OS | Google Android 4.1 ( will uprade to Android 4.2 in 30th April) |
| Dimension | 88mm * 31.5mm * 15.8mm |
| Weight | <50g |
| Working environment | 5°C–35°C，30%–90% Humidity |
| Storage environment | -20°C–60°C，10%–90% Humidity |
We just upload a video to show the performance of Tronsmart MK908, see here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjCV2B82-BM
Photos:
See what’s inside of Tronsmart MK908:
Like the OLD MK808, it has dual Heatsink, the heatsink is put on the pcba board.
Dual Wifi antenna is another selling point for this tronsmart MK908:
System Performance:
The Tronsmart MK908 will come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but factory said it will get Android 4.2 uprade on the end of April,Though their Tronsmart t428 already get the android 4.2 upgrade, so it won’t be a problem.
Google Play Store is pre-installed. and working well;
Tronsmart MK908 use the Broadcom AP6210 chip, which is different with Tronsmart T428. The Broadcom AP6210 support 2.4Ghz wifi frequency range, but don’t support 5Ghz. However, the wifi signal is still very good compare with the dual core MK808, we test with wifi analyzer app to test, and it can find lots of wifi signals.
Tronsmart MK908 build in bluetooth, support bluetooth 4.0.
Tronsmart MK908 has VPN function,and also support Ethernet, You can use this USB Ethernet Adapter, and we already tested, working great!
Screen resolution is what you guys concern, To be honest, the Tronsmart MK908 is still scale 720p to 1080p output, not real 1080P, BUT again, this will be fixed via future firmware upgrade, as i said before, i have another RK3188 Device(named iMito QX1, new product from iMito Company) in my hand and already come with real 1080P output, so just be patience, the Tronsmart MK908 will get 1080p upgrade.
Tronsmart MK908 has 8GB Storage, but when you check it, the rest storage is not full 8GB, that is because the Android system and pre-installed app has taken some storage, like the windows system take some storage on your C: driver. please understand.
System is still Android 4.1.1, but like i said,it will get upgrade to android 4.2 in the end of april. Tronsmart will release the firmware on their site.
OK, Highlight is here, Tronsmart MK908 open the Root access, so you don’t need to worry how to root this device, because when you receive it, it has been rooted! COOL!
XBMC support: LIKE what i write on Tronsmart T428 post, the RK3188 quad core mini pc support the 13.0 beta firmware.
Webpage browsing: The speed of Webpage browsing is improved a lot compared with the dual core mk808.
Play Store, run smooth.
Youtube Stream Video: just smooth. We have taken a video to show the performance of Tronsmart MK908. we will upload the youtube later, and you guys can check it.
OK, in the end, we test for some game fans, YESSSSS, DROIDMOTE WORKING!!!
We test with the popular Shadow Gun Game, and with droidmote app, I can play this game SMOOTH with my smartphone!
Now Geekbuying has the Tronsmart MK908 in stock, ready for ship, You can get the Tronsmart MK908 here
More details about iMito QX1? 😀
Will set up the review for that later. lol, focus on the MK908 model, lol
Surround sound passthrough via HDMI??
(IHOPE-IHOPE-IHOPE!)
what is the outpustt? is it real 1080p or like fot T428 stretched 720p only?
I’m sorry I already found answer, so we need to wait for update.
Read linux ( ubuntu ) kernel mod ?
The description for the MK908 (in product listings, not on the actual product page) mentions an EU charger. Is there a different item number that comes with a North American plug or…?
@ admin…
and this is may the end of MK808 software devolopment?
last time we cant hear any news for it!!
whats up?
greets
Hi, please don’t worry about the charger, we will ship the correct charger according to your country. so if you are in North american, then we will ship you a US charger.
hello admin…
my question? maybe an answer? hope i am not in right!
greets geeks
Hi, what is your problem for mk808?
Will there be a release of source codes for the kernel and drivers for the benefit of Linux community?
is it working with sixaxis for ps3 controller wired or Bluetooth?
hard to test that, because it need original ps 3 controller, but we don’t have that now, i test the droidmote, and play the shadowgun with my smartphone, working great! so if you guys get this,and i am hope you can report back.
What gpu does this have Mali-400MP4 GPU
I see this has an OTG port I hope it works with usb controllers.
“is it working with sixaxis for ps3 controller wired or Bluetooth?”
like to know also,
There is a free sixaxis app to test the bluetooth support on google play.
It is not 100% as my lg thrill passes the test as does not work:(
i see Mali-400MP4 GPU in the screen shot.
This would be very nice “Surround sound passthrough via HDMI”
A very good review about MK908
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j5ZFlJB7eo
Hi, i received mk 908 from you, i installed but i havent sound.Can anyone help me?
Hello,
I received such a Mini-PC.
Can you give post me a link for the latest 4.2 ROM to flash for it?
I would love English or German as language and it should be rooted!
Thanks in advance
Harald