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- tsuda [OP]
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- Aug 9, 2007
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- jory29
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- tsuda [OP]
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There are various HDMI to VGA/DVI converters but I hear they don't all work well except the expensive ones.
Monitors are cheap now, I would get one with built-in speakers and USB (for powering the MK802), like this one:
Benq EW2420, 24" LED VA Panel Monitor,
- 1920x1080, 8ms, 20M:1(DCR),
- VGA, DVI, HDMI & USB w/Speakers
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_ ... _id=038006
- aikidoka
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- Jun 10, 2007
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If I plug a bluetooth usb, will this android device detects and allow me to use bluetooth keyboard and mouse?
I am asking because I have spare bt keyb / mouse but not wired one.
I am asking because I have spare bt keyb / mouse but not wired one.
- Longobongo
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- Jun 2, 2006
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thinking of getting one, just plan to use android 4.1, not any linux distros, will this suffice? i stayed away from the first versions because of the wifi issues
- tsuda [OP]
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- Aug 9, 2007
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I don't have any wifi issues with the MK802 II, expecting the III to be faster and better.Longobongo wrote: ↑thinking of getting one, just plan to use android 4.1, not any linux distros, will this suffice? i stayed away from the first versions because of the wifi issues
- shadowbreaker_z3
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- Nov 26, 2003
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this is a good deal but i think ill wait til nov for the quad core stick to come out
- gromitlad
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- Dec 1, 2003
- 758 posts
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Actually Alburt is correct:
You can't really lump VGA and DVI together, as VGA is analog and DVI is digital. An HDMI (digital) to VGA (analog) converter thus requires a box to do the digital > analog conversion, like this one from monoprice. HDMI to DVI on the other hand requires no such conversion, you can buy HDMI to DVI cables for under $5 and shouldn't have any discernible video quality loss. The audio part as Alburt mentioned is the kicker. DVI is video-only, so usually when you use a cable like this, you need to also run a separate audio cable to your audio device. This device unfortunately seems to only have hdmi out, I don't see anything about any separate digital audio outputs, unless it supports USB audio or something, I don't have much experience with that. Anyone here know?
Jory - you could get a monitor with hdmi and speakers, but I can't imagine most monitor speakers would sound very good. Personally I would spend the extra money and get a box that does have an audio output to your audio device, like an appletv/wdlive/boxee or something like that - that is, assuming your monitor has DVI and you have external speakers already. If your monitor is an analog-only dinosaur then yeah, you might want to look into an upgrade, if you want to use it with modern devices. Or if you don't already have some other audio device then it might be convenient to get a monitor with built-in speakers as tsuda suggests - I just wouldn't expect much in the way of audio quality.
- herrdude
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- herrdude
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Not exactly, some apps force close or don't respond to mouse clicks (Bad Piggies for example). YMMV
- tsuda [OP]
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If you have the MK802 II, I had similar issues until I upgraded to the latest firmware. Now it's much more responsive. That's why I'm buying Rikomagic again because at least they make updates to firmware.
I haven't tried Bad Piggies (sounds like a knock off of Angry Birds?), but it wouldn't be too far off to think of the MK802 II as a equivalent of Galaxy S1 and MK802 III as a Galaxy S2.
- tsuda [OP]
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- Aug 9, 2007
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I wonder what this cable does:gromitlad wrote: ↑Actually Alburt is correct:
You can't really lump VGA and DVI together, as VGA is analog and DVI is digital. An HDMI (digital) to VGA (analog) converter thus requires a box to do the digital > analog conversion, like this one from monoprice. HDMI to DVI on the other hand requires no such conversion, you can buy HDMI to DVI cables for under $5 and shouldn't have any discernible video quality loss. The audio part as Alburt mentioned is the kicker. DVI is video-only, so usually when you use a cable like this, you need to also run a separate audio cable to your audio device. This device unfortunately seems to only have hdmi out, I don't see anything about any separate digital audio outputs, unless it supports USB audio or something, I don't have much experience with that. Anyone here know?
Jory - you could get a monitor with hdmi and speakers, but I can't imagine most monitor speakers would sound very good. Personally I would spend the extra money and get a box that does have an audio output to your audio device, like an appletv/wdlive/boxee or something like that - that is, assuming your monitor has DVI and you have external speakers already. If your monitor is an analog-only dinosaur then yeah, you might want to look into an upgrade, if you want to use it with modern devices. Or if you don't already have some other audio device then it might be convenient to get a monitor with built-in speakers as tsuda suggests - I just wouldn't expect much in the way of audio quality.
http://cty.ca/productdetails.asp?pid=3934
[IMG]http://cty.ca/image/image250/250-3934.jpg[/IMG]
Anyway, what you say is valid. If you're looking for connectivity options and premium sound, this device does not replace an HTPC.
This device is portable and cheap, e.g. you can pair it with an LED monitor and hang them anywhere in the house for an instant media center / internet station.
- aikidoka
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- Jun 10, 2007
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- MoMoneyMoHoney
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Bad Piggies made by the same company as Angry Birds.tsuda wrote: ↑If you have the MK802 II, I had similar issues until I upgraded to the latest firmware. Now it's much more responsive. That's why I'm buying Rikomagic again because at least they make updates to firmware.
I haven't tried Bad Piggies (sounds like a knock off of Angry Birds?), but it wouldn't be too far off to think of the MK802 II as a equivalent of Galaxy S1 and MK802 III as a Galaxy S2.
- jory29
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- Jul 21, 2003
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Great detailed explanation, thanks very much! I do have other monitors that have HDMI but the one in my daughter's room doesn't, but at some point upgrades will likely be made in the future, so for now if I purchase the device, I would just use it on our TVs I guess. Thanks!!gromitlad wrote: ↑Actually Alburt is correct:
You can't really lump VGA and DVI together, as VGA is analog and DVI is digital. An HDMI (digital) to VGA (analog) converter thus requires a box to do the digital > analog conversion, like this one from monoprice. HDMI to DVI on the other hand requires no such conversion, you can buy HDMI to DVI cables for under $5 and shouldn't have any discernible video quality loss. The audio part as Alburt mentioned is the kicker. DVI is video-only, so usually when you use a cable like this, you need to also run a separate audio cable to your audio device. This device unfortunately seems to only have hdmi out, I don't see anything about any separate digital audio outputs, unless it supports USB audio or something, I don't have much experience with that. Anyone here know?
Jory - you could get a monitor with hdmi and speakers, but I can't imagine most monitor speakers would sound very good. Personally I would spend the extra money and get a box that does have an audio output to your audio device, like an appletv/wdlive/boxee or something like that - that is, assuming your monitor has DVI and you have external speakers already. If your monitor is an analog-only dinosaur then yeah, you might want to look into an upgrade, if you want to use it with modern devices. Or if you don't already have some other audio device then it might be convenient to get a monitor with built-in speakers as tsuda suggests - I just wouldn't expect much in the way of audio quality.
Edited to add: Can anyone tell me where they are getting their $10 aliexpress coupons from? Thanks! I tried looking it up here and googling it, but can't find out how one can get one.
- Thantos
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- Jul 11, 2006
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Has anyone tried Slidescreen or iDisplay to extend their laptop/tablet display onto the tv via this? I kinda wanna get it for wireless extension of my laptop screen (like airplay).
- gromitlad
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- Dec 1, 2003
- 758 posts
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Wow, you surprised me with that link! Did not think such an animal existed. CTY doesn't have much of a description or any user reviews, but perhaps it's like this cable at Amazon, which apparently is meant to carry analog signals over hdmi to an analog device. It does not convert the signal. The two top reviewers, both positive and negative, explain much better than I did about digital/analog conversion and why the cable won't work in most situations. Maybe this cable would work in this situation, but it's a gamble!tsuda wrote: ↑I wonder what this cable does:
http://cty.ca/productdetails.asp?pid=3934
[IMG]http://cty.ca/image/image250/250-3934.jpg[/IMG]
- aikidoka
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placed an order for the 8GB version with aliexpress, now the long wait before seeing how this thing performs
- nelsonmp5
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- Jul 9, 2007
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Anyone use Aliexpress with a credit card? Or have much buying history with Aliexpress? They're offereing a $5 coupon for new members using Mastercard.
- Nettles
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So did anyone test out a live sports stream or a live channel from atdhe or somewhere or a putlocker link or even an official Global or CTV type full show to see if the video works without choppiness?
Was planning to go with a blu-ray player with a built in flash browser but might instead get an android stick + cheap blu ray player to do the same thing.
Was planning to go with a blu-ray player with a built in flash browser but might instead get an android stick + cheap blu ray player to do the same thing.
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