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Presale: Pipo X7 Intel Quadcore Windows Mini PC USD $89.98 Inc Shipping @ GearBest

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Presale: Pipo X7 Intel Quadcore Windows Mini PC USD $89.98 Inc Shipping @ GearBest
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PDarkscythe on 02/01/2015 - 16:50 gearbest.com (7747 clicks)
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I'm a massive sucker for these tiny Windows boxes and I saw PiPO have released the X7. The PiPO X7 is an Intel Quadcore Mini PC which runs Windows 8.1 with Bing. The enclosure is apparently all aluminium. PiPO has been around for a while, predominately making tablets.

I asked GearBest for a coupon for the PiPO X7 and they gave me one for my readers so I thought I'd share it as everyone seems interested in small, cheap Windows boxes. Cheapest I can find for the X7 on AliExpress is $109.99.

There is more information here: Mod: Site removed - do not link to site with affiliate links

There's also more info on the Intel chip itself here: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Atom-Z3736F-Tablet-SoC.12…

Technical Specs:

  • Chipset: Intel Baytrail quad core processor with Intel HD graphics (Z3736F)
  • RAM: 2 GB DDR3
  • Storage: 32 GB eMMC + micro SD slot up to 32GB
  • Video & Audio Output: HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm Audio
  • Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Fast Ethernet
  • USB: 4x USB 2.0 port
  • Other Features: Power button
  • OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing

Please note this is a presale but I'm told it should be shipping very soon.

Edit: I spoke to GearBest as I wanted to get the best price for my readers so same coupon gets it for $89.98 now

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      • kulprit on 02/01/2015 - 18:14

        Thanks, the house it networked so steam streaming over ethernet should be fine. All that gets done on the current htpc is xbmx really. Anyone heard of audio streaming problems etc. I assume having HDMI and windows 8.1 is enough for bitstreaming etc to work.

      • leemako on 01/03/2015 - 16:10
        +3

        can confirm it works great for streaming in steam. I actually have it cabled into a wireless access point so not using the inbuilt wireless adapter so cant comment on that side of things.

    • TheContact on 02/01/2015 - 18:11
      +1

      With regards to the Chromebox, do you want it to dual boot? I have one and it's running straight OpenELEC.

      Lacking USB 3.0 and gigabit ethernet for one. From what I recall on reading up on them before I bought the Chromebox, the Bay Trail(edit: to be clear, in this box, the Chromebox is Haswell) GPU is not recommended if you plan on upscaling content and watching live TV(probably due to scaling).

      • kulprit on 02/01/2015 - 18:16

        I don't think xbmc does any scaling, and i have tried the live tv part of it before and it never works that well. A specific dvr seems to do a better job. Maybe this is the one for me. How do you find the Chromebox. Running OpenELEC seems to me like it would reduce the ability to stream steam etc.

        • TheContact on 02/01/2015 - 18:35
          +1

          It'd have to when you play 720p content on a 1080p display. I've never seen content in a massive black box so it must be.

          I use it purely as a local media box, so everything works (mostly) fine. Sometimes when booting, there's no HDMI output, but I usually just suspend it anyway. I'm still trying to figure out network sharing so bit of a n00b hah.

          Apparently there's an issue with it waking from suspend when you dual boot, and as I was just going to use Kodi, straight OpenELEC was the better option for me. Besides, I figure if I get desperate for Chrome OS features I could always boot Chromium OS from a USB stick. Not sure how that would actually limit me in practice though.

  • chiefbodge on 02/01/2015 - 18:08

    Thanks OP! This should in theory be great for running ispyconnect for use as an IP camera DVR (My microserver does not run windows).

  • tommy-darko on 02/01/2015 - 18:09

    So many options.. This, MeegoPad, Amazon Fire TV, MiniX Neo X8-H.. Head explodes

    • Darkscythe on 02/01/2015 - 18:11

      Lol. Yep, but always better to have choice than no choice at all.

      • tommy-darko on 02/01/2015 - 18:12

        True, but don't know which one to get.. lol

        **Accidently negged you, admins please revoke.

        • spiderbite88 on 02/01/2015 - 18:20

          If you're just playing mkvs from a hdd or network drive which are yify or 10gb rips, you'll be really happy with the fire tv. I only sold mine because it struggled to play untouched bluray rips (20gb+) and HD sound. Something intel powered like a celeron NUC will handle anything you throw at it.

        • kulprit on 02/01/2015 - 18:23

          @spiderbite88: Do you mean DTS HD MA like an untouched bluray? Just wanting to check before i pull the trigger.

        • spiderbite88 on 02/01/2015 - 18:28

          @kulprit: Yeah DTS HD MA and Dolby True HD aren't supported on the Fire TV. Also I had some bluray untouched remuxes ripped into m2ts files, which would just scramble and glitch on the Fire TV. Thought I'd just wait for a good price on the celeron nuc, which for a similar price has gigabit ethernet, HD sound and can double as a file server connected to my hdds. Im just hoping I can get a good bluetooth or infrared remote (something I miss about the fire tv)

        • kulprit on 02/01/2015 - 18:29

          @spiderbite88: Isn't an NUC going to be closer to $300 anyway? Once you add in RAM and a windows license (if its windows you want to run)

        • spiderbite88 on 02/01/2015 - 18:34

          @kulprit:
          You can pick up a celeron nuc at centrecom for around $155. Add in 2gb of ram for $9 and a spare usb stick for the OS and you have a complete HTPC. While openelec is fine for most, if you want windows well then yeah you could buy it or choose a legally questionable route. You could even chuck in a 128gb SSD for $75 and still be around $250

        • Agret on 02/01/2015 - 21:51
          +1

          You can revoke it yourself, click "votes" underneath his comment and there's a little icon you can click to revoke your negative.

        • nuchalis on 03/01/2015 - 08:29

          @spiderbite88:

          So a Fire TV will play most filetypes? From an external HDD?

          I just looked online and it kinda seems it's all streaming? And I would have guessed it would be limited due to whatever codecs it will allow?

          (excuse my ignorance, I'd never heard of any of this before, I've been playing video off a 4-GB USB stick via a $50 Pendo Pad connected via HDMI (My TV doesn't have any "Smart" features)… I'd love to not be transferring files all the time!)

        • bargaino on 03/01/2015 - 11:56
          +1

          @nuchalis:

          I've been playing video off a 4-GB USB stick via a $50 Pendo Pad

          Easier to run a server on your PC (or USB drive attached to router, etc etc) and a client on your tablet.
          Can be simple like DLNA or even SMB (windows file share), or fancier like XMBC or plex.

          Tablet makes a fine front-end, but 4GB USB sticks sounds like a pain.

        • spiderbite88 on 03/01/2015 - 12:20
          +1

          @nuchalis: The Fire TV can play files off a HDD just fine, but you will have to 'root' it (like jailbreak but for android). The XBMC Fire TV wki has the whole process, its very simple. If all your files are re-encoded rips (not untouched bluray rips) you'll be very happy with the fire tv.

  • AMLagonda on 02/01/2015 - 18:11
    +1

    Strange how no one whinges that it only has 2gb ram. This is a very cheap low end PC, I can see that.

    • Davo1111 on 02/01/2015 - 18:14
      +6

      It's $100. I've got a similar specced lenovo box i use as a media centre. Runs 8.1 and runs fine with 2GB ram.

      • kulprit on 02/01/2015 - 18:17
        +2

        Does anyone think the Ram would actually be a problem?

        • spiderbite88 on 02/01/2015 - 18:30
          +2

          Only if you want to run a heap of programs at once. If your just watching one film at a time 2gb of ram is plenty :)

    • AMLagonda on 02/01/2015 - 18:39
      +1

      But there are lots of complaints when it comes to a notebook with 2gb ram…. odd

      • pensionday on 02/01/2015 - 18:50
        +3

        It's cos all us lite users want to search terabyte databases while photoshopping raw images listening to lossless and editing 4k video… On a notebook

      • Smigit on 02/01/2015 - 19:33

        Sure, but how many of those are under $100?

  • tomwood on 02/01/2015 - 18:13
    +1

    Exact CPU model is Z3735F or Z3736F - http://www.pipo.com/product.php?id=157
    This devices will be the future…

    • Darkscythe on 02/01/2015 - 18:16
      +3

      Gearbest told me its the Z3736F. I had the same confusion.

    • spiderbite88 on 02/01/2015 - 18:23
      +2

      I am trying to judge how this compares to the Celeron NUC which has a passmark score of 1003, While the Z3736F scores 982. Will I notice much difference?

      • pensionday on 02/01/2015 - 19:07
        +11

        About 21 or so

      • DJ on 02/01/2015 - 19:08
        +2

        So it's a 2% difference…..

      • ocoolio on 02/01/2015 - 19:09
        +4

        Yes, the Atom has 4 cores and the CPUMark is for all combined. The Celeron has 2 cores. The single thread performance (that you feel in most apps) is much lower on the Atom.

      • wako on 03/01/2015 - 09:14
        +2

        you will notice a difference of 21 points

      • tomwood on 04/01/2015 - 03:43

        thanks for looking it up though - interesting stats!

  • kulprit on 02/01/2015 - 18:30

    Anyone got recommendations on a remote control to purchase? One that will easily work with XMBC and allow to map other functions to buttons.

    • Darkscythe on 02/01/2015 - 18:32

      I usually use a Mele F10 Deluxe which has a gyroscopic mouse built in and IR learning.

    • pensionday on 02/01/2015 - 18:45

      Logitech…

      • pointless martyr on 02/01/2015 - 21:50

        Forst time i heard of the mele , had a quick look on youtube, Can the mele do everything a k400r can do?

  • yotis on 02/01/2015 - 18:31

    Anyone know the ETA for this device? :)

    • Darkscythe on 02/01/2015 - 18:33
      +1

      They usually get stock at the end of presale (10th of Jan) and then shipping times on top of that (depending on shipping method chosen)

      • yotis on 02/01/2015 - 18:36

        Thanks! :)

  • sputnik on 02/01/2015 - 18:34

    I'm assuming this should have no problem streaming Foxtel go or Netflix through a browser?

    • Darkscythe on 02/01/2015 - 18:49

      Should be fine.

      • sputnik on 02/01/2015 - 20:28

        It's looking like Netflix should work fine but Foxtel go might cause problems. Looks as though fox try to stop media players and mini pcs from accessing the app.

  • icheema on 02/01/2015 - 18:41
    +7

    Bought one thanks. Usual drill, didn't need one.

  • jenawabz on 02/01/2015 - 18:44
    +3

    NOTE: The payment will not be processed until 3-5 business days before product dispatch

    so if the AUD keeps going down the way it has been against the USD the price may increase for us. just something to keep in mind…

  • PVA on 02/01/2015 - 18:51

    whats the price after preorder, or is it the same price.

  • DrStinge on 02/01/2015 - 18:54

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Pavilion-10-k000ng-x2-Tablet…

    This laptop review has a very similar specs combination (same processor, 2gb ram). Should be a good indicator of performance.

  • mt2000 on 02/01/2015 - 18:56

    I guess it can but want to confirm. Can this be use for Torrens box for downloading or watching 1080p Blurays rip?

  • raydragon on 02/01/2015 - 19:00

    Is there such a thing similar to one of these that has an IR port built in that can be turned on and off by remote?

    I have a NUC for myself but am looking for something that can basically do the same job but it needs to be able to be IR controlled the same as the NUC, not interested in wireless or bluetooth control, it has to work with an existing remote such as a Logitech harmony series or even a cheap MCE remote possibly.

    Ideally something that can run a stock version of Openelec, complete with IR support out of the box.

    • systmworks on 02/01/2015 - 20:43

      Artic Cooling MC001 (or newer replacement models)

      • has IR port on the front (works with most remotes such as a ~2007 Microsoft Vista MCE remote)
      • passive cooling so completely silent (no fans)
      • dedicated OpenElec build for it (although the newer generic builds work fine too)

      More expensive than this tho - I paid around $190 and had to steal 4GB ram out of my Dell laptop, and add a USB 3.0 stick to boot from (plays directly from NAS - no HDD attached to unit)

      I reckon this deal for $90 is better.. just add a USB IR port. A generic OpenElec build will probably work.

      • raydragon on 02/01/2015 - 22:43

        I assume though that a USB IR port won't allow for it to be turned on remotely?

        As for the Arctic Cooling unit, it looks like it's discontinued and that there isn't a replacement…??

  • drmac on 02/01/2015 - 19:23

    Grabbed one - thanks OP.

  • EggMan28 on 02/01/2015 - 19:30

    Ordered one for the lounge to replace an age-ing PC. Thanks for sharing.

  • bugoy8 on 02/01/2015 - 19:49

    Thanks OP! Htpc (ie. old laptop) in bedroom just about had it. Thinking of buying a NUC but this is a really awesome price

    So this will bitstream HD audio (DTS-MA, Dolby TrueHD) to an AV receiver right?

  • Ahan on 02/01/2015 - 19:50

    I bought Zotac ZBOX with Intel Celeron 2957U 64GB SSD, 2GB DDR3L-1600 from Amazon for AU$200. Performance wise, any difference??? I may seek refund if this tv box is a way better deal…

  • lovepub on 02/01/2015 - 19:51

    Is this something everyone use for hooking up to the TV for streaming videos or movies through WIFI or LAN????

  • resubaehtgnolhcs on 02/01/2015 - 19:57

    Any word on whether this will come with an Aussie power adapter like the geekbuying site claim?

  • Ausbargain007 on 02/01/2015 - 20:15

    What about the OS updates?,may be windows 10 perhaps?

    • doperst on 02/01/2015 - 23:16
      +1

      Not sure why this comment is downvoted. I read that Windows 10 works fine on tablets with similar configuration.

  • rakerr on 02/01/2015 - 20:16

    i just bought one will this thing run minecraft alright for my 5 yr old?

    • scrimshaw on 02/01/2015 - 20:19

      Minecraft support site
      https://help.mojang.com/customer/portal/articles/325948-mine…
      Recommended Requirements:

      • CPU: Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon II (K10) 2.8 GHz
      • RAM: 4GB
      • GPU: GeForce 2xx Series or AMD Radeon HD 5xxx Series (Excluding Integrated Chipsets) with OpenGL 3.3
      • HDD: 1GB
      • Latest release of Java 7 from java.com

      Minimum Requirements:

      • CPU: Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 (K8) 2.6 GHz
      • RAM: 2GB
      • GPU (Integrated): Intel HD Graphics or AMD (formerly ATI) Radeon HD Graphics with OpenGL 2.1
      • GPU (Discrete): Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or AMD Radeon HD 2400 with OpenGL 3.1
      • HDD: At least 200MB for Game Core and Other Files
      • Java 6 Release 45

      Will it run: yes, is it playable — perhaps barely.

    • AMLagonda on 03/01/2015 - 00:00

      Wont be very nice….

    • bargaino on 03/01/2015 - 12:06

      will this thing run minecraft alright for my 5 yr old?

      I'd recommend an android/ios tablet and Minecraft PE. I doubt many 5yos play the desktop version.
      Not a huge difference anyway, is there?

  • asa79 on 02/01/2015 - 20:26
    -1

    Does openelec xbmc work on it?

  • Bigbabo on 02/01/2015 - 21:23
    +2

    Should I get this one or just a chromecast.. what different between these and the other streaming device? So many option to choose. please help!!

    • aacarrer on 02/01/2015 - 21:49
      +1

      Chromecast is cheaper (about 40-49) you can cast content from your chrome browser, PC, android device or iOS device; the last 2 (android and iOS depend on the apps you use) could be Netflix, any movie using an app or even games…

    • netsurfer on 02/01/2015 - 22:36
      +2

      Pipo X7 is designed like an mini Android box, except it runs Windows 8.1 (or basically a netbook without the screen and keyboard). The main advantage is that you can run Windows applications. Chromecast is a casting device, you initiate the casting from another device (PC, tablet, phone) and then either inform it to obtain the content from the Internet or network, or stream something that's on a PC, tablet or a phone to it. Chromecast needs other device(s) to operate.

      Pipo X7 is basically the cheapest PC box (running Windows 8.1). However, the I/O is crippled. That means you can probably only get about 26MB/s (USB2) out of it constantly. While the eMMC included is capable of doing 100MB+/sec (read), with just 32GB (and a fair chunk of it occupied by Windows 8.1 OS), you cannot put much data on it.

  • scotty on 02/01/2015 - 21:32
    +1

    I would love to get a Chinese no-brand Chromebox with similar spec at this price. I know Win8 would be more useful, although for the task of "setting up computers for the parents / in-laws" with almost no maintenance, Chromebox would get my pick.

    • Indomietable on 02/01/2015 - 23:30
      +1

      I also want to see more manufacturer that offer choice of different OS and give the buyer freedom to change OS once the device has been purchased.

  • aacarrer on 02/01/2015 - 21:34

    Can you play league of legends without problems… Or maybe develope apps on android studio ???

    • DrStinge on 02/01/2015 - 22:00

      I would say no to LoL, it would be extremely laggy at best.

  • hluu0111 on 02/01/2015 - 21:38
    +1

    It came to AUD114.60 from USD89.98 when I tried to check out with my paypal account. Hesitate …

    • pensionday on 02/01/2015 - 21:45
      +2

      Currency conversion is a batch.

      • Niggly on 02/01/2015 - 23:26

        If you were pronoucing the word correctly you would realise it is spelt "bitch"

        • edgar28 on 03/01/2015 - 00:29
          +3

          The sound intended might be "bi-arch "

        • eug on 03/01/2015 - 00:31
          +6

          @edgar28: Two arches?

  • gbh on 02/01/2015 - 21:49

    Just grabbed two, many thanks OP

  • Phoebus on 02/01/2015 - 21:53
    -3

    I'd rather spend a bit more on somefink wif HDMI 2.0, 4K h.265 decoding and USB 3.

    • geekboy on 02/01/2015 - 22:56
      +16

      You do know that both somefink and wif are not words don't you?

      As for HDMI 2.0, 4K h.265 decoding and USB 3 .. if you can find anything with those that is only a BIT more then please post, I'll be all over it!

  • Relapse on 02/01/2015 - 22:16

    Does anyone know if this has enough grunt for Plex transcoding?

    • Wimma on 02/01/2015 - 23:26

      Would you use this as a plex server? More suitable for a client I'd think.
      From what I understand the server does the transcoding, and not sure it would handle big files (FWIW streaming a big 720p h264 rip remotely to my iphone 5S from my xeon L5520 server can spike to 6 cores, converting it down to <1Mb bitrate to fit my upload BW). Depends if you need to re-encode or just change containers I guess. I wouldn't bet my house on it though.

      • Relapse on 03/01/2015 - 00:25

        Was looking to partner it with my NAS as a media solution, i'd imagine as a client it would be fine.

    • musicinbed69 on 03/01/2015 - 00:33

      I hope/think this has intel quick sync so it should be fine if plex can use that.

    • Darkscythe on 03/01/2015 - 01:20

      No way for transcoding but fine for a client

      • bargaino on 03/01/2015 - 12:15

        No way for transcoding but fine for a client

        Why not?
        real-time transcoding is usually done either to stream low bitrate over the net to a mobile device, or to a device that cannot handle high res.
        Either way, encoding to SD does not need a lot of CPU grunt. The decoding and scaling is all done in software, a s a minimum.

        If for some reason you need to change video codec at full-HD, thats a different story.

      • pongie on 04/01/2015 - 12:58

        I already have a NAS and my smart TVs streams files perfectly fine if they support the content. My wife media library is mainly rmvb and flv though, so I've been looking to get something to setup a plex server. So if the files are not HD, this should be able to transcode it fine right? Or no transcoding at all?

  • altomic on 02/01/2015 - 22:38

    Pardon my ignorance but I assume that I could install ms office on this and with a hdmi-to-VGA converter use an old 21" monitor I have with some external speakers, plus a wireless keyboard & mouse, and presto, I'd have a basic pc for simple stuff. Yes?

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