Tiny Android computer impresses Radio Hams (runs on 12 v DC in car/van/c'van, sans battery)

IVI on 23/09/2015 - 08:48
Last edited 23/09/2015 - 09:10

i overheard a lot of praise being showered on Pipo X8
by an on-air gathering of Amateur Radio operators, while
out & about, w/ my Scanner poking around Ham repeater
freq's.

Lotsa ports, no battery, 7" touch screen, cheap, even
with 32 or 64 GB of storage. Runs from 12 V DC, eg,
from Car Lighter socket. Has port for wired N/W cable.

Sits facing you when on a desk. Quad-Core Intel inside.

Worth a look, they all agreed.

Cf apps AliExpress & BangGood, etc.

Let us know if & where you see any larger Discounts, thanks.

Computing

Comments

  • pjetson on 23/09/2015 - 09:08

    I think you mean "Pipo" not "Pepo". Luckily, Google knew what I was looking for.

    • IVI on 23/09/2015 - 09:15

      Thanks, Mate.

      To the 2nd commenter, eg, maybe when they see sales drop or bring out an 8" or 9.7" or HD version, they'll want to sell-out the older ones. Or… Some new vendor may need to hit new targets to keep their discount.

      Show me the Discount offers, from reliable AliExpress vendors, & see if I buy some… :-)

  • pointless martyr on 23/09/2015 - 09:09

    Larger than what?

    • Diji1 on 23/09/2015 - 09:17
      +1

      That's what she said.

  • Diji1 on 23/09/2015 - 09:18

    Is there a specific reason that the device not having a battery is a good thing (for your situation of course)?

    • bdl on 23/09/2015 - 10:39

      heat in vehicle

  • futaris on 23/09/2015 - 12:08

    It's got an Atom, so it's relatively slow…

    For the price, if you can find a second hand Surface Pro (1) then it will outperform it. I've seen the 128GB models for around $300 at some Cash Converters.

    And of course you can run it off 12V car cigarette adapters.

  • scrimshaw on 23/09/2015 - 14:26

    The PIPO X8 has been superseded by the PIPO X9 with Win 10 and dual boot Android
    http://liliputing.com/2015/09/pipo-x9-windowsandroid-mini-pc…

    Price $132 USD from GeekBuying

    The screen is larger, the processor has a higher burst clock and the resolution has been upgraded to full HD.

    • Clear on 23/09/2015 - 21:01

      This actually makes me regret my recent purchase as I already have the X8 already setup in my car for work.

      • tonyjzx on 24/09/2015 - 11:50

        This is an intriguing product but i can see why it doesnt get a lot of buyers.

        its tied to a wall, so you may as well use a monitor, so why does it have a screen?

        • Clear on 24/09/2015 - 12:43

          By having a screen, PiPo gets the Windows license for free and it works out to be cheaper to install a screen than buying the license.

  • BobD on 24/09/2015 - 08:28

    a "sans battery"
    New type of battery? where do ya gettem?

    • scrimshaw on 24/09/2015 - 10:10

      Sans means without.
      Look up the dictionary

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