Tiny sticks that you can plug into a TV to run Android apps on a big screen are a dime a dozen these days. What’s a bit tougher to find is a model with 2GB of RAM.
Enter the CX-803 II. It’s an Android TV stick with a Rockchip RK3066 dual-core processor, Android 4.1 software, and 2GB of RAM. It’s available for $70.
Like other Android mini PCs, the CX-803 II has USB ports and an HDMI connector. Plug it into your TV and you’ve suddenly got yourself a smart TV that you can use to stream internet video from YouTube or Netflix, surf the web, or play games.
You’ll also want to plug in a keyboard, mouse, game controller, or remote control though.
Since this model has an RK3066 processor, it should also be able to run PicUntu, a version of Ubuntu Linux optimized to run on Android systems with that chip.
The CX-803 II features ARM Mali 400 quad-core graphics, 8GB of built-in storage, and a microSD card slot for extra storage space. It has 802.11n WiFi and an external antenna which should help with wireless reception — something many other Android mini computers struggle with.
Features
CPU | Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 Rockchip RK3066 1.6 GHz |
GPU | 4 x Mali-400 |
Memory | 2 GB DDR3, 8 GB NAND Flash |
OS | Android 4.1 ( can upgrade to Android 4.2 soon) |
WiFi | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (Built-in Realtek 8189 Sdio WiFi Module) |
Bluetooth | Built-in Bluetooth |
Micro USB port 1 | For OTG |
Micro USB port 2 | For power supply |
USB port | HOST |
HDMI | HDMI 1.4 |
Micro SD card slot | For Micro SD card (TF card) |
Mic | Built-in microphone |
Size | 101.2 × 48 × 9.5 mm |
Weight | 36 g |