SCISHION V88 TV Box Rockchip 3229 Quad Core

Given that this box cost nearly nothing, it performs exceptionally well. I give it 4 stars because it can be very useful as a secondary unit in a spare bedroom, but for "primetime" use, it's really only a 3-star.

Comes with a (I think) stock Android 5.1.1 using a minimal proprietary "MediaBox Launcher" to move around (there's 2 other launchers available). It's already rooted, comes with Super Su (which you need to install yourself, but it works properly). It has a very minimal Linux systerm (it's not Busybox) and I haven't figured out the root password yet, but it has a root user. Google Play (the "Market" if you want) is pre-installed, as is Google and Gmail and Facebook (the latter I quickly removed).

The remote is pretty crappy. I've got a w-Shark wireless keyboard and a Nyxboard, both of which are way more useful. YMMV.

The HDMI output plays cleanly through my Pioneer home-theater amp and fills my 50" Haier 1920x1080 @ 60Hz cleanly.

Comes pre-installed with a beta-version of Kodi Jarvis designed for 3D and 4K stuff that I don't have. BUT - it won't play anything but 16:9. It refuses to play my 2:35 material ("scope," we used to say). I installed Titanium Backup (nicely) and backed up and tried the "stock" Kodi from the Market, and THAT played my 2:35 but refused the 10-bit "Snowpiercer." Later today I'll try to squeeze in a Kodi Krypton 64-bit; see what eventuates.

This box _could_ replace my Zotac (which cost $200 more than this) -- the video output is crisper and the blacks are truly black. It doesn't have enough RAM for most heavy-duty action scenes. Watch Snowpiercer, you'll see what I mean.

Good value for money, nonetheless. Not for amateurs.

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It's all in with the "pros". One pro usually leads to a con with Android.

Nov 15,2016

In this world of smart TVs with huge sizes and great resolutions in order to enjoy the TV to its fullest you will need a capable TV Box to manage your entertainment on those big screen TVs. Scishion V88 comes to your rescue with a 4K capability and Android support to fulfill all your entertainment needs at crystal clear resolution so that you can sit back relax and enjoy the content peacefully.
The Scishion TV box comes with a RockChip RK3229 processor giving you reliable performance with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor teamed with ARM Mali-400MP2 graphics, supports 10/100M Ethernet, HDMI 1.4b, and 10-bit H.265 2160p video playback.

It boasts of a 1GB DDR3 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC Flash, which is advantageous in performance, security and reliability, ascribing to the eMMC memory, ultimately delivering a richer end-user experience. The latest in a line of broadcast and media resolutions, 4K is due to replace 1080p as the highest-resolution signal available for in-home movies and television. With a minimum resolution of 3,840 pixels by 2,160 pixels, making it the equivalent to two 1080p screens in height and two in length.

The Scishion V88 supports 802.11 b/g/n wireless standard, among which 802.11b has a maximum bandwidth of 11 Mbps, 802.11g 54 Mbps and 802.11n 150 Mbps. It also has an RJ-45 slot for ethernet connections and 4 USB hosts.It comes with Android 5.1 installed giving you access to download variety of applications. At a price point of only $32 Scishion V88 is a steal deal right away for entertainment lovers.

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Only 1GB of RAM

Aug 25,2016

Pros:
Install a good launcher from Google Playstore (I like ADW), go in options>applications and disable apps you don\'t use. Change wallpaper and put a clock on screen.. you\'ll have a very good android TV !

It\'s fast machine considering price.

For multimedia use, video full-hd and music is perfect.

I use it connected to an ip-camera also for monitoring my home!

For play games you need a controller.. but honestly for videogames is better a smartphone out tablet. More comfortable.

If you\'ve s low budget considering seriously to buy this android mini-pc.. it\'s OK!
Cons:
Only 1Gb of ram.. Not a so big problem but if you\'ve too many apps open sometimes Kodi (for example) does not start.. you close some apps and Kodi start OK.

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Nooooooooo.

Mar 01,2018

Elegant, compact, powerful - it worked with all sorts of audio-video files that I could throw at it. 4 USB ports make it easy to connect a variety of peripherals such as USB Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, Self-Powered USB HDDs etc. Audio was output over HDMI without any issues. Worked out of the box with my TV. The manufacturer has bundled 3 different Home-Launchers giving very good choice. You are not stuck with a square-box Media launchers. Device does not get very hot while running. Device came pre-rooted so that makes it easy to work with. Android Lolipop was shipped in original form. There are nearly no crapware pre-installed. The remote worked very well in mouse-mode. My Logitech K400r Wireless keyboard worked out of the box immediately after plugging in. No device restart was required.

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The blue LED at front is very very very bright. I will have to apply a masking tape on it. The included HDMI cable is short; a 5-feet cable would be nice but it's a non-issue.

Aug 25,2016

Install a good launcher from Google Playstore (I like ADW), go in options>applications and disable apps you don't use. Change wallpaper and put a clock on screen.. you'll have a very good android TV !

It's fast machine considering price.

For multimedia use, video full-hd and music is perfect.

I use it connected to an ip-camera also for monitoring my home!

For play games you need a controller.. but honestly for videogames is better a smartphone out tablet. More comfortable.

If you've s low budget considering seriously to buy this android mini-pc.. it's OK!
Cons:
Only 1Gb of ram.. Not a so big problem but if you've too many apps open sometimes Kodi (for example) does not start.. you close some apps and Kodi start OK.

Suggestion

None

Jul 20,2018

-In this world of smart TVs with huge sizes and great resolutions in order to enjoy the TV to its fullest you will need a capable TV Box to manage your entertainment on those big screen TVs.

-The Scishion TV box comes with a RockChip RK3229 processor giving you reliable performance with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor teamed with ARM Mali-400MP2 graphics, supports 10/100M Ethernet, HDMI 1.4b, and 10-bit H.265 2160p video playback.

-It boasts of a 1GB DDR3 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC Flash, which is advantageous in performance, security and reliability, ascribing to the eMMC memory, ultimately delivering a richer end-user experience.

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-Sometimes it works slow.

-It needs more RAM.

Aug 02,2018

-In this world of smart TVs with huge sizes and great resolutions in order to enjoy the TV to its fullest you will need a capable TV Box to manage your entertainment on those big screen TVs.

-The Scishion TV box comes with a RockChip RK3229 processor giving you reliable performance with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor teamed with ARM Mali-400MP2 graphics, supports 10/100M Ethernet, HDMI 1.4b, and 10-bit H.265 2160p video playback.

-It boasts of a 1GB DDR3 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC Flash, which is advantageous in performance, security and reliability, ascribing to the eMMC memory, ultimately delivering a richer end-user experience.

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-Sometimes it works slow.

-It needs more RAM.

Jul 31,2018

Nonostante non sia dotato di un hardware potentissimo con questo V88 sono riuscito a fare tutto ciò che desideravo.
Non ha problemi di streaming su youtube, kodi, prime video e altre app simili, anche guardare film o filmati da chiavette usb non ha dato nessun problema. Mantiene la connessione wifi senza perderla mai ed è fluido nel passare da un app all'altra.
Non è adatto per giochi molto pesanti. Il telecomando funziona perfettamente ma consiglio l'utilizzo di una mini tastiera wifi.
L'ho trovato perfetto e sentendo degli amici che hanno modelli più costosi ho scoperto che spesso riesco ad ottenere un'usabilità migliore, forse grazie al software, android 6.0.1

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Non ho riscontrato nessun problema con questo dispositivo.

Jan 31,2018

Отличный Андроид ПК!!
1. Всё, что сказано в описании соответствует на 100%,
2. Шикарный гаджет за свои деньги, очень им доволен.
3. Качество сборки восторгает. В комплекте всё только необходимое.
4. Качество картинки на экране ТВ или монитора, даже старого, впечатлило.
5. USB-камеру и USB-микрофон видит, определяет их легко, даже ни чем не моргнув при этом. У камеры сам определяет параметры.
6. Внешний HDD в NTFS на 500Гб видит без проблем.
7. USB-хаб на 7 портов спокойно принимает и тянет всю вставленную в него периферию.
8. Имеет отличную вентиляцию корпуса снизу.
9. С ним легко превратить простой ТВ или Монитор в СмартТВ.
PS: Буду брать второй такой, даже два таких, брату и родителям...

Suggestion

Флешку 32Гб и SD видит только в FAT32

Nov 11,2016

Install a good launcher from Google Playstore (I like ADW), go in options>applications and disable apps you don't use. Change wallpaper and put a clock on screen.. you'll have a very good android TV !

It's fast machine considering price.

For multimedia use, video full-hd and music is perfect.

I use it connected to an ip-camera also for monitoring my home!

For play games you need a controller.. but honestly for videogames is better a smartphone out tablet. More comfortable.

If you've s low budget considering seriously to buy this android mini-pc.. it's OK!

Suggestion

Only 1Gb of ram.. Not a so big problem but if you've too many apps open sometimes Kodi (for example) does not start.. you close some apps and Kodi start OK.

Aug 12,2016