R-Box Rockchip 2918 Google TV

[mirmatt]

hi guys, this is my first post.
i have the same rockchip tv-box and i'm quite happy.
my doubt is about wireless mouse and keyboard, today i bought a set from TRUST, model wireless deskset, but it didn't work.
Do you have any model suggestion, do you find a working wireless mouse?
Hi, thanks for all information.

 

[Dual_HD]

Well, I'm not sure how unstable it is, but my G-Box (RK2918) has been serving me well for almost a month now.

have you tried to playback moves which is 1080P H.264 format with bitrate 45Mbps and file size bigger than 4GB on your box?
I think you will have trouble to play most of the 1080P files on Rbox.

 

[bthoven]

hi guys, this is my first post.
i have the same rockchip tv-box and i'm quite happy.
my doubt is about wireless mouse and keyboard, today i bought a set from TRUST, model wireless deskset, but it didn't work.
Do you have any model suggestion, do you find a working wireless mouse?
Hi, thanks for all information.

I don't have this box, but I have another Rockchip box http://androidforums.com/google-tv/...-gingerbread-really-plays-outputs-fullhd.html

I use Visenta v1 RF wireless keyboard/touchpad and it works really well. It came with its own RF usb dongle.

 

[mirmatt]

thanks bthoven for answer, i'll search for it.

 

[clamel]

hi guys, this is my first post.
i have the same rockchip tv-box and i'm quite happy.
my doubt is about wireless mouse and keyboard, today i bought a set from TRUST, model wireless deskset, but it didn't work.
Do you have any model suggestion, do you find a working wireless mouse?
Hi, thanks for all information.

Hi I just bought Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 (keyboard + mouse) and it works great with rockchip tv box.. You do not have to connect the usb receiver into the port labeled
"device"..


regards

 

[clamel]

Well, after downloading the firmware you suggested, I tried to root it but no luck :-( The system is encrypted cramfs and until now for this firmware and chipset(rockchip 2918) there is no rooting.
After updating the firmware I went to system info to see if there was any change. Well,no! The firmware version is exactly the same as the previous one(v.1.28_0707). But there were same changes: I can now change the resolutuion to 1080p like your box bthoven! Also I can set the display output to VGA or TV(which my box hasn't! No VGA or composite output, only component) Apart from this I didn't notice any other changes in the system. If I find anything else I'll inform the forum here.

Hi, I have a question.. what kind of cable did you use to connect tvbox to your pc? did you find it in the package?

 

[sstavross]

Hi, I have a question.. what kind of cable did you use to connect tvbox to your pc? did you find it in the package?

No, it isn't in the package. You have to buy one from any PC shop. It costs about 2-3 euros.

 

[mirmatt]

Hi I just bought Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 (keyboard + mouse) and it works great with rockchip tv box.. You do not have to connect the usb receiver into the port labeled
"device"..


regards

thanks to clamel.

 

[mirmatt]

Hi, I have a question.. what kind of cable did you use to connect tvbox to your pc? did you find it in the package?

i did not connected the tv-box to pc yet, but in my package there was an usb male-male cable that i think is for.

 

[xmancool]

Well sstavross, I'm really happy with my box now. With this price ($103.- shipped), I got more than what I would have expected. Play most Android apps, flash support (working now with 10.2 only), output fullhd videos.

I saw the popular Flexiview FV-1 model can't output real FullHD movie, and with only 2GB internal flash. I rather keep mine.

Can't root my box is not a big deal .

I believe your box is also performing well as mine. New firmware doesn't really improve much as long as it is on Froyo/Gingerbread.

I also have Logitech Revue ordered from Amazon (I pay $162 including shipping from US to Thailand + import tax). With current Revue firmware, our Android box can do much more than Revue. I bought it hoping to have it updated with official Honeycomb firmware in the near future. Have to admit that Revue video output quality is clearer and crisp; its included wireless keyboard/touchpad is really excellent.

Hi bthoven, do you have some pictures or videos showing the diference between the video output on this two devices?

thx

 

[xmancool]

HI, I have a question.
Is possible to install psx, SNES andN64 emulators in this device?

 

[xmancool]

This device looks the same:
1080P Full HD Android 2.3 Network Media Player w/ 3 x USB/SD/HDMI/WiFi/LAN/YPbPr/AV-Out/Optical - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

 

[clamel]

HI, I have a question.
Is possible to install psx, SNES andN64 emulators in this device?

Yes I installed mame4droid and it works.. sometimes it crashes, but it is a problem of my tvbox device, beacause it also crashes if I use others programs..

I did a search in the market using "PSX" keyword and I found some psx emulators..

 

[xmancool]

Yes I installed mame4droid and it works.. sometimes it crashes, but it is a problem of my tvbox device, beacause it also crashes if I use others programs..

I did a search in the market using "PSX" keyword and I found some psx emulators..

Thanks.
I saw PSX and N64 amulator running great on Flexiview FV-1, so i am thinking this box could run better because of the fastest CPU.

 

[dreanmoon]

I tried three usb bluetooth and does not work
does not support bluetooth?.....
WIRELESS keyboard "mini chat board" of SPEEDLINK for PS3 work, it is comfortable and small

 

[ftanl]

Hi bthoven.

I have some news about our devices with the rockchip chipset. I had an email from one guy from the factory that produces these boxes. Here is his answer about firmware updates:

[FONT=&quot]"Honestly tell you , Rockchip TV Box is not mature ,I mean , rockchip`s function and performance still need to be improved . [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Many manufacturers and buyers are suffering from this Rockchip model . most buyes are not satified with the quality of Rockchip . now we already stopped promoting our model of TB06 . We are waiting for Rockchip`s improving for the Box . No one knows when it will be ready . if the quality are imrpoved , we will continue to sell it , otherwise , we will stop it . [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]At present , we recommend you to try TV Box with Amlogic solution or Samsung solution , these two solutions are more mature .[/FONT]"

Nothing wrong with the chipset, they just need a stable firmware & a better remote control..The remote is useless, so make no wonder customers are unhappy..Put in a good remote & you'll get more happy customers, which in return will bring about more custom roms..

The TB06 is my model but on a price list he sent me for the other solutions, it lists your model with the same discription as mine "N/A".

So , we are alone... until they come back to suport these boxes again, or someone from the communitty tries to make a custom firmware... It is pity...

Hardly any of these chinese android devices have good support..I've always relied on the custom roms for stable and feature added firmwares. Speaking of which, are there any available yet?

 

[nero037]

I have received a file from my seller, after i request for firmware upgrade. he send me an .img file. how to update the firmware for G BOX (rockchip 2918) ??

When this may work, will post the file for others.

 

[sstavross]

Hi nero037. In this link there are instructions of how to update the firmware:
Firmware Update

Please tell us your findingsand if you want post the img file you have so I can test it too.
Thanks!

 

[karenkilroy]

hello, I also have one of these. Have you found out how to customize the Internet TV menu?

 

[xmancool]

This box allows to install apks from SDcard?

 

[nero037]

I got the link to download Rockchip 2918 firmware. I have try this with G-Box, without any luck.

download, unzip and add file to a SD card or Hard disk. Restart G-Box and it will update the firmware

http://sharecash.org/download.php?file=2462994

 

[clamel]

hello, I also have one of these. Have you found out how to customize the Internet TV menu?

you can install a different launcher.. I tried Launcher Pro, and it's vey good!

 

[sstavross]

I got the link to download Rockchip 2918 firmware. I have try this with G-Box, without any luck.

download, unzip and add file to a SD card or Hard disk. Restart G-Box and it will update the firmware

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Hi!

First, I can't download the file, it asks me to give my phone number. Can you upload it on a different hoster?

Second what do you mean when you say that you "have try this with G-Box without any luck"? Did G-Box load the new firmware and not working or didn't load the firmware at all?

 

[nero037]

Hi!

First, I can't download the file, it asks me to give my phone number. Can you upload it on a different hoster?

Second what do you mean when you say that you "have try this with G-Box without any luck"? Did G-Box load the new firmware and not working or didn't load the firmware at all?

It seems like it update, but i dont see any difference.

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That is where i got the file from, just add phone number, it will work, did for me.

 

[sstavross]

It seems like it update, but i dont see any difference.

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That is where i got the file from, just add phone number, it will work, did for me.

No my friend, I don't give my phone number to unknowns in internet! If you can upload it somewhere else I'll download it and maybe can root it...