I think the SSD is really an SD Card. Windows is treating it as external storage, so that could impact lifespan. The documentation is a pretty poor translation from Chinese, so there are a few knowlexge gaps, but it runs smooth and fast, and boots up lightning quick. You need to hold the power button for about 10 seconds to boot it up, but 12 seconds after that it is fully booted and ready to run. My laptop takes longer than that to wake from sleep and takes nearly 2 minutes to fully boot.
One weird thing... It has 2 USB ports, but one of them is a micro. You would think looking at it that you could charge from the micro-port, but you can't. It is data only. You need to use the included power cord to power it/charge the battery. Also, the charger doesn't seem to have enough juice to both run it and charge the internal battery at the same time. You need to power it down to charge up the battery, and at least the first time I charged it, it took over a day to fully charge.
The review on Makeuseof indicated that the battery would not work as a UPS, that you had to boot up on battery for it to run on battery, but he was testing the 8000mah version and seemed to have some other quirks I have not seen. The 5000mah version with SSD, the battery absolutely works as a UPS.
I have used an OTG cable to attach the micro-USB to external storage. I haven't tried connecting to another PC to see what each sees.
Thinking of getting the Vensmile W10 Mini, very similar spec to the VOTO, but has 2 USB's fully ports and a mini USB slot, also has a TF Card slot, which I want.
But you mentioned in one of your posting the SSD for the VOTO, is actually a SD card, so I assume the VOTO has a SD slot, it doesn't mention that on the product description?
Can you confirm the the VOTO has a SD card slot?
The VOTO is cheaper than the Vensmile, so if the VOTO has a SD slot I'll go for that one.
The VOTO does not have an SD card slot, but I think it is using an SD card internally, not a real ssd drive based on how Windows is treating the drive as removable storage, and the low cost.
@Dave, thanks for the information it looks good. As you say its pricey, but does have what I'm looking for, I'll compare with the 'Vensmile' on the GearBest website, as they also have a UK warehouse and stock of the 'Vensmile'
I think the SSD is really an SD Card. Windows is treating it as external storage, so that could impact lifespan. The documentation is a pretty poor translation from Chinese, so there are a few knowlexge gaps, but it runs smooth and fast, and boots up lightning quick. You need to hold the power button for about 10 seconds to boot it up, but 12 seconds after that it is fully booted and ready to run. My laptop takes longer than that to wake from sleep and takes nearly 2 minutes to fully boot.
Alan
One weird thing... It has 2 USB ports, but one of them is a micro. You would think looking at it that you could charge from the micro-port, but you can't. It is data only. You need to use the included power cord to power it/charge the battery. Also, the charger doesn't seem to have enough juice to both run it and charge the internal battery at the same time. You need to power it down to charge up the battery, and at least the first time I charged it, it took over a day to fully charge.
The review on Makeuseof indicated that the battery would not work as a UPS, that you had to boot up on battery for it to run on battery, but he was testing the 8000mah version and seemed to have some other quirks I have not seen. The 5000mah version with SSD, the battery absolutely works as a UPS.
I have used an OTG cable to attach the micro-USB to external storage. I haven't tried connecting to another PC to see what each sees.
Alan
@Alan
Thinking of getting the Vensmile W10 Mini, very similar spec to the VOTO, but has 2 USB's fully ports and a mini USB slot, also has a TF Card slot, which I want.
But you mentioned in one of your posting the SSD for the VOTO, is actually a SD card, so I assume the VOTO has a SD slot, it doesn't mention that on the product description?
Can you confirm the the VOTO has a SD card slot?
The VOTO is cheaper than the Vensmile, so if the VOTO has a SD slot I'll go for that one.
Cheers, Chris.
The VOTO does not have an SD card slot, but I think it is using an SD card internally, not a real ssd drive based on how Windows is treating the drive as removable storage, and the low cost.
Alan
http://rikomagic.ca/windows-box-c-14/mk36s-rkm-mk36s-tv-box-cherry-trail-z8300-windows-10-p-53.html @cem, Here is one that looks like it might have the features you are looking for.
It is about double the price but is available locally to you.
There website in england... http://www.cloudsto.com/mk36.html
@Alan, thanks for the clarification.
@Dave, thanks for the information it looks good. As you say its pricey, but does have what I'm looking for, I'll compare with the 'Vensmile' on the GearBest website, as they also have a UK warehouse and stock of the 'Vensmile'
Cheers, Chris.
I would root for this one, though the battery life is a little short. Kangaroo mini pc
Has anyone used one of these:
http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_203363.html
I like having the screen on it. and it's in the U.S. warehouse.
No battery but my initial project and several others are not mobile robots, so wired power is fine.