The Cenovo Mini PC is a Dual OS Mini PC powered by the Intel Z3735F. Running both Windows 8.1 and Android, the Cenovo Mini PC has the typical features that we’ve seen before on these devices such as 2GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.
Cenovo Mini PC Technical Specifications
Chipset: Intel Baytrail quad core processor with Intel HD graphics (Z3735F)
RAM: 2 GB DDR3
Storage: 32 GB eMMC + micro SD slot up to 64GB
Video & Audio Output: HDMI, 3.5mm Audio
Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100 Ethernet
USB: 2x USB 2.0 port
Other Features: Power button
OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing
Product Weight: 190 grams
Product Size (L x W x H): 11.6 x 11.6 x 1.7 cm
Top comments
MadeInBeats
12 Jan 1610#10
Yep. Get a wireless keyboard... it's your choice. You can put it on a desk with a computer monitor and type out letters with a wired keyboard if you wanted. I have a wireless USB keyboard with a trackball on it to move the mouse around the screen (TV). Watch YouTube, movies and fools and horses on Kodi... read and send emails... spiteful tweets to David Cameron, look up recipes.... you get the idea :wink:
zx636r
12 Jan 168#5
I'm feeling old......does it play tapes :man:
genmaxiu to Siddas
12 Jan 164#8
Logitech K400/K400 Plus.
martinconroy
21 Jan 164#208
OK, so I've downloaded all the source Cenovo images which include Android, Windows 8.1 with Bing, and the BIOS. I've also translated the instructions from their glorious Chinese, interpreted, corrected and generally made them usable.
Please note that the version of Windows here cannot be activated. However, what this does permit is you to install 8.1, activate through "some other means", and the upgrade to Windows 10 and have a permanent activation without the need to KMSpico or something else.
There are about 5GB of files, so will take me a while to upload, but in the meantime you can review the instructions to see if it will of any use to you: Instructions.pdf
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robcrazee
12 Jan 16#1
Awesome bit of kit ive been running one since October and hasn't missed a beat. Runs ok not the fastest running chrome but if you are looking for a media centre this IS the one to buy. Heat added
davewave to robcrazee
12 Jan 16#2
you connect to your TV and then use a portable keyboard, how do you use it honest question!
Harry_Potter to robcrazee
15 Jan 16#168
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DJ Dunk
12 Jan 161#3
Anyone tried to run MAME on one of these? Would be nice for my arcade build.
iclarke2004 to DJ Dunk
12 Jan 16#7
Yes, I'm running MAME on this and have it setup with a PS3 controller, it comes with windows 10 if anyone is interested
Klansimpson to DJ Dunk
25 Jan 16#236
does quite well with older mame titles
also plays the following with some tweaking
Nintendo ds
n64
psx
snes
mega drive
older
tompow
12 Jan 16#4
Hot but I have MINIX box already. :disappointed:
zx636r
12 Jan 168#5
I'm feeling old......does it play tapes :man:
wytewolf2k to zx636r
12 Jan 16#18
I'm transferring VHS Video for family and friends onto PC. Will give you my player when I'm finished :stuck_out_tongue:
paulandpam1 to zx636r
12 Jan 16#39
It only plays Betamax tapes if that's any good for you :smiley:
alasky86 to zx636r
12 Jan 16#88
it's not a backup solution:p
Siddas
12 Jan 16#6
What would be the best combined keyboard/trackpad set up for this?
genmaxiu to Siddas
12 Jan 164#8
Logitech K400/K400 Plus.
MadeInBeats to Siddas
12 Jan 16#13
That would depend on the individual. Do you want something like a full sized keyboard because you want to type emails and you're a fast typist? Or do you plan on just using it for sending smaller Facebook type messages, websites and movies, in which case, something like a mini Air Mouse would suit you... maybe both? Look on Amazon for ideas.
Fleabum to Siddas
12 Jan 161#44
Its all personal preference. I like small and sleek for my media box so currently use this :-
I have one of these,but I can't seem to get it to fit to my TV screen 100%,it seems to outstretch it if you know what i mean,anybody know how iI can fix it,I have tried changing the TV settings,but iI just can't get it to fit the screen properly. Thanks.
Klansimpson to reidy1970
12 Jan 161#35
Change the aspect ratio on the TV settings to NORMAL most of the time this fixes things. Its probably defaulted to 16:9 which causes a few skews
This issue is called over scanning. It should be fixable through the Intel hd utility but I couldn't get it to launch. In the end changing the aspect ratio on my TV worked for me.
MadeInBeats
12 Jan 1610#10
Yep. Get a wireless keyboard... it's your choice. You can put it on a desk with a computer monitor and type out letters with a wired keyboard if you wanted. I have a wireless USB keyboard with a trackball on it to move the mouse around the screen (TV). Watch YouTube, movies and fools and horses on Kodi... read and send emails... spiteful tweets to David Cameron, look up recipes.... you get the idea :wink:
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Opening post
The Cenovo Mini PC is a Dual OS Mini PC powered by the Intel Z3735F. Running both Windows 8.1 and Android, the Cenovo Mini PC has the typical features that we’ve seen before on these devices such as 2GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.
Cenovo Mini PC Technical Specifications
Chipset: Intel Baytrail quad core processor with Intel HD graphics (Z3735F)
RAM: 2 GB DDR3
Storage: 32 GB eMMC + micro SD slot up to 64GB
Video & Audio Output: HDMI, 3.5mm Audio
Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100 Ethernet
USB: 2x USB 2.0 port
Other Features: Power button
OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing
Product Weight: 190 grams
Product Size (L x W x H): 11.6 x 11.6 x 1.7 cm
Top comments
Please note that the version of Windows here cannot be activated. However, what this does permit is you to install 8.1, activate through "some other means", and the upgrade to Windows 10 and have a permanent activation without the need to KMSpico or something else.
There are about 5GB of files, so will take me a while to upload, but in the meantime you can review the instructions to see if it will of any use to you:
Instructions.pdf
All comments (392)
also plays the following with some tweaking
Nintendo ds
n64
psx
snes
mega drive
older
Slim Rii Keyboard/Mouse rechargeable
Regards
Flea
http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/overscan-youre-not-seeing-the-whole-picture-on-your-tv/