Foreword
With the advancement of technology, computers are playing an increasingly important role in our lives. Whether it is work or life, people need to rely on computer assistance. However, due to the limitations of the large size of the computer, the computer is very inconvenient to carry. Even laptops cannot solve the portable problem. Focusing on tablet PCs, mainframes, and other domestic technology companies, "Chiwei" to seize the vacancy of the mini-host market, on December 9 last year, joint iQIYI and Intel introduced a mini-host - Chi for Hibox. Hibox's buzzword is "Personal Mobile Computer". This mini-host not only has the function of a TV box, but also has the function of a Windows computer.
Out of the box Hibox's packaging uses a consistent packaging style, using a yellow kraft paper material, the front only the brand's LOGO-CHUWI Chi words, below there is an intel logo, simple atmosphere.
The side is the specific parameters of the product. As can be seen from the parameters, Chi has Hibox with Windows and Android dual system, which is a major selling point of the product.
After opening the package, our hero appeared on the scene. The cool black appearance of Hibox is very eye-catching, with only the English LOGO of the product—CHUWI. The LOGO of our common intel is below.
Hi-box accessories for Hibox are: power adapter, HDMI HD cable, metal mounting bracket. The HD cable is the same as our usual HDMI cable. If the monitor is a VGA plug, you need to use an adapter to convert it.
The design of Hibox is very simple and it looks like home TV boxes are no different. The product is black in color, made of PC, and has a matte finish on the case, making it feel good. The advantages of the matte process relative to the baking process are that it is not easy to wear, and it will not be stained with fingerprints. I personally prefer the matte process to be better than the piano painting process.
Chi is the mini size of the Hibox mainframe, with a length and width of only 120*120mm and a thickness of only 25mm. And the overall weight is very light and can be carried easily in a backpack.
Below the mainframe, there are power buttons and two USB ports. Although the built-in 64G ROM, Chi is built-in a TF card slot, used to expand storage space.
Chi has a power connector on the right side of the Hibox, USB interface, HDMI interface, LAN interface and 3.5mm headphone jack, the configuration of the interface is very rich. Small but complete. Chi-chih is basically the same as an ordinary PC on the interface.
In terms of workmanship, Chi is extremely motivated by the fact that the edges of the corners have been carefully polished, and the joints are also set very carefully. Basically, they do not show obvious signs of convergence, and the overall appearance is very good. Change.
use
Chi is very simple to install Hibox, basically do not need instructions, a little basic knowledge of the computer can easily assemble a ready-to-use computer.
After connecting to the power supply, you can start using the HDMI connection to a monitor or screen such as a TV or projector. It is very convenient and quick to allow your TV to instantly become a computer.
In the previous article, HiChi said that the Hibox uses Windows and Android dual systems. Let's first experience the effects of the Android system.
Android's version is 5.1, the overall operation is very smooth, but personally feel that this system function is not tasteless, and now smart phones are so popular, the use of Android on the computer is not very useful.
Next we focus on using the effects of the Windows system. Windows version is win10 Home Edition, the function is very powerful, a variety of small plug-in use is very flexible, such a small volume can even drive the use of win10, can not help but make people shine.
Chi's brain-processor is Intel's Atom X5 processor, model Z8350. This is one of the most commonly used processors for many tablets. The Chiwei system does not have any pre-installed software. In addition to system switching and iQIYI software, the whole is still very pure.
The Switch software in the system can help the main user to switch the system conveniently. One-touch switching system is very convenient and quick.
As Chibox is cooperating with iQiyi, the iQiyi platform is built in, which also makes Chibox a TV box. Here you can watch the show of the iQIYI platform. Compared to the iQiYi version on the web page, the feeling here is more intuitive.
Next we come to experience the Hibox's Internet access, because the processor itself is an entry-level processor, mainly for office and entertainment, for the usual Internet access and entertainment is more than enough.
In win10 system, 4G memory is built in, so the operating speed is still very secure. In terms of space, due to the constraints of the volume factor, there is only less than 70G of hard disk space. Users who want to save large files are not considered because the system itself occupies about 10G of space.
The score is around 32,000. The score is not high, but it is enough for daily office work. Because the positioning of Hibox itself is a portable mini host. Common office software is also available to meet the needs of different industries.
Next, we will test the entertainment features of Hibox. The HD video can experience the speed of the processor and the performance of the graphics card.
The author conducted a video test with the recent drama "Ghost Blowing Light" and selected the highest Blu-ray 1080P mode. The frame rate reached 20 frames per second. What surprised the author was that he did not even have the slightest amount of tricks. The decoding efficiency was very good and even smoother than the author's notebook.
As Chibox supports Gigabit LAN and 2.4G/5G WIFI, it can ensure that users can easily use the wireless to watch high-definition video, so as not to worry about network stalling.
to sum up
As a mini-host, the compact size actually integrates the three functions of Windows, Android, and iQIYI TV boxes, which really surprised the author. The emergence of mini-hosts has made future computer trends even more desirable. Although the configuration of Hibox as a whole has a certain gap with our commonly used notebooks, in this price range, Hibox has a very good value for money, just a few hundred dollars more than a TV box can have a host function, if you Want to try the new game of the host, may wish to try this as the Hibox mini host.
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