What is Remix? According to the online encyclopedia, Remix is a generic name for cross-border products. It adheres to the spirit of constantly trying to integrate different elements, hoping to produce a new vision. The mini host I experienced is a cross-border product. This host is a hybrid host that perfectly integrates Android and PC operations. In short, it allows you to experience the operation of PC smoothly on Android. This is not an interface imitation, but a subversive transformation. Because it has PC operations that you are familiar with, such as taskbar, file management, and right button functions. In addition to office work, you can also enjoy the experience of video games.

What I got was the internal beta version of the domestic version, and the packaging box followed the international version. Environmental protection carton packaging, which is also a form of packaging used by many digital products at present.

For the product schematic diagram and various parameter information, the domestic version currently has two memory versions: 1+8 and 2+16. The author gets 2+16g.

The Remix mini is about the same size as an ordinary TV box. Although it is small, it contains a lot of energy.

Mini adopts ARM cortex-A53 CPU with 64 bit chipset, and the frequency is 1.2GHz It is a 4-core mini host. More than 20000 points (720p). At this price, this configuration is quite good.

In addition to the manual and warranty card, the main components of the remix mini host: host, power adapter, HDMI cable. The English name logo is printed on the top, which is actually a hidden capacitive touch power button, which can be operated by gently touching. In the power on state, you can sleep by tapping. Long press to call up the options of restart, standby and shutdown. The sleep function is very practical. The only problem is that it is very sensitive. It is easy to touch by mistake when adjusting the host. When the host starts, the screen interface will display the same boot screen as this logo, which flashes like a breathing lamp. The author thinks this design can be directly used at the power button, which can add a lot of creativity to this product.

There is only one power status indicator on the front of the host, which is green during operation.

There is a circle of silicone foot pad at the bottom of the main box, which plays the role of anti-skid and stability. From the bottom, we can see that this machine is a version with a storage space of 16G.

The ports on the rear of the host are power interface (5V2A), Ethernet interface (10/100BASE-T Ethernet, mini supports WIFI, and is compatible with 802.11b/g/n wireless network), two USB2.0 interfaces, TF card slot (up to 128GB), standard HDMI interface, and headphone port. The overall layout is very compact, which may be due to the layout. Microusb is not used as the charging interface, but needle shaped.

The charging head is 5V2A output, which is similar to that of ordinary mobile phone chargers. The only difference is that it uses a pin plug, which is not universal with mobile phone chargers.

The included standard HDMI cable can be connected to the monitor with HDMI function, and can also be connected to the home TV as a living room computer. If you have an idle LCD monitor at home, you can buy an HDMI to VGA (or DVI) adapter (pay attention to the one with audio output), so that the idle monitor can be revitalized again.

Connect the host to the display. It is better to prepare a set of wireless keyboard and mouse at home (the advantage is that the receiver only occupies a USB port), or prepare a connector (can connect multiple USB devices), and add a small speaker. The host configuration is ready. The author here uses a splitter (ORICO H3TS-U3), bento speakers, and polar night remote control (with a flying mouse and keyboard, which is operated by remote control when watching videos). After starting the machine, you need to adjust according to the instructions. After adjustment, you can enter the system.

Is there a familiar feeling? Remix mini is equipped with the Remix OS operating system independently developed by TechTec, which is an in-depth customized operating system based on Android 5.1. Its advantage is that it moves the traditional PC operating habits to the Android platform. If you don't say that you are using the Android host, others will mistakenly think that you are just changing the system theme.

Familiar start menu operation. Mini is not a simple imitation of the interface, but a deep optimization to present the application more intuitively. Here you can find built-in and self installed applications. Based on Android's powerful application resources, you can install various APKs as you like

The right side of mini also has a notification center similar to that of the win system. The only difference is that the content of the notification center is more Android features, such as notification alerts, location information, screenshots, etc. It is worth mentioning that Mini's window intelligent absorption screenshot function can automatically absorb the cutting area and adjust it to the whole window with one key, which saves a lot of time and improves work efficiency. Most of the screenshots of the author's experience article are completed through one click screenshots.

The familiar taskbar has also returned. Look carefully, there is still a little shadow of win10. Common network, Bluetooth, date, volume and input method can be set here. In addition, one button cleaning function is also provided. The appearance of the taskbar makes it easy to switch applications at any time, while the Android system usually switches through the home key. Return to the taskbar and let all operations revert to what you are familiar with.

The setting interface of mini shows that the foundation of Android is still there. Most of the settings are familiar to us.

After getting used to the file manager on the PC, people are used to relying on some things. Now the Remix OS Android can also manage files like a PC, with a simple and clear management interface. It is not difficult for users who have operated a PC to get started. Looking at the upper left corner, you will find that the three function keys (Minimize, Maximize, Close) of the window on the PC are all in place, and you will suddenly return to the feeling of a PC. It is worth mentioning that there is no in-depth development of ordinary tablets or mobile phones, and some applications can only be displayed in a small screen. Remix OS has optimized Android, and with the function key of Maximize, you can operate the application in full screen.

With the familiar right button operation, people in the Android era are more likely to use touch operation. Tablets can do this, but the display must be equipped with a touch screen. Thankfully, Remix OS has optimized the Android system. After the keyboard and mouse are connected, familiar PC operations are back. You can right click, circle multiple files, and drag and drop files. The keyboard access allows us to use another efficient function - shortcut keys.

You can view the usage of storage space and select the content to be displayed through the settings in File Manager.

Mini supports reading and operating third-party extension tools, such as TF card, USB flash disk, mobile hard disk, etc. The author has tested the above equipment, which can be read perfectly. The operation interface and the file manager interface are both familiar PC style. The Remix OS system supports quick preview of pictures, videos and other files. You can also browse the file content by right clicking the preview function without installing third-party applications.

Even the pop-up device of the PC has been moved here. I like one. The system transformation has really captured the essence.

The domestic version is different from the international version, which has a built-in Firefox browser (the Remix center on the desktop is actually, while the international version has a built-in Google browser). The browser can judge whether to open a mobile page or a computer page according to the input URL. For those who use a small console, the best experience is certainly the computer version web interface.

Mini has built-in powerful office software WPS, which can handle excel, word and ppt. Since it is called a host, document processing must be competent first. Wps itself is compatible with most of MS Office software. If you are not accustomed to using WPS, mini's built-in Peapod Assistant also recommends installing Microsoft's own Android Office application.

Remix OS supports multi task and multi window functions. You can open several applications at the same time and switch freely. You can work or watch movies and TV plays like a TV box. Speaking of TV boxes, some boxes are still in the 1GB memory configuration, while the mini is equipped with 2GB memory, and also supports H264 and H 265 4K video decoding, and 1080P output. Having an Android minicomputer is equivalent to having a super Android minicomputer that integrates mobile phones, tablets, TV boxes and the like.

Below, the author puts a video of his own operation experience for your reference. The author only filmed some functions of the host, and more experiences can be explored by himself. (Please copy the link to the browser to open it.)

As a perfect host integrating Android and PC experience, the price of 399 is indeed worth more than that of ordinary TV boxes in the market, both in terms of office fluency and video playback. As a cross-border technology product, mini is a good choice whether it is used as a small host for parents as a computer ambassador or placed in the living room as a computer ambassador.