Remix means mixed. From the perspective of naming, it seems that Techno Technology wants to integrate Windows and Android systems and give full play to their respective characteristics to meet the needs of users to the greatest extent. That is, through the Remix OS operating system, users can enjoy the resources of Android's large app ecosystem while enjoying the operating experience of traditional computers. So, as the world's first Android PC, can it win the advantages of Windows and Android systems and make Remix OS a beautiful family? Let's have a look.

Remix Mini is packaged in a classic kraft paper box and printed with "The world's first true Android PC" on the front. The size of the body is 12.4 cm (L) × 8.8 cm (W) × 2.6 cm (H). Such a small body completely subverts our inherent impression of the computer host. It can be seen that lightweight, portability and ease of use are the primary considerations and prominent features of Remix Mini.

The box below the fuselage is printed with the hope of the Remix team that "beautiful things need time to polish". It can be seen that TechTec wants to slowly polish a high-quality product and contribute to everyone, and we sincerely hope that this product will become more and more beautiful! Really become an Android PC!

The Remix Mini looks very like an ordinary TV box. At first glance, it is indistinguishable from its appearance and size. Remix Mini adopts a pure black matte body design, which is simple and round, similar to a millet box, very textured, and not easy to stick fingerprints. In the middle is the brand LOGO with the capacitive touch button hidden. Gently touch the top of Mini to complete standby, restart and shutdown. Long press for 10 seconds can play the role of forced restart. In addition, when the Remix Mini is connected to the power supply, it will automatically start up without clicking the top LOGO, and users will no longer have to worry about finding the power button everywhere.

Remix Mini is just like its name. It has a mini body and is about the size of a mainstream 5.5 inch mobile phone.

The bottom of the fuselage is equipped with annular anti slip rubber foot pads, which can prevent slipping and ensure stability in use. The middle is marked with Remix Mini product model, power specification and other information.

In terms of accessories, a power adapter is provided, with an output of 5V-2000mA and a concave design on both sides, which is convenient for users to plug in and out; The energy consumption of general desktop computers is between 65-250W, while that of Remix Mini is only 10W under the same conditions. In addition, it also comes with a high-definition HDMI cable, which can directly connect most displays or TV sets and other display devices.

The fuselage interface is compact in design and rich in functions. From left to right, the interfaces are: power interface, 100M RJ-45 network cable interface, two USB 2.0 interfaces, Micro SD card slot (can support expansion of 128G at most), HDMI interface (support 4k video) and 3.5mm audio output interface. There is also an indicator light at the bottom of the fuselage to display the working status of Remix mini. There are concise connection instructions in the manual.

Two USB 2.0 interfaces. Personally, it is appropriate to connect a keyboard and mouse kit. This only occupies one interface, and the other can also be connected to a wireless game controller. I tried Logitech's keyboard and mouse and natural player's wireless controller, browsing the web, watching videos, and playing games. What a "cool" word!

Remix OS is a deeply customized system based on Android 5.1 system of TechTec. Its outstanding feature is to keep the habit of using Windows system on the desktop as much as possible, to fully integrate Windows and Android systems, and to enable users to get the best experience on the basis of easy access to Remix OS.

After entering the system, we will find that the interface is basically the traditional Windows system desktop, with the visual icon on the top and the taskbar below. The difference is that the position of the start key in the lower left corner shows the artistic pinyin shape of the "German" character of Jide Technology.

Click the Start button in the lower left corner to display the installed program interface, such as the visual icon of Android system, which is very intuitive and greatly improves the accuracy and convenience of operation.

Right click operation is supported. You can easily create new folders, organize the desktop, change wallpaper and display settings like Windows.

In the display settings, you can adjust the time of closing display output, screen resolution and screen trimming. In the system settings, we will see a shortcut interface similar to the control panel. Various system settings can be quickly completed here. It can be said that Remix OS has thought of and achieved all the functions in the Windows system you can think of. It's really what users want, what users want!

In the notification area at the lower right corner, there are several fixed shortcut buttons, which can quickly view notifications, WLAN connection, Bluetooth management, time settings, one click memory cleaning, adjust voice and input method, and other functions. The overall interface design is unified and beautiful. It is worth mentioning that the one click memory clearing function will shut down several currently idle apps from the background, thus improving the fluency. It is the same as similar functions on mobile phones, which is quite effective.

Click the file manager on the desktop to see the entire system resources, as we can see in my computer in Windows system, and you can also operate freely and quickly.

As an Android customized system, it is usually tested with Anthare Test 6.0 Beta 5 software. The test score is 25564, the performance is average, and other indicators are basically at the level of low-end Android phones.

But the score is only about the configuration, not about the experience. The configuration of Apple's system is not high compared with Android devices, but it does not affect its being a synonym for excellence. Remix mini obviously does not pursue high hardware parameters, because the positioning of TechTec is to integrate functionality, ease of use and aesthetics perfectly through Remix OS operating system and Android's own more than 1.5 million massive applications, so that every user who uses it can obtain an incredible experience. That is, through lightweight equipment and low price, you can get excellent experience, and use Remix OS operating system to complete common functions such as simple office work, browsing web pages and watching videos under Windows system, so that the office can be extended to the home, without the need for tedious and expensive equipment investment. Therefore, simple office work, browsing web pages and watching videos are its main functions and prominent features.

With WPS office installed, general office operations can be completed concisely and smoothly, such as text editing, simple typesetting, and common functions in PPT and excel.

When the browser is opened, it can also be displayed in full screen. The speed and experience are the same as those of Windows system. The mouse operation is fast and convenient. It can also get rid of the constraints of laptop screen size, so that the eyes suffering from small print and close proximity can experience the beauty brought by the network comfortably and happily.

You can watch videos on demand like websites and various boxes, or watch live programs. Whether it's 720P HD, 1080P Full HD or 4K resolution video (hardware decoding), there is no pressure to play and drag the progress. In addition, in terms of games, it is suitable for playing some lightweight games. For not playing large games often, the daily needs are enough.

As an Android based desktop operating system, Remix OS not only continues the familiar and convenient functions of Windows operating system, such as multi window tasks, mouse and key operation, copy and paste, keyboard shortcuts, file management, but also fully optimizes the Android system, integrating Windows and Android.

Although the Remix Mini still has some shortcomings, it is only 299 yuan/399 yuan. For those who have output devices such as monitors or televisions, but also need to watch videos, browse the web or even work in a light way, the Remix Mini is still a good and inexpensive choice. I hope that with the continuous improvement of the system, the phrase "beautiful things need time to polish" can bring us real surprises!