The Probox2 EX is one of the best Android-powered TV boxes I’ve tested to date. Like many devices in this category, it’s designed to let you run Android apps such as Netflix, Google Chrome or XBMC on a TV. It’s not quite as simple to use as a Roku or Chromecast, but it’s a lot more versatile.
W2Comp sells the Probox2 EX for $150 bundled with a wireless remote control called the Remote+ that also works as a gamepad/air mouse/microphone.
The store sent me a demo unit to test, and while I’m not convinced that this is the kind of box I want in my living room, there’s a lot to like about the little box… especially if you can snag one for free. So let’s have a giveaway!
The Probox2 EX features an Amlogic S802-H processor as well as 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The box has two full-sized USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.0.
It also has HDMI, AV, and S/PDIF ports for audio and video output as well as an SD card reader for removable storage.
There’s an adjustable external antenna, and the box gets pretty good WiFi reception in my house.
The box can handle HD video playback from the internet or from local (or network-attached) storage. You can also use it to play games — but I’ve found that the Remote+ doesn’t have enough buttons to work with many gamepad-compatible Android games. You may need a different gamepad if you plan to do a lot of gaming.
It’s also pretty clear that even though the Probox2 EX has a custom user interface that makes Android a little more TV-friendly, this version of Android isn’t really designed for televisions. Some apps which were designed for touchscreens can be difficult to navigate with a remote control or even with a keyboard and mouse.
There’s no word on whether we’ll see the new version of Android that is designed for TV ported to devices like the Probox2 EX in the future.Â
OK, enough about the device. Here’s how to win:
Leave a comment on this page by 6:00AM on Monday, October 27th, 2014
That’s all you have to do to enter… but here are some tips to make sure you’re actually eligible to win:
- This contest is open to residents of the continental United States.
- A winner will be randomly selected.
- That winner has 48 hours to respond after they’ve been notified. If IÂ don’t hear anything back within that time, I’ll pick another name.
- Make sure you enter a valid email address, Twitter, Facebook or Google+ account when you login to leave your comment sot hat I have a way to notify you if your name is selected.
- Please lave only one comment.
- If you write for Liliputing or you’re a close friend or family member of someone who does, you’re not eligible to win.
- Neither is anyone who’s won another Liliputing contest in the past 60 days.
Thanks again to W2Comp for providing us with the Remote+ and Probox2 EX!
Oh, and if you do happen to win the device, you might want to check out the Probox2 update page for the latest firmware and instructions for updating the software on the device. That’s where you’ll also find a remote control app that you can install on an Android phone.
Update:Â Congratulations to our winner, dewman1!
Thanks for the invite, good luck to everbody
Well, I thought I left a thanks, but it seems to have disappeared in the login process. This is not an attempt to enter twice, I just can’t see my entry about trying to upgrade from an MK-802. So drop one, as I think has already been done. Thanks, Brad.
Me me me
Me!
Fingers crossed, thanks for the giveaway!
Me!!
I wouldn’t mind having this
Good Luck Everyone!
Please, count me in
lets see how it goes, hope i win.
email: [email protected]
Pick Me!
I love technology!!!
Yay, thanks for the giveaway! email: [email protected]
Count me in
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Come on let me win this please.
i would love to try this thing out!
Fingers crossed
I’m in!
Looking forward
would love to have this little box for my bedroom set.
Never hurts to throw your hat into the rink.
I like waffles!
Yes, please and thank you.
looks nice, count me in 😉
Trying. Looks like Interesting. More than good enough for the garage work area (i spend more time there than the living room).
This looks great. I’ve been shopping for a box like this but can’t quite decide on one.
I could put that thing to good use.
I’d love to, thanks.
Twirl! Twirl!
I want this
Let me win please.
Brad and I are friends, we go way back, plus he owes me one.
Wow! That looks great!
ok im in
I’ll gladly take it off your hands 🙂
Looks pretty nifty
Been wanting to buy one but couldn’t justify it but for free I’d find room. David
Super cool that these giveaways are open international readers.
This is why i check liliputing every day.
I would LOVE one of these! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
fairyfractal at gmail dot com
Looks like a fun toy.
Sounds fun!
Ubuntu desktop if I win.
This looks like it could be fun.
sounds good I’ll give it a try
Count me in
Thankyou Thankyou !!
I would like to try my luck this time!
Yes please
May as well try for this one.
Nice!
I want to try and see what this puppy can do! Woohooo!
Pick me!
Omg another chance! pick me
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Pick me!!!
Nice little HTPC…
T.Y
Woah! What a Great lil’ device!
I never win but what the heck, I keep trying anyway.
Yeah. just like the 99% rest of the entrants.
Maybe this time?
right here!
Yes please.
Love android con muy Tv, why i cant love this device?
Would I like to win this? Yes! Will I? Probably not!
Long Live Brad!
Thanks for the review!
Love to have one.
I enjoy this site very much. Please keep up the good work. I just saw the review of the Zotac pico Windows box….I wonder what kind of dent that kind of tiny, low-power windows box will put into the market for Android boxes? This is a fun era for micro-device enthusiasts.
Would love an upgrade to my RK3188.
Been thinking about getting one of these to play with, but winning one for free would make it a no-brainer!
Away, give Away…
This would make my Christmas for sure!
Give away!
neat
Powered via microUSB?
looks great!
Thanks guys.
Hope I win
This would be a nice Christmas gift!
cool
Let it be me!
sweet, hook it up!
Sure, why not.
Love my Chromecast but also love to tinker.
I commented
Nice!
Entry please.
yes yes yes
Yes please!
Pick me!!!
Have a great weekend everybody
Won’t need the Nexus Player if I win this.
Well, here’s my entry.
woo
But can it run Ubuntu????? Me, me, me…..
Wrecked him damn near killed him.
Me me me me me me me
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Brad, another contest when I’m hoping to win!! Thanks for making this available.
“Please lave only one comment.” Or one could leave a comment 🙂
Looks to be a worthy device.
Looks like a cool little device. I’m glad that more of these little boxes are coming out. I’ve been pretty impressed with the performance of my little tronsmart mk908ii, but these new boxes probably blow it away.
Once more into the contest water
Thanks for the invite
Now this one sounds good….
I have to think that one day I’ll win one of these!
danke
Penguins! I mean come on, I have a roof for the poor little box.
you have been on fire with giveaways…thumbs up to you brad
I’d be willing to give it a home. Poor lil’ guy…
I am in.
Go team!
Looks like a fun toy.
I would love to give this a shot!
Would love this device to play and test with for digital signage.
One for me please
Pick me please.
Yes, please.
In
Thanks
I’ll give it a try.
There is something about flying a kite at night that is so unwholesome.
This looks really different! I’d be up for the giveaway 😀 Thanks!
I want to switch my Linux based TV box with Android one due to the larger number of available applications.
Count me in!
No love for us Canucks…
The international shipping would cost too much for it to be worth shipping to one of us for free.
One for me
Count with me 🙂
count me in
I’ll take one!
Best android tv box I heard about so far!
Count me in…
Looks interesting. I’d love to try one out!
I need one
Thanks Brad!
Yes, please 🙂
Count me in!
Thanks for the giveaway, I’m in!
I jump in it.
My box just bit the dust. Make me a winner!
I never win anything,but enjoy your web site.
Hopefully I win
Pick me!
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Give it away, give it away, give it away now!
Would be nice to have one
Need on for my spare room
What good timing, I was just looking into getting one of these!
This would be awesome to win!
Nice, does it come with Android tv 🙂
Always looking for a way to save some cash for my little family.
ProBox 2 come walk with me
Don’t get your hopes up folks, I believe this one is all mine…..
Me Me Me!
Thanks for the opportunity!
I would love one of these.
Would love to try this out
Sounds just about perfect. My current android stick is really showing its age.
😉
Please please
Looking forward to play with it.
just what i need ,thanks
I’ll put my name in the hat. Keep up the good work.
noice
Thanks for putting this on.
Cool. Wouldn’t mind having one of these in my living room.
yes please!
your the man…
I’d pick me
Winner!