I don’t know what’s in the water in China, but PC makers there continue to crank out “soft router” mini PCs that pack a whole lot of Ethernet ports into a compact computer. We’ve seen systems with up to six 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports before, but now Topton is selling a new model with support […]
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One Netbook A1 handheld computer preview
Over the last decade the average laptop computer has gotten a lot thinner and lighter. But a handful of Chinese companies have been taking a different approach to portable computers by releasing a series of pocket-sized (or nearly pocket-sized) computers. GPD got things started with its Win line of handheld gaming PCs and Pocket line […]
Amazon introduces $15 Fire TV Ethernet adapter
Amazon’s new Fire TV supports 4K video and HDR content. It’s smaller and cheaper than its predecessor. But it’s also missing a few things… like a USB port, microSD card slot, and Ethernet jack. But the new Fire TV does have a micro USB port. Amazon says it’s only for power… but for folks that […]
Google launches an Ethernet adapter for Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast is one of the most affordable ways to turn a standard TV into a smart TV. Plug the $35 stick into the HDMI port of your TV, connect it to your WiFi network, and you can stream content from Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and other services while using your phone, tablet, or computer as […]
Surprise: The Google Nexus Player supports Ethernet (kinda)
The Google Nexus Player’s biggest strength is also it’s second biggest weakness (The first is a lack of available apps, but that could change if developers adopt the platform). The first box to ship with Android TV software is incredibly simple to use. Not only does it have a simple user interface, the box only […]
Rikomagic V5 TV stick has 802.11ac WiFi and Ethernet
Rikomagic’s latest TV stick is a bit chunky, but that’s because in addition to two full-sized USB ports, a microSD card slot, an HDMI connector, WiFi and Bluetooth, the Rikomagic V5 has a Ethernet jack. Update: The Rikomagic V5 is now available from AliExpress for $108. There are plenty of other sticks like the Rikomagic V5 […]
MK802 V is a TV stick with RK3288 CPU and an Ethernet jack
There’s no shortage of tiny sticks that you can plug into the HDMI port of your TV to stream internet video. But most rely on WiFi to do it. The MK802 V is one of the first models I’ve seen with an Ethernet jack. It also happens to WiFi, a speedy processor, and Google Android […]
GOsingGO unveils Android TV Stick with an Ethernet port
Looking for an Android TV stick that you can plug right into your television’s HDMI port to run Android apps, but want a model with an Ethernet port? Up until now you’ve been out of luck — the only options have involved larger set-too-boxes with room for full-sized Ethernet jacks. But manufacturer GOsinGO has introduced […]
UG008 dual-core Android mini PC with Ethernet, WiFi
The UG008 is a palm-sized device which you can plug into a TV to run Android apps on a large display. Like many other Android mini computers that have been released in the last few months, it has a Rockchip RK3066 dual core processor and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. But unlike many of its […]
Archos 101 Gen8 tablet gets 3G, Ethernet support
Archos has rolled out a software update for its Gen8 line of Android tablets which offers some bug fixes and improvements. That includes support for USB camera host capabilities, the ability to recalibrate the accelerometer without rebooting, and video improvements. Archos 101 tablet owners also now have the ability to use a supported USB Ethernet […]