MeLE PCG02U Ubuntu TV Stick is Now Available for $70

MeLE unveiled Start Cloud PCG02U Ubuntu TV stick powered by Intel Atom Z3735F processor with 1 to 2GB RAM and 32 GB flash a few weeks ago. The TV stick is a variation of PCG02 TV stick running Windows 10, but featuring an Ubuntu orange case, and running Ubuntu 14.04. The company has now launched the 2GB RAM version for $69.99 shipped on their Aliexpress store.

PCG02U_Ubuntu_TV_Stick

MeLE PCG02U specifications:

  • SoC – Intel Atom Z3735F  “Bay Trail” quad core processor @ 1.33 GHz / 1.83 GHz with Intel HD graphics Gen 7 (2W TDP)
  • System Memory – 2 GB DDR3
  • Storage – 32 GB eMMC + micro SD slot up to 128 GB
  • Video & Audio Output – HDMI
  • Connectivity – 10/100M Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 with external antenna
  • USB – 1x USB 2.0 host port, 1x micro USB port (for power only)
  • Misc – Power button, Kensington lock
  • Power Supply – 5V/2A via micro USB port.
  • Dimensions – 115 x 49 x 16.5 mm

The TV stick ships with Ubuntu 14.04.4. Since HDMI audio drivers have now been ported to mainline Linux for Bay Trail and Cherry Trail processors, it should be easier to upgraded than before when such TV sticks would have to be stuck with Linux 3.16. I’m not sure what exact image MeLE is using there, or if they have done anything themselves on the software side, but Linuxium has very recently released a Ubuntu 16.04 image for Bay Trail mini PCs so it should definitively be possible to upgrade to a newer version on PCG02U too.

PCG02U_Ubuntu_mini_PCI’ve never reviewed PCG02 myself, but their earlier MeLE PCG01 TV stick had very good build quality. Provided they’ve kept the name components, the company has also gone very aggressive with PCG02U pricing, as MeLE PCG02 (Windows 10) is now selling for $145 on Aliexpress.

Via AndroidPC.es

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Roel
Roel
8 years ago

Will this be the launching price? 70$ is the half of the windows version. Can’t be the windows licence is so expensive.

Tom
Tom
8 years ago

On Aliexpress page there is no word about bluetooth. Does ubuntu model has it ?

onebir
onebir
8 years ago

Any idea why it’s Ubuntu 14.04, not a more recent one?

Leonardo
8 years ago

I never had a device like this ubuntu stick, so I would like to ask if is possible to use it without a TV, like a server ?

Wilson
Wilson
8 years ago

I would buy it for work to replace my laptop, but I need to know if it has a full fledge Ubuntu and if I could use Remmina, Libreoffice, Simplescan and if it use the same repos of any Ubuntu box and if performance would be tolerable (2GB RAM should be fine: my laptop has 4 and I can do way more of what I need, the CPU worries me more).

onebir
onebir
8 years ago
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