We will the first hardware platforms shipping with a Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core processor later this month and in March, with Firefly-RK3399 development board, and various TV boxes / mini PCs such as Vorke Z3, Yundoo Y8, and Remix IO+. Another option is “R-TV BOX K99” with 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.1ac WiFi… that’s currently up for pre-order on GeekBuying for $139.99, and scheduled to ship in 3 days.
R-TV BOX K99 specifications:
- SoC – Rockchip RK3399 hexa core processor with 2x ARM Cortex A72 cores @ up to 2.0 GHz, 4x ARM Cortex A53 cores, Mali-T860MP4 GPU @ 800 MHz with support for OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1, OpenVG1.1, OpenCL, DX11, AFBC (frame buffer compression)
- System Memory – 4GB DDR3
- Storage – 32 GB eMMC 5.1 flash + micro SD card slot
- Video Output – HDMI 2.0 up to 4K @ 60 Hz
- Video Codecs – 4K 10-bit H.265, H.264 & VP9 decoding up to 60 fps
- Audio Output – HDMI, optical S/PDIF
- Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet, dual band 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi (867 Mbps) + Bluetooth 4.0
- USB – 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x USB type C port with OTG mode, and DisplayPort 1.2 video/audio support
- Misc – Power button, recovery port
- Power Supply – 5V/2.5A
- Dimensions & Weight – N/A
K99 runs Android 6.0 operating system, and ship with a power adapter, an IR remote control, a HDMI cable, and a user’s manual.
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That model appears to be based on Unuiga T96Z -> http://www.unuiga.com/product-242.html
Sounds interesting but a question… Is any chance to install any Linux distribution on any of this box?
Thx
@Nec
For better Linux support, go with Firefly-RK3399 development board.
Rockchip RK3399 is used in Chromebook, so it should have a recent Linux kernel, and there’s work going on in mainline kernel both both Chromium and Rockchip teams.
Now if you want to run Linux in a RK3399 TV box, it will take a bit more efforts. As usual, GPU, VPU, Wireless module support may be a problem, at least at the beginning.
More rebrands for Unuiga T96Z spotted in the wild beside the k99 ( which you can now just order directly from aliexpress and ebay ) the R39 ( found on alibaba ) and the CSA96 found on aliexpress for as low as $129 US ( +shipping ) so you dont have to buy anything from geekbying if it’s not on discount ( like closer to $120 with shipping ) or contains the 4GB/64GB version from Unuiga.
The unrebranded T96Z is being sold on alibaba for up to $120 US depending on quantity which set’s peoples price baseline when they order it online ( rebranded or not )
$139 sounds good with this SoC.
I just received mine from Geekbuying. DTS passthough does NOT work on K99 box in Kodi 17.1. Hoping new firmware will fix if/when released.
I ordered one of these boxes and I use it for kodi. It freezes up on me, it also shuts off by itself when I work it too hard and sometimes I have to unplug it and plug it back in to get it to power on.
I would not recommend this box for kodi tv.
The interface is cool though.
Too bad
@Elvis Presley
I think it might be a little too early to purchase those boxes, if you want a good experience. I’ve noticed most companies have postponed the release. I have not even been contacted for RK3399 reviews, except very recently. I’ll get Yundoo Y8 soon, but I expect many issues, especially for video & audio playback. After all, RK3399 is not a TV box SoC, albeit companies are using it as such.