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Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 6 Comments on Ainol Novo9 FireWire Ⅱ Tablet Features Actions Semi ATM7039 Quad core Cortex-A9r4 SoC

Ainol Novo9 FireWire Ⅱ Tablet Features Actions Semi ATM7039 Quad core Cortex-A9r4 SoC

Ainol Novo9 FireWire II (aka Spark II?) is a new Android Jelly Bean tablet powered by ATM7039, a new quad core processor from Actions Semiconductor, that is said to feature Cortex A9r4 cores, just like AMLogic M802, that allow higher frequencies, and lower power consumption compared to Cortex A9r3 cores used in SoCs such as Rockchip RK3188. I’ll check the tablet specifications first, and then have a closer look at the new SoC. Ainol Novo9 FireWire II Tablet Ainol Novo9 Firewire II / Spark II Specifications: SoC- Actions Semi ATM7039 Quad Core ARM Cortex A9 up to 1.5/1.6 GHz with PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU System memory – 2GB RAM Storage – 16GB + micro SD card slot (up to 32GB) Display – 9.7″ IPS capacitive touchscreen, 2048×1536 resolution Connectivity – Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, built-in Bluetooth 4.0, and 3G via external USB dongle Video Output – HDMI Audio I/O – 3.5mm audio jack, […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 50 Comments on EZCast Is a Wi-Fi Display Solution (Miracast, DLNA, etc..) to be Used With Actions Micro HDMI TV Dongles

EZCast Is a Wi-Fi Display Solution (Miracast, DLNA, etc..) to be Used With Actions Micro HDMI TV Dongles

This morning I’ve come across an interesting video via Google+ (in Chinese) that showcases the features of EZCast, an application that can be installed on Android or iOS, and supports screen mirroring, DLNA, and Miracast with HDMI TV Dongles designed by Actions Micro. The company is not to be confused with Actions Semi The company is a subsidiary of Actions Semi, an IC company that provides ATV6003 SoC used in HDMI TV Dongles such as iPush. If you’ve watched the video above, beside DLNA and Miracast, you’ve found out it can also be a nice presentation tools, allowing for PowerPoint slideshows, and notes writing via your smartphone. After further research, I found the application has recently been published on both Apple App Store and Google Play. The App description is only available in Chinese, but here’s the (unedited) Google Translation of the description: EZCast is a powerful home media sharing […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 112 Comments on $32 iPush Wi-Fi DLNA / Miracast Adapter for Android

$32 iPush Wi-Fi DLNA / Miracast Adapter for Android

Last time I wrote about Miracast / DLNA dongles, the price was about $55, but today I’ve found a new device closer to my target price ($25) with IPUSH Miracast adapter that sells for $31.90 on DealExtreme. [Update: Several users report it’s only a DLNA dongle, and it does not support Miracast yet] Here are the specifications according to DealExtreme: SoC – Allwinner A10s Cortex A8 + Mali-400 GPU Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n USB – 1x micro USB port for power Video Output – HDMI 1.4 Supports DLNA and Miracast mode Power – 5V / 0.5A The device comes with an HDMI cable and a micro USB cable used to connect the device to your TV HDMI and USB ports, or if your TV lacks USB, a USB power adapter. However, I’ve done a little more research, and it turns out iPush is also a product designed by Action Semi, that just […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 5 Comments on Actions Semi Announces ATM7023A Dual Core SoC for Tablets

Actions Semi Announces ATM7023A Dual Core SoC for Tablets

Thanks to Actions Semiconductor ATM7029, you can now purchase quad core Android tablets for less than $100. They were at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair on 12-15 April, 2013, mainly to talk about ATM7029 capabilities such as up 6 simultaneous video playback, Android 4.2.2 support with Miracast, 1.3 GHz CPU clock (to be pushed to 1.5GHz later on), and so on. They also announced ATM7023A, a dual core Cortex processor targeting low costs tablets with the following characteristics: Dual core Cortex A9 family up to 1.2 GHz. 100% compatible with ARMv7 instructions Android 4.2.2 + Linux 3.4 OS. Seamless upgrade 3D GPU Advanced PMU, LPD GEN II architecture integrated, standby power over 1000 hours with a 8000 mAh battery. Display Interface – RGB, LVDS, MIPI support. Resolution up to 2048×1536 Video Decoding – 1080p60 Video Encoding – H.264 1080p30 Six videos playing simultaneously Quick Boot technology – Boots within 10 […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 11 Comments on Ainol NOVO 7 Crystal II Quad Core 7″ Tablet is Available for $99

Ainol NOVO 7 Crystal II Quad Core 7″ Tablet is Available for $99

Earlier this year, several blogs and news website reported about Cherry Mobile, a 7″ Android tablet powered by Actions Semiconductor ATM7029 quad core Cortex A9 processor, that sells for just $99 in the Philippines. This morning I’ve found a quad core tablet with similar specifications that also sells for $99 on Asiapads (after using AINOLCII coupon) . The Ainol NOVO 7 Crystal II comes with a 7″ touchscreen, is powered by ATM7029 SoC with 1GB RAM and, 8GB NAND Flash. Tablet Specifications: SoC – Actions Semi ATM7029 Quad Core Cortex A9 @ 1.5 GHz + Vivante GC1000 (Plus) GPU System Memory – 1GB DDR3 RAM Storage –  8GB NAND Flash + micro SD slot Display –  7-inch capacitive touchscreen LCD (Resolution: 1024*600) Connectivity – WiFi: 802.11b/g/n Camera – 0.3 MP front camera Video Output – mini HDMI Audio I/O – 3.5 mm headphone jack USB – 1x micro USB OTG port […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 7 Comments on $210 Ainol Nova 10.1″ Hero II Tablet Powered by Actions Semi ACT-ATM7029 Quad Core Processor

$210 Ainol Nova 10.1″ Hero II Tablet Powered by Actions Semi ACT-ATM7029 Quad Core Processor

Ainol Novo 10 Hero II is a new Android Jelly Bean tablet with a 10.1″ touchscreen powered by Actions Semiconductor ACT ATM7029 processor featuring 4 Cortex A9 cores and GC1000 GPU that will be soon be available for $209.90. Here Ainol Novo 10 Hero II Specifications: SoC – Actions Semi ACT ATM7029 Quad Core Cortex A9 processor (operating frequency unknown) with Vivante GC1000 GPU. System Memory – 1 GB DDR3 RAM Storage – 16GB Flash + TF card up to 32GB Display – 10.1″ Capacitive Touchscreen IPS Screen (Resolution: 1280*800) Camera – 0.3 MP front camera, 2.0 MP rear camera Connectivity: WiFi – 802.11 b/g/n 3G – Support via external 3G dongle Bluetooth Audio – Built-in speaker and 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors – Gravity sensor, GPS – Built-in Battery – 8000 mAh Weight – 669g Dimensions – : 261*177*9.8 mm The tablet will be sold with a USB cable and […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on Ramos Miumiu W1 Android 4.0 Tablet Based on Actions ATM7019 MIPS SoC

Ramos Miumiu W1 Android 4.0 Tablet Based on Actions ATM7019 MIPS SoC

Ramos Miumiu W1 is a tablet running Android 4.0 (ICS) and powered by Actions Semiconductor’s ATM7019 SoC that integrate a MIPS32 74Kf core running at 1 GHz. Actions Semiconductor is a Chinese fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Zhuhai (like AllWinner). Here are the specs of the devices: SoC – Actions Semiconductor ATM7019 MIPS32 74Kf Core @ 1GHz System Memory – 512 MB DDR3 RAM Storage – 4GB or 8GB Flash depending on model + microSD slot Display – 7″ WSVGA (1024×600) capacitive touch screen. Connectivity – Wifi 802.11b/g/n USB – micro USB 2.0 Video Output – HDMI The processor can support 1080p HD video playback and the tablet can record 640×480 video via the front camera. Actions Semiconductor does not provide information about ATM7019 SoC on their website, but I found a 2011 presentation hosted on MIPS website that explains some details about MIPS32 74Kf based processors by Actions SemiConductor […]