Built on the Google Android ‘Jelly Bean' OS, Registered on Google Play app store, ARM Cortex A9 processor, ARM Mali400 MP multicore GPU
Not compatible with AC3/A52 audio CODEC, Firmware updates require MicroSD memory card, Bare minimum features on remote control
Manufacturer: Pivos Technology Group, Inc. Product Name: XIOS XS Media Center Model Number: PTGMCXXALU-US UPC: 855710003038 Price As Tested: $79.99 ( Amazon | Newegg ) Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by Pivos...
Included Remote, HDMI Cable Included, WiFi or Ethernet, Customizable Interface, Linux Based OS, Access to Google Play, Low Power Consumption, Compact Form Factor, Flexible Setup
Only 720p User Interface, Some Android Apps not usable on XIOS XS, No Gigabit Ethernet
At first glance I found the Pivos XIOS XS to be a little bit confusing, especially with the consideration that there are basically two unique operating systems running on it. The TOFU XBMC OS runs the machine and embedded in it is the separate yet inter...
Easy basic setup compared to XIOS DS, Remote works well, Built on XBMC so you have all the functionality and support of XBMC, Can install Android apps via Google Play Store, Can add storage via USB or microSD, Can connect input devices via USB or Bluetoo
Will be a little hard to set up for the average consumer, Not all Android apps work correctly, Not that great to look at, Not a lot of documentation included
Moving from the XIOS DS to the XIOS XS is a step in the right direction for Pivos. It really gives you more functionality and allows for easy out-of-the-box setup. You really only have to go through a few menus to have the XIOS XS setup to do its basic f...
Published: 2014-10-29, Author: stefan , review by: madshrimps.be
About a year ago, Pivos was launching the XIOS DS Android Media Player which had quite modest hardware specifications, but was very well supported by the company for a long time. Recently, the company has launched the upgraded XIOS XS, which features a no...
Highly customizable, LAN and wireless connection, HDMI cable included, Company forum
Quality of Remote, Short power cable
The XIOS XS Media Center performed very well and lived up to the hype of being highly customizable. The biggest issues were user induced, and with a little experience could be overcome. We expected the XIOS XS Media Center to be under powered for today's ...
If you put in a great deal of time into working around the flaws, then when it works, it is fun to use, Customizable
Low end hardware, Power button needs to be pressed at least twice to power up the device, Remote buttons often need multiple presses to work, Xios XS freezes up frequently thus requiring disconnecting then reconnecting device from power source to reboot,
Issues: Using the Pivos Xiox XS Media Center was a huge challenge for me. It came without a user guide and for someone new to XBMC, it required a great deal of time to get the device configured to a point where I was able to successfully use it. The hardw...
Where the XIOS XS separates itself from the Rokus and Apple TVs of the world is with its customization options. Because TOFU sits on top of an Android OS, you have access to a myriad of apps through the Google play store. The TOFU interface has a lot of...
Abstract: Oggi cari amici e lettori di Xtremehardware.com andremo ad analizzare un altro interessante media player con sistema Android, leggermente customizzato per offrire un esperienza d'utilizzo più user-friendly. Parliamo del Pivos XIOS XS, un media player dal...
