Armada Mach 8 First Impressions and Antutu Benchmarks
As I told you here, I was looking for testing the new Mach 8 Amlogic S802 device from Armada.
Next, watch the first impressions about the new UI launcher, with big tiles, and the experience on Android KitKat 4.4.2.
Next, watch the first impressions about the new UI launcher, with big tiles, and the experience on Android KitKat 4.4.2.
Firmware tested: latest stock Android KitKat 4.4.2
Kernel version: 3.10.33
Build number: KOT49H.2014.08.11 test-keys
Firmware is pre-rooted.
In Antutu Benchmark 5.1 Armada Mach 8 achieves a good score, about 30.000 points.
In Antutu Video Tester 2.2 Armada Mach 8 TV Box scores 560 points. Amazingly, it played smoothly almost all video file types, except only 3. This is only a firmware issue, a next firmware update will fix this aspect.
You can now buy Armada Mach 8 - Pure Linux XBMC edition for only $129.99 from here or from here. You can also order the Android KitKat 4.4. edition from here for only $99.99. The seller also provides DHL shipping, which takes two days and costs $40 USD to Europe. By the way, Armada producer is looking for European distributors and dealers, so feel free to contact them.