Home Theatre just did a review of PROBOX2 EX & Remote+
The PROBOX2 EX is a solid performing media player. I never experienced any stability issued during testing, the UI is great, WiFi was solid and gaming was excellent. The included Remote+ helps justify the higher price of the unit – It’s great for general use and gaming, as long as you won’t be doing a lot of text entry. Plus, the microphone is a cool feature.
To read the full review, please check here.
Androidpc.es just finished a comprehensive review (Spanish) of PROBOX2 EX & Remote+. They were highly impressed with the software and performance of PROBOX2 EX. They used some popular benchmark apps like Aututu, Vellamo, GFX Bench, 3Dmark to test the benchmark results. Testing with different video file formats like MPEG2 / MPEG4 / H.264 in 1080P & 4K resolutions.
To read Androidpc.es full review of PROBOX2 EX & Remote+, please go here.
Updated on 28-Sep. LinuxGizmos they have just done a full, in-deep review on PROBOX2 EX Android TV Box. They did some comparison with PROBOX2 launcher and third-party launchers ADW Launcher and Folder Orangizer. LinuxGizmos is one of the reviewers that concerned about media / streaming apps compatibility issues. They were not only to do demonstration on Youtube and Netflix, but also to do testing on most popular media / streaming apps like BeyondPod, BubbleUPnP, Hulu, Pandora, PlayOn, Plex, SimpleTV, Skifta, TuneIn Radio, and Vudu.
For hardware testing, LinuxGizmos they have their testing practices like Antutu benchmark, Power consumption, Using the PROBOX2 EX as a WIFI access point.
To read the full review of PROBOX2 EX please go:
http://linuxgizmos.com/hands-on-review-probox2-ex-android-4-4-tv-box/
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
PROBOX2-EX-20141015
Release date: 15-Oct-2014
Upgrade method: here
Fixed:
1. Fixed screen magnified problem when playing 1080P / 4K video clip in HDMI 720P output.
2. Fixed some portrait Apps can be usable in landscape mode.
3. Changed XBMC to 13.2 Gotham version to improve stability.
4. Make the physic power-key to be suspend/resume by press once, and long press for 5 seconds to shutdown.
5. Improve stability issue
Added features:
1. Allow to change wallpaper of PROBOX2 UI
2. Allow to add a app to multiple folders of PROBOX2 UI
3. Added Google TV Remote feature
4. Added SuperSU which allows for advanced management of Superuser access rights for all the apps on your device that need root.
5. Added shortcut key (by pressing “Menu” + “Home” button together) to release memory to increase system performance.
6. Added an Icon to show/hide Status Bar.
7. Support new feature DRM, Playready L1/L3, Widevine.
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
PROBOX2-EX-20141015
Release date: 15-Oct-2014
Upgrade method: here
Fixed:
1. Fixed screen magnified problem when playing 1080P / 4K video clip in HDMI 720P output.
2. Fixed some portrait Apps can be usable in landscape mode.
3. Changed XBMC to 13.2 Gotham version to improve stability.
4. Make the physic power-key to be suspend/resume by press once, and long press for 5 seconds to shutdown.
5. Improve stability issue
Added features:
1. Allow to change wallpaper of PROBOX2 UI
2. Allow to add a app to multiple folders of PROBOX2 UI
3. Added Google TV Remote feature
4. Added SuperSU which allows for advanced management of Superuser access rights for all the apps on your device that need root.
5. Added shortcut key (by pressing “Menu” + “Home” button together) to release memory to increase system performance.
6. Added an Icon to show/hide Status Bar.
7. Support new feature DRM, Playready L1/L3, Widevine.
MakeUseOf just finished a full review of PROBOX2 EX & remote+. They were highly impressed with the capable hardware and a nifty little controller that’s perfect for retro gaming.
MakeUseOf recommends: The best “Android TV” box yet – perfect for media center and retro gaming – but apps designed for a touchscreen are still clunky.
To read MakeUseOf full review of PROBOX2 EX & Remote+, please go here.
Video review from MakeUseOf:
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
PROBOX2-EX-20150129
Release date: 29-Jan-2015
Upgrade method: here
Fixed:
1. Fixed playback issues on some streaming APPs like Hulu, BBC, etc…
2. Fixed TureHD / MPEG codec video broadcast problem
3. Fixed Ethernet MAC that cannot be detected
4. Fixed HDMI no signal for some TV systems
5. Fixed soft shutdown crashing problem
6. Fixed Bluetooth connection problem (prompt “Segmentation fault”) on some devices.
Added features:
1. Updated Skype
2. Updated XBMC 13.4.0
3. Updated DLNA & Airplay
4. Added “Dolby settings” on Settings option
5. Support BT MAC Customization
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
PROBOX2-EX-20150129
Release date: 29-Jan-2015
Upgrade method: here
Fixed:
1. Fixed playback issues on some streaming APPs like Hulu, BBC, etc…
2. Fixed TureHD / MPEG codec video broadcast problem
3. Fixed Ethernet MAC that cannot be detected
4. Fixed HDMI no signal for some TV systems
5. Fixed soft shutdown crashing problem
6. Fixed Bluetooth connection problem (prompt “Segmentation fault”) on some devices.
Added features:
1. Updated Skype
2. Updated XBMC 13.4.0
3. Updated DLNA & Airplay
4. Added “Dolby settings” on Settings option
5. Support BT MAC Customization
XBMCONNECT just finished a full review of PROBOX2 EX & remote+.
XtremeHardware has just finished a full review of PROBOX2 EX & remote+ (by Italian). We are glad to obtain Gold award from XtremeHardware. To read the full review (by Italian), please go here.
Video Review of PROBOX2 EX and Remote+ from Roberto Jorge.
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
PROBOX2-EX-20150521
Release date: 21-May-2015
Upgrade method: here
Fixed:
1. Allow enable / disable USB Audio Output device.
2. Fixed online video from HTV online.
Added features:
1. Updated PROBOX2 Launcher languages: Dutch, Hebrew, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese.
2. Add Settings > Other > More Settings > About MediaBox > Startup Wizard to original Android setting.
3. Add Settings > Other > More Settings > About MediaBox > Reinstall plugin and application to original Android setting.
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
PROBOX2-EX-20150521
Release date: 21-May-2015
Upgrade method: here
Fixed:
1. Allow enable / disable USB Audio Output device.
2. Fixed online video from HTV online.
Added features:
1. Updated PROBOX2 Launcher languages: Dutch, Hebrew, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese.
2. Add Settings > Other > More Settings > About MediaBox > Startup Wizard to original Android setting.
3. Add Settings > Other > More Settings > About MediaBox > Reinstall plugin and application to original Android setting.
Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
PROBOX2-EX-20150801
Release date: 15-Sep-2015
Fixed:
1. Fixed no picture with only sound of some online TV apps.
Added features:
1. Upgraded XBMC 13 to KODI 15.2
Firmware Download:
Updading… it will be available for download within next 24 hours!
Updated on 12-OCT. DropsOfWisdom they have just done a full, in-deep review on PROBOX2 EX+ Android TV Box with Remote+. They did some comparisons with PROBOX2 EX+ and other two popular TV boxes. To read the full review of PROBOX2 EX+ please go:
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
PROBOX2-EX-PLUS-20151015
Release date: 15-OCT-2015
Upgrade method: here
Fixed:
1. Fixed “Google Play Services has stopped” Error Message when insert some USB input devices (keyboard / Mouse).
Added features:
1. OTA upgrade will be supported.
2. Add Reboot option on Shutdown menu
Enhancement:
1. WIFI is on by default
2. Auto to play next video clip on Kodi
PROBOX2 EX+ Video Review by Tech Conect. Tech Connect is one of the famous Youtubers and Reviewers. They did some tests on benchmark testing, video playback and play game by using Remote+. Also they listed out some Pros and Cons of EX+ as belows:
Pros:
Cons:
The video review of PROBOX2 EX+ by Tech Connect:
Updated on 26-OCT. Home Theatre Life just did a review of PROBOX2 EX+.
Home Theatre Life: The PROBOX2 EX+ is a solid entry in the Android TV box space. Although gaming performance wasn’t the best I’ve seen so far, Amlogic’s chip provided good video performance. Furthermore, firmware was stable, the launcher is intuitive and PROBOX provide slightly more firmware updates than most manufacturers. If you’re looking for a capable video player with some light gaming, the PROBOX2 EX+ is a good option.
To read full review, please click here.
Updated on 10-NOV. MakeUseOf they just finished a review of PROBOX2 EX+.
To read full review, please read here.