![]() The custom launcher is IMHO much better when using an IR remote. There are 2 launchers available: a stock Android Home Screen or the 3D launcher shown below. During the very first boot, you’ll be taken through a wizard to select your Language (English, simplified Chinese or traditional Chinese), adjust the screen position if needed, and configure Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi. You’ll also need to add 2 AAA batteries in the remote control. There’s no HDMI cable, so let’s find one to connect to the Box and the TV, together with an Ethernet cable for connectivity, and connect the power to get started. First Boot, Settings and First Impressions If you like unboxing videos, please have a look at the one I’ve shot. On one side, we’ve got a USB port (OTG?), SPDIF out, AV out, HDMI out, Ethernet, and the power jack, and on another side, 3 more USB ports, and an SD card slot. ![]() Let’s have a closer look at the device’s ports. ![]() However, you’ll be required to pay for shipping charge if you brick your device with such firmware. One interesting point is that you can update the box with a third party firmware WITHOUT losing your warranty. There’s also an A4 paper that serves as a quick start guide and provides warranty information. The box contains G-Box Midnight MX2 set-top box, a user’s manual in English and Chinese, an AV cable, a 5V/2A power supply, and an infrared remote control. I’ve received the device in the following package. Another key advantage of the box is that it provides OTA update, something I’ve never seen in other mini PCs or set-top box I’ve tried, and will avoid you going through, sometimes cumbersome, update procedures. Matricom provides support on MX2 Forum, which is a plus if you don’t like to be left on your own when a problem occurs. G-Box Midnight MX2 can be purchased on Amazon, and if you’ve previously bought a G-Box Midnight, you can get $20 discount with 9BVTY875 coupon. To make things even more interesting, both are about the same price, and sell for $99. The hardware and software is very similar to Tronsmart Prometheus (See review), as both are based on AML8726-MX, run Android 4.2 and support XBMC.
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