Turn your LCD/LED TV into a Computer

3 years ago, I setup a desktop as a HTPC (Home Theatre PC) that was connected to my LCD TV. Then I could watch movies, view photos and surf Internet through the big screen. I still remember it cost me around RM1200 for the HTPC.

With the rapid increasing popularity of ARM processors and Android OS, now there are a few mini PCs that are as small as USB thumbdrive, namely:

• Cotton Candy by FXI, priced at USD 199
• mini PC-MK802 by Rikomagic, priced at USD76 (free shipping)

From as low as RM235, you can turn your LCD TV into a computer! This is the best solution for people who wish to add extra features to their LCD TV with minimum cost. You can even run Ubuntu Linux from it.

Let's take a look at the spec of the mini PC-MK802:

• Operating System: Android 4.0
• Processor: Allwinner A10 1.5GHz Cotex-A8
• Memory: 1GB DDR RAM
• Storage: 4GB NAND Flash (1GB used by system)
• External storage: USB and microSD of up to 32GB
• Graphics: Mali 400MP GPU
• HDMI and USB connections
• Apps included: Google Play, Google Mail, Google Maps, Youtube, Youku, PPS.TV Tablet Version, PPTV, Browser, Flash Player, QQ Messenger, Angry Bird Space and more