Testseek.com have collected 19 expert reviews of the Pivos XIOS DS Media Play Smart TV Companion and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pivos XIOS DS Media Play Smart TV Companion.
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The editors liked
Extremely flexible Android device. XBMC offers lots of options. Multiple USB and microSDHC slots
The editors didn't like
Terrible wireless network performance. Too prone to crashes. Ordinary remote control
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Published: 2013-07-08, Author: Alex , review by: cnet.com.au
Extremely flexible Android device. XBMC offers lots of options. Multiple USB and microSDHC slots
Terrible wireless network performance. Too prone to crashes. Ordinary remote control
The XIOS DS Media Play mimics the visual appeal of the Apple TV tied into the excellence of XBMC, but the end result is anything but satisfying....
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Published: 2013-06-05, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
The XIOS DS Play! promises a lot; a relatively open and flexible media player in a quirky looking box that's bound to annoy your Apple loving friends.That's fine as far as it goes, and it's feasible that XIOS DS Play! may do some serious work with future...
Build Quality, Size, Picture/Audio Quality, 3 USB 2.0 Ports, Build In WiFi, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, XMBC Media Center, Sense Gyroscopic Remote (Extra), Price (For Some)
No Audio Outputs (Optical/Coaxial), No BDISO Support
Two months ago when i first opened the box of the XIOS DS Media Play! i can't say that i was really excited with it since it was just a mediocre device because of the largely incomplete firmware version. When i say incomplete version i mean that it offere...
Built on the Google Android 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, XBMC is for advanced users, Difficult setup and device configuration, Lacks optical TosLink digital audio output
IMPORTANT: Although the rating and final score mentioned in this conclusion are made to be as objective as possible, please be advised that every author perceives these factors differently at various points in time. While we each do our best to ensure...
The Pivos XIOS DS Media Play is a unique device, to say the least. Its ability to bring a full fledged Android OS to your big screen TV can be an enjoyable experience. Couple that with media playing capabilities of XBMC, and you have the makings of an i...
Small compact design, Tons of apps available on Android, Included remote and HDMI cable, 3 USB ports, Pivos is constantly updating the firmware, Custom Linux XBMC firmware available
Takes some time to set up, Not a straight media player out of the box
The Pivos XIOS DS Media Play is a very interesting device. While it is being marketed as a media player it sure does have a lot of other applications as well. But I have to say for being marketed as a media player the media player function its not the ...
We haven’t encountered any serious issues while working with the Pivos Xios DS and we were impressed that the system felt snappier inside the menus than the Toucan SX, which had similar test results. As with the Toucan SX, the space remaining for inst...
Good Hardware, Alot of connectivity, Large preloaded app set, Android 4.0 preloaded, Included remote can cover most tasks, Can support KB/Mouse control, WiFi allows connectivity anywhere, MicroSD slot, Super small footprint, Excellent video playback and q
Remote control navigation takes longer
The Poivos XIOS DS Media Player is a powerful device which not only plays back media but can do almost anything your tablet or smartphone can. for this it earns the Bjorn3D Golden Bear Award
Unlike other media players, the Pivos Xios is an advanced media player with features that are beyond the capabilities of a typical Smart TV. It is unlocked so accessing the Google Play store is possible, as well as downloading and installing apps direct...
