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<blockquote data-quote="RonD" data-source="post: 1120626" data-attributes="member: 117536"><p>I also saw several articles about small form factor Win8.1 system using tablet based chipsets. For a test I tried MePo 1.9 with my HP Stream 8 win 8.1 tablet. Has a similar processor Z3735G instead of the Z3735F on the ComputeStick. The ComputeStick is more or less a Tablet without the touchscreen. Another thread asks about MePo and Guleek i8 which is a different package but same internals also uses the Z3735F.</p><p></p><p>HP Stream 8 <a href="http://store.hp.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/us/en/pdp/tablets/hp-stream-8-tablet---5901" target="_blank">http://store.hp.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/us/en/pdp/tablets/hp-stream-8-tablet---5901</a></p><p>Guleek i8 <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/guleek-i8-windows-8-1-box-comes-with-its-own-battery-26360714/" target="_blank">http://www.slashgear.com/guleek-i8-windows-8-1-box-comes-with-its-own-battery-26360714/</a></p><p></p><p>The key difference between the Z3735G and Z3735F CPUs is the memory size and bus width.</p><p>Z3735G = 1 GB dram, 32 bit bus, 5.3 GB/sec BW</p><p>Z3735F = 2 GB dram, 64 bit bus, 10.6 GB/sec BW</p><p><a href="http://www.cpu-world.com/news_2014/2014042201_Details_of_Atom_Z3735F_and_Z3735G_processors.html" target="_blank">http://www.cpu-world.com/news_2014/2014042201_Details_of_Atom_Z3735F_and_Z3735G_processors.html</a></p><p><a href="http://ark.intel.com/compare/80274,80275" target="_blank">http://ark.intel.com/compare/80274,80275</a></p><p></p><p>With my Stream8 tablet Z3735G, MePo 1.9 LAV, DXVA for HW acceleration works more or less ok for 720P, 1280x720, 60Hz but has real frame drop problems with 1080i, 1920x1080, very visible watching shows. For 1080i the MePo onscreen video stats (SHIFT 1 ) show Act FPS from 25 to 45 fps instead of expected 60 fps (USA) depending on what is on the screen. See pictures (Basketball = 1080i, USA Football = 720P) for "F11" screen captures.</p><p></p><p>I tried both live video and recorded programs from my win7 MePo 1.9 server over wifi, also copied some 720P/1080i recordings to local SDHC memory on the Stream8. See the same problems, 720P is mostly ok, but 1080i has major frame drop FPS problems even playing local video. For local videos, desktop Windows Media Player and desktop VLC play both 720P and 1080i videos without major visible video problems. Not sure why MePo sees problems the other 2 desktop programs do not show. The VLC Win8.1 "store app" also has problems with 1080i but works ok for 720P.</p><p></p><p>Not sure if the Z3735F CPU will make a big difference with 2GB of ram and 2X faster memory bus, or if HDMI video out instead of local 8 inch touch screen display makes a big difference. Not sure if I will give one of the "CPU sticks" a try. Also saw an article where a real low cost system did NOT have a valid copy of Win8.1 see "MeegoPad T01 PC Stick ships with unlicensed Windows 8.1" <a href="http://liliputing.com/2015/01/meegopad-t01-pc-stick-ships-unlicensed-windows-8-1.html" target="_blank">http://liliputing.com/2015/01/meegopad-t01-pc-stick-ships-unlicensed-windows-8-1.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RonD, post: 1120626, member: 117536"] I also saw several articles about small form factor Win8.1 system using tablet based chipsets. For a test I tried MePo 1.9 with my HP Stream 8 win 8.1 tablet. Has a similar processor Z3735G instead of the Z3735F on the ComputeStick. The ComputeStick is more or less a Tablet without the touchscreen. Another thread asks about MePo and Guleek i8 which is a different package but same internals also uses the Z3735F. HP Stream 8 [url]http://store.hp.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/us/en/pdp/tablets/hp-stream-8-tablet---5901[/url] Guleek i8 [url]http://www.slashgear.com/guleek-i8-windows-8-1-box-comes-with-its-own-battery-26360714/[/url] The key difference between the Z3735G and Z3735F CPUs is the memory size and bus width. Z3735G = 1 GB dram, 32 bit bus, 5.3 GB/sec BW Z3735F = 2 GB dram, 64 bit bus, 10.6 GB/sec BW [url]http://www.cpu-world.com/news_2014/2014042201_Details_of_Atom_Z3735F_and_Z3735G_processors.html[/url] [url]http://ark.intel.com/compare/80274,80275[/url] With my Stream8 tablet Z3735G, MePo 1.9 LAV, DXVA for HW acceleration works more or less ok for 720P, 1280x720, 60Hz but has real frame drop problems with 1080i, 1920x1080, very visible watching shows. For 1080i the MePo onscreen video stats (SHIFT 1 ) show Act FPS from 25 to 45 fps instead of expected 60 fps (USA) depending on what is on the screen. See pictures (Basketball = 1080i, USA Football = 720P) for "F11" screen captures. I tried both live video and recorded programs from my win7 MePo 1.9 server over wifi, also copied some 720P/1080i recordings to local SDHC memory on the Stream8. See the same problems, 720P is mostly ok, but 1080i has major frame drop FPS problems even playing local video. For local videos, desktop Windows Media Player and desktop VLC play both 720P and 1080i videos without major visible video problems. Not sure why MePo sees problems the other 2 desktop programs do not show. The VLC Win8.1 "store app" also has problems with 1080i but works ok for 720P. Not sure if the Z3735F CPU will make a big difference with 2GB of ram and 2X faster memory bus, or if HDMI video out instead of local 8 inch touch screen display makes a big difference. Not sure if I will give one of the "CPU sticks" a try. Also saw an article where a real low cost system did NOT have a valid copy of Win8.1 see "MeegoPad T01 PC Stick ships with unlicensed Windows 8.1" [url]http://liliputing.com/2015/01/meegopad-t01-pc-stick-ships-unlicensed-windows-8-1.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
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