[Zandr Milewski]

I should have tested more carefully before. It turns out that my adapter like the one listed doesn’t actually charge either a MacBook or the Hi8 Pro. I’ve now tested with: USB A-C cable plugged into an Anker charger, Apple charger with original cable, and a Google charger (which has a captive cable). I’ll keep you guys posted as I test more adapters.

[Zandr Milewski]

Daniel Andersson wrote:

I kinda feel bad that I impulse-bought this instead of the previous version, thinking I’d get the dual-booting functionality. Oh well

I did the same, but for me, USB-C is a big win. I couldn’t make VCDS (Audi diagnostic software) work with the USB-OTG on my Hi8, at least not with an adapter that will charge the tablet. I’ll be testing the Pro with USB-C tomorrow night. I’d like Android on this device too though, some of the automotive apps I use are android, not Windows.

 

[Zandr Milewski]

Evil E. wrote:

IMPORTANT WARNING : NEVER use a PSU with a higher voltage output to power/charge a device that requires less voltage than that what the PSU outputs !!! More amperes is fine, but more volts is DEFINITELY NOT OKAY and will most likely KILL your device.

In general, this is very good advice. However, USB-C is an exception. USB-C can provide up to 100 watts of power, and it achieves this over reasonably sized cables by increasing voltage. More than you ever want to know linked below, but the short version is that USB-Power Delivery over USB-C could be 5, 12, or 20V, at up to 5 amps. At maximum output, the Apple MacBook adapter is 12V at 3A, the Chromebook Pixel adapter is 20V at 3A. The important point is that the device negotiates with the power supply to get what it can handle.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#USB_Power_Delivery

The downside of this is that non-compliant cables and adapters can cause issues by lying to the host or power supply. A Googler named Benson Leung is doing an amazing job of testing good and bad cables and accessories, and building something of a community around him doing it. Resources here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3robzo/google_spreadsheet_for_usbc_cables_with_benson/

Having said, that, none of the adapters linked in these threads are power supplies, so I don’t even really understand the rating on the product page. I’ve used an adapter that looks a lot like the Gearbest adapter (likely the same ODM) on my Macbook with the Google adapter and had no issues at all. I’ll test on the Hi8 Pro later this week when I can play around with it for my intended purpose: VCDS and HP Tuners.

[Zandr Milewski]

Yes, it’s preinstalled.
Plastic film, like any off-the-shelf screen protector.
GeekBuying, as mentioned in my original post.
I’m fairly sure it was factory installed, since it was inside a shrink-wrapped package, and underneath the peel-off sheet with the logos and specs of the device. (as if for display)

[Zandr Milewski]

Here’s the end of my Hi8 Pro box. Android and Dual Boot are clearly intended for this platform. Anyone have enough Chinese to translate the label?

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[Zandr Milewski]

Dave wrote:

Hi! Check it, because maybe it is only a bubble or some stuff between the included screen protector and the screen itself (I had to remove a bubble myself on mine).

I didn’t realize there was a protector on this. Indeed, that was it: dust under the screen protector.

Thanks!

[Zandr Milewski]

I just received my Hi8 Pro from GeekBuying, and I don’t see any sign of a Android or OS Switch app. A bit disappointing, since part of the point for me was having Android 5 and Win 10 in the same package.

On the plus side, it does appear to be a straight-up US English windows install. Aside from timezone, none of the settings appear to be Chinese.

On the minus side, there is a spot on the screen that looks like a ~3mm bubble in the lamination.

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