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The Hardware:
The new generation of Zappiti players (Mini, One, Duo) are all using the RTD1295 which is Realtek's latest SoC. This is a quadcore ARM (A53) 64Bit SoC @1.4Ghz and 2GB of RAM and runs on Android 6.0.1.
In addition, the new generation comes with HDMI 2.0a and support for BT.2020 alongside HDR. At this moment it includes only HDR10. Support for Dolby Vision still needs to be determined.
The package and what’s inside:
Front:

Back (identical with front):

Side 1:

Side 2:

Included are:

Input/Output:
Back:
On the right side:
The Case:
The case of the Zappiti Duo 4K HDR has proper HiFi dimensions so that it fits perfectly next to an AVR or Blu-ray player. The entire case is made from metal and feels very solid. The silver feet not only further highlight the HiFi visuals of the player but also eliminate vibrations from hard drives. The case is passively cooled so that there are no distracting noises from a fan. There is plenty of room for storage:
The case offers two hot swappable HDD cages on the front which fit 3.5” drives up to 8TB. The quality of those cages is excellent. In addition, there are also plenty USB ports. Especially handy are the two ports in the front of the device which can be accessed very easily. The Zappiti logo on the front of the device is illuminated with a blue LED and lights up when device is powered up. It can be disabled via the remote control so that there is no distracting light when the unit is placed near the TV. In case the Zappiti Dui 4K HDR is too big for you there are smaller devices which offer the same feature set such as the Zappiti Solo 4K HDR (one HDD) or the Mini 4K HDR (no HDD).
Front:


Left:

Right:

Back:




The Remote:
The remote control offers decent quality and fits well in the hand. Very positive is the fact that the remote is backlit for several seconds when a key is pressed. The pressure point of the remote is very deep so that the key press is only recognized when the key is completely pressed into the remote. For very fast access to the most important aspects of the player Zappiti placed buttons for the jukebox and the file browser directly on it. This is even more useful when taking into the account the multitasking abilities of the player: You can switch very fast between those apps because they are running in the background. The response of the player to inputs from the remote is a little bit slow. This can best be noticed while scrolling in the explorer. When pressing the up or down key for several seconds in order to scroll through a big folder the unit is still scrolling after releasing the key. Batteries for the remote control (2xAA) are not included and have to be obtained separately.




The Graphical User Interface (GUI):
The GUI is based on Android but Zappiti changed some aspects heavily in order to make it more usable on a big TV screen. When the device boots up you are in the main screen where the most important functions (jukebox, explorer, apps) are easily accessible.
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The same holds true for apps since you can pin them at the bottom of the home screen. The GUI runs natively in 1080p which is in contrast to previous models where the resolution was limited to 720p. This is especially noticeable when using the jukebox because the cover and wallpaper look much sharper. The whole GUI looks modern and is very easy and intuitive to use. This makes it perfect for all ages and people who have difficulties using the latest technology.
Overview of installed apps:
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The new generation of Zappiti players (Mini, One, Duo) are all using the RTD1295 which is Realtek's latest SoC. This is a quadcore ARM (A53) 64Bit SoC @1.4Ghz and 2GB of RAM and runs on Android 6.0.1.
In addition, the new generation comes with HDMI 2.0a and support for BT.2020 alongside HDR. At this moment it includes only HDR10. Support for Dolby Vision still needs to be determined.
The package and what’s inside:
Front:

Back (identical with front):

Side 1:

Side 2:

Included are:

- Zappiti 4K HDR Player including WiFi antennas
- Remote control (backlit)
- HDMI cable
- external PSU and sockets for all regions
- USB Type-C cable
- Networkcable
Input/Output:
Back:
- Digital Audio (optical und coaxial)
- HDMI 2.0 in
- HDMI 2.0 out
- 2x Netzwork
- USB 3.0
- USB Type-C
- Analog Audio (RCA)
- 2x USB 2.0
- 2x WiFi antennas
On the right side:
- SD Card Reader
- USB 2.0
The Case:
The case of the Zappiti Duo 4K HDR has proper HiFi dimensions so that it fits perfectly next to an AVR or Blu-ray player. The entire case is made from metal and feels very solid. The silver feet not only further highlight the HiFi visuals of the player but also eliminate vibrations from hard drives. The case is passively cooled so that there are no distracting noises from a fan. There is plenty of room for storage:
The case offers two hot swappable HDD cages on the front which fit 3.5” drives up to 8TB. The quality of those cages is excellent. In addition, there are also plenty USB ports. Especially handy are the two ports in the front of the device which can be accessed very easily. The Zappiti logo on the front of the device is illuminated with a blue LED and lights up when device is powered up. It can be disabled via the remote control so that there is no distracting light when the unit is placed near the TV. In case the Zappiti Dui 4K HDR is too big for you there are smaller devices which offer the same feature set such as the Zappiti Solo 4K HDR (one HDD) or the Mini 4K HDR (no HDD).
Front:


Left:

Right:

Back:




The Remote:
The remote control offers decent quality and fits well in the hand. Very positive is the fact that the remote is backlit for several seconds when a key is pressed. The pressure point of the remote is very deep so that the key press is only recognized when the key is completely pressed into the remote. For very fast access to the most important aspects of the player Zappiti placed buttons for the jukebox and the file browser directly on it. This is even more useful when taking into the account the multitasking abilities of the player: You can switch very fast between those apps because they are running in the background. The response of the player to inputs from the remote is a little bit slow. This can best be noticed while scrolling in the explorer. When pressing the up or down key for several seconds in order to scroll through a big folder the unit is still scrolling after releasing the key. Batteries for the remote control (2xAA) are not included and have to be obtained separately.




The Graphical User Interface (GUI):
The GUI is based on Android but Zappiti changed some aspects heavily in order to make it more usable on a big TV screen. When the device boots up you are in the main screen where the most important functions (jukebox, explorer, apps) are easily accessible.
.png)
The same holds true for apps since you can pin them at the bottom of the home screen. The GUI runs natively in 1080p which is in contrast to previous models where the resolution was limited to 720p. This is especially noticeable when using the jukebox because the cover and wallpaper look much sharper. The whole GUI looks modern and is very easy and intuitive to use. This makes it perfect for all ages and people who have difficulties using the latest technology.
Overview of installed apps:
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