James Donkey USB Type C Hub Review
Hi guys, today I want to introduce to you the James Donkey USB type C HUB that provides a unique way to get a very powerful Android streaming device, using what you may already have in your pocket. By that I mean your smartphone, well at least the more recent ones with a USB type C charging port. This method opens up a whole new way to watch free movies and TV shows on a high-end device that beats any regular Android TV box. The phone itself cannot do it you will need a hub like the James Donkey hub to enjoy this new development.
Get the James Donkey 7 in 1 Type C Hub
Amazon – https://amzn.to/2DkPyxy
Aliexpress – http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/Vlt5FPw
The HUB features
- 3 USB 3.0 Ports (input) 1 is fast charging
- 1 HDMI output display (4K 30hz)
- 1 VGA display output (1080p 60hz)
- 1 Type C charging protocol
- 1 Type C male jack (to a mobile device)
Samsung Dex and James Donkey
Most of us may not know that built into Samsung S8/8+ S9/9+ S10/10+, there is an amazing feature called Samsung Dex that interacts with USB type C hubs like the James Donkey hub. Samsung Dex is really a launcher similar to what we have on TV boxes but way more advanced. It runs on your display monitor, or TV via the type C hub when you connect it. The interface is completely different from the phone’s interface but is runs simultaneously and shares the same core apps and hardware performance which is amazing. In other words what you install on Samsung Dex also installs on the phone and vice versa.
This setup can also work on other devices like on the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad but they will have their own different interface from Samsung’s
Features Of Samsung Dex and James Donkey Hub
- Netflix in 4K (DRM Widevine L1)
- Kodi Streaming
- Streaming APK apps
- Use Airmouse and touchpad keyboards
- Play 4K Videos
- Play YouTube in 4K (Android TV version from Aptoide store)
- Play the highest quality 3D Android games
- Use a wireless or wired gamepad
- Drag and drop app shortcuts
- Right-click uninstall apps
- HDMI audio passthrough
- 4K Display
Benchmark Scores on Samsung Dex S8+
- Antutu – 168229
- Geekbench 4 – 1460 single core 6603 multi-core
- Ice Storm Extreme – Max out
- Sling Shot Extreme Vulkan – 2593
- Ram Copy – 5369 MB/s
- Internal Storage speed – 500 MB/s
- WiFi Speed – Max speed on WiFi both bands, and on LAN connected through Hub
Conclusion
This is by far the best thing I have discovered for 2019. I know it has been in existence for a long time since the first S8 phone but many of us did not know till today. The benchmark scores are higher than most TV boxes and 4K video playback and 3D gaming is the best.
Will other USB hubs do the same thing as James donkey hub , as it doesn’t ship to uk according to amazon
Yes other hubs will work also but you can use the Aliexpress link to get in the UK – http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/Vlt5FPw
Does the additional type-c Port allow Power input , so the phone can be charged without having to use a wireless dock of any type.
Yes it allows charging while in use
werkt dit apparaat op elke android tv box of alleen op samsung telefoons met een usb 3 aansluiting.
en hoe wordt het apparaat zelf gevoed.
his device works on Android phones with a desktop mode feature and a Type C port.
No all phones have this. From Samsung S8+ upwards have this feature.
And well the huawei P30 also, and some other, Chineese brands. The hub connects to your TV directly and turns your phone into a TV Box.
Regards