Best HD Linux based sat tv receiver?

[goran]

I suppose the future [criteria for consideration in this thread] lies in a receiver with:

1) Linux OS [Enigma 2 images]

2) High Definition [1080p and upscaling?]

3) dual tuner [watching a channel from one and recording from another transponder]

4) HDD [250 GB min]

5) Multiemu support

6) Ethernet connectivity for live downloading/updating

ESSENTIAL:

And why, please? Your reasoning - why that receiver?:respect-054:

Afterwards, I'll add a poll, when you have a number of suggestions... :)

Cheers!;)

[philipx]

ab IPbox I take it with dual possibilities of sat and IPTV also c-sharing all in one £545 good buy me thinks.

[goran]

Dual tuner?

Monstrous price, btw...:9898:

[CROSSBONES]

The darkbox 9000 is one to watch out for:respect-048:

[goran]

OKI, thanx - but why, please? Your experience?

[Robxxx7]

Firstly Darkbox 9000 = AB IPBox 9000 = DG Station Cuberevo

None of the above boxes will at present have enigma2 working natively, there is always the possibility that Enigma2 could be ported over but at the moment that would be no more than an Alpha image ... as can be seen with the kathrein UFS 910.

dm800 is the only box with working usable Enigma2 at the moment, but its only single tuner, DM8000 should be with us sometime soon but will cost 800Euro+

I don't think any box gives you 1080p, only 720p or 1080i

Also, not all receivers have the full compliment of EMU's working, eg IPBox 9000 and equivalents does not have CCcam running on it (needs CCcam source code to be completely recompiled for SH4 processors)

So no one box will do what you want at present (apart from possibly DM8000)

So it maybe better to ask what your mandatory requirements are ..then people may be able to streamline your options

[bobi]

Cuberevo = AB IPBox 900 / 90000 = Darkbox 9000 = DG Station Produser

AB IPbox 9000 HD / Cuberevo
is the box to have at the moment and Darkbox 9000 when it is out

Why , i will say becouse is much beter quality both hardware and software.
Has beter picture that other receivers i have tested, upscaling SD and HD .
It is very stable ( 4 months non stop working here )
it does what you as for , and it does 90% of what the fabrication promised
Does not gett hot as other HD receivers i have tested .
Works with Mgcamd - Mbox , Newcs ( for me newcs is perfect and all i need )

CCcam does not work , but then agein why does every one hands on to CCcam ,

i will say ppl that answer this thread must first own some linux receivers to make an posting , and some diferent HD receivers

i my self have compared IPbox 9000 ageinst Kathrein 910 , Dreambox 800
Octagon 918 , Opti*** 7700 , Darkbox HD 2008 , Hyro 9000 HD ,
this are not all Linux receivers but HD , and IPbox for my self stands above them all untill now.

Dreambox maybe better when it comes to CCcam , but CCcam is not everything, i own Dreambox 800 but i do not use it as is unstable
Dreambox maybe wins the game becouse have CCcam , else nothing new in the Dreambox .

cheers

bobi

[CROSSBONES]

Firstly Darkbox 9000 = AB IPBox 9000 = DG Station Cuberevo

None of the above boxes will at present have enigma2 working natively, there is always the possibility that Enigma2 could be ported over but at the moment that would be no more than an Alpha image ... as can be seen with the kathrein UFS 910.

dm800 is the only box with working usable Enigma2 at the moment, but its only single tuner, DM8000 should be with us sometime soon but will cost 800Euro+

I don't think any box gives you 1080p, only 720p or 1080i

Also, not all receivers have the full compliment of EMU's working, eg IPBox 9000 and equivalents does not have CCcam running on it (needs CCcam source code to be completely recompiled for SH4 processors)

So no one box will do what you want at present (apart from possibly DM8000)

So it maybe better to ask what your mandatory requirements are ..then people may be able to streamline your options



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Darkbox 9000 HD will Run enigma, not one or two but an in between!

It will also run CCcam.

Maybe darkman can give us some more info here.

[Robxxx7]

Darkbox 9000 HD will Run enigma, not one or two but an in between!

It will also run CCcam.

Maybe darkman can give us some more info here.


It will need to be ported to work on these type of receivers, it works of sorts on Kathrein UFS910 so anythings possible ... but its not a workable stable image.

Not sure how you can have an inbetween enigma ... both are very different ..enigma2 uses C++ and Python, and enigma1 is C++ so somewhere in between will be quite interesting ...

guess we'll know for sure when it appears ... but if it works on DB9000 then it will also work IPBo***00 (which you can buy now) and Cuberevo (which you can buy now)

[Keano]

I agree with bobi.

I have the db800,Ipbox 900 and Octagan 918.

The ipbox 900 /cuberevo is better then them all.

The db800 still has the same bugs that it had when I bought it back in march.
The Octagan 918 is a good box but its not true open source linux.

The ipbox 900/cuberevo mini I have had now for about a month and its does everything that it is suppose to do, it does not crash,overheat or give silly messages about tune error.
The only thing missing from it is CCcam but who needs CCcam, my cards now running under newcs and mgcamd works great with it.

Regarding this box from Darkman, i am not got to say anything because I have not even seen it ( for real ) let alone try it.
One thing I will say I will be amazed if CCcam works on it, because I know other guys on other forums that have tried very hard to modify CCcam for other boxes and even though its been done for the cubecafe250 I can't see how without inside knowledge it can be done for this new box.

[goran]

Thank you, guys! Now it looks like a really interesting thread I was hoping it to be... :respect-054:

Yes, I have an old Philips DBox2 and my PB Enigma 6.01 gives better results than Neutrino, by far, even though N. has some advantages.

Was thinking ahead, when, in maybe 1-2 years, it might be necessary to buy a receiver that will last for quite a while. So far we've seen DM800 with a design flaw and overheating etc.

Keep it coming, please, it is very informative, especially for us, poor sods, and people who do not work in the industry, so we can't compare properly...

Cheers!!!:coolgleamA:

[xanadu]

AB IPbox 9000 HD / Cuberevo
is the box to have at the moment and Darkbox 9000 when it is out

IPbox 9000 is not without it's problems.

Poor support.
Problems playing HDTV recordings.
Some HDD not working.
No DivX support yet.
No ITV HD
Diablo CAM not working properly.
DVB-T tuner problems
Unstable images...

[proteus]

Good evening. I have had my IP9000HD+ for a month and Diablo 2.3 works perfectly in it also using Nlb images with mgcam also working perfectly.................Regards N.

[Keano]

IPbox 9000 is not without it's problems.

Poor support.
Problems playing HDTV recordings.
Some HDD not working.
No DivX support yet.
No ITV HD
Diablo CAM not working properly.
DVB-T tuner problems
Unstable images...


Have to disagree.

Sif team are supporting this box and I can think of at least two forums too.
No problem with HDTV recordings.
HDD works prefect for me, using esata powered by usb and not a single problem.
Divx support don't know about and don't care about.
ITV HD missing have to agree with and this lets the box down.
DVB-T problems not heard of any guys with this problem and to be honest how many people by a linux receiver for watching tv via a aerial.
Unstable images ! no way had my box over a month and not a single crash, freeze,
I am so impressed with this box that I have cancelled my sky+ sub and I'm just using this now and there is no way my wife and kids would let me cancel sky+ if this box is no good. I never had the confindence to let my family use the db800 instead of sky+.
Even now upstairs I have just gone from 7.0e to 28.0e on my db800 and guess what get the same old error message on the db800 about tune error and no picture.

With me I tell it how it is, I don't support dream or Dg Station.
I always give my honest opinion and for me for stability is the main concern and for that reason alone the current best linux hd receiver is the ipbox.
You have only got to look at the Dr Dish preview to see this.

[fatbloke]

One question about the IPbox 9000.
Is it possible to use gbox ?
BR,
Fats

[DARKMAN]

Have to disagree.

Sif team are supporting this box and I can think of at least two forums too.
No problem with HDTV recordings.
HDD works prefect for me, using esata powered by usb and not a single problem.
Divx support don't know about and don't care about.
ITV HD missing have to agree with and this lets the box down.
DVB-T problems not heard of any guys with this problem and to be honest how many people by a linux receiver for watching tv via a aerial.
Unstable images ! no way had my box over a month and not a single crash, freeze,
I am so impressed with this box that I have cancelled my sky+ sub and I'm just using this now and there is no way my wife and kids would let me cancel sky+ if this box is no good. I never had the confindence to let my family use the db800 instead of sky+.
Even now upstairs I have just gone from 7.0e to 28.0e on my db800 and guess what get the same old error message on the db800 about tune error and no picture.

With me I tell it how it is, I don't support dream or Dg Station.
I always give my honest opinion and for me for stability is the main concern and for that reason alone the current best linux hd receiver is the ipbox.
You have only got to look at the Dr Dish preview to see this.


I have all ready fix :king-041:ITV HD on Darkbox 9000
is under one hide section somewhere .lol

[DARKMAN]

Darkbox 9000 HD will Run enigma, not one or two but an in between!

It will also run CCcam.

Maybe darkman can give us some more info here.

yes we are working hard day and nite,,,,

for CCcam ,next week i hope to have same more news ..

one good news ITV HD for Uk people all ready fix.

It works i even a lot fo difent EMUs.

[DARKMAN]

Cuberevo = AB IPBox 900 / 90000 = Darkbox 9000 = DG Station Produser

AB IPbox 9000 HD / Cuberevo
is the box to have at the moment and Darkbox 9000 when it is out

Why , i will say becouse is much beter quality both hardware and software.
Has beter picture that other receivers i have tested, upscaling SD and HD .
It is very stable ( 4 months non stop working here )
it does what you as for , and it does 90% of what the fabrication promised
Does not gett hot as other HD receivers i have tested .
Works with Mgcamd - Mbox , Newcs ( for me newcs is perfect and all i need )

CCcam does not work , but then agein why does every one hands on to CCcam ,

i will say ppl that answer this thread must first own some linux receivers to make an posting , and some diferent HD receivers

i my self have compared IPbox 9000 ageinst Kathrein 910 , Dreambox 800
Octagon 918 , Opti*** 7700 , Darkbox HD 2008 , Hyro 9000 HD ,
this are not all Linux receivers but HD , and IPbox for my self stands above them all untill now.

Dreambox maybe better when it comes to CCcam , but CCcam is not everything, i own Dreambox 800 but i do not use it as is unstable
Dreambox maybe wins the game becouse have CCcam , else nothing new in the Dreambox .

cheers

bobi

You right mate,
The ppl loking after one EMU without whatching the real future... Hardware is Power...thats big mistake!!....EMUs allways will evolution yesterday was Camd Evocam Gbox...today is famouse CCcam ,tomorrow somethink else...

[Keano]

yes we are working hard day and nite,,,,

for CCcam ,next week i hope to have same more news ..

one good news ITV HD for Uk people all ready fix.

It works i even a lot fo difent EMUs.


Great news about ITV HD. Cheers:respect-050:

@fatbloke not sure about gbox ( never tried ) but there is something called mbox which is a new emu and is very similiar.

[Robxxx7]

ITV HD works on the kathi using enigma, so this should not be anything different.

Also, plenty of people use the DVB-T tuners .... there is a big market for the AB Ipbox 9000 already using these options

[bobi]

IPbox 9000 is not without it's problems.

Poor support.

well i have to say maybe you are right , but then agein you are not
there is support for this box and there are at list couple of images
that are realy good.



Problems playing HDTV recordings.

not at all , i have added an interial 500 GB HDD in my box
cannot see a single problem with recordings and playback



Some HDD not working.

maybe , i cannot say anything about this as i do not tes all
HDD on the marked but mine works good.



No DivX support yet.

yes there is no divix suport , but is on the line up to be added on the
comming soft updates, so it will be there for us some time.



No ITV HD

cannot say anything as i cannot have signal about ITV HD or SD




Diablo CAM not working properly.

hahahhaha must laught now
Diablo cam works like charm in this mate.
i use Diablo evryday my self and have not seen a sinlge problem with it
even the problem with SR 30000 is now fixed, and im enjoying all HD on thor



DVB-T tuner problems
Unstable images...

what do you mean by this ??? more info please
i my self have seen no problem reported.

PS : Enigma will be with us soon :respect-050:

Respect to AB COM for makeing this possible , and Respect to their developers.

cheers

bobi

[mytoza]

Darkbox 9000 HD will Run enigma, not one or two but an in between!

It will also run CCcam.

Maybe darkman can give us some more info here.

Not sure you can have an in between they use very different processes, enigma1 is based on c+ and c++ and enigma 2 is based on python with a backend written in C++.
If you try to mix the 2 then it would probably cause more problems than solve, I mean how would you select what plugins to run, are they to be based round C or python?

That said it is possible to get enigma running on other hardware by porting it.
What is not possible is to get Cccam running on any box that uses an SH4 processor which the Ipbox 9000 uses as does the Kathrein and many other HD boxes out there except the Dreams.

So if you need Cccam do not go for a box based on an SH4 processor even if it is running a variant of Enigma as you will be disappointed.

If you have no need for Cccam then the Ipbox 9000 is a good choice and I have to say the specs of the Darkbox look good as well.

[Robxxx7]

If you have no need for Cccam then the Ipbox 9000 is a good choice and I have to say the specs of the Darkbox look good as well.

well they are the same box :p

the only difference will be if a different team appears making an image solely for the darkbox .... but again it will work on IP box and cuberevo and of course the other important thing is Price !!!

any news on the exact pricing ?

[kegnkiwi]

There is mention of another box due out shortly with a Sigma SMP 8634 LF mips chip set. This is posted on another forum by a very well respected member, more info to be posted later in the month. Maybe "THE" all singing all dancing box is on its way.:respect-053:

ki

[proteus]

I hear that an Enigma for the AB9000HD will be released at the end of this month so another criteria met:biggrinjester:............... .Regards N.

[mytoza]

I think you will find that's enigma for the 900 not the 9000 but only Gbox, Mgcamd, camd3 and evocamd will be available as emus much the same as what is available for the kathrein.

Just to be clear Enigma 1 does not and will not support twin tuners, for this you have to have enigma 2 or another flavour of linux running your box such as STi linux which is the default linux for SH4 processors.
Also there are parts of Enigma2 that are not open source and this is why porting it is a very slow process as can be seen with the port to the Kathrein as this has been in alpha stage for months and has only recently progressed beyond the need for a separate nfs server to boot it.
This is another reason why an in between of E1 and E2 is not likely to work very well if at all.

However Enigma1 on the 900 is a big break through and will still make the 900HD a much more attractive prospect as an HD receiver.

[Keano]

Those of you would like to see enigma running on the Ipb*x then have a look here:respect-023:

_http://minicat.tv/video/enigma.mp4

[FELIX1]

Goran I sent you pm :respect-048:

[Robxxx7]

Those of you would like to see enigma running on the Ipb*x then have a look here:respect-023:

_http://minicat.tv/video/enigma.mp4

bear in mind its on the 900 and not the 9000, but a step in the right direction ...

[bobi]

bear in mind its on the 900 and not the 9000, but a step in the right direction ...

you will see it on the big brother to ( ipbox 9000 )
Patience is virtual , and good things come sto those that can wait :D

Enigma is now oficialy runing on this box
all next shipment from the ***** is being told to be deliverd with enigma
for the ipbox 900/910 , some time mid octomber i think i read

and on their officail website is now afficialy anounced that enigma is now runing

cheers

bobi

[RABBY]

Goran


2) High Definition [1080p and upscaling?]


The Best on the market is [ SKY HD ] But only broadcasts on [1080 I] Only seen TRUE [1080 P ] On Eurosport [Must have the TV To show 1080p] I Also have a DVD Recorder With the [ upscaling to 1080p ] But I have said ?? No one is really broadcasting on [1080p ] For Now !!!!Eurosport When it does it is SUPER:respect-067:

Regards

RABBY;)

[mytoza]

you will see it on the big brother to ( ipbox 9000 )
Patience is virtual , and good things come sto those that can wait :D

Enigma is now oficialy runing on this box
all next shipment from the ***** is being told to be deliverd with enigma
for the ipbox 900/910 , some time mid octomber i think i read

and on their officail website is now afficialy anounced that enigma is now runing

cheers

bobi

I take it you are talking about Enigma 2 on the ipbox 9000, enigma 1 cannot support twin tuners.

[cooler]

I think at the moment the best hd solution would be skyHD, with the kind of price you are paying for these boxes, you might as well subscribe for many years and get uninterrupted viewing.

Also I heard there is a project going on to make skyHD boxes to install Linux on them, as they have Linux of sort on them already.

Also you got so many good quality boxes out there and dream is not one of them especially what they did, they should never be forgiven for that, and can you imagine the price would from the rip off's if it not for ipbox and likes, we'd probably be paying thousand odd quids for dm800.

The Darkbox 9000HD I think is going be the best especially in price, and we all know darkman go crazy sometimes and might even give it out at the cost price, to get a better share in the market.

[Keano]

m8 I agree with you about sky hd being a good box and i had to think long and hard about cancelling it last week.

Full sky hd package will set you back £55 a month.

I have just bought the ipb*x 900 for £250, so 5 months of subs will cover the cost.

Then your sky hd box is not going to drive your motor east to west nor will open many other providers across Europe and the Middle East.

Finally the bottom line is most of guys on here are hobbist and having a box that can't be messed with is no fun, I've got 7 linux boxes sat here now and no doubt that will increase to 8 before Christmas.

I am looking forward to trying engima on ipb*x and also looking forward to Darkmans box.

[goran]

Thanxc for the replies and the PM, guys! Appreciated. Will respond more tomorrow, must go to bed now.

Just 1 Q: which one has the most sensitive tuner: sat and terrestrial, please?

[bobi]

I take it you are talking about Enigma 2 on the ipbox 9000, enigma 1 cannot support twin tuners.


cant say much mate, and do not know much either.
just know some enigma is being developed , if it is enigma 1 or 2
i do not know .


cheers

bobi

[DrProzac]

cant say much mate, and do not know much either.
just know some enigma is being developed , if it is enigma 1 or 2
i do not know .


cheers

bobi

From what I understand it's only Enigma 1 working at the moment on the 900?

[mytoza]

It is only Enigma 1 on the 900 that is for sure, but to be able to utilize the twin tuners in the 9000, whether it be the Darkbox or the Ipbox you will have to have Enigma 2.
Porting Enigma 2 is a whole different kettle of fish to Enigma 1, just ask Kathrein owners :confused:

[goran]

I think it's all here, including IP TV and so on. The lot! It's a Linux based Multimedia Centre!!!!!:respect-069::respect-046::respect-067:

https://www.satpimps.co.uk/showthread.php?p=562870


http://www.azboxhd.com/#/content/pictures1/front_panel.jpg/
http://www.azboxhd.com/#/content/pictures2/O091821596.jpg/More than I asked for in the top post!!!

Wow!

And the price is reasonable, it seems... Much more than DreamBox!!! And that's a proper WOW, if it turns out to be true!!!!

A must have!!!:respect-057:

[goran]

Errrmmmm, just two things:

dual tuner included;

polarmount internal positioner?

[tedy58]

Very carefully read the thread, and see that discussions go over AP Box. I don't know what it is, because I have DM800HD and may say that the problems with the first images are almost solved.
Now it works perfectly with my WiFi USB adapter D-Link G122, and the main problem that it have was the heating with the last to bootloader images #62 and #67 it is may say working like a freezer onto HD channels.

[joshjess]

Darkbox 9000 is the same as a CubeRevo HD Twin or AB IP Box 9000!!

[goran]

Coming to London, the AZ, anyone?:respect-051:

[goran]

Well, this is gonna be interesting - just look at the price on that!!!!:respect-059::respect-048::respect-069::respect-057::party::respect-044::svengo::respect-applause-00:respect-013::smilielol5:


http://www.duolabs.com/qboxhd.html

[goran]

I mean, really...



Q-Box HD - High Definition H264/MPeg4

Front Side
http://www.duolabs.com/images/Products/qboxhd.png
Rear Side
http://www.duolabs.com/images/Products/Qbox_Back.png
THIS IS A PRELIMINARY PAGE AND MAY VARY WITHOUT PRIOR ADVESTISMENT

For more than 5 years now, Duolabs has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance software and hardware experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their needs.

In response to consumer demand for higher-performing Set Top Boxes Linux Operating System based Duolabs has worked to develop the evolution of the successful Q-Box One (Standard Definition).

QBox High Definition is the latest frontier for HDTV Set-Top-Box, it is capable of delivering the features and high-end performance Multimedia Machine with many native peripherals such as USB connection, Ethernet connection via cable (10/100Mbit) or high speed Wi-Fi (802.11N up to 300 Mbit/s), multiple plug ‘n play tuner input, HDD support for PVR (Personal Video Recording) functions.

All the above technology and much more has combined with an exclusive colored box design and cap-sense technology integrated for front-panel functions together with a brilliant 2,2 inches TFT display.
Diablo CAM with DuoCrypt CAS technology is embedded as module like the Q-Box One.

Why is this Set Top Box a generation ahead? Discover it in its features.

or



Main CPU, 32 Bit Co-Processor
Storage memory and RAM.


Q-Box High Definition is based on ST chipset model STi7101 (ST40 with SH4 Core) with working speed at 266Mhz with 8MByte of NOR ROM for secure bootloader storage and 128 MB of system RAM.
As co-processor there is a 32Bit MCU embedded in the Diablo CAM module internally installed operating at the speed of 50Mhz. This co-processor will manage the streaming input delayer function for better PVR operating.
Internally mounted there is a USB stick of 1GB (this capacity can change, please check on your sales configuration) for application and content storage. This user space is very necessary for developers to store and run their applications or simply to store some contents.



Operating System and environment.


QBox HD is based on Linux Operating System kernel release 2.6.23.16 (or further) and DVB-API version 3 and version 5 (DVB-S2) which represents the right answer for open source based Set Top Boxes. The Linux DVB API (Application Programming Interface) lets you control these hardware components through currently six Unix-style character devices for video, audio, frontend, de-mux, CA and IP-over-DVB networking.
QBox High Definition uses as middleware the popular Enigma II with all its features and plug-ins.


DVB Streaming input.


The QBox High Definition has three different and independent DVB Tuner slots where users can mount Plug ‘n Play tuners module. DVB-S2, DVB-T and DVB-C can be installed. Please check the sales configuration before purchasing. Multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC) is also included.


Input/Output interfaces.






2 x USB 2.0 input (one in the front one in the back)



2 x Smartcard Readers



2 x Common Interface Slots



1 x RS-232 Interface



1 x 2,2 inches TFT Display 16364 colors


Audio and Video Input/Output







2 x Scart (RGB, FBAS or S-Video)



1 x RGB Connector (3 RCA - Red Green Blue)



1 x Component (3 RCA - 1 x Video 2 x Audiol R/L)



1 x HDMI Output



1 x S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)Ethernet and WLAN connection.

Qbox HD has a LAN connection at 10/100Mbit via cable connection and it also may host a WLAN Module as plug-in easy to plug and play.
Wi-Fi (WLAN connection) is embedding 802.11N technology at 300MBit transfer rate.
Please check you retail configuration as the Wi-Fi module may be not included and considered as "optional".

http://www.duolabs.com/images/Products/wifi2.png Wi-Fi module to install in the QBox HD as plug-in http://www.duolabs.com/images/Products/wifimount.jpg Here is the Wi-Fi module installed in t


P.V.R. (Personal Video Recording)


PVR function is now available through external USB device or internal SATA HDD. You can easily record your contents using an external device such as HDD or USB Pen drives.

PVR can be also performed installing an internal SATA HDD not included in the sales package.


Front panel and customizable led color.


Thanks to the cap-sense technology no more buttons will appear on the front panel. With a simple touch on the front panel it will be possible to get the access to usual button functions.
Led colors can be chosen between 256 colors accordingly with your favorite color or TV set appearance.

http://www.duolabs.com/images/Products/front1.jpg http://www.duolabs.com/images/Products/front2.jpg http://www.duolabs.com/images/Products/front4.jpg




OLE!!! Or should I say CIAO?!?:king-041::respect-051:

[paul01609]

well i have had my 800hd along time and must say im very pleased with it,has had hard drive installed with no over heating problems what so ever im more tham pleased with the box,how ever i am tempted to stick it on the auction site for one reason only and that is so i can get a twin tunner posibley looking at the qbox but only when i see the support and when its been tested.would of loved the 8000hd but i dont have money to burn

[goran]

Things are hotting up:

AZbox and the rest are making waves with superior HW [to DB] and the support is the Q now!!!

[goran]

Added a poll... a little prematurely?!?:sifone:

:smash:

:D

[Eugene1888]

Maybe adding a worst option would give more results as ... well most people only have one HD box and if it's cr@p it's cr@p...
Like my DM800, what a waste of money.
Almost all the images are bad or awful, lots of crashing, problems with HD not showing or just poor CAM support for Gbox, even the ones that have it don't really have it too good.
SO I for one couldn't vote for DM800 and I know nothing of the others, heard from a few people IPBox 900/910 was good, so I may sell this brick and get one of those...

[john333]

@ eugene 1888 i couldnt agree with you more well said best regards jovie

[techmob]

well i am looking to buy a linux hd box..

i just want one that is going to improve and progress and not become a waste of money

normally a safe bet is a dreambox with it being fully open source and is improved all the time... but it is quite basic hardware wise

then there are different boxes that have more to offer hardware wise but my concern is these wont progress to much due to the not fully open software

dm8000 is a rediculous price, if it was £400 then it would be a no brainer but i am looking for a decent box for £400

at the moment i just don't know..

[Carp95]

Well tested all availeble boxes in list accept dm8000 and azbox premium ( have the elite overhere )

Had to vote for the Azbox although fw isn't finished yet.

Stable box good quality and last but not least good money value ( yeahh i'am dutch:p).

Tested also Ipboxes 900-910-9000 no way they come near the azbox (or dreambox in that way).
So therefore the darkbox 9000 won't do better ( just a ripp off from Ipbo***00) although I didn't see it yet.

Q-box same story didn't see it yet, should have to do with enigma2 and the sh4 proc I guess.

[goran]

Thanx to all: please keep commenting and continue voting - very interesting!:respect-054::cheers2:

[goran]

Heh, a bit of time has passed and I presume we are a little bit more experienced and maybe even that bit wiser... ;)

AZbox HD turned out to be good but a nerve wrecker for some, at least in relation to the promises [and lies]...

So, now what? Any other, new boxes on the horizon, that are really worth the money, doing it all?!?

And I don't mean boxes that cost more than £400 - that's unacceptable to most...

So, mid-range prices + quality being the best that it can be...

Cheerio!:respect-051:

[BE-COOL]

Technomate HD linux receiver is comming soon, Technomate and ITGate had already made great linux receivers, lets see if the HD is as good as the old ones.

[goran]

A new crop coming [sorry, it's in S-C but one can easily translate it online, using Google or so:



http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/data/images/variations/article/2885.jpg (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-hd-prijemnik-chess-hd/) Satelitski HD prijemnik Chess HD (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-hd-prijemnik-chess-hd/)

Sve konkurentnije cijene satelitskih HD prijemnika približavaju sve većem broju krajnjih korisnika užitak gledanja programa u...

http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/data/images/variations/article/3059.jpg (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/hirschmann-s-hd910/) Hirschmann S-HD910 (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/hirschmann-s-hd910/)

Iz Hirshmanna dolazi nam HD prijemnik koji već na prvi pogled izgleda vrlo kvalitetno.....


(http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-hd-prijemnik-dm800-pvr/)
http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/data/images/variations/article/3034.jpg (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-prijemnik-humax-icord-hd/) Satelitski prijemnik Humax iCord HD (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-prijemnik-humax-icord-hd/)

Prvi satelitski prijemnik koji dolazi iz Humaxa sa stvarno odličnim dizajnom......

http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/data/images/variations/article/3099.jpg (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/eycos-s8012-hd/) Eycos S80.12 HD (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/eycos-s8012-hd/)

Satelitski prijemnik Eycos S80.12 vrlo zanimljivoig dizajna sa brojnim mogučnostima i prvi uređaj koji ima mogučnost priključenja...

http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/data/images/variations/article/1364.jpg (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-hd-prijemnik-topfield/) Satelitski HD prijemnik Topfield (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-hd-prijemnik-topfield/)

Želite vrhunski i pouzdan satelitski HD prijemnik sa mogučnošću snimanja?

http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/data/images/variations/article/1412.jpg (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-hd-prijemnik-topfield-tf7720hsci/) Satelitski HD prijemnik Topfield TF7720HSCI (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-hd-recenzije/satelitski-hd-prijemnik-topfield-tf7720hsci/)

Satelitski HD prijemnik Topfield TF7720HSCI da bi bio konkurentniji na tržištu izbacio je prijemnik u jeftinijem...



http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/data/images/variations/article/5113.jpg (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-recenzije/hirschmann-st-hd-1010/) Hirschmann ST-HD 1010 (http://www.sat-multimedia.hr/satelitska-tv/sat-recenzije/hirschmann-st-hd-1010/)

Satelitski i zemaljski HD prijemnik Hirschmann ST-HD 1010. Ovaj satelitski i zemaljski HD prijemnik oduševljava me svojim...

[CU]

1° dm8000
2° AzBox HD
3° Qbox HD

[goran]

Technomate TM-7100 HD Triple Tuner PVR

http://www.creativesatellite.co.uk/contents/media/l_tm7100.jpg
TM-7100 HD Triple Tuner PVR will be released. With 3 Tuners: 2x Satellite DVB-S2 HD & 1x Terrestrial DVB-T, it's a first! There's also a Removable Hard Disc Drive Bay for 2.5" or 3.5" S-ATA HDDs (upto 1TB) so you can transfer your recordings to your PC or use multiple HDDs with ease. Other features include: RF Modulator, Ethernet, 2x USB Ports, 2x Smart Card Readers, 2x Common Interface, Hardware Blind Search...and much more!

Now, this sounds mouthwatering, if you ask me!!!!!!!!!!!:drool5:

For around £450?

[satwyn]

for me az for 4.2.2 and hopefully blindscan when fully working

[goran]

I understand. Fully! :respect-051:

But you are a special case, m8... ;)

[quibath]

Technomate TM-7100 HD Triple Tuner PVR

http://www.creativesatellite.co.uk/contents/media/l_tm7100.jpg
TM-7100 HD Triple Tuner PVR will be released. With 3 Tuners: 2x Satellite DVB-S2 HD & 1x Terrestrial DVB-T, it's a first! There's also a Removable Hard Disc Drive Bay for 2.5" or 3.5" S-ATA HDDs (upto 1TB) so you can transfer your recordings to your PC or use multiple HDDs with ease. Other features include: RF Modulator, Ethernet, 2x USB Ports, 2x Smart Card Readers, 2x Common Interface, Hardware Blind Search...and much more!

Now, this sounds mouthwatering, if you ask me!!!!!!!!!!!:drool5:

For around £450?


Hi

And sorry but why this is in best Linux based HD sat receiver section....

BR,Q

[goran]

Because I am asking. ;)

[Who's claiming anything? :respect-050:]

[goran]

Just found this:

https://www.satpimps.co.uk/showthread.php?p=676822#post67682 2

Which OS? Looks like Linux, so what is it? OS21 - what?

[quibath]

Hi

Well, if you think on that way that it´s a linux box you can take a lot of other receivers also here.Also new spiderbox HD etc...and a lot of similar as TM-7100.(not so many tuners of course)

TM has also 9100 super(and elder 9100) models which are Linux based receivers actually pretty similar as ITGate.But SD ones. (Yes I have it)



Technomate HD linux receiver is comming soon, Technomate and ITGate had already made great linux receivers, lets see if the HD is as good as the old ones.


But no problem for me m8 i do not get any haemorrhoids about it :respect-062:

BR,Q

[goran]

I do not understand you problem/measuring stick/basis for judgement. :toetap05:

For me it's simple: is it Linux OS or not? Full stop!

It's not philosophy, this. It's rather simple.:svengo:

We are also not asking if a box has a clone - just is it Linux HD box and what other capacities it has...

Please, list them and state how it works, its features, what kind of support it has, its shortcomings etc.

If you know for sure. Not if you heard something from a third person.

Thanx!:coolgleamA:

[quibath]

Hi

Take it easy.I did not offend to You.I was only asking why its on linux based hd section...and then this starts.

Linux based are open source receivers like TM9100 (also 500/600 series)

I think I did not mention any word "Clone" in my reply.

So how many teams are making images for tm 7100 ?

And I really do not care how other people are dividing these to linux/non linux groups.Main thing is that all know what are we talking about.
(because there are many receivers in the middle...but they are not linux based receivers even having newcamd etc...)

Simply:Its not a linux receiver.But I hope all the best for that in future.

BR,Q

[goran]

Look, if you know something we don't - then say it openly, please.

Don't *****foot about and leave things hanging in the air.

Be precise, please, and give full info.

Otherwise, it's not worth it.

Really, it isn't!

Thanx!

[quibath]

Hi
And sorry,
I was only talking about is it a linux receiver or not.Thats all.

And I will not continue anymore about it now.

BR,Q

[goran]

So, no full info again, making it all look very superficial and "third hand"... Eccchhhh....:smash:

[goran]

:woot-035:Damn, this I'd like to test!!!:respect-050: I have a few quick Qs:

1) Which processor/chipset does it use? This is important re. various formats that it can play...

2) How much, what kind and which memory exactly does it have?

3) Which tuners are built-in? Also, why do they not support 1080p? Is HW-based blindscan fully operational, so one does NOT need to give it SR or any other parameter, before it can search? PiP working well?

4) Does it have HW-based multimedia streaming or only plug-ins based, sort of "stuck on top"? Indeed, does it have the streaming option ([W]LAN and USB/eSATA)?

5) Is eSATA port working well [tested] for an external HDD when one watches films? Btw, I can't see one on the photos... Is it the one inside, where the HDD caddy plug in or...?

6) Which formats [and at which bitrates] can it play: video, audio, photo? Can it play all the formats and bitrates not only from internal/external HDD but also USB memory stick?

7) Does it all work WELL, without stuttering or freezes, streaming-wise, too: from a PC/laptop/NAS drive?

8) Which OS does it use? If it is Linux - are they allowing the hobbyists to use all the necessary tools for developing FW/SW for it?

9) NewCS + CCcam is a complete Card Reader/Server + Client package, working flawlessly with all cards or some or even many have "hiccups" while working?

10) Some state 1 and some state 2 built-in card readers? Which is it and why the discrepancy? Another "semi-product" hitting the high street or...?!?

11) Any other Emus/CS SW available for it?

12) How about plug-ins and tools [like Channel list editor] for it: any available?

13) It has only 16 Favs? How come?

14) Which teams are writing for this machine?

15) Is DiSEqC 1.1 fully operational [up to 64 LNBs]?!? Twin sat TV tuner means one could easily need 32 or more LNBs with a Toroidal dish and 16 Twin LNBs!


Technomate TM7100 HD Triple Tuner PVR Receiver

Product Description

The new 7100HD twin satellite tuner with terrestrial tuner PVR with USB on the front and the back and with blind search. Embedded cams - two built-in multicard card reader. Triple tuner. LNB loop through. UHF modulator loop though. 10000 channels. Digital output for the sound. There's also a Removable Hard Disc Drive Bay for 2.5" or 3.5" S-ATA HDDs (upto 1TB) so you can transfer your recordings to your PC or use multiple HDDs with ease.


Specification


PVR ready high definition/digital combi satellite & terrestrial receiver
2 x DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners (HD)
1 x DVB-T/T2 (HD) terrestrial tuner
1 Smart Card Reader
2 Common Interface slots
Blind search
Ethernet slot and 10,000+ Channels

Features


TM-7100 Triple Tuner HD Combo
Record 3 channel and watch one
2 High Definition Tuners: DVB-S/DVB-S2 Satellite & DVB-T Terrestrial Compliant (MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / H.264)
576i & 576p, 720p & 1080i supported
1 Smart Card Reader & 2 Common Interfaces (2CI)
HDMI & Component Output (YPbPr) with Hardware Upscaler to Improve Picture Quality
Very Fast & Detailed Hardware Blind Search (power scan)
Ethernet Communication Port
eSATA Port
2 x USB Ports (Front + Rear Ports)
PLL type RF-Modulator (Ch. 21- 69) and UHF tuning function
10,000 TV & Radio Channels
USB 2.0 PVR Ready via USB External Device
USB PVR Features:

Rewind/Forward
Slow Motion Rewind/Forward
Timeshift (Pause Live TV)
Record Scrambled/Free-To-Air (FTA) Channels
Record current channel and playback a recording at the same time


Music player & JPEG viewer via USB 2.0
Fast Software & Channel List download via USB 2.0
2 Scart Outputs with RGB Suppor
Fully Featured VFD text Front Panel Display
Super Sensitive tuner for very weak signals
Dolby Digital Optical S/PDIF
Dolby Digital by HDMI
S-Video Output
Less than 1 second channel change
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 (USALS) compatible
Auto Navigation system – select as many satellites as you want to search
On-screen display with true full color resolution
Enhanced 16 Favorite channel groups
Channel control by: Favorites, Lock, Skip, Move & Delete
Channel sort by: All, Alphabet, Transponder & CAS
Parental, Installation & Receiver Lock
Multilingual OSD Menu: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Greek, Czech, Romanian, Persian
Fast & Easy-To-Use Menu System
Extended EPG and program reservation on EPG
Teletext & Subtitle by OSD and VBI
Last channel memory function
Factory default channel list
Various games
Software & channel list upgrade via RS-232C: PC to STB, STB to PC, STB-STB and USB
Zoom function on Pause & Live channel
Multi picture display
Support for multiple language broadcasts
S*C*P*C & M*C*P*C receivable from C/Ku band satellites LNBs supported: Universal, Single, Single S & C band wideband LNBs
Multi TV Standards supported: PAL G, I, K, M
Screen Formats 4:3 & 16:9
90-250V AC 50/60 Hz
LNB Short Circuit protection onboard
Software & channel list upgrade via RS-232C: PC to STB, STB to PC, STB-STB and USB
Dimension 390mm x 262mm x 67mm


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:respect-051:

[OldSkul]

Goran, wha about this? (apperantly it has same cpu as dm800hd)


OPTIBOX ALLIGATOR = NEXT 2000 HD DOBRATECH LINUX



Clone receivers last generation : linux... Broadcom BCM 7401 !



Optibox Alligator (DVB-S2+DB-T2) / Panthera (DVB-S2 only)

OptiboX

manual Optibox Alligator on english and hungar



last FW and boot :

Optibox_Alligator VVPL105.42



Where are they to buy ? RO, CZ, HU ? 240 Euro ?

http://www.digit****...-alligator.html

http://opti***hd.ro/....tor-HD-TSE.223

OptiboX - Satelitní pøijímaèe a pøislušenství

Sat4u.cz - Optibox ALLIGATOR



Tested in sat-magazin :

http://www.digit****....nr-1-2010.html



Users' experiences

Avanpremiera OPTIBOX Alligator - RSP Forum



Nextstar Ye-2000 DOBRATECH Linux

English Manual from november 25th 2009 !

Digium :: Dijital Yaþam

Firmwares :

Next 2000 Hd Dobratech Lİnux KARASAL DİJİTAL-TERRESTRIAL kanal Dosyası



300MHz MIPS32TM/16-e class CPU

Default 32Mbytes FLASH

Default 256Mbytes RAM



2 Slots For DVB Common Interface Standard

2 Smart Card Support

1 External eSATA Port

1 Set(3xRCA Vertical Array Type)

1 Set(3xRCA Vertical Array Type)

1 Optical(Fiber Optic Type)

1 Connector TV/VCR

2 USB A-Type Connector

1 Connector Ethernet RJ-45 10/100 Base-T

1 HDMI port



HF IN – LOOP DVB-S2 Tunner

ANT IN- LOOP DVB-T Tunner







DVB-S/S2 Tuner And Channel

RF Input Range: 950MHz ~ 2150MHz

Input Connector: F-Type Female (With Loop-Through Output)

Input Impedance: 75[Ohm]

Input Dynamic Range: -65dBm ~ -25dBm

Multi Demodulation Standard: DVB-S, DVB-S2 : QPSK, 8PSK

Symbol Rate: DVB-S : QPSK Maximum 45Msps @ 2~45Msps

DVB-S2 : 8PSK/QPSK Maximum 30Msps @ 10~30Msps

Multi Decoding Method Standard: LDPC/BCH DVB-S2(1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10)



DVB-S/S2 MPEG TS A/V Decoding

Transport Stream Format: MPEG-4 Part10 AVC/H.264 HD HP@L4.1 1920x1080@50Hz(ISO/IEC 13818 MPEG-2 TS Specifications)

Profile Level: MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4 Part10 AVC/H.264 HD HP@L4.1

Input Rate: Maximum 90Mb/s

Video Aspect Ratio: 4:3, Letter Box, 16:9, Pan & Scan

Video Display Resolution: 1920x1080i, 1280x720p, 720x576i/p, 720x480i/p @ 50/60Hz

Audio Decoding Format: Dolby Digital bit-streams, MPEG-1 Layer 1,2,3

Audio Output Mode: Mono, Left, Right, Stereo, Dolby Digital bit-streams(PCM 5.1 Channel, Stereo down-mixed Dolby ProLogic)



DVB-T Tuner And Channel

RF Input Range: VHF-High Band 149.5MHz ~ 426MHz,

VHF-Low Band 50.5MHz ~ 142.5MHz, UHF-Band 434MHz ~ 858MHz

Input/ Loop-Through Output Connector: 1 x Din Jack for DVB-T, 1x Din Jack for DVB-T Loop-Through Output

(IEC 169-2 Female/Male)

Input Impedance: 75[Ohms] Nominal

Input Signal Level: -80dBm ~ -5dBm(64QAM, Code Rate 2/3, Guard Interval 1/32,

Gaussian Channel)

Digital Modulation Scheme: QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM(Constellation)

Guard Interval: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32

Modulation Mode: 2K, 4k, 8K modes

Supporting System: DVB-T(COFDM) Compliant (Frequency Band Modulation) ETSI 300 744

IF BandWidth: 6/7/8MHz channel

FEC Code Rates: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8



DVB-T MPEG TS A/V Decoding

Transport

Stream Format: MPEG-4 Part10 AVC/H.264 HD HP@L4.1

1920x1080@50/60Hz(MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 Transport Stream Specification)

Profile Level: MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4 Part10 AVC/H.264 HD HP@L4.1

Input Rate: Maximum 31.668450Mb/s, 27.709893Mb/s

Video Aspect Ratio: 4:3, Letter Box, 16:9, Pan & Scan

Video Display Resolution: 1920x1080i, 1280x720p, 720x576i/p, 720x480i/p @ 50/60Hz

Audio Decoding Format: Dolby Digital bit-streams, MPEG-1 Layer 1,2,3

Audio Output Mode: Mono, Left, Right, Stereo, Dolby Digital bit-streams(PCM 5.1 Channel, Stereo down-mixed Dolby ProLogic)



A/V And Data Output

Analog Component YPbPr: 1 Set(3xRCA Vertical Array Type)

CVBS(Composite Video), Stereo Audio: 1 Set(3xRCA Vertical Array Type)

S/PDIF Dolby Digital Interface: 1 Optical(Fiber Optic Type)

HDMI (with HDCP Option): 1 Connector

SCART Interface: TV/VCR

USB2.0 Host Interface: 2 USB A-Type Connector

Ethernet: 1 Connector RJ-45 10/100 Base-T

RS-232C Data Port D-Sub9 Interface: Transfer Rate 115,200bps(Firmware Upgrade Port)



Conditional Access Interface

PCMCIA: 2 Slots For DVB Common Interface Standard

Smart Card: 2 Smart Card Support



Storage Device

SATA(Serial ATA): 1 External eSATA Port



System Resource Information

Main Processor: 300MHz MIPS32TM/16-e class CPU

Flash ROM: Default 32Mbytes

DDR SDRAM: Default 256Mbytes



Power Supply

Input Voltage: AC 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz

Power Consumption: Maximum 35Watts

Protection: Separate Internal Fuse

Type: SMPS(Switching Mode Power Supply)

Safety And EMI: For Country Regulation



Physical Specification

Dimension(WxDxH): 340x268x60[mm]

Net Weight: About 3.0Kg

Operation Temperature: 5°C ~ 50°C

[goran]

Thanx but edit the links - they are not allowed, except for the sponsor... ;)

[mika]

Hi All

What do you think Goran about the new Vantage VT-1 :respect-050: ?

http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/12/31/091231014847120812.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)
http://nsa10.casimages.com/img/2009/12/31/091231014907787015.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)
http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/12/31/091231014928486806.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)


The first capabilities in sat-world
-Dual boot system
-2 hdmi port in and out
-removable 2.5" hdd
-sti7105 cpu at 450mhz
-Dolby Digital+


Vantage VT-1 - New Full HDTV satellite receiver with removable hard disk
The Vantage Digital GmbH, headquartered in Carlsbad with the VT-1 brings a new HDTV hard disk recorders on the market that offers some peculiarities.
While many other Festplattenrecoder have a built-in 3.5-inch hard drive, is the VT-1 allowed by its integrated 2.5-inch hard disk removable frame on the smaller hard drive version and through the frame quick and simple change of the hard drive without the device to open must. When Target Disk Mode users all the functionality of a PVR is available, so the manufacturer. About the timer function can be easily and precisely recorded television programs. Also time-shift TV (time shift) is possible.

An integrated SD card reader provides all the PVR features including an SD card. In addition to the SD card and play back music files (MP3) or are carried out to update the system software.

To receive pay-TV is equipped the Vantage VT-1 with two CI interfaces and two built-in Conax card readers. Uses of the desired provider Conax encryption is only one smart card is necessary and the program can now be decoded.

A unique feature of the VT-1 is the so-called dual-boot, which makes the device boot 2 different areas are available. While on the 1st Boot the normal standard operating system of the box is found, is on the 2nd Boot space for a Linux operating system, which the manufacturer in the 2nd Quarter of 2010 provide for free will.

The diversity of the connection VANTAGE VT-1 is impressive, then in addition to the HDMI output for flat-screen TVs and 2 HDMI inputs to find the cameras, Bluray player or other external digital devices can be connected directly. In addition, we find a component output and three USB 2.0 ports for connecting other digital media. For the perfect sound provide an optical and a coaxial digital output. On the integration of the box in the home network, a network connection is available.

The VT-1 has had 430 mm width hi-dimensions and can be integrated into a home stereo. If he is to be stored under cover, an external IR sensor can be connected and thus supplies the box with the commands of the remote control.

"In developing the DF-1, we have attached importance to the technologically feasible, easy operation and stylish design," says Steven Enseroth, managing director of Vantage Digital GmbH "As with 8000 series we have the quiet design of the front not by **** disturbed. The sensor enables the control panel right on VT-1 by light touch. "



Vantage Full HD 1080p - HDTV receiver with dual HDMI and Digital OLEDVon Vantage is a new hard disk receiver HDTV Full HD 1080p "for satellite TV with multimedia features. The new Full HD 1080p was just at the Anga Cable to the professional audience. Above all, through his noble front with touch-sensor buttons is at first glance, the new Full HD 1080p PVR made by Vantage. The front page was in the look of brushed aluminum design. The first highlight of the front sits a self-luminous OLED display (Organic Light Emitting Diode), as an information display. Very nice is the developer of Vantage the complete design at the "Full HD 1080p" succeeded. Small piano look or cheap plastic. Even the feet have a high quality hi-fi component. But additionally occurs a second HDMI port on the back shows, which as yet not a single HDTV receiver can identify.

As a hardware chipset used in the Vantage Full HD 1080p The new SoC STi7105 (advanced HD decoding IC for STB) with the following data:

■ Advanced high definition video decoding
(H264/VC-1/MPEG2)
■ Advanced standard definition video decoding
(H264/VC-1/MPEG2/AVS)
■ Advanced multi-channel audio decoding
(MPEG 1, 2, MP3, DD / DD +, AAC / AAC +,
WMA9/WMA9pro)
■ Linux, Windows CE and OS21 compatible ST40
applications CPU (450 MHz)
■ 32-bit compatible DDR1/DDR2 local memory
interface
■ Multi-stream, capable DVR transport stream
processing
■ Extensive connectivity (dual USB hosts,
e-SATA, ethernet MAC / MII / RMII, MPX, and
PCI)
■ Advance security and DRM support including
SVP, MS-DRM and DTCP-IP
■ DVD decryption data

Like when AzBox Elite / Premium HD or the new SRP-2100 by Topfield, the new "Full HD 1080p," the video output of up to 1080p (1920 x 1080 progressive at 60 or 50 frames) on the HDMI 1.3a deliver. HDTV receivers are sufficient for the operation of the 1080i TV, the interlaced method with fields at 1920 × 1080, but since the "Full HD 1080p HD video with 1080p playback, it is a native 1080p image output may be necessary. Precise information on playback formats are not yet available.

Technical data of the VT of 1080p Full HD Vantage:

DVB-S / DVB-S2 twin tuner
MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
16 bit OLED (Front)
32-bit OSD (On Screen Display - ARGB 8888)
1x HDMI 1.3a with 1080p and HDMI CEC
1x HDMI loop-through (looping / HDMI-Out)
1x component video (YPbPr)
2.5 "removable hard drive for notebook hard disks with SATA 2.0 interface
1x S / PDIF Dolby Digital
2x USB 2.0 host (back)
1x USB 2.0 slave (front)
1x SD card reader
1x LAN / Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
1x RCA Video
1x RCA audio
2x dish (in / out)
2x CI slot for pay-TV
2x Smart Card reader for Conax, XCrypt, DGCrypt and CryptOne
576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Software update via satellite (OTA) or via USB
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 USALS, Unicable
Processor: STI 7105 450 MHz
Memory: 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 32 MB Flash Memory
buffered real time clock for network separation
integrated help system
HDTV Receiver flagship Vantage VT-1 is available in stores starting in December and will cost around 650 euros

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010 FOR ALL MEMBERS OF SATDUDEZ :party:

[goran]

Not bad... ;)

Smart recs [the new crop coming] have dual boot [Linux from USB stick] etc. but they have a cheaper tuner -> 1080i only... Also in Ferguson...

Stronger processor in Coolstream, for instance...

The price is steep!

How about "our" toys for it - Linux toys...? :D