New HD Linux based receiver

**xln747** · 10-11-08, 10:45 PM

Hi People,
Found this specification whilst surfing. This is for a twin tuner linux box which is supposed to run CCcam. The cost is around 300 euros and expected to be on sale on 17 November. There is also a single tuner version for approximately 260 euros.

Item Description

The Premium HD AZbox belongs to a small group of receivers that combine high-definition, the traditional functions of tuning in radio and TV channels with other applications based on internet connection and your hard disk of 160 gigabytes or 320 gigabytes at home (you can put another disc the size you need), because we speak of a "media center" that is actually able to meet all our needs in a single device.

Main Functions:
Smart Tuner Support
DVB-S2 / S, DVB-T21T
DVB-C2 / C, ISDB-T
GO GO Function List (Intelligent Sort Channels)
Fully HD MPEG4 and DVB Compliant

Media Player:
- Audio: MP3, WA V, AIFF, WMA, Ogg Vorbis
- Images: JPEG, BMP, TlFF, GIF, PNG
- Video: MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 DivX XviD (with MP30r
PCM) A VI SSF (subtitle formats supported)

In/Out Interfaces:
2 Slots for Common Interface
Smartcard Readers
2 x USB 2.O (Rear and Frontal panel)
HDD LAN over Samba
VFD Display

Internet access
Wireless and RJ45 connector
Web Interface for distance remote control
Update by Internet, USB and Serial Web Browsing
RSS News Reader
E-mail Client (POP Only)

Personal Video Recorder
Time Shift functíon (pause and play live TV)
Streaming Receiver (Audio / Video and Radio)
Possibility of Video On Demand

**LeroyPatrol** · 10-11-08, 11:01 PM

wow is that all it's features?? lol

That seems like a very competitive product for the DM800. Can't wait to hear a bit more about it.

Leroy

**vk6xlr** · 10-11-08, 11:11 PM

Looks good too...

**xln747** · 10-11-08, 11:11 PM

These boxes are being discussed on European boards but information seems to be a bit thin. Sat-pimps has a thread with someone who says they are testing a unit and it definitely works with CCcam etc, so we might be looking at a new competitor to the mythical DM8000

**Fernbay** · 10-11-08, 11:19 PM

Still pricey tho... Hopefully the price will drop & the number of channels will rise

**fisho** · 07-12-08, 12:23 PM

Has any 1 tried one yet?

**Supermega** · 07-12-08, 02:15 PM

Found this around the net

**macca** · 07-12-08, 02:27 PM

no HDD or ethernet?

**weirdo** · 07-12-08, 06:17 PM

If it works with CCcam it should have an ethernet port

**macca** · 07-12-08, 06:24 PM

I thought that too but the flyer Supermega posted doesn't refer to it, even the "Connections" doesn't mention any network port

**weirdo** · 07-12-08, 09:26 PM

**macca** · 07-12-08, 09:55 PM

very nice, who wants to try and get one to test?

**xln747** · 08-12-08, 08:46 PM

Don't think they are actually on sale yet. There seems now to be some concern over whether it will run full CCcam or just client but it has been supposedly tested with newcs. I think its a wait and see at the moment.

**orica** · 14-12-08, 07:49 PM

any further news on these new units?

**tristen** · 16-12-08, 01:54 PM

Forum here more info
and here

Pictures etc. of HD unit here

Apparently there are two HD models (info. from German website - my translation):

(1) Azbox HD Premium Linux WLAN The New Generation with Multimedia PVR HD Linux Receiver

* Linux operating system
* PVR - internal or external over USB 2.0
* WLAN (allowing connection to the internet for software/transmitter list update etc.)
* On-line channel updates
* Web radio
* Video portal support

(2) Azbox HD Elite Linux LAN The New Generation with Multimedia PVR HD Linux Receiver

* Linux operating system
* PVR - internal or external
* LAN - Connection for software/transmitter list update etc.
* Video portal support

**tristen** · 16-12-08, 03:36 PM

Full specifications etc. (German) here

**novica** · 17-12-08, 02:40 AM

I spoke with a satellite shop in Germany( ) and they are definitely having those boxes on the 15.01.09......

**enf** · 18-12-08, 10:56 AM

Am at work, so I can't download the cattledog....but looks very interesting.

Cheers
enf

**xln747** · 21-01-09, 12:17 AM

Hi People, I'm giving this thread a bump. New info says that both the models can be used as twin tuner with the difference being the premium has wireless LAN and can have internal hard drives. Some reasonable reports coming in about media player capabilities and possible sharing ability. Cost of the Elite model about 290 Euro incl tax. Available now through Spanish and German dealers.