Mvix quietly reveals media playing / recording MvixPVR

Mvix has a history of pumping out reliable, multi-faceted media streamers, but it has evidently decided to branch out a touch with its latest piece. Taking a note from the HD PVR from Hauppauge, the box packs component video inputs that will likely capture high-def video from set-top-boxes and the like. It's also an HDD-based media player (bring your own hard drive, of course), which outputs content up to 1080p via HDMI. You'll also find integrated WiFi, a USB port for streaming files on external drives and UPnP / BitTorrent functionality. Mvix hasn't stated when this puppy will go on sale nor how expensive it will be, but those looking for a multi-purpose media streamer / recorder should probably keep a check on this one.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 1:33AM]

The iPod dock kinda ruined it for me...

[avirji Posted Dec 16th 2008 10:23AM]

I first looked at it, and it was attractive.

All of a sudden, the antenna popped out, and I was distracted.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 2:23AM]

wow you took a lot of time to think of that one buddy... good job

[avirji Posted Dec 16th 2008 2:34AM]

Haha thanks. I actually realized after I wrote it that I should have put "I first looked at it, and I was attracted." Although, some people may have been mildly disturbed. Oh well, we're all gadget freaks =D.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 5:46PM]

I just thought, "OMG! The iPod is a vampire!" Noticing the antenna, however, told me it was not actually a reflection. At least my recurrent nightmare hasn't unleashed itself on the waking world. Yet.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 3:47AM]

this device seems pretty amazing, especially for "acquiring" things.



the ultimate anti-riaa/mpaa device.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 6:25AM]

I'd like one that comes with a lawyer, please.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 4:59AM]

I heard as of next week available in Benelux region...

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 9:13AM]

That's crazy...this box are using the same on/off switch from Viewsat MAXHD!!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 9:18AM]

Ok, so it's a Popcorn Hour 110 with built-in Wi Fi and dressed in fashionable black.
I'd like to see pricing and a decent review.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 9:20AM]

Well, it costs $250 and only has component connection - NO HDMI. Ugh.

[kingu Posted Dec 16th 2008 9:44AM]

Do the research ignoramus. http://www.mvixbenelux.com/content/technisch_09.html

# - HDMI video uitgang (Full HD)
# - Component video uitgang (Full HD)
# - S-Video uitgang (SD)
# - Composiet (SD)

- Linux OS
- Realtek RTD 1282 chipset

I didnt see any FLAC and MKV support, but i guess that will be easily fixed.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 16th 2008 1:04PM]

My Archos TV+ does most of this (thankfully, there is no ipod doc! :o). Only downside is that recordings are limited to a max resolution of 480i. Any hints as to the recording capabilities of this box?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 28th 2008 1:49AM]

Pricing info: http://www.mvixbenelux.com/?subid=2&id=1&subsubid=28