Posted by Insomniac on 30 Aug 2009 3:22 AM EST/EDT
PDF Link for specs.
It appears to incorporate the J&W Minix 780G mini-itx motherboard.
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Posted by KJH on 13 May 2009 7:14 PM EST/EDT
Here's what we can tell you right now. MvixUSA has not been working with prior partners on this product. This means that the new media center device will be using new chips and chipsets. This in turn means even more formats will be supported. As a teaser, the new unit, titled the Mvix Ultio (isn't that Latin for 'revenge'!?), will support FLAC, MKV and H.264! It is rumored to also have an embedded UPnP and a bittorent client.
Perhaps the best news will be that the majority of the Linux-based code will be provided for free and shipped with the device itself! Certainly, this is proof-positive that MvixUSA has been listening to the community and the clamors for opening up the code. Another benefit from MvixUSA producing this product themselves is that feedback will go directly to the manufacturer and they will be able to fix issues themselves.
As for price, we will just say that the price will be extremely competitive. Shipping should start right around the start of June 2009.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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Posted by Insomniac on 1 Mar 2009 1:26 AM EST/EDT
Read more here.
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Posted by Insomniac on 26 Jan 2009 11:50 PM EST/EDT
See the details in this brochure.
Could this be the rumoured Mvix800HD? The GUI images appear completely revamped from those depicted on mvix.net for either the MvixMCE or Mvix800HD, with a movie info interface that includes movie poster and plot / director / actor info.
There still doesn't appear to be Meta data for custom media sorting but this is a definite step in the right direction.
If anyone was there, please give us details...
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Posted by Insomniac on 25 Jan 2009 2:18 AM EST/EDT
MX-Series (was called MX-760HD & MX-780HD) - Discussion will still cover the MX-760HD and MX-780HD, but will include the MX780-DVI, which is essentially the MX-760HD with SATA support, as well as associated features of the MX range such as NDAS, including the usual wireless setup, ripping suggestions, etc.
MV-Series (was called 4000/5000 Series) - This forum will cover product discussion of the full MV range, including the 2500, 4000, 5000 & 6000 line-up, which all share similar firmware functionality and GUI, aside from some hardware differences.
MvixBOX (was called Unicorn Family) - This section will cover discussion on the WDN-2000 and any possible future NAS / WebDisk / Server from Mvix, covering functionality and issues. This is currently the case anyway, so this is once again a simple re-name.
MvixPVR - A new section will be created for discussion of the MvixPVR which has recently been launched in Europe, and will possibly start to appear soon in other regions. Topic discussion will be specific to the recording features and other new functionality not available on the existing line-up, including MvixFTS and MvixLive.
Feature Requests - This is currently a sub-forum within the MX-760HD & MX-780HD forum. The time has come to move this out to allow feature requests to stand on their own. Many of the features requested in the past have been introduced to some degree in one or more products of the existing or future line-up.
Additional possible sections may be added depending on product similarities once we know more about their features and functionalities - I refer to the prospective Mvix800HD and MvixMCE currently being featured on www.mvix.net. The idea here is not to have too many sections but rather to group similar products as far as possible, so as not to appear too intimidating or overwhelming to our visitors and members...
Please let us have your constructive comments on this.
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Posted by KJH on 4 Dec 2008 3:57 AM EST/EDT
In case you don't know what an MvixBOX is: http://tinyurl.com/584dg9
MvixBOX was also named one of InfoWorld's top 10 gadget picks: http://tinyurl.com/66krtv
As the only way this can work is if you commit to purchasing the unit, so that everyone will get the guaranteed price, we must take some form of 'downpayment' or assurance that you are serious about the purchase. Sorry, but this is a must. To that end, if you want an MvixBox as part of this offer, please send a Paypal in the amount of $20 to paypal@gizmosforgeeks.com, and then send your full name, full US mailing address from your primary e-mail address to admin@mvixcommunity.com .
If you're interested, we need to get both your downpayment and mailing information no later than 9PM Pacific/midnight Eastern on Thur 4 Dec 2008. Yes, that's today.
Once the deadline has passed, we will count up the entries to see if we've met the minimum required # of buyers. If we have, then we will forward the names and addresses of the buyers to MvixUSA who will invoice you and then send your units directly to you. We will then refund your Paypal payments.
That's it. Please let us know if you have any questions and do act quickly to take advantage of what is quite an offer, and just in time for the holiday gift-giving season!
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Posted by Insomniac on 18 Oct 2008 10:24 AM EST/EDT
Mvix800HD - Sigma 8635L chip, HDMI 1.3, 802.11n Wifi support, full H.264 support, uPnP Server, Internet movies source?, Lie-flat & iPod dock.
MvixPVR - Digital recording (Composite RCA / SCART input), NAS capability, 802.11g Wifi, UPnP Server, iPod dock & HDMI output.
MvixBOX - NAS Server, UPnP Server, BitTorrent, Printer server, FTP, Web Server, PC Backup, iTunes Server, Video streaming, Web interface, +++.
MvixMCE - 802.11n (probably built-in Wifi card vs. external USB dongle), UPnP Server, H.264, HDMI 1.3, Internet movies source?
Mvix Dock - Docking station for SATA HDD (2.5" & 3.5"), USB hub & slots for various memory card formats.
Preview on Mvix.net
...it looks like our feature request page was not a waste of time after all!
(Note - Specs provided here are based on info displayed on Mvix.net as at October 2008 - this may be subject to change.)
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Posted by Insomniac on 8 Oct 2008 10:33 AM EST/EDT
Mvix MX-780HD firmware - 2.0.4
Released: 6 October 2008
Release notes :
1. Support for MKV file container Beta - NOT H.264 codec;
2. Improved WMA audio codec support;
3. Autorun folder support added - Movie - Music - Photo - Music + Photo (create autorun/AUTORUN folder on the root);
4. ogg codec (Vorbis) support;
5. Video Size added to menu : original, pan scan, full screen;
6. OSD improved while playing 1080p source file under HDMI 1080p;
7. Font OSD degradation phenomena improved;
8. Added Arabic;
9. Supports ID3v2 - Fixes problem that some mp3 would not play due to embedded jpg cover artwork;
10. HDMI to DVI compatibility fixed - black screen problem;
11. Solved auto SSID scan bug (reboot problem);
12. Internet radio - improved speed and stability;
13. Network shared folder name size limitation fixed (was limited to 12 characters);
The MX-760HD firmware update should have a similar bug-fix list and will follow shortly.
Available from the mvix.net downloads page.
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Posted by Insomniac on 2 Aug 2008 2:35 PM EST/EDT
So, let's stir things up a bit in their development camp and put in some requests for something new in support of us - the faithful Mvix-Community…
We’re looking for some thing new - some spanking killer-feature that will renew our commitment to this ageing device, not a minor-release fixing bugs that should never have been there in the first place!
We’ve created a new poll so that community members can all vote on the features we would most like to see in a new firmware release from Unicorn. This poll is based on a compilation of features from our ‘feature requests’ forum. So, cast your vote and let your voice be heard …and if you don’t see something you want, then go right ahead and let your fingers do the talking – add your feature request to our forum.
Again, please remember that this is not an official forum, so we have no control over what Unicorn choose to put into their firmware upgrades, but we really need to reawaken the manufacturers to the notion that we want something new.
There are so many features to choose from - these media players could be so much more, so let’s push the developers for more… vote for new features now!
Feel free to follow a link to any feature and post your comments - if there isn't a link, create a new post on our boards and tell us your ideas.
If you’re not a member yet, register here and cast your vote - add your voice to the community!
<<< Vote for new features here! >>>
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Posted by Insomniac on 20 Jun 2008 2:03 AM EST/EDT
The polls are open - let's all vote on what new features we would most like to see in future firmware from Unicorn.
We've put together a list of several feature requests where members can vote on what they would most like to see in a firmware upgrade - by this we mean a real next-generation upgrade, not a bug-fix release!
Keep in mind that this is not an official forum, so we have no control over what Unicorn choose to put into firmware upgrades, but surely if we could come up with a system that shows what we as users are interested in, then we could get the manufacturers to sit up and take note...
Vote for your most wanted feature in each category - choose a GUI feature, a networking feature, a file that you most want supported, a desired multimedia feature and a real use for the LCD screen - go wild!
Feel free to follow a link for any feature and post your comments - if there isn't a link, create a new post in the feature requests.
So if you aren't a member yet, register here and cast your vote - let your voice be heard!
<<< New poll is up - vote for your most-wanted features! >>>
Old poll closed - view results here
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