Coming Soon! TViX M-5100SH/M-4100SH with Sigma EM 8623 chipset to decode H.264 !

[desray]

 

The TVIX Box M-4100SH High-definition Digital Multimedia player sets the new standard for quality digital multimedia players.

 

It also features H.264 AVC decoding to show superb quality high-definition content more efficiently than ever. 

 

For convenience and compatibility with high-end entertainment systems the TVIX Box M-4100SH features a High-Definitition Multimedia Interface (HDMI).

 

Definitely a prosumer box, the TVIX Box M-4100SH features flawless 1080P output resolution.  ;D

 

MSRP for this unit: S$655 (incl 5% GST)

 

 

 

Brief Overview of TViX M-5100SH

 

Same as TVIX M-4100SH, but made of the premium quality Aluminum casing. Fan speed control. Good heat emission effect. Kensington Lock. Premium design !! Top of the range !!!

 

Most advanced digital jukebox that's able to play H.264 AVC media clips and comes with HDMI Connection and SATA-Based HDD

 

H.264 AVC is a brand-new and superb video compression technology of today. That is to say, you're able to view stunning HD movies with lower storage capacity! Yes one full movie in HD quality in a 4.3GB single-layered DVD+R media!

 

Optional TVIX Tuner will bring you the digital TV set-top box and PVR (personal video recorder) capabilities. It can show, record and playback the whole digital TV broadcastings.

 

Finally, TViX adds an optional wireless LAN to give users a wider access of their PC and Network NAS from anywhere in their home.

 

Also it retains the virtures of previous TVIX series like DVD jukebox, ultimate movie file playback, music playback upto FLAC format, photo slideshow, USB host connectivity, and Ethernet. It has another exceptional feature like fast JPEG decoding which gives you much faster photo loading.  ;D

 

MSRP: S$745 (inclu 5% GST)

 

Note: M-5100SH will be arrving in Singapore first, together with M-4000SA (with SATA and HDMI Output and support 1 TB HDD)!

 

I should be getting the M-5100SH once it make it to shore! ;D

 

[Doggie Howser]

Any idea on ETA?

 

How's the streaming over Wireless? or over Ethernet over Power.

[HT102]

Can they provide HDTV broadcast decoding, replacing the need for set-top boxes (e.g. Draco, Humax)?

 

I hope they do not have stablity issues that commonly plague Sigma Design chipset based devices.

[eggz]

Wow, the specs look great! Can we assume they will also decode VC-1 since it's a less "heavy" codec compared to H.264?

 

 

[wwyjoe]

The 4000SA is here alreadi, but no sign of 5100SH

[desray]

The 4000SA is here alreadi, but no sign of 5100SH

 

Yeap...and there's a change in the design for the packaging as well. M-4000SA is nothing new except its spotted with HDMI and able to accpet SATA HDD (and no its not the SATA II with 3GB transfer module).

 

I just sold my M-4000P (i.e. IDE-based with DVI connection) to a forumer today. Now I am alreadt experiecing 'withdrawal symptons' of not able to access my video library for the latest DVDs I have ripped and yet have no time to watch...guess have to bear with it for few more weeks to come... :(

 

[Darthfunk]

Bro desray got lobang to get this at a dicount? Can MO?  ;D

[htfreak]

Can this guy handle VC1 rips as well.  If can, I will start to rip my HD-DVD collection on HDD liao and get one of these babies to do playback.

[wwyjoe]

Yeap...and there's a change in the design for the packaging as well. M-4000SA is nothing new except its spotted with HDMI and able to accpet SATA HDD (and no its not the SATA II with 3GB transfer module).

 

I just sold my M-4000P (i.e. IDE-based with DVI connection) to a forumer today. Now I am alreadt experiecing 'withdrawal symptons' of not able to access my video library for the latest DVDs I have ripped and yet have no time to watch...guess have to bear with it for few more weeks to come... :(

 

 

Bro, if i'm not mistaken, 4000SA is still DVI rite? Only the 4100SA is with HDMI

[desray]

Bro, if i'm not mistaken, 4000SA is still DVI rite? Only the 4100SA is with HDMI

 

By right, M-4000SH ('S' denote SATA and 'H' denote HDMI) should be the correct acronym for the suffix. BUT according to Andy from MemoryWorld, the ones that coming to Singapore (i.e. M-4000SA) have HDMI even though the suffix doesn't fit in the context here. Again I can't confirm that, this is what I gather from Andy via a phone inquiry yesterday. :)

 

 

[desray]

Can this guy handle VC1 rips as well.  If can, I will start to rip my HD-DVD collection on HDD liao and get one of these babies to do playback.

 

Yes I heard its possible. And if my memory serves me right here...I think we can even attach an XBox 360 HD DVD Drive or equivalent to play HD DVD directly on this little gadget here!

 

Dun quote me here...let me do more research first. As I dun have the hands-on on this gadget as yet...so whatever I stated here, please do yourself a favor, take it at par value and perhaps you can help me out here by googling the web to corroborate my findings... :P

 

[desray]

Bro desray got lobang to get this at a dicount? Can MO?  ;D

 

I can talk to Elvin from MemoryWorld to see what I can do... ;D

Hopefully he can see the 'intrinsic' worth :P

 

[wwyjoe]

My mistake, you're right. It should have M-4000SH ('S' denote SATA and 'H' denote HDMI).

 

 

Erhh, bro don't think there's a 4000SH model. The new models are:

 

1) Tvix M-4100SH

2) Tvix M-5100SH

 

Comparison chart of the differences:

 

http://www.tvix.co.kr/Eng/products/productCompare.aspx

[desray]

Erhh, bro don't think there's a 4000SH model. The new models are:

 

1) Tvix M-4100SH

2) Tvix M-5100SH

 

Comparison chart of the differences:

 

http://www.tvix.co.kr/Eng/products/productCompare.aspx

 

Please read my amended post again :) Thanks!

 

 

By right, M-4000SH ('S' denote SATA and 'H' denote HDMI) should be the correct acronym for the suffix. BUT according to Andy from MemoryWorld, the ones that coming to Singapore (i.e. M-4000SA) have HDMI even though the suffix doesn't fit in the context here. Again I can't confirm that, this is what I gather from Andy via a phone inquiry yesterday.

 

 

 

[bluetang927]

Desray,

 

I'm interested too, can get cheap if buy together ?

[darkeststar]

Yes I heard its possible. And if my memory serves me right here...I think we can even attach an XBox 360 HD DVD Drive or equivalent to play HD DVD directly on this little gadget here!

 

Dun quote me here...let me do more research first. As I dun have the hands-on on this gadget as yet...so whatever I stated here, please do yourself a favor, take it at par value and perhaps you can help me out here by googling the web to corroborate my findings... :P

 

 

heh heh,

 

this will be interesting if can get the xbox hd-dvd drive to work on it.

[calvinmcl]

Very interested to get a 5100SH too! It would be great if there could be an MO.  ;D

[desray]

The first shipment to Singapore confirm will be on 30th May 07. Shipping from HK. If everything goes smoothly, we should be expecting this gadget to make it to our shore by first week of June 07!

 

It seems that there's many interest been generated in this gadget ;D

 

[Doggie Howser]

The first shipment to Singapore confirm will be on 30th May 07. Shipping from HK. If everything goes smoothly, we should be expecting this gadget to make it to our shore by first week of June 07!

 

It seems that there's many interest been generated in this gadget ;D

 

 

Have been knocking on Memory World almost every other day :) both Funan and SLS!!

 

 

[calvinmcl]

The first shipment to Singapore confirm will be on 30th May 07. Shipping from HK. If everything goes smoothly, we should be expecting this gadget to make it to our shore by first week of June 07!

 

It seems that there's many interest been generated in this gadget ;D

 

 

Wow that's great! Let the countdown begin! Only a few more days left. Keep fingers crossed!

[desray]

Have been knocking on Memory World almost every other day :) both Funan and SLS!!

 

Same here...Hahaha....now that I'm missing my M-4000P unit. I have to depend on my laptop to do the streaming over my HC5000. And its doing quite well... :)

 

Here's the email exchanged between me and the Korean guy from DViCo.

 

 

Dear Raymond.

 

The first shipment of the new product to Singapore will be made on the 30th of May.

Thank you.

 

Sincerely Yours

 

Jimmy Seo, The Sales Manager of International Sales Team.

 

Dvico., Inc.

Tel: +82-31-728-1308.

Fax: +82-31-728-1370.

http://www.dvico.co.kr.

 

From: Raymond Lim [mailto:desray@starhub.net.sg]

Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 9:05 PM

To: Jimmy Seo(Seo, Jae Ho)

Subject: Fw: M-4100SH/M-5100SH available in Singapore?

 

 

Hi Jimmy, can you check for me the status of the M-5100SH unit en-route to Singapore, if any?

 

Thanks!

 

Raymond Lim

Customer

Singapore

[desray]

So Doggie, will you be selling off your existing M-4000P or is it M-5000A to this new model? :P

[desray]

Guys...do know that the new Sigma chipset 8623 is not as *stable* as the predecessor (EM 8621L)...so prepare yourself for lots of glitches for this unit. Some of the functions which have no problem in M-5000A and M-4000P will be an issue for these new units. **Sighz**

Note: HDMI is only 1.1 specs which is pretty much the same as ver 1.2 specs.

 

Hold your breath before clicking on this link posted by users of M-5100SH/M-4100SH in the AVSForum. Let's just put it that it doesn't look very promising... :(

 

Anyway here's the link: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10535913

 

Brace yourself!

 

[calvinmcl]

Wah! So many issues :-[

Now having second thoughts  ::)

[Doggie Howser]

So Doggie, will you be selling off your existing M-4000P or is it M-5000A to this new model? :P

 

I am still using my HD MediaBox MB-100. Latest firmware is surprisingly stable.

 

Streaming is decent (up to 700MB/45 minute files HR with Dolby Digital) over Power over Ethernet (using 200Mbps that can sustain abt 80? Mbps)

 

Might bring the MB-100 to my bedroom so I can also watch it in the bedroom once the DVIX is here. Personally prefer the 4100 shape. Any idea why they aren't bringing the 4100 first?