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humbug0_2 · 13-04-09, 09:40 PM

Hi there
Was thinking of getting a Eurovox EX7000HD or the EX5100PVR for use of the pause live tv/record features they have but then someone pointed me in the direction of one these!

Here is it's spec:

Markus-750 is the revolutionary HDD recorder and HD media player. It can easily record user-made video from Camcorder or VCR as well as TV set top box into HDD. It will upscale any iTgate/Dreambox/Starview/Eurovox , as well as being your home media centre. It plays HD movie files up to (1920X1080). Through network it can playback and file copy from connected computers easily by remote control. Time shift function can pause the live TV program.
The 750 has an inbuilt DVB-T tuner, ( Freeview service,,,, no cams for mmds ),
Which also allows use of box as a freeview recorder...
Also a optional wireless dongle to make the box fully wireless. Timeshift to work with any A/V input( Scart and composite ) will turn any older set top box into a recording box,, ( using internal SATA drive ),,,, will let users pause live tv( with built in freeview or by AV input, i.e dreambox/itgate etc ),,, has a built in terrestrial tuner for freeview service,, and has 2 host usb's for allow connection of a external sata casing too. Has optional wireless dongle ( will do everythinig wirelessly )

Features

HD playback files like MPEG2 HD(TS), Divx HD, Xvid HD and etc.
One Touch Guide Menu
Multi-way File Copy
Time Shift
Pause Live TV
Various Connection
Digital Photo Album
Audio Juke Box
Home & On-The-Road
Internel HDD with SATA interface
Functions without HDD installed
Easy & Fancy HDD exchange
Many Language Support
Sata(i/ii) up to 1TB

SPECIFICATION

Recording Partition: UDF
Recording Mode: HQ,SP,LP,EP,SLP
Recording Format: MPEG II
File Partition: FAT32/NTFS
File Playback (VIDEO): MPEG2 HD(TS, TP) DIVX DH(AVI), XVID HD(AVI), MPEG1/2 (DAT.MPG.VOB.IFO), DIVX (AVI), XVID (AVI), DV25 (DIGITAL CAMCORDER)
File Playback (AUDIO): Dolby Digital, AC3, CDDA, LPCM, WMA, AAC, OGG
File Playback (PHOTO): JPEG, BMP (32bit)
WMV, MKV, H264, X264 files can be playback only with realtime transcoding depending on the codec in the computer and AV files characteristic thru Network

Connections (Rear) ANT IN x 1 : ANT OUT x 1: USB(Host) x 2, USB(Target), Lan, Component Out, Composite Out, Composite In, HDMI Out, Optical Out, Coaxial Out, Ext.IR In & DC in, 2 Euroscart ( Av in,, & TV out )
Input: AC 100V~240V, 50/60Hz
Extra DVB-T terrestrial Tuner

Does anyone know what there like or should i stick to a Eurovox?
Thanks

ronster · 14-04-09, 07:02 AM

Ive read alot of good reviews about these boxes but its not a replacment for a eurovox as it only has a dvb-t tuner mate.

You would need a eurovox aswell as the marcus,the ex5100 would be the best option!

Smurf · 14-04-09, 09:14 PM

That looks very good what do they retail at? It has many connections and outputs very fancy.

ronster · 14-04-09, 09:34 PM

Retail at about £200 mate!!

What we need now is a guinea pig

i volunteer you Smurf

Smurf · 14-04-09, 09:54 PM

LOL

Goodman · 14-04-09, 10:01 PM

The box seems so gooooooooooooooooooddddd. It has got all the feature you will need. they could have added at least freesat tuner.

Smurf · 14-04-09, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodman

The box seems so gooooooooooooooooooddddd. It has got all the feature you will need. they could have added at least freesat tuner.

True say but would be even better with a dual tuner for sat and cable. Now how cool would that be??

ronster · 14-04-09, 10:21 PM

Or try the MARKUS 800

Top of the line in Media Center. Markus-800 is designed for High Definition media lovers and it plays most of the latest files codecs & formats. It has 2" LCD screen for easier access to the menu. Markus-800 support true 1080p resolution with HDMI port. Markus-800 has E-SATA support for fast data transfer and has two USB host for more USB devices. You can enjoy Blue-Ray Disc quality movie with H.264 codec MKV files.

*Support H.264, X.264, MKV formats
*HDMI port for true HD at 1080p resolution
*2"LCD Screen
*Network Stream Playback
*E‐SATA Port
*NDAS solution for Network storage

Specification

Video Connections: Composite / S-Video /Component (Progressive Scan)/HDMI : 1080p/1080i/ 720p/ 480p/ 480i
Audio Connections: Stereo Audio (L/R) / Optical Digital Audio / Coaxial Digital Audio * The 5.1 channel audio can be down mixed for two channel output
USB Spec:USB 2.0 (High Speed Full Speed: Max. 480Mbps) Connector Type:USB B Type g)yy* When used in USB1.1 mode, transfer speed is slower.
Support Format: Video File Type Video Codec Audio Codec Remarks MPEG1/2/4, XVID, DIVX, WMV9, WMV9HD, H.264,X.264, TP, TRP, TS, MKV, WMV, AVI. ISO.IFO,VOB MPG, ASF, DAT
Audio File Type Output Bit Rate Sampling Rate:AC3.MP2,MP3,DTS (pass through) Ogg,WMA.MPGA MPA, PCM 64K ~ 192Kbps, 32K/ 44.1K/ 48KHz
Photo: JPEG/GIF/BMP/PNG
Partition Type: 3.5" SATA FAT32, NTFS
Power: 12V DC Adapter
Compatible OS: Window 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/MAC OS X ("FAT32" Format only)
Weight: 700g (without HDD)
Gift Box Weight: 1.8kg/Box
Gift Box Meas: 240 X 186 X 183 (mm)
Quantity Per Carton: 3
Carton Weight: (Net) 5.40Kg, (Gross) 6.12Kg
Carton Size: 595 x 255 x 215 (mm)
UPC Code: 94922964380

MARKUS
SISO MARKUS-800

Smurf · 15-04-09, 12:23 AM

Woah that looks amazing. What's that retailed at? So Ronster can u buy that for me matey? Just one will do thanks!

humforce · 15-04-09, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf

Woah that looks amazing. What's that retailed at? So Ronster can u buy that for me matey? Just one will do thanks!

Option 3 = Markus 800 + 1000 Gig Hard Drive. =

£309
In Stock: Yes

(+ postage from £11)

13-04-09, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
humbug0_2 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should i get Eurovox or look at a Markus-750 Hi there Was thinking of getting a Eurovox EX7000HD or the EX5100PVR for use of the pause live tv/record features they have but then someone pointed me in the direction of one these! Here is it's spec: Markus-750 is the revolutionary HDD recorder and HD media player. It can easily record user-made video from Camcorder or VCR as well as TV set top box into HDD. It will upscale any iTgate/Dreambox/Starview/Eurovox , as well as being your home media centre. It plays HD movie files up to (1920X1080). Through network it can playback and file copy from connected computers easily by remote control. Time shift function can pause the live TV program. The 750 has an inbuilt DVB-T tuner, ( Freeview service,,,, no cams for mmds ), Which also allows use of box as a freeview recorder... Also a optional wireless dongle to make the box fully wireless. Timeshift to work with any A/V input( Scart and composite ) will turn any older set top box into a recording box,, ( using internal SATA drive ),,,, will let users pause live tv( with built in freeview or by AV input, i.e dreambox/itgate etc ),,, has a built in terrestrial tuner for freeview service,, and has 2 host usb's for allow connection of a external sata casing too. Has optional wireless dongle ( will do everythinig wirelessly ) Features HD playback files like MPEG2 HD(TS), Divx HD, Xvid HD and etc. One Touch Guide Menu Multi-way File Copy Time Shift Pause Live TV Various Connection Digital Photo Album Audio Juke Box Home & On-The-Road Internel HDD with SATA interface Functions without HDD installed Easy & Fancy HDD exchange Many Language Support Sata(i/ii) up to 1TB SPECIFICATION Recording Partition: UDF Recording Mode: HQ,SP,LP,EP,SLP Recording Format: MPEG II File Partition: FAT32/NTFS File Playback (VIDEO): MPEG2 HD(TS, TP) DIVX DH(AVI), XVID HD(AVI), MPEG1/2 (DAT.MPG.VOB.IFO), DIVX (AVI), XVID (AVI), DV25 (DIGITAL CAMCORDER) File Playback (AUDIO): Dolby Digital, AC3, CDDA, LPCM, WMA, AAC, OGG File Playback (PHOTO): JPEG, BMP (32bit) WMV, MKV, H264, X264 files can be playback only with realtime transcoding depending on the codec in the computer and AV files characteristic thru Network Connections (Rear) ANT IN x 1 : ANT OUT x 1: USB(Host) x 2, USB(Target), Lan, Component Out, Composite Out, Composite In, HDMI Out, Optical Out, Coaxial Out, Ext.IR In & DC in, 2 Euroscart ( Av in,, & TV out ) Input: AC 100V~240V, 50/60Hz Extra DVB-T terrestrial Tuner Does anyone know what there like or should i stick to a Eurovox? Thanks

14-04-09, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
ronster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Here Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 981 Times in 529 Posts	Re: Should i get Eurovox or look at a Markus-750 Ive read alot of good reviews about these boxes but its not a replacment for a eurovox as it only has a dvb-t tuner mate. You would need a eurovox aswell as the marcus,the ex5100 would be the best option!

14-04-09, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 131 Thanked 179 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Should i get Eurovox or look at a Markus-750 That looks very good what do they retail at? It has many connections and outputs very fancy.

14-04-09, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
ronster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Here Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 981 Times in 529 Posts	Re: Should i get Eurovox or look at a Markus-750 Retail at about £200 mate!! What we need now is a guinea pig i volunteer you Smurf

14-04-09, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 131 Thanked 179 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Should i get Eurovox or look at a Markus-750 LOL

14-04-09, 10:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Goodman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 270 Thanks: 18 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Should i get Eurovox or look at a Markus-750 The box seems so gooooooooooooooooooddddd. It has got all the feature you will need. they could have added at least freesat tuner. __________________ Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing Sooner or Later we will beat Virgin again

14-04-09, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
ronster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Here Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 981 Times in 529 Posts	Re: Should i get Eurovox or look at a Markus-750 Or try the MARKUS 800 Top of the line in Media Center. Markus-800 is designed for High Definition media lovers and it plays most of the latest files codecs & formats. It has 2" LCD screen for easier access to the menu. Markus-800 support true 1080p resolution with HDMI port. Markus-800 has E-SATA support for fast data transfer and has two USB host for more USB devices. You can enjoy Blue-Ray Disc quality movie with H.264 codec MKV files. Support H.264, X.264, MKV formats HDMI port for true HD at 1080p resolution 2"LCD Screen Network Stream Playback E‐SATA Port NDAS solution for Network storage Specification Video Connections: Composite / S-Video /Component (Progressive Scan)/HDMI : 1080p/1080i/ 720p/ 480p/ 480i Audio Connections: Stereo Audio (L/R) / Optical Digital Audio / Coaxial Digital Audio * The 5.1 channel audio can be down mixed for two channel output USB Spec:USB 2.0 (High Speed Full Speed: Max. 480Mbps) Connector Type:USB B Type g)yy* When used in USB1.1 mode, transfer speed is slower. Support Format: Video File Type Video Codec Audio Codec Remarks MPEG1/2/4, XVID, DIVX, WMV9, WMV9HD, H.264,X.264, TP, TRP, TS, MKV, WMV, AVI. ISO.IFO,VOB MPG, ASF, DAT Audio File Type Output Bit Rate Sampling Rate:AC3.MP2,MP3,DTS (pass through) Ogg,WMA.MPGA MPA, PCM 64K ~ 192Kbps, 32K/ 44.1K/ 48KHz Photo: JPEG/GIF/BMP/PNG Partition Type: 3.5" SATA FAT32, NTFS Power: 12V DC Adapter Compatible OS: Window 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/MAC OS X ("FAT32" Format only) Weight: 700g (without HDD) Gift Box Weight: 1.8kg/Box Gift Box Meas: 240 X 186 X 183 (mm) Quantity Per Carton: 3 Carton Weight: (Net) 5.40Kg, (Gross) 6.12Kg Carton Size: 595 x 255 x 215 (mm) UPC Code: 94922964380 MARKUS SISO MARKUS-800

15-04-09, 12:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 131 Thanked 179 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Should i get Eurovox or look at a Markus-750 Woah that looks amazing. What's that retailed at? So Ronster can u buy that for me matey? Just one will do thanks!

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