[capncrunk]

I'm wondering how the processing power, memory and overall hardware profile compare between IKS and BIN loaded boxes.

if i had to pick 2 to compare it would be the sv.360 and the Nfusion solaris.

i can't seem to find any specs for any of the IKS boxes.

[cisco123]

Nfusion Solaris

The NFusion Solaris is the new replacement model for the Nfusion Nova. Like the Nova, The Nfusion Solaris has an Ethernet Port which allows you to connect to your router and use the IPPVR function.

Solaris Specifications:

• MPEG-II Digital & Fully DVB Compliant
• Blind Scan
• Multi-LNB Controlled by DiSEqC Control Version 1.0, 1.2 and USALS
• Multi-Satellite Search
• On Screen Display with 65535 Color Full Resolution
• Favorite Channel Groups
• Powerful Channel Control by Favorites, Lock, Skip, Move and Delete
• Channel Sorting by Alphabet, Transponder and CAS
• Multi-language Supported (OSD & Menu)
• Closed Caption Support
• Maximum 10,000 channels Programmable
• Multi-picture Display
• Parental Lock / Receiver Lock
• CVBS Video & Audio Output via RCA
• Component Y/Pb/Pr Output via RCA
• S-VHS Video Output
• Optical & Coaxial Output for Digital Audio
• Software & Channel Data Upgrade via RS-232
• Universal Remote Control

LNB/TUNER:

• Input Frequency 950~2,150MHz
• RF Input level -65~-250dBm
• LNB Control DiSEqC 1.0 & 1.2
• LNB Power 13/18V (MAX, 400mA )
• LNB Tone Switch 22KHz + 2KHz ( 0.6Vp-p)
• External RF Switch 0/12V(50mA
• DEMODULATOR
• WAVEFORM QSPK (SPCS,MCPC Capable
• Symbol Rate 2~31Mbps

MPEG:

• Transport Stream MEPG-ll
• Video MEPG-ll Main Profile/Main level
• Audio MEPG-ll Layer l & ll

VIDEO:

• CVBS 1Vp-p into 75 ohms
• Video Format 16:9 4:3
• Frequency Range 5Hz to 5MHz

AUDIO:

• Sample Frequency 32/44 1/48KHz
• Frequency Responce 20Hz~20KHz HI-FI Quality Digatal Stereo
• Audio output 2V rms into 600

CONNECTORS:

• LNB INPUT F-Type IEC 169 Female
• Loop F-Type IEC 169 Female
• TV ANT IN F-Type IEC 169 Female
• TV OUTPUT F-Type IEC 169 Female chan 2/3
• S-VIDEO
• ETHERNET 10/100
• RCA JACK CVBS AUDIO L/R 0/12V
• SPDIF OPTICAL
• Comp VIDEO Y Pb PR
• SERIAL PORT RS-232 D-TYPE

OTHERS:

• APPLICATION SYSTEM
• PROCESSOR MIPS ( 120 Mhz )
• DRAM 16+2 Mbyte (Which is much faster than 32 Megs of SDRAM)
• LED DISPLAY 4 Digits
• GRAPHIC DISPLAY 720x576
• SUPPLY VOLTAGE Free voltage ( 100-240V AC 50/60Hz
• POWER ON/OFF Switch ( back / front)
• OPERATING TEMP -10 C +50 C

• Model: Nfusion Solaris
• Shipping Weight: 5lbs
• Manufactured by: NFusion

Sonicview 360 Elite PVR

Dual tuner PVR made by Sonicview with 2 USB ports. Free USB flash drive.

Once again Sonicview releases another #1 rated product in it's class. The Sonicview SV-360- ELITE-PVR is top of all other FTA brands but with added bonuses and a lower price. If you're looking for the best you've found it. You will get the most bang for your buck with the Sonicview SV-360-Elite-PVR.

3 USB 2.0 Ports for External HDD and USB Memory Stick
Dual Tuner for recording and viewing a different channel simultaneously
EPG Supported. Select the program you will like to record right from the guide
Recording Capacity depending on external HDD Size
Ex 80GB =40 Hours 160GB=80 Hours 300GB=150 Hours
MPEG 2 Digital & Fully DVB compliant
6,0000 Channels Memory Capacity for TV & Radio Programs
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Supported
Time shift mode supported
IR Universal remote Control Unit

What makes the Sonicview 360 Elites stand out from the rest of the PVR FTA units on the market is its speed and user friendliness. The fastest booting and scan speed available including high speed channel changing time. Watch over 6,000 channels and create your own personal channel list for up to 8 different users. Reserve channels by date and time to be recorded days in advance as well as pause, rewind and fast forward live TV with the time shift function. Here are some other features that come with the Sonicview 360 Elite

256 Colours & User friendly GUI for Easy Control
Parental Lock Function
Automatic NTSC/PAL Detection and Simple Video Converter
Diseqc 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & USALS/22 KHz Switching Control Supported
S/PDIF for Digital Audio/Dolby
Component Output & 3 RCA (Y,Pb,Pr)
S-VHS Output Connector
RS232C 9-Pin Connector

[capncrunk]

WOW, thank you cisco for all that C&P, It wasn't all in there, but i managed to find the missing piece...

sv360
64M Byte DDR SDRAM/4M Byte Flash
STI-5100 243mhz

Solaris
DRAM 16+2 Mbyte (Which is much faster than 32 Megs of SDRAM) BUT HOW FAST IS IT?
120 MHz

[creativegenius]

I'd look at the nFusion Phoenix unit ... nice all round feature set ... far better than the Nova or Solaris models and offers more memory, better tuner, more LNB output power ect.

That would be my pick in the nFusion SD line of recievers.

Creative Genius

[capncrunk]

I'm just compiling some info for a friend, I have no intentions of ever running an IKS system. i'm more interested in the hardware differences between the 2.

it's more about how much power is required to perform the different functions of the 2.
i beleive his intentions are to hack a box open and mirror the firmware and whatever else onto a few different machines, and he wanted to know how old/cheap of a machine would work. Apparently any of my old p1's will be perfect.