New! Cw-4000hd!!!

[Gimpy13]

I thought it was a cruel joke at first, but it's true, there is now a NEW CW 4000HD, and this one was built beyond belief!
here's the specs:

The CW-4000HD is a available in a black finish with high-gloss front panel and silver highlighting.

Dimensions:
- Width: 367 mm (14.45 in)
- Height: 99 mm ( 3.89 in)
- Depth: 350 mm (13.78 in)
Hardware:
- Processor: AMD 5000 X2 Processor
- Memory: 512MB DDRII RAM Expandable to 8GB
- Flash Drive: 1GB Fast System Flash
- Hard Drive: Not Included
- Video: Nvidia GeForce 7050
- Satellite Tuner: Genpix Skywalker-CW3K (internal)
- Input terminal: F-type 75 Ohm
- Receiving frequency: 950~2150 MHz tuning range
- Input level: -65~-25dBm
- Support MCPC and SCPC
- Symbol rate: 256Ksps~30 Msps
- FEC Codes: 1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8 and Auto
- QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM
- LNB/switch control: 13/18V (or 14/19V), 22khz, Tone Burst, DiSEqC 1.0/1.2, Legacy switch commands, 450 mA
- ATSC Tuner: (optional)
- Latest LG 5th generation tuner for enhanced reception.
- Supports QAM 64 and QAM 256 Cable signals.
- One TV antenna 75 ohm reception port.
- One stereo connection jack to sound card for analog TV.
- Video Output: HDMI/SVGA/Component/S-Video
- Audio Ouput: Analog and SPDIF Dolby Digital Audio output
- USB Ports: 4 USB v2.0 ports on back panel and 2 USB v2.0 ports on front panel.
- Ethernet Port: RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbits compatible.
- DVDRW: Read/Write DVDs and CDs.
Software :
- Java 1.4.2 Graphical User Interface
- Open Source Linux Operating System
- Version 2.6 Kernel
- X Windows Environment
- VDR (Video Disk Recorder)
- atscepg
- epgsearch
- extrecmenu
- femon
- nacc
- nvsettings
- radioinfo
- radiolist
- satlist
- setup
- skinsoppalusikka
- streamdev-server
- xine
- yaepg
- zaphistory
- zoom
- GQview image viewer
- Roaster mpg, iso, and disc builder
- Firefox web browser (Bon Echo)
- Lighttpd web server
- EPDFview pdf viewer
- Samba file server (Windows style networking)
- Xine multimedia player


I don't know about anyone else, but I started drooling at the thought of this receiver, and personally, I can't wait to get one. hopefully, they'll be smart enough to EVENTUALLY integrate IKS into this system.

images and more info about this stb can be found on CaptiveWorks.com

[Gimpy13]

if you look close in the specs, you'll notice it does QPSK, 8PSK, and 16QAM AS IS, OFF THE SHELF

I think this is the FIRST FTA to included QPSK/8PSK as one, which means it WILL receive FULL DN HD (also known as "TurboHD")

[tomcat01]

you have to remeber this is not just a fta it in a linux systemyes it has some cooll features but if you do not know linux you could be ripping you hair out ..

[tomcat01]

any fta that has the new dvb-s2 is capable of all the formats reverse and also right the reason this can do it is because it is a computer

with a tuner ,dvb card you can get all that too

i am not trying to put it down i would love to have one but really it is a computer media center with fta .. you can get the same with your home computer a tuner card and a dvb car .. since you have a computer it is 200.00 bucks for the others ..
it is a old setup in a computer .. really cool same as the cw 3000


but i think they are expensive

[tomcat01]

if anyone like this and want to spend the money it is well worth it if you need a computer check out the video

CaptiveWorks

[Gimpy13]

thank god, i know it.....but still, this system is selling for $479.99US, which is cheaper than buying a 3000HD with a GenPix/Skywalker 8PSK adapter, as that normally runs anywhere from $549.99US - $599.99US, depending on where you order from.

They just included the GenPix Skywalker, and lowered the price, not to mention, it looks PIMP!

[fordman01]

well not all the way it can update by internet with out putting the usb in it

[Gimpy13]

it's a few inches smaller than before, but more sleek looking as well, with all black, and silver/chrome buttons.

[FTA Deals]

The dealbreaker with ANY linux based receiver is the software.

The CW3000 was incredibly hard to setup, and the general user base do not know how to work with a linux system.

If CaptiveWorks can provide a really EASY TO USE OSD and setup, ie like a regular STB, then this can be a winner.

But for now, its just great hardware. The most important part is yet to be seen!

[tomcat01]

479.oo buck wow that is cheap it should run HD i am impressed in the price i though it would be more .. hhmm

[fordman01]

Originally Posted by FTA Deals

The dealbreaker with ANY linux based receiver is the software.

The CW3000 was incredibly hard to setup, and the general user base do not know how to work with a linux system.

If CaptiveWorks can provide a really EASY TO USE OSD and setup, ie like a regular STB, then this can be a winner.

But for now, its just great hardware. The most important part is yet to be seen!

yeah but aint the 600s 700s and 800s all the same software

[tomcat01]

wel i have all the stuff here to run the same thing through my vista media center but still i know linux and that is a cheap price ..

cool

[FTA Deals]

Originally Posted by fordman01

yeah but aint the 600s 700s and 800s all the same software

The cw600, 700, 800 are all set top boxes that use proprietary firmware.

The CW3000 HD which I was referring to earlier is linux-based. The 4000 is a progression of this.

I really wish they would go with a regular STB, because CaptiveWorks usually lacks in providing solid OSD for their linux boxes (also note the CW1000 which everybody and their mom ran away from).

[tomcat01]

i know what you are talking about i ordered the linux mce o/s and i sat there for almost a week playing with the kernel and finding way to make it work properly .. and it still was not that great .. now i just run my sv 8000 to my new 4870hd video card and capture to a hd turner to record or watch ..

works like a charm and only cost me a hd tuner 90 bucks

[FTA Deals]

That's very creative, dude!

How exactly do you you have it wired up? Is this all in your tv center?

[tomcat01]

first my computer is a rocket top stuff but you do not even need that ..

ok Hd viseo card tv that is at least 720p. then trun a dvi to hdmi cable for watching on the tv . now what you go is run you compite viseo fronm the reciever to the HDtuner card then you can run it back to the video card and out to the tv all done by the computer .. and for the sound you can get a .rca whit and red plug to a mini plug .. to the computer and i have a 7.1 speaker system hhoked up to my computer and boom you can run media center with a guide and full surround now you have to dun it that way or if you record you will get no sound ..

but there is alot of other ways to do it .. if you want you can also hook the dound up to a outside reciever and have a aux out to the tv and that way you do not have to run off you computer at all while still using your media center