MAG 257: Will come in 2015 / Only cheaper or also faster?

[EPAPRESS]

INFOMIR was on the CSTB 2015.


http://www.infomir.eu/eng/press-center/news/103-moscow_cstb2015/

And they told interesting news:


Apart from the Set-Top Boxes already available for purchase on the market, Infomir presented a few of its newest models that will enter mass production at the end of the second / beginning of the third trimester 2015. Namely the cost effective MAG257 Set-Top Box on the new STiH301 processor, and the premium class MAG350 – IPTV/OTT Set-Top Box that supports HEVC technology.

The MAG 250 has a slower 450 MHz CPU, the MAG 254 a 650 MHz CPU, we all know it.

Is this new MAG 257 only cheaper, or also faster and has some more nice features?


Let us look on the new CPU STiH 301:


http://www.st.com/web/catalog/mmc/FM131/SC999/SS1628/PF260314

Key Features
◾Single-core ARM®applications CPU delivering up to 3750 DMIPS
◾Integrated ARM® Mali GPU for high-performance 3D graphics
◾HEVC full HD video decoding combined with Faroudja®video processing technology
◾Advanced security engine supporting all popular CAS and DRM, to protect premium media content
◾Wide connectivity, including USB 3.0, PCI-e, SATA and fast Ethernet
◾Dedicated interfaces to a large range of companion front-end solutions: satellite, cable and terrestrial and WiFi devices
◾28 nm process technology chip
◾BGA 19 x 19 mm package



And let us take another look to the CPU of MAG 254, the STi Н207 and the CPU from MAG250, the Sti7105:


http://www.st.com/web/catalog/mmc/FM131/SC999/SS1629/PF252588

Key Features
◾ST40 applications CPU with 256 KB L2 cache
◾32-bit LMI supporting DDR3
◾Decoding of H264, MPEG2, VC-1 and AVS HD video streams
◾Decoding of 1080p60 AVC, dual HD AVC and MVC SHP video streams
◾3DTV decoding and display compatible with HDMI 1.4b
◾Extensive connectivity (2 × USB 2.0 ports; Ethernet MII/RMII/TMII port; SD/MMC card port; eSATA port; PCIe)
◾Secure booting from SLC NAND Flash or Serial NOR Flash; eMMC booting option
◾Low-power process and architecture
◾Integrated low-power standby controller
◾High-quality video resizing and de-interlacing
◾Integrated Ethernet PHY



http://www.st.com/web/catalog/mmc/FM131/SC999/SS1629/PF252588

Key Features
◾Advanced high definition video decoding (H264/VC-1/MPEG2)
◾Advanced standard definition video decoding (H264/VC-1/MPEG2/AVS)
◾Advanced multi-channel audio decoding (MPEG 1, 2, MP3, DD/DD+, AAC/AAC+, WMA9/WMA9pro)
◾Linux, Windows CE and OS21 compatible ST40 applications CPU (450 MHz)
◾32-bit DDR1/DDR2 compatible local memory interface
◾Multi-stream, DVR capable transport stream processing
◾Extensive connectivity (dual USB hosts, e-SATA, ethernet MAC/MII/RMII, MPX, and PCI)
◾Advance security and DRM support including SVP, MS-DRM and DTCP-IP
◾DVD data decryption


STi7105
Low cost advanced HD decoding IC for STB and iDTV

STiH207
Advanced dual HD AVC processor with integrated low power standby Controller

STiH301
ARM Cortex-based hybrid set-top box platform


What can we expect from the new MAG 257?

One or two USB 3.0 ports?
Faster CPU?
Hopefully compatible with our LINUX boxes!


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Manfred

[alphablondy]

more boxes coming out.... great news for the hobby.

[Kimbo]

Now, what's next a box that will also get me a beer!! I'll preorder now!

[Niteman]

The more the better and they keep improving them.

[mikey432]

The more the better and they keep improving them.

Very true, hopefully they come out with something that can handel both IPTV +xbmc and maybe some emulators that would be great.

[EPAPRESS]

New little article about the coming new Infomir boxes:


http://advanced-television.com/2015/04/20/infomir-launches-hevc-stbs/


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Manfred

[Marley]

think they need to fix what they have first

[greg]

i agree with asft

[xbmcbg]

more boxes coming out.... great news for the hobby.
If you have basic knowledge of Linux you can throw an eye on the Chinese market and will be surprised how many boxes are available with top quality working with the stalker.

[Kimbo]

So many boxes are out and more to come, even if the ones out need fixes and most of the brands right now do need fixes, it is nice to see how more and more powerful this boxes are becoming!!

[xbmcbg]

I thinking about the announcement of KODI version for MAG 254 that currently I use.

[big dady]

I thinking about the announcement of KODI version for MAG 254 that currently I use.

please do in lite us.

[Ipguy]

Great I can't wait to get my hands on one

[xbmcbg]

The problem is that most users have no idea what they do and this can cause irreversible damage to the STB . I have been witness to this process in another forum and I do not want to feel guilty that someone has overestimated their knowledge and therefore is lost of the STB.

[jake67]

in May 2016 , MAG257 in shops ? :)

[gooffriel]

The conversation is very interested I am a Mag 254 user and been waiting for some speed improvement, will be waiting for Infomir to start selling those Mags 257.
Thanks you guys for the info.