Review of the Beeline IPTV PACE IPH8005 Set-Top Box
VimpelCom recently began connecting Beeline subscribers using the PACE IPH8005 digital TV set-top box. So, I decided to give you a review of this TV set-top box. Here are its main technical specifications. 500GB, 2.5" hard drive
High-performance, Mediaroom-certified DVR platform
Low-power, fanless design
128 MB FLASH
256 MB SDRAM
Comprehensive and advanced device connectivity, including HDMI
LED indicators: Power, Link, HD, Recording
1288 Dhrystone MIPS System-on-Chip with media coprocessors
Ethernet port
HomePNA 3.1 over coaxial interface
USB 2.0 port for future expansion
Here's what the manufacturer says about this product:
The Pace IPH8005 HD IPTV Advanced Set-Top is a high-performance, compact whole-home HD DVR solution that supports multiple wired connection options, including Ethernet and HomePNA. Using HomePNA to deliver IPTV over an existing home coaxial network, operators can significantly save on costs. Installation.
DVR functions are supported by a 500GB, 2.5" field-removable hard drive. By allowing technicians to quickly remove the hard drive, operators can reduce maintenance costs and simplify logistics during customer service returns. Additionally, the IPH8005 offers quiet operation and a low-temperature, fanless design.
The IPH8005's advanced system-on-chip design decodes a wide range of high-definition video standards, including MPEG-4. MPEG-4 video streams require significantly less bandwidth than MPEG-2 to deliver high-quality video services, which helps operators support growing consumer demand for high-bandwidth HD programming over their IPTV networks. The solution also utilizes multiple onboard video accelerators. These provide the best possible experience when consumers interact with today's IP-driven features, such as cloud-based guides, over-the-top (OTT) video, and applications.
The IPH8005 platform is optimized for use with Ericsson Mediaroom™ and is the highest-performance Mediaroom-certified DVR available.
Unfortunately, a user manual is not included, so I'm providing a link to it here: http://www.att.com/media/att/2014/sup...