Re: Question about driver for Mantis

[David Lister <foceni@gmail.com>]

Manu Abraham wrote:
> 2009/5/23 David Lister <foceni@gmail.com>:
>   
>> Not sure if you didn't get this email already, I had a slip-up while
>> sending it. :) Anyway, there's also another supported card with a CI. A
>> friend of mine has it, so I guess it works quite well with Linux. It's
>> Mystique SaTiX-S2 (AFAIK, similar to KNC1+). Mystiques have rather
>> quality finish and the CI module is ready for 3.5" drive installation.
>> Some pictures from google:
>>
>> http://www.cesarex.com/images/Mystique-CI-1.jpg
>> http://www.sat-servis.cz/data/eshop/fotky/produkty/velke/619.jpg
>>
>> Others might be able to tell you more details, I just know it works -
>> friend has a Cryptoworks CAM in it. Take a look around, bye.
>>     
>
> The Mystique is just a rebranded KNC1+ which just uses the same
> STB0899 module, FYI. :-)
>   
Not exactly. People usually say it is a rebrand/clone of KNC1+, but it's
not. :) There are couple of differences -- Mystique is a lighter version
missing these features:
1) Signal passthrough via loop-out connector
2) Video input port for analogue capture

I'm glad you reminded me of this misconception, the differences might be
important for somebody. I was considering Mystique for myself, but chose
CX24116 over STB0899, because this time, I wanted official support. I
don't need analogue capture and CI anyway (I use softcam and for analog,
much better Hauppauge PVR-500). I suggest Mystique instead of KNC1+ for
purely practical reasons - it's more available, cheaper and nicer. :)

-- 
Dave