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gavvy4745 · 31-10-10, 07:30 PM

I'm kinda new to all this but im wondering what's the best box and easiest to use for getting movies and sports? I do subscribe to VM but think its far to much money a month! Help anyone? Thanks very much

clio1 · 31-10-10, 07:31 PM

Have a look about there are a few boxes working at present, but do your homework before you purchase one of them.

gavvy4745 · 31-10-10, 07:34 PM

Iv had a look but still unsure, i dont want to buy one that wont work lol Thanks for your reply though

joe516 · 31-10-10, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavvy4745

Iv had a look but still unsure, i dont want to buy one that wont work lol Thanks for your reply though

kv780 4 me 100%

gavvy4745 · 31-10-10, 08:02 PM

Is the a780 same as kv780?

Ebenezor · 31-10-10, 08:04 PM

I went for the Starview HD, it is slightly more future proof.
I was left with 3 Eurovox box's earlier in year...not complaining I had a great run, but feel I have enough door stops without buying more.
The HD has a dual tuner for cable and satellite.
Also I choose Starview because they seem less problematic.
Read the posts on here with Kryptview probs

Ebe

gavvy4745 · 31-10-10, 08:07 PM

Does it matter if its 6 or 7?

andyjill · 31-10-10, 08:16 PM

If you read the post about a780 as Ebenezor quoted above there would seem to be post complaining about them, yes including myself I have been complaining about them but that was for 1 game yesterday and after that game the a780 has been back to normal, great viewing and clear pictures as normal.
If you read post from 2 weeks ago and go back even longer you will read the starview has far more problems than the a780, so beware what you buy, me I say the a780

Ebenezor · 31-10-10, 08:26 PM

I have no axe to grind, I wanted a box that would be useful after the server turned the cable off.
As I said I have 3 Eurovox Box's as excellent doorstops.
I have had my Starview combo HD for about 1 week, It has not had any hiccupps.Easy to set up simple menu's etc.
I did my homework, read the forums and made an informed decision.
For £45 difference it was a no brainer in my opinion.

The starview combo is about £199 the starview 7 is about £99 and the KV A780 about £154
Let your eyes be your judge and your pocket be your guide

Ebe

clio1 · 31-10-10, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebenezor

I went for the Starview HD, it is slightly more future proof.
I was left with 3 Eurovox box's earlier in year...not complaining I had a great run, but feel I have enough door stops without buying more.
The HD has a dual tuner for cable and satellite.
Also I choose Starview because they seem less problematic.
Read the posts on here with Kryptview probs

Ebe

Try having a look at just one post below

problems

31-10-10, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
gavvy4745 Gavin Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth UK Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What box? I'm kinda new to all this but im wondering what's the best box and easiest to use for getting movies and sports? I do subscribe to VM but think its far to much money a month! Help anyone? Thanks very much

31-10-10, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
clio1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In My Car Posts: 1,636 Thanks: 168 Thanked 703 Times in 489 Posts	Re: What box? Have a look about there are a few boxes working at present, but do your homework before you purchase one of them. __________________ "Worry is like a Rocking Chair! Its something to do but gets you nowhere !!"

31-10-10, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
gavvy4745 Gavin Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth UK Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What box? Iv had a look but still unsure, i dont want to buy one that wont work lol Thanks for your reply though

31-10-10, 08:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
gavvy4745 Gavin Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth UK Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What box? Is the a780 same as kv780?

31-10-10, 08:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ebenezor Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 62 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: What box? I went for the Starview HD, it is slightly more future proof. I was left with 3 Eurovox box's earlier in year...not complaining I had a great run, but feel I have enough door stops without buying more. The HD has a dual tuner for cable and satellite. Also I choose Starview because they seem less problematic. Read the posts on here with Kryptview probs Ebe

31-10-10, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
gavvy4745 Gavin Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth UK Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What box? Does it matter if its 6 or 7?

31-10-10, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
andyjill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 890 Thanks: 155 Thanked 366 Times in 278 Posts	Re: What box? If you read the post about a780 as Ebenezor quoted above there would seem to be post complaining about them, yes including myself I have been complaining about them but that was for 1 game yesterday and after that game the a780 has been back to normal, great viewing and clear pictures as normal. If you read post from 2 weeks ago and go back even longer you will read the starview has far more problems than the a780, so beware what you buy, me I say the a780

31-10-10, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ebenezor Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 62 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: What box? I have no axe to grind, I wanted a box that would be useful after the server turned the cable off. As I said I have 3 Eurovox Box's as excellent doorstops. I have had my Starview combo HD for about 1 week, It has not had any hiccupps.Easy to set up simple menu's etc. I did my homework, read the forums and made an informed decision. For £45 difference it was a no brainer in my opinion. The starview combo is about £199 the starview 7 is about £99 and the KV A780 about £154 Let your eyes be your judge and your pocket be your guide Ebe Last edited by Ebenezor; 31-10-10 at 08:38 PM. Reason: spelling like an ejeet

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