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subs0nic · 03-09-07, 12:10 AM

Hi, just joined here after being recommended to buy a eurovox from a mate at work and wanted to ask a few questions before parting with my cash.

First up I'm lead to believe the Eurovox Max V 2008 is a safe bet, is this right? Or is another type of box better (or are they all much the same?)

Are they pretty simple to set up? I've had a look around the forums here and found some good info but no specifics on connecting up splitters etc. Is this necessary / a good idea?

Lastly could anyone recommend a reputable place to buy one online as I gather the 'bay is not the best bet!

Cheers
Kev

AciidSn3ak3r · 03-09-07, 01:00 AM

Hi subs0nic.
I got my box last Thursday from the bay. dellzdealz is his name.
I have a splitter in the Omnibox which is the little brown box outside the house and i put that in there my self.
I then used my exisiting Coaxal cable from the aerial and changed the connector to an F Type. and plugged it in.
Got the box and got instructions on an A4 sheet of paper. I then plugged the tv line directly into it pure so i could do a power scan. I had all the channels at 80-82%. Put the splitter back in and it works all good with the broadband. Its best to have a cable service with Virgin Media such as TV or broadband.
It was soo easy to set up.
The channels were a pain in the arse but i just used Voxer and the Null Modem Cable to transfer the channel list and sort it all out.
I love it.

subs0nic · 03-09-07, 02:18 AM

Hey, thanks for the quick reply. Had a look on ebay but that guy doesn't have anything listed at the moment it seems. I found it at Maxking :: Receivers :: Eurovox :: Eurovox Max V 2008 - is that a reasonable price?

telecom69 · 03-09-07, 02:50 AM

I only have experience of the Eurovox that you are considering so dont know about others,its difficult to see how it could be bettered....its a great box both in looks and operation...its ridiculously easy to set up,all you do is plug it in and let it scan for the channels provided you have bought a box that has software pre installed ....you really should use a splitter to connect your existing set top box and the Eurovox,to ensure any talkback ....
If you send me an Email I will provide you with an 100% guaranteed named seller on Ebay who delivers overnight usually ...

villaverde84 · 05-10-07, 12:57 AM

what do u mean by talkback?

lincsat · 05-10-07, 01:31 AM

A subscribed cable box talks back to the network. If this communication was to stop VM might get suspicious - I can supply all the splitters and cables you may need together with the box with software pre-installed

boldster · 13-01-08, 07:13 PM

another question, what if i was a subscriber in the past to NThell and no longer had their services but the line is still live what about talkback then, it should be the same as i am now shouldn't it, no suspicions from them

mixin247 · 13-01-08, 09:03 PM

If you decide to go for the Eurovox max V 2008 THEN LINCSAT IS YOUR BEST BET!

He will not let you down, and has a little shop on here! Ive had a couple of boxes from him and you get second to none backup!

Blue Steel · 13-01-08, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixin247

If you decide to go for the Eurovox max V 2008 THEN LINCSAT IS YOUR BEST BET!

He will not let you down, and has a little shop on here! Ive had a couple of boxes from him and you get second to none backup!

I'll second that

03-09-07, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
subs0nic Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey all, few questions before buying a box Hi, just joined here after being recommended to buy a eurovox from a mate at work and wanted to ask a few questions before parting with my cash. First up I'm lead to believe the Eurovox Max V 2008 is a safe bet, is this right? Or is another type of box better (or are they all much the same?) Are they pretty simple to set up? I've had a look around the forums here and found some good info but no specifics on connecting up splitters etc. Is this necessary / a good idea? Lastly could anyone recommend a reputable place to buy one online as I gather the 'bay is not the best bet! Cheers Kev

03-09-07, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
AciidSn3ak3r Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 375 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Hey all, few questions before buying a box Hi subs0nic. I got my box last Thursday from the bay. dellzdealz is his name. I have a splitter in the Omnibox which is the little brown box outside the house and i put that in there my self. I then used my exisiting Coaxal cable from the aerial and changed the connector to an F Type. and plugged it in. Got the box and got instructions on an A4 sheet of paper. I then plugged the tv line directly into it pure so i could do a power scan. I had all the channels at 80-82%. Put the splitter back in and it works all good with the broadband. Its best to have a cable service with Virgin Media such as TV or broadband. It was soo easy to set up. The channels were a pain in the arse but i just used Voxer and the Null Modem Cable to transfer the channel list and sort it all out. I love it.

03-09-07, 02:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
subs0nic Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hey all, few questions before buying a box Hey, thanks for the quick reply. Had a look on ebay but that guy doesn't have anything listed at the moment it seems. I found it at Maxking :: Receivers :: Eurovox :: Eurovox Max V 2008 - is that a reasonable price?

03-09-07, 02:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
telecom69 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 554 Thanks: 1 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Hey all, few questions before buying a box I only have experience of the Eurovox that you are considering so dont know about others,its difficult to see how it could be bettered....its a great box both in looks and operation...its ridiculously easy to set up,all you do is plug it in and let it scan for the channels provided you have bought a box that has software pre installed ....you really should use a splitter to connect your existing set top box and the Eurovox,to ensure any talkback .... If you send me an Email I will provide you with an 100% guaranteed named seller on Ebay who delivers overnight usually ...

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villaverde84 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hey all, few questions before buying a box what do u mean by talkback?


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lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,760 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1,007 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Hey all, few questions before buying a box A subscribed cable box talks back to the network. If this communication was to stop VM might get suspicious - I can supply all the splitters and cables you may need together with the box with software pre-installed __________________ Eurovox EX1000SL £85, Eurovox EX5000 (PVR) £100, Humax Freesat HD £125 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum

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boldster Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hey all, few questions before buying a box another question, what if i was a subscriber in the past to NThell and no longer had their services but the line is still live what about talkback then, it should be the same as i am now shouldn't it, no suspicions from them

13-01-08, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
mixin247 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 197 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Hey all, few questions before buying a box If you decide to go for the Eurovox max V 2008 THEN LINCSAT IS YOUR BEST BET! He will not let you down, and has a little shop on here! Ive had a couple of boxes from him and you get second to none backup! __________________ Eurovox Ultra!

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