TM9100 Super on sale

Unknown user #1 · 26-06-07, 09:07 PM

As many people said - the latest TM9100 price drop was for a good reason.

Today some well known shop started to sell TM9100 Super. It looks like this is the same receiver as TM9100 but with double SDRAM memory (64MB vs 32MB). It cost 50 quid more.

Now waiting for support on TM9100 disappear in 5.. 4.. 3..

(and yes, I've got TM9100 too).

wod · 26-06-07, 09:47 PM

bloody great i buy one and the better version comes out anyway not bothered with mine for a few days cant be arsed and put my tm1500 back out

Unknown user #1 · 28-06-07, 11:44 PM

Actually, it is quite a mistery! The standard 9100 also got 64MB of SDRAM - this is written on its box and there are two 32MB Hynix chips on motherboard. How odd...

Jimdefruit · 29-06-07, 10:14 AM

This is the modern world where what you bought yesterday is out of date today.

Fortunately, we are in an enthusiasts world where there will be a lot of support for quite a while. That is why I always go for the gear that is open architecture and so is not reliant on the manufacturers support.

Manufacturers have a limited support philosophy and stop support when they want to sell a new product. This applies to CAMs and cards as well.

Buy a linux based receiver and get continued support without having to spend more money every few months.

Unknown user #1 · 29-06-07, 12:44 PM

Agree

That's why I went for this receiver - it is Linux-based.

imported_Newbee · 29-06-07, 01:51 PM

What is Linux? and why is the choice for some

Jimdefruit · 29-06-07, 02:09 PM

Linux is a computer operation system. Unlike windows, it is open with lots of programming support, mostly free.

Linux based receivers are basically computers with a tuner built in. The tuner can be for satellite, cable or freeview.

Because they ae software driven, they are virtually unlimited in what they do and are easily updated.

wod · 30-06-07, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRookie

Actually, it is quite a mistery! The standard 9100 also got 64MB of SDRAM - this is written on its box and there are two 32MB Hynix chips on motherboard. How odd...

interesting is the other 32mb disabled or something ?

Unknown user #1 · 30-06-07, 12:51 AM

Well... the official response from Technomate is that TM9100 indeed got 64MB of SDRAM, which is split equally between some hardware part and IBM CPU. The Super one got 64MB for IBM guy and 8MB for same hardware. Technomate response was that they don't actually need 32MB for hardware as they did some optimizations... Still can't see how they can justify 50 quid premium?

26-06-07, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Unknown user #1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TM9100 Super on sale As many people said - the latest TM9100 price drop was for a good reason. Today some well known shop started to sell TM9100 Super. It looks like this is the same receiver as TM9100 but with double SDRAM memory (64MB vs 32MB). It cost 50 quid more. Now waiting for support on TM9100 disappear in 5.. 4.. 3.. (and yes, I've got TM9100 too).

26-06-07, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,249 Thanks: 18 Thanked 82 Times in 74 Posts	Re: TM9100 Super on sale bloody great i buy one and the better version comes out anyway not bothered with mine for a few days cant be arsed and put my tm1500 back out

28-06-07, 11:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Unknown user #1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TM9100 Super on sale Actually, it is quite a mistery! The standard 9100 also got 64MB of SDRAM - this is written on its box and there are two 32MB Hynix chips on motherboard. How odd...

29-06-07, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,124 Thanks: 18 Thanked 202 Times in 176 Posts	Re: TM9100 Super on sale This is the modern world where what you bought yesterday is out of date today. Fortunately, we are in an enthusiasts world where there will be a lot of support for quite a while. That is why I always go for the gear that is open architecture and so is not reliant on the manufacturers support. Manufacturers have a limited support philosophy and stop support when they want to sell a new product. This applies to CAMs and cards as well. Buy a linux based receiver and get continued support without having to spend more money every few months. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

29-06-07, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Unknown user #1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TM9100 Super on sale Agree That's why I went for this receiver - it is Linux-based.


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29-06-07, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
imported_Newbee Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TM9100 Super on sale What is Linux? and why is the choice for some

29-06-07, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,124 Thanks: 18 Thanked 202 Times in 176 Posts	Re: TM9100 Super on sale Linux is a computer operation system. Unlike windows, it is open with lots of programming support, mostly free. Linux based receivers are basically computers with a tuner built in. The tuner can be for satellite, cable or freeview. Because they ae software driven, they are virtually unlimited in what they do and are easily updated. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

30-06-07, 12:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Unknown user #1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TM9100 Super on sale Well... the official response from Technomate is that TM9100 indeed got 64MB of SDRAM, which is split equally between some hardware part and IBM CPU. The Super one got 64MB for IBM guy and 8MB for same hardware. Technomate response was that they don't actually need 32MB for hardware as they did some optimizations... Still can't see how they can justify 50 quid premium?