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Jimdefruit · 31-07-07, 10:00 AM

If you want to get some channels on a reasonably permanent basis, go for the Dreambox and dont mess about with patches.

Unknown user #1 · 31-07-07, 10:29 AM

So, to conclude: it looks like there is no such thing as cheap patchable receiver with softcams and network interface. If I want an "easy life" I have to buy either Dreambox or another TM9100.
Is this conclusion correct?

BGonaSTICK · 31-07-07, 11:04 AM

The cheapest new STB with Ethernet is either the TM-9100 or the DM-500 AFAIK - both around £110 if you catch the right offer.

The cheapest patchable STB is the TM-1000D at £55.

The cheapest supported tuner with Ethernet capability is the Skystar 2 PCI card at £45.

You aren't going to do better than that unless you uncover something else that we don't know about.

Only you know how much money you have to spend, but you did emphasise 'cheapest' and 'patchable'. If you go any cheaper than that, you'll end up with a box with poor or non-existent support.

If you only want FTA then there are a number of super-cheap options as you know.

jontydog · 31-07-07, 03:17 PM

I have both the TM1000D and the Skystar 2 PCI and both do an excellent job I can always find something to watch but no doubt that will change once the football season starts.

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Unknown user #1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 536 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need second patchable receiver... So, to conclude: it looks like there is no such thing as cheap patchable receiver with softcams and network interface. If I want an "easy life" I have to buy either Dreambox or another TM9100. Is this conclusion correct?

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Need second patchable receiver... The cheapest new STB with Ethernet is either the TM-9100 or the DM-500 AFAIK - both around £110 if you catch the right offer. The cheapest patchable STB is the TM-1000D at £55. The cheapest supported tuner with Ethernet capability is the Skystar 2 PCI card at £45. You aren't going to do better than that unless you uncover something else that we don't know about. Only you know how much money you have to spend, but you did emphasise 'cheapest' and 'patchable'. If you go any cheaper than that, you'll end up with a box with poor or non-existent support. If you only want FTA then there are a number of super-cheap options as you know. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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jontydog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Need second patchable receiver... I have both the TM1000D and the Skystar 2 PCI and both do an excellent job I can always find something to watch but no doubt that will change once the football season starts. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W