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london-guy · 10-08-07, 09:07 PM

hello guys
I am thinking about getting an pc card something Skystar 2 or Skystar HD I'd like to know plz which's one is the best and got more support ? thank you guys for the help

Gav · 10-08-07, 09:33 PM

SkyStar 2 has most support, SkyStar 2 can also do most things apart from the new-er HD broadcasts. SkyStar HDs support is rising, but the SS2 can be had for around £30, so its probably best just to get it and wait for decent support for the SkyStar HD.

Also, AFAIK SSHD support under linux is non-existant.

Mship · 10-08-07, 10:05 PM

Also, consider that you need a high end PC for the HD card - sure I read that something like a 3.4Ghz Pentium 4 would be a minimum requirement

Kev

london-guy · 10-08-07, 10:36 PM

thank you guys most appreciated i have a PC 3.4 GHZ AND 2.0 GB of Ram I think I will go for the Skystar 2 anything else I need for it to make the most of it

Mship · 10-08-07, 10:56 PM

Elecard decoder (for viewing 4:2.2 feeds), the latest release of V plug and a Dvb viewer, something like AltDvb or ProgDvb.

The Dvb viewer that comes with it ain't really up to much, especially when it comes to opening stuff up :spite:

Kev

london-guy · 10-08-07, 11:52 PM

thanks mship is that something I can download from the net and what's 4.2.2 feed is an HD signal ?

jontydog · 11-08-07, 01:04 AM

The elecard decoder is for 4:2:2 transmissions which is more or less HD you can download a trial of it when you download Progdvb but it costs $40 I think after the trial has finished

satsid · 11-08-07, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jontydog

The elecard decoder is for 4:2:2 transmissions which is more or less HD you can download a trial of it when you download Progdvb but it costs $40 I think after the trial has finished

Hi Jontydog,(Progdvb but it costs $40 I think after the trial has finished)i never payed $40 for mine,but iv had mine a very long time now.By paying $40 for elecard is this new or somthing?mine is a older version of Progdvb & the elecard is free.
sid

remlap · 11-08-07, 02:40 AM

ffdshow is my 4:2:2 decoder of choice and freeware.

Jimdefruit · 11-08-07, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by london-guy

thank you guys most appreciated i have a PC 3.4 GHZ AND 2.0 GB of Ram I think I will go for the Skystar 2 anything else I need for it to make the most of it

That pc spec should get you the BBC HD channel ok if you are using windoze XP. The Altdvb prog works very well with the SS2 card but you will need to download the H264 codec. Elecard or Coreavc seem to be the best IMHO.

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london-guy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What's the best PC card hello guys I am thinking about getting an pc card something Skystar 2 or Skystar HD I'd like to know plz which's one is the best and got more support ? thank you guys for the help

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Gav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card SkyStar 2 has most support, SkyStar 2 can also do most things apart from the new-er HD broadcasts. SkyStar HDs support is rising, but the SS2 can be had for around £30, so its probably best just to get it and wait for decent support for the SkyStar HD. Also, AFAIK SSHD support under linux is non-existant. __________________

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Mship Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Workington, Cumbria Posts: 1,002 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card Also, consider that you need a high end PC for the HD card - sure I read that something like a 3.4Ghz Pentium 4 would be a minimum requirement Kev __________________ 1m CM, feedhorn + Invacom C120 Quad, 36v Jaeger 128 motor, TM 6900 HD + 160gb HDD, TM 1500 CI+ Super, Skystar 2, DigitAlb Gold, Samsung 40F86BDX LCD

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london-guy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card thank you guys most appreciated i have a PC 3.4 GHZ AND 2.0 GB of Ram I think I will go for the Skystar 2 anything else I need for it to make the most of it

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Mship Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Workington, Cumbria Posts: 1,002 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card Elecard decoder (for viewing 4:2.2 feeds), the latest release of V plug and a Dvb viewer, something like AltDvb or ProgDvb. The Dvb viewer that comes with it ain't really up to much, especially when it comes to opening stuff up :spite: Kev __________________ 1m CM, feedhorn + Invacom C120 Quad, 36v Jaeger 128 motor, TM 6900 HD + 160gb HDD, TM 1500 CI+ Super, Skystar 2, DigitAlb Gold, Samsung 40F86BDX LCD


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london-guy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card thanks mship is that something I can download from the net and what's 4.2.2 feed is an HD signal ?

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jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What's the best PC card The elecard decoder is for 4:2:2 transmissions which is more or less HD you can download a trial of it when you download Progdvb but it costs $40 I think after the trial has finished __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. 1.5M IRTE Camo Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

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