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TILER · 21-01-08, 06:12 PM

Hi, another dummy asking questions, I am tired of paying Sky for 10 year old repeats.
I thought I new what I wanted until I started reading posts on these forums, now ime even more confused.
I think I want a combo, sat receiver and freeview, pvr ready, so I can add a hdd later or would it be better to buy a sat receiver that's pvr ready and a seperate freeview.
I would like to receive eurosport if possible, movies (not porn) good stuff, history, fishing, national geographic, that sort of stuff.
I really don't know what I can expect to receive on a satellite receiver.

I don't want to spend too much to start, but what I do buy I would like to be able to add to, to make up a good system.
Really what I am asking is, what is a good budget receiver/combo etc, and what can I expect to receive if I spend about £250 - £300

Regards john

Robbo · 21-01-08, 08:08 PM

Hi, Just a quicky reply.

Vantage do a twin (terrestrial/satellite) receiver, not sure about PVR, but worth a look.

Or you may wish to consider a Dreambox, the 7025 does all three I believe.

Robbo.

southernsatellite · 21-01-08, 08:27 PM

Golden Interstar are launching a combo PVR by USB receiver very soon, RRP will be £99.95 and has 2 x CI slots, sat and Freeview tuner. Release date to be confirmed but hopefully Feb 08.

TILER · 21-01-08, 09:16 PM

Hi, thanks for the reply, I don't know one make from another, is the Golden Interstar a good buy, or is it good bye £££ and buy something else soon.
To be honest I am thinking of buying a Technomate 5400 and a budget freeview, but I am on this forum for advice. what can I expect to pay for a HDD to connect to the technomate.
John

southernsatellite · 21-01-08, 09:40 PM

Well hope the GI is good! As I am the UK distributor, however the Technomate 5400 is a cool machine and you can either buy a USB memory stick for around £25 for 4GB or £50 for a 160GB, problem is that you cannot record one channel and watch another unless you get a receiver with a built in HDD and twin tuners.

roadrunner · 21-01-08, 11:29 PM

Well on the budget you would be better off buying the 5400+ (or even 5200 if you dont need CI or card reader)and a seperate freview box. If you wish to spend a little more you might as well get the TM6900 which gives you HD as well as freeview on the same box . I think one of our fellow forumers sells them

( above my post

)

Alexandroz · 26-01-08, 09:59 AM

Openbox CI-7200PVR a nice receiver. up to 150 pounds.

lorraine · 12-05-08, 10:58 AM

hi tiler id go with robo 71 and get a dreambox there the dearest on the market but the best.the best thing to do is check up on the net which is the best for urself.theres quite a few different boxes out there

21-01-08, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
TILER Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help..........Im even more confused. Hi, another dummy asking questions, I am tired of paying Sky for 10 year old repeats. I thought I new what I wanted until I started reading posts on these forums, now ime even more confused. I think I want a combo, sat receiver and freeview, pvr ready, so I can add a hdd later or would it be better to buy a sat receiver that's pvr ready and a seperate freeview. I would like to receive eurosport if possible, movies (not porn) good stuff, history, fishing, national geographic, that sort of stuff. I really don't know what I can expect to receive on a satellite receiver. I don't want to spend too much to start, but what I do buy I would like to be able to add to, to make up a good system. Really what I am asking is, what is a good budget receiver/combo etc, and what can I expect to receive if I spend about £250 - £300 Regards john Last edited by TILER; 21-01-08 at 06:14 PM. Reason: spelling

21-01-08, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,130 Thanks: 28 Thanked 489 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Help..........Ime even more confused. Hi, Just a quicky reply. Vantage do a twin (terrestrial/satellite) receiver, not sure about PVR, but worth a look. Or you may wish to consider a Dreambox, the 7025 does all three I believe. Robbo. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

21-01-08, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
TILER Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help..........Ime even more confused. Hi, thanks for the reply, I don't know one make from another, is the Golden Interstar a good buy, or is it good bye £££ and buy something else soon. To be honest I am thinking of buying a Technomate 5400 and a budget freeview, but I am on this forum for advice. what can I expect to pay for a HDD to connect to the technomate. John

21-01-08, 09:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,074 Thanks: 15 Thanked 58 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Help..........Ime even more confused. Well hope the GI is good! As I am the UK distributor, however the Technomate 5400 is a cool machine and you can either buy a USB memory stick for around £25 for 4GB or £50 for a 160GB, problem is that you cannot record one channel and watch another unless you get a receiver with a built in HDD and twin tuners. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit southernsatellite.co.uk on 01892 833007. We try hard not to be beaten on price! Last edited by Robbo; 21-01-08 at 10:06 PM. Reason: Removed self promotion.

21-01-08, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mddx Posts: 118 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Help..........Im even more confused. Well on the budget you would be better off buying the 5400+ (or even 5200 if you dont need CI or card reader)and a seperate freview box. If you wish to spend a little more you might as well get the TM6900 which gives you HD as well as freeview on the same box . I think one of our fellow forumers sells them ( above my post) __________________ TM5400 and about 50 feet of hope between the receiver and a monoblock Last edited by roadrunner; 21-01-08 at 11:32 PM.


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12-05-08, 10:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
lorraine Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Help..........Im even more confused. hi tiler id go with robo 71 and get a dreambox there the dearest on the market but the best.the best thing to do is check up on the net which is the best for urself.theres quite a few different boxes out there Last edited by lorraine; 12-05-08 at 11:04 AM.

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