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eap · 25-06-08, 10:06 PM

Hi All,

Just general chit chat about what your guys opinion is on the best box in the current market place.

I have a EuroMax Blue and have neva had any probs.

However am thinking of getting a new box and wondered what the best options is ?

Starview ? Eurovox ? DBox?

Can anyone offer some advice please.

Also are there any boxes with a HD built in ?
(Similar to TV Drive/SKY+)

Thanks
EAP

HONCHO · 25-06-08, 11:29 PM

hd is not here yet m8 and the manv black is a gd box just be sure to get a real one not a clone as there not to be touched eh there is no clone fix firmware for black or red the now dbox are ok anah but not as user freindly and i dont much like strview ma self

euro is easyest to set up and does the job well and the newer system works well

eap · 25-06-08, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the feedback m8!

lucky13 · 26-06-08, 12:01 AM

The Kryptview ArNet box seems to be growing in popularity. As easy as the Eurovox MaxV to set up. This box will also autoscan ie. if the frequency a channel is broadcast on change the box will automatically update the frequency (the EV won't do this).

The KV is also made and developed (to my knowledge) in the UK.

Personally have an EV myself that I wouldn't part with - but it's just another one to consider

AciidSn3ak3r · 26-06-08, 08:25 AM

eap. To answer your question about the HD. I think people were getting confused with it abreviated to High Definition.
I think you were on about a Hard drive to record.
You can get a Dreambox and add a hard drive to the system
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DreamBox-DM600...6.c0.m14.l1308
This box doesn't include a hard drive but you can get a about a 250gb one for about£40 now.
Depends if you wanna upgrade your system.
You can also connect the box to your network which therfore you can record to your pc via the network and do a whole other bunch of cool stuff.
This is a linux box though and you would have to have some knowledge of networking and FTP.
Hope this helps

satsmo · 26-06-08, 11:05 AM

Non linux PVRs also include The Box PVR, Replay PVR, and hopefully the soon to be released Eurovox PVR.

lucky13 · 26-06-08, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexhodge1234

eap. To answer your question about the HD. I think people were getting confused with it abreviated to High Definition.
I think you were on about a Hard drive to record.

Feel embarassed now to be caught out by that one

AciidSn3ak3r · 26-06-08, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky13

Feel embarassed now to be caught out by that one

Hey lucky, it happens to the best of us. Dont worry.

25-06-08, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
eap Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whats the best box to get ? Hi All, Just general chit chat about what your guys opinion is on the best box in the current market place. I have a EuroMax Blue and have neva had any probs. However am thinking of getting a new box and wondered what the best options is ? Starview ? Eurovox ? DBox? Can anyone offer some advice please. Also are there any boxes with a HD built in ? (Similar to TV Drive/SKY+) Thanks EAP

25-06-08, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
HONCHO Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: H.M.P SAUGHTON Posts: 342 Thanks: 58 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Whats the best box to get ? hd is not here yet m8 and the manv black is a gd box just be sure to get a real one not a clone as there not to be touched eh there is no clone fix firmware for black or red the now dbox are ok anah but not as user freindly and i dont much like strview ma self euro is easyest to set up and does the job well and the newer system works well

25-06-08, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
eap Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Whats the best box to get ? Thanks for the feedback m8!

26-06-08, 12:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
lucky13 LOOK-KEY 13!!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,998 Thanks: 11 Thanked 440 Times in 372 Posts	Re: Whats the best box to get ? The Kryptview ArNet box seems to be growing in popularity. As easy as the Eurovox MaxV to set up. This box will also autoscan ie. if the frequency a channel is broadcast on change the box will automatically update the frequency (the EV won't do this). The KV is also made and developed (to my knowledge) in the UK. Personally have an EV myself that I wouldn't part with - but it's just another one to consider __________________ Every forum has rules - read them to know them!

26-06-08, 08:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
AciidSn3ak3r Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 532 Thanks: 8 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Whats the best box to get ? eap. To answer your question about the HD. I think people were getting confused with it abreviated to High Definition. I think you were on about a Hard drive to record. You can get a Dreambox and add a hard drive to the system http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DreamBox-DM600...6.c0.m14.l1308 This box doesn't include a hard drive but you can get a about a 250gb one for about£40 now. Depends if you wanna upgrade your system. You can also connect the box to your network which therfore you can record to your pc via the network and do a whole other bunch of cool stuff. This is a linux box though and you would have to have some knowledge of networking and FTP. Hope this helps


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26-06-08, 11:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
satsmo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 11 Thanked 230 Times in 211 Posts	Re: Whats the best box to get ? Non linux PVRs also include The Box PVR, Replay PVR, and hopefully the soon to be released Eurovox PVR.