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Steve1962 · 23-11-08, 08:53 PM

Great forum. I've been lurking around for a few days and now joined.
I've been reading as many of the stickies as I can, and taking in as much as I can.

The hardest part seems to be deciding which one to buy. I thought about the EX1000, but then I read the first bit on flashing and it says to remove the power lead, then I saw a post that says you CAN'T remove it on this model.

Ideally, I'd like to buy one that I just plug in and it works (with all the ahem "extra" channels), then worry about all the flashing & cdf's etc etc when I know what I'm doing and when it's needed.

If I have to do all this first, is there anybody that sells you a complete kit of everything that you need - cables etc. I don't want to get me hands on it and then find I can't do anything with it until I've bought something else.

I'm assuming that following all the links,stickies and whatnot will get me the relevant software bits I need.

The other thing I spotted was in regards to Vista and problems. I only have Vista, or XP on a laptop and I gather a laptop ain't good either.

I've got a month before my ntl/vm box gets fitted so I know I've got more time to look on here.

If anyone has any info that can point me in the right direction I'd be very grateful. I'm now off to read the rest of the forums to see If I know anything that might help - share the knowledge as they say!

Look forward to becoming a useful member in time!

yusuf_gaz · 23-11-08, 09:08 PM

Hi

I very much doubt you will be able to get a box that you can plug in and just works cos as far as I know in the current climate all sellers are selling boxes as fta boxes only to avoid legal repurcussion.

So you will have to do some work yourself. So best to read and get as much info as possible. Im sure there are traders on here that can sort you out with the cables etc.

Regards

gadgetfiend · 23-11-08, 09:29 PM

The eurovox model are imo 1 of the simplest boxes to flash even a child could master it.

ryanrandom · 24-11-08, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetfiend

The eurovox model are imo 1 of the simplest boxes to flash even a child could master it.

what do you mean... "even"...?

sorry to hijack - couldnt resist...

Oh and by the way, they mean remove the power cable from the wall socket. (It does the same thing!!!!!

)

cb2011 · 24-11-08, 02:42 PM

i always flash using my laptop with xp via usb

the drivers i use are prolific i think. No problems at all.

yorkshireman · 24-11-08, 02:50 PM

ive had 3 off ebay and they all worked fine out of the box...

Steve1962 · 24-11-08, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the replies so far guys, it's really appreciated.

I'm now trying to work out what the difference in all the models are. I know I don't need a PVR, I just want to be able to watch as much as possible, as easy as possible

If anyone knows what the differences are, please shout up.

Right - back to search the stickies!!

Steve1962 · 25-11-08, 12:42 AM

Well I think I may have it sussed.....
It looks like I need a little EX1000, an RF adapter, a null modem cable lead and a USB adapter for it. Does that sound about it? Have I missed anything?

I've also been reading up about the little white boxes that VM stick in your house. I've one in my (home)office where just my bband is connected. Does that mean I could effectively run a lead from that and have another in my office.
Many moons ago I also had analogue cable and have a wall socket in the bedroom where another box was connected. I'm not sure without diving behind some furniture, but I think that was just an aerial type single socket. Could I run one from there as well do you think?

If it is possible that I could use one of these additional sockets as well, could I plug the VM box into it and leave the Eurovox downstairs as a stand alone box?

Sorry for all the questions, I have been using the search facility, honest

yusuf_gaz · 25-11-08, 01:12 AM

Hi

Yes you can providing you use a splitter should be no probs,get the correct splitter though.

Regards

Ronnie0 · 25-11-08, 11:29 PM

the Eurovox boxes are really easy to setup. i managed to do my first one within 30 minutes.

23-11-08, 08:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steve1962 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	About to take the plunge and buy one but... Great forum. I've been lurking around for a few days and now joined. I've been reading as many of the stickies as I can, and taking in as much as I can. The hardest part seems to be deciding which one to buy. I thought about the EX1000, but then I read the first bit on flashing and it says to remove the power lead, then I saw a post that says you CAN'T remove it on this model. Ideally, I'd like to buy one that I just plug in and it works (with all the ahem "extra" channels), then worry about all the flashing & cdf's etc etc when I know what I'm doing and when it's needed. If I have to do all this first, is there anybody that sells you a complete kit of everything that you need - cables etc. I don't want to get me hands on it and then find I can't do anything with it until I've bought something else. I'm assuming that following all the links,stickies and whatnot will get me the relevant software bits I need. The other thing I spotted was in regards to Vista and problems. I only have Vista, or XP on a laptop and I gather a laptop ain't good either. I've got a month before my ntl/vm box gets fitted so I know I've got more time to look on here. If anyone has any info that can point me in the right direction I'd be very grateful. I'm now off to read the rest of the forums to see If I know anything that might help - share the knowledge as they say! Look forward to becoming a useful member in time!

23-11-08, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
yusuf_gaz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 116 Thanked 623 Times in 525 Posts	Re: About to take the plunge and buy one but... Hi I very much doubt you will be able to get a box that you can plug in and just works cos as far as I know in the current climate all sellers are selling boxes as fta boxes only to avoid legal repurcussion. So you will have to do some work yourself. So best to read and get as much info as possible. Im sure there are traders on here that can sort you out with the cables etc. Regards

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gadgetfiend Single-Malt-Swigger Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,773 Thanks: 35 Thanked 577 Times in 348 Posts	Re: About to take the plunge and buy one but... The eurovox model are imo 1 of the simplest boxes to flash even a child could master it. __________________ MAKE COMMERCIAL TV FREE OR GIVE US COMMERCIAL FREE TV

24-11-08, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
cb2011 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 139 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: About to take the plunge and buy one but... i always flash using my laptop with xp via usb the drivers i use are prolific i think. No problems at all.

24-11-08, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
yorkshireman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 34 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: About to take the plunge and buy one but... ive had 3 off ebay and they all worked fine out of the box...

24-11-08, 04:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Steve1962 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: About to take the plunge and buy one but... Thanks for the replies so far guys, it's really appreciated. I'm now trying to work out what the difference in all the models are. I know I don't need a PVR, I just want to be able to watch as much as possible, as easy as possible If anyone knows what the differences are, please shout up. Right - back to search the stickies!! Last edited by Steve1962; 24-11-08 at 05:08 PM. Reason: added text

25-11-08, 12:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Steve1962 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: About to take the plunge and buy one but... Well I think I may have it sussed..... It looks like I need a little EX1000, an RF adapter, a null modem cable lead and a USB adapter for it. Does that sound about it? Have I missed anything? I've also been reading up about the little white boxes that VM stick in your house. I've one in my (home)office where just my bband is connected. Does that mean I could effectively run a lead from that and have another in my office. Many moons ago I also had analogue cable and have a wall socket in the bedroom where another box was connected. I'm not sure without diving behind some furniture, but I think that was just an aerial type single socket. Could I run one from there as well do you think? If it is possible that I could use one of these additional sockets as well, could I plug the VM box into it and leave the Eurovox downstairs as a stand alone box? Sorry for all the questions, I have been using the search facility, honest

25-11-08, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
yusuf_gaz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 116 Thanked 623 Times in 525 Posts	Re: About to take the plunge and buy one but... Hi Yes you can providing you use a splitter should be no probs,get the correct splitter though. Regards

25-11-08, 11:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ronnie0 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: About to take the plunge and buy one but... the Eurovox boxes are really easy to setup. i managed to do my first one within 30 minutes.