Help In Selecting New Cable Box - Techwatch Support Forums: Digital & Satellite TV, FTA, Cable, Computers, Mobile Phones, Apple and General Tech Forums

yakubu22 · 08-01-09, 02:36 AM

Ok, I have had an FTA101 box for a few years now, and i am looking to upgrade. Ideally I would like a PVR model. The 2 I have seen are the Eurovox 5000 and the Starview 4.

Which box of the two is the better box, and which would you recommend?

Also, I have seen that a HD (Eurovox7000) is coming out soon. As I have a 720i LCD should I wait for that?

Thanks

martin-f · 08-01-09, 03:03 AM

personal choice m8 if you asked the same question on the eurovox thread someone might say this

Currently there is only one HD channel which is bbc HD so if you wanted ex700 for that you can get it but the usb is located at the front and dont come with hard drive you would prob need to put a external hard drive to it. Personally i dont like starviews and wouldnt get one eurovoxes are so much easier to use and simple yet great boxes but its everyones personal choice. The ex5000 is a great box too but just look out for clones as if you update them they will just get bricked get a genuine from a known seller like lincsat on here his very good.

Smurf · 08-01-09, 03:13 AM

Yes i already replied on the eurovox section to your question. You should have posted in Cable Chat if you wanted the verdict from starview and eurovox users.

martin-f · 08-01-09, 03:33 AM

was going to say but bored

08-01-09, 02:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
yakubu22 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help In Selecting New Cable Box Ok, I have had an FTA101 box for a few years now, and i am looking to upgrade. Ideally I would like a PVR model. The 2 I have seen are the Eurovox 5000 and the Starview 4. Which box of the two is the better box, and which would you recommend? Also, I have seen that a HD (Eurovox7000) is coming out soon. As I have a 720i LCD should I wait for that? Thanks

08-01-09, 03:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,315 Times in 912 Posts	Re: Help In Selecting New Cable Box personal choice m8 if you asked the same question on the eurovox thread someone might say this Currently there is only one HD channel which is bbc HD so if you wanted ex700 for that you can get it but the usb is located at the front and dont come with hard drive you would prob need to put a external hard drive to it. Personally i dont like starviews and wouldnt get one eurovoxes are so much easier to use and simple yet great boxes but its everyones personal choice. The ex5000 is a great box too but just look out for clones as if you update them they will just get bricked get a genuine from a known seller like lincsat on here his very good. __________________ 1mtr orbital dish motorised azbox premium hd technomate 6900 hd combo "never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience" Last edited by martin-f; 08-01-09 at 03:05 AM.

08-01-09, 03:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 131 Thanked 179 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Help In Selecting New Cable Box Yes i already replied on the eurovox section to your question. You should have posted in Cable Chat if you wanted the verdict from starview and eurovox users.

08-01-09, 03:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,315 Times in 912 Posts	Re: Help In Selecting New Cable Box was going to say but bored __________________ 1mtr orbital dish motorised azbox premium hd technomate 6900 hd combo "never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Cable extension	richdotward	Cable TV Chat	2	03-12-08 01:09 AM
cable box recommendations	kaj	Starview	4	02-12-08 02:17 AM
Cable box news	greenguv	Eurovox	6	02-12-08 02:11 AM
Rewiring/splitting cable feed	k.jacko	Cable TV Chat	2	30-10-08 01:56 PM
Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please	freyster	Eurovox	19	15-05-08 10:37 AM