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clarkyj · 02-03-09, 09:55 PM

hello, any one been offered this, mate of mine offered me this package, i think it is the italian sky....
anyways he offered the dish , box, fixtures and fittings, and if it knocks off, ie encripted,he will sort it out ....

all in all 500 quid.......

this system was currently installed in a pub looks bloody good

good deal or dodgy

Robbo · 02-03-09, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkyj

and if it knocks off, ie encripted,he will sort it out ....

Dodgy obviously, and overpriced.

A sky minidish and a cheap Linux machine with a an internet connection would cost a lot less than that.

However a proper subscription and box for Sky italia would cost a LOT more than that.

Analoguesat · 02-03-09, 10:39 PM

Yup - well dodgy and well overpriced.

Using a bottom of the range Linux clone receiver and getting a zone 2 minidish you would get plenty of change from 200 quid. Then you need to obtain a card share

A pukka subscription is getting on for a thousand quid a year if you use one of the uk based resellers

Robbo · 02-03-09, 11:38 PM

Ouch, that would hurt:-

_http://www.creativesatellite.co.uk/index1.html

over a grand!

bit cheaper here though
_http://www.marconidigital.com/product_info.php?products_id=1329

clarkyj · 03-03-09, 09:34 AM

cheers lads thought it was a bit exspensive, can you tell me what sort of linx reciever plz

Analoguesat · 03-03-09, 10:32 AM

Before you go down the Linux route ask yourself a question:

Are you willing to spend many many frustrating hours learning how to get the best out of a linux box?

If not dont even think about one, because you certainly wont be taking it out of the box and getting Sky Italia sports on it - theres a lot of reconfiguring to do.

Ive had my DB7020 2 years now, and I still learn new tricks with it even now.

clarkyj · 03-03-09, 10:45 AM

good point gonna set up my motorised one first, if all goes well , i might go down that route , thx

02-03-09, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
clarkyj Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 498 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	sky sport hello, any one been offered this, mate of mine offered me this package, i think it is the italian sky.... anyways he offered the dish , box, fixtures and fittings, and if it knocks off, ie encripted,he will sort it out .... all in all 500 quid....... this system was currently installed in a pub looks bloody good good deal or dodgy

02-03-09, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: sky sport Yup - well dodgy and well overpriced. Using a bottom of the range Linux clone receiver and getting a zone 2 minidish you would get plenty of change from 200 quid. Then you need to obtain a card share A pukka subscription is getting on for a thousand quid a year if you use one of the uk based resellers __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

02-03-09, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: sky sport Ouch, that would hurt:- _http://www.creativesatellite.co.uk/index1.html over a grand! bit cheaper here though _http://www.marconidigital.com/product_info.php?products_id=1329 __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites Last edited by Robbo; 02-03-09 at 11:42 PM.

03-03-09, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
clarkyj Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 498 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: sky sport cheers lads thought it was a bit exspensive, can you tell me what sort of linx reciever plz

03-03-09, 10:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: sky sport Before you go down the Linux route ask yourself a question: Are you willing to spend many many frustrating hours learning how to get the best out of a linux box? If not dont even think about one, because you certainly wont be taking it out of the box and getting Sky Italia sports on it - theres a lot of reconfiguring to do. Ive had my DB7020 2 years now, and I still learn new tricks with it even now. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

03-03-09, 10:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
clarkyj Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 498 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: sky sport good point gonna set up my motorised one first, if all goes well , i might go down that route , thx

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