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madrat · 03-04-09, 12:20 AM

Has anyone had a new viewing card sent to them yet?

Analoguesat · 03-04-09, 12:23 AM

Doubt it - the first releases are supposed to be "April".

There have been a couple of reports of "Insert new viewing card" messages being seen on screen though

nanochickin · 03-04-09, 01:02 AM

I'm sh*tting it. I really don't want to pull the Dodgybox out of retirement

wod · 03-04-09, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanochickin

I'm sh*tting it. I really don't want to pull the Dodgybox out of retirement

i dont mind them as the hd pace receiver is working fine here.

i hear new revision italia cards are working on dreambox now, so there is hope with even new uk cards

Rick · 12-05-09, 10:17 PM

I spoke to an aquaintnece who works for sky (not an engineer) who told me that the new cards are because NDS was on the verge of being broken. The changeover will cost them £300k.

I make no claim as to the truth of this, I'm not even sure if I believe it myself. Just thought I would pass it on.

Jimdefruit · 12-05-09, 11:15 PM

I think it will be a bit more than £300k. That wont even cover the postage of the cards.

Analoguesat · 12-05-09, 11:28 PM

A LOT more

Theres over 9 million cards to be swapped out, even if the cards cost a penny each purchased in bulk thats 90000 quid for starters. Plus the postage plus all the staff costs.

g80878 · 13-05-09, 02:03 AM

Just this second seen an advert on sly1 , Informing viewers to expect new cards in the post shortly , This is looking like fact not fiction

Rick · 13-05-09, 07:30 AM

I did the same calculations a/s and Jim which is why i'm not sure about it. I don't see why he would lie to me though. My thought is that is what sky want people to think and they want to keep the real reason to themselves.

kegnkiwi · 13-05-09, 08:24 AM

Reported on another forum that they are arriving. On pimps one guys has got his and put it into his sly box after that it is paired to the box. He tried it in his linux boxs and he got no premium channels and the card got very hot very quick within minuets. Rumour has it don't put it in your sly box.

03-04-09, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,208 Thanks: 11 Thanked 71 Times in 61 Posts	New viewing cards Has anyone had a new viewing card sent to them yet? __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

03-04-09, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: New viewing cards Doubt it - the first releases are supposed to be "April". There have been a couple of reports of "Insert new viewing card" messages being seen on screen though __________________ 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!!

03-04-09, 01:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: New viewing cards I'm shtting it. I really don't want to pull the Dodgybox out of retirement __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring*

12-05-09, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: New viewing cards I spoke to an aquaintnece who works for sky (not an engineer) who told me that the new cards are because NDS was on the verge of being broken. The changeover will cost them £300k. I make no claim as to the truth of this, I'm not even sure if I believe it myself. Just thought I would pass it on. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

12-05-09, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: New viewing cards I think it will be a bit more than £300k. That wont even cover the postage of the cards. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

12-05-09, 11:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: New viewing cards A LOT more Theres over 9 million cards to be swapped out, even if the cards cost a penny each purchased in bulk thats 90000 quid for starters. Plus the postage plus all the staff costs. __________________ 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!!

13-05-09, 02:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
g80878 Senior Cable Muppet Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bristol TW / Vermin Posts: 1,669 Thanks: 558 Thanked 726 Times in 575 Posts	Re: New viewing cards Just this second seen an advert on sly1 , Informing viewers to expect new cards in the post shortly , This is looking like fact not fiction

13-05-09, 07:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: New viewing cards I did the same calculations a/s and Jim which is why i'm not sure about it. I don't see why he would lie to me though. My thought is that is what sky want people to think and they want to keep the real reason to themselves. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

13-05-09, 08:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
kegnkiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 408 Thanks: 4 Thanked 119 Times in 93 Posts	Re: New viewing cards Reported on another forum that they are arriving. On pimps one guys has got his and put it into his sly box after that it is paired to the box. He tried it in his linux boxs and he got no premium channels and the card got very hot very quick within minuets. Rumour has it don't put it in your sly box. __________________ DM800HD, TM9100, TM1500, EL777, Lemon 020s, Comag SL65/12. 1m funke, 2100a Motor

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