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pontiend · 07-06-09, 01:15 PM

My Tm1000d+ is scrap. I have more or less decided to get a tm5200d super.
But have found that there is also a tm5300 box. The more that I read the more confused I get.
The tm5200 looks to be the box for me and the price is right.
I would appreciate your views on this receiver.

nanochickin · 07-06-09, 01:29 PM

Its a capable box, but you will be very limited with it once most of the encryptions are tightened up.

At the moment you only have Digi TV on 1w and Rai on 13e and thats about it

Sent you a PM which may interest you

Nano

Robbo · 07-06-09, 02:02 PM

The Tm5200 is more or less a direct replacement for the Tm1000 with more channels and pvr via usb hdd capability.

The tm5400 (£30 more), may be a better option as it has a card nd a cam slot.

But as Nano says, you may want to venture down the Linux route.

pontiend · 07-06-09, 03:23 PM

Thanks for the pm nano.and and advice robbo.
I have wondered about a linux box but do'nt know much about them.
It looks like I am going to do some more reading.

nanochickin · 07-06-09, 04:03 PM

You'll get all the help you need from here

Linux receivers are fairly easy to use once you get a grasp of the basics. Its just getting the grasp of the basic which is the hard bit

Nano

pontiend · 07-06-09, 09:39 PM

I've been looking around,as you say.Grasping the basics is the hard bit.
That is something for later.
To get the dish swinging again it looks like I am getting the tm5400.I've seen one for £70 ebay.
It looks like 1w my be open untill sept.
What is the dreambox 5oo like. They seem cheap enough.

Edit.sorry£74.95+9.95 p&p

judger · 08-06-09, 04:12 PM

Hi All
I have a similar problem as pontiend but I have a:
FreeSat HD TV
Humax Freeview 9200 PVR twin tuner
60cm Dish
Currently have a Single LNB but need to get a Quad
I would also like to receive non free to air channels.
I have about £300 to spend on a Sat Receiver I have read loads of details on web sites and think I have got a bit confused with all the kit out there.

So I am looking for a twin tuner PVR HD Receiver.

ANY ADVICE WILL BE MOST WELCOME!!

07-06-09, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
pontiend Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 883 Thanks: 210 Thanked 197 Times in 161 Posts	Which receiver. My Tm1000d+ is scrap. I have more or less decided to get a tm5200d super. But have found that there is also a tm5300 box. The more that I read the more confused I get. The tm5200 looks to be the box for me and the price is right. I would appreciate your views on this receiver. __________________ TM9100 super.TM-5402HD. TM-5400 CI+. TM1000 d+. triax 88 cm dish.stab hh90 motor.53e-30w. 90cm,fixed.

07-06-09, 01:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Which receiver. Its a capable box, but you will be very limited with it once most of the encryptions are tightened up. At the moment you only have Digi TV on 1w and Rai on 13e and thats about it Sent you a PM which may interest you Nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

07-06-09, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,230 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: Which receiver. The Tm5200 is more or less a direct replacement for the Tm1000 with more channels and pvr via usb hdd capability. The tm5400 (£30 more), may be a better option as it has a card nd a cam slot. But as Nano says, you may want to venture down the Linux route. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

07-06-09, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
pontiend Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 883 Thanks: 210 Thanked 197 Times in 161 Posts	Re: Which receiver. Thanks for the pm nano.and and advice robbo. I have wondered about a linux box but do'nt know much about them. It looks like I am going to do some more reading. __________________ TM9100 super.TM-5402HD. TM-5400 CI+. TM1000 d+. triax 88 cm dish.stab hh90 motor.53e-30w. 90cm,fixed.

07-06-09, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Which receiver. You'll get all the help you need from here Linux receivers are fairly easy to use once you get a grasp of the basics. Its just getting the grasp of the basic which is the hard bit Nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

07-06-09, 09:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
pontiend Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 883 Thanks: 210 Thanked 197 Times in 161 Posts	Re: Which receiver. I've been looking around,as you say.Grasping the basics is the hard bit. That is something for later. To get the dish swinging again it looks like I am getting the tm5400.I've seen one for £70 ebay. It looks like 1w my be open untill sept. What is the dreambox 5oo like. They seem cheap enough. Edit.sorry£74.95+9.95 p&p __________________ TM9100 super.TM-5402HD. TM-5400 CI+. TM1000 d+. triax 88 cm dish.stab hh90 motor.53e-30w. 90cm,fixed. Last edited by pontiend; 07-06-09 at 09:49 PM.

08-06-09, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
judger Get it right first time!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which receiver. Hi All I have a similar problem as pontiend but I have a: FreeSat HD TV Humax Freeview 9200 PVR twin tuner 60cm Dish Currently have a Single LNB but need to get a Quad I would also like to receive non free to air channels. I have about £300 to spend on a Sat Receiver I have read loads of details on web sites and think I have got a bit confused with all the kit out there. So I am looking for a twin tuner PVR HD Receiver. ANY ADVICE WILL BE MOST WELCOME!!

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