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crapbag172 · 21-09-09, 06:42 PM

Hi guys, I have been looking at a few forums in regards to cable boxes and ive heard alot about Eurovox ect. What does this box actually do? If I bought one, would it connect to the cable network and allow me to watch all the paid channels for free? Or would I just recieve free to air channels?

Thanks

AciidSn3ak3r · 21-09-09, 06:46 PM

Connect to the cable network with a Eurovox and with the special firmware loaded on it and then scan for channels. You will receive all channels available on Virgin, for yes, you got it right. FREE!

crapbag172 · 21-09-09, 07:01 PM

i believe I may be in the correct forum! thanks for your help.

ive been looking on google for boxes, I wanted one where I can record and pause like the V+ box.

I have found this: Eurovox EX5000 PVR Receiver (wont let me post a link as I have under 10 posts)

Is this any good? Are there any other better boxes or other makes like Dbox, starview ect?????? Or is Eurovox the best ones to get?

Sorry for all the questions but im new to all this.

OH YEAH, and also, will I need to get a basic tv subscription/viewing card to use this box as I only have virgin broadband at the moment, or can I just plug and go with no TV subscription?

portmadic2 · 21-09-09, 07:36 PM

no u dont need a card and u can use a spliter from the broadband but i would subscribe to the cheap package to be safe hope this helps

crapbag172 · 21-09-09, 07:39 PM

cheers mate. So is the EX5000 the best box to go for???

portmadic2 · 21-09-09, 07:41 PM

i would not like to say m8 i got the eurovox max had it for few years wif minor problems due to code changes

earthworm · 21-09-09, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by crapbag172

cheers mate. So is the EX5000 the best box to go for???

hi.from what i can gather from threads on here(although i may be totally wrong)the eurovoxes seem to be one of the most reliable boxes and are very technophobe friendly.anyway,good luck whichever box you choose.p.s.great username crapbag,lmao.

waqasahmed · 21-09-09, 10:38 PM

The EX5000 is discontinued. Anyone selling that will be selling clones or a used one. Eurovox's are simple to use especially for a newbie

crapbag172 · 22-09-09, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earthworm

hi.from what i can gather from threads on here(although i may be totally wrong)the eurovoxes seem to be one of the most reliable boxes and are very technophobe friendly.anyway,good luck whichever box you choose.p.s.great username crapbag,lmao.

lol @ username, ok thanks I shall def prchase a eurovox then.

crapbag172 · 22-09-09, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waqasahmed

The EX5000 is discontinued. Anyone selling that will be selling clones or a used one. Eurovox's are simple to use especially for a newbie

oh ok. when you say cloned what does this mean?

I have seen a couple EX5100's around. Is this safe to purchase?

21-09-09, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
crapbag172 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Free to Air or Paid??? Hi guys, I have been looking at a few forums in regards to cable boxes and ive heard alot about Eurovox ect. What does this box actually do? If I bought one, would it connect to the cable network and allow me to watch all the paid channels for free? Or would I just recieve free to air channels? Thanks

21-09-09, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
AciidSn3ak3r Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 46 Thanked 95 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Free to Air or Paid??? Connect to the cable network with a Eurovox and with the special firmware loaded on it and then scan for channels. You will receive all channels available on Virgin, for yes, you got it right. FREE!

21-09-09, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
crapbag172 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Free to Air or Paid??? i believe I may be in the correct forum! thanks for your help. ive been looking on google for boxes, I wanted one where I can record and pause like the V+ box. I have found this: Eurovox EX5000 PVR Receiver (wont let me post a link as I have under 10 posts) Is this any good? Are there any other better boxes or other makes like Dbox, starview ect?????? Or is Eurovox the best ones to get? Sorry for all the questions but im new to all this. OH YEAH, and also, will I need to get a basic tv subscription/viewing card to use this box as I only have virgin broadband at the moment, or can I just plug and go with no TV subscription?

21-09-09, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
portmadic2 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 90 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Free to Air or Paid??? no u dont need a card and u can use a spliter from the broadband but i would subscribe to the cheap package to be safe hope this helps

21-09-09, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
crapbag172 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Free to Air or Paid??? cheers mate. So is the EX5000 the best box to go for???

21-09-09, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
portmadic2 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 90 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Free to Air or Paid??? i would not like to say m8 i got the eurovox max had it for few years wif minor problems due to code changes

21-09-09, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: Free to Air or Paid??? The EX5000 is discontinued. Anyone selling that will be selling clones or a used one. Eurovox's are simple to use especially for a newbie __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

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