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chrislfc · 25-11-09, 09:51 PM

Hi guy's i need a new cable box just wondering what one to buy dose anyone have any suggestions for me i want one that has good support

p.s sorry if this is in the wrong place i could not find a general cable section

BL4K3Y · 25-11-09, 10:52 PM

The Kryptview is the ultimate box if you want support mate. Excellent quality and good value for money. If you want to go down the HD route, go for the Kryptview DW800.

atommo · 26-11-09, 10:34 AM

Agree with Blakey 8 that the Kryptview's Ive got for the family have been great, (Ive had a DBox for a fair few years but theyre hard to come by now I think?).

Got to say though that I think I'd be hanging on for a little bit just at the moment till we now more about how this talk of an N3 implementation pans out (was going to get myself the HD Kryptview till all the talk started).

chrislfc · 26-11-09, 02:02 PM

what is N3 implementation i haven't got a clue what it is

p.s thanks for your replies guy's

g80878 · 26-11-09, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chrislfc

what is N3 implementation i haven't got a clue what it is

p.s thanks for your replies guy's

N3 ( Nagra 3 ) is a encryption method that COULD be coming soon that would render a boxes useless for getting subscription channels for free. There may or may-not be a fix for this encryption only time will tell.

During this downtime you would have a free-view box only.

chrislfc · 26-11-09, 02:26 PM

thanks for that g80878

BL4K3Y · 26-11-09, 02:33 PM

but.... don't go getting all worked up about it like most people seem to be doing lol. Nagra 3 isn't a definate switchover yet, we will just have to wait and see what VM have instore for us over christmas and new year

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chrislfc · 26-11-09, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blakey_8

but.... don't go getting all worked up about it like most people seem to be doing lol. Nagra 3 isn't a definate switchover yet, we will just have to wait and see what VM have instore for us over christmas and new year

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didn't they do something like this last christmas updating the boxes three times a day

boomer39 · 26-11-09, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chrislfc

didn't they do something like this last christmas updating the boxes three times a day

totally different situation last year. that was crackable. but if and when nag3 comes in, dont hold your breath for a fix. sfaik, eire is still down in most parts. but if you buy a reliable box cheaply, you should get your monies worth. btw, what is wrong with your present box???

chrislfc · 26-11-09, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by boomer39

totally different situation last year. that was crackable. but if and when nag3 comes in, dont hold your breath for a fix. sfaik, eire is still down in most parts. but if you buy a reliable box cheaply, you should get your monies worth. btw, what is wrong with your present box???

there is nothing wrong with my starview 2 but i was going to give it to my mum and get a new one for my self the EPG menu on starview 2 dose my head in but i will put u with it for now until i know more about this nag3

25-11-09, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
chrislfc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 196 Thanks: 40 Thanked 56 Times in 37 Posts	What cable box should i get Hi guy's i need a new cable box just wondering what one to buy dose anyone have any suggestions for me i want one that has good support p.s sorry if this is in the wrong place i could not find a general cable section

25-11-09, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: What cable box should i get The Kryptview is the ultimate box if you want support mate. Excellent quality and good value for money. If you want to go down the HD route, go for the Kryptview DW800.

26-11-09, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
atommo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What cable box should i get Agree with Blakey 8 that the Kryptview's Ive got for the family have been great, (Ive had a DBox for a fair few years but theyre hard to come by now I think?). Got to say though that I think I'd be hanging on for a little bit just at the moment till we now more about how this talk of an N3 implementation pans out (was going to get myself the HD Kryptview till all the talk started).

26-11-09, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
chrislfc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 196 Thanks: 40 Thanked 56 Times in 37 Posts	Re: What cable box should i get what is N3 implementation i haven't got a clue what it is p.s thanks for your replies guy's

26-11-09, 02:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
chrislfc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 196 Thanks: 40 Thanked 56 Times in 37 Posts	Re: What cable box should i get thanks for that g80878

26-11-09, 02:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: What cable box should i get but.... don't go getting all worked up about it like most people seem to be doing lol. Nagra 3 isn't a definate switchover yet, we will just have to wait and see what VM have instore for us over christmas and new year .

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