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chazkelly1985 · 03-12-09, 09:19 PM

hi, iv not really checked in on the cable side of tv (been trying to set up my sat boxes) , i knew nagra 3 was coming but not for ages if at all ....

anyway today was the first day for a long time iv checked in on the cable side of things.... oh sh.....ugar

from what u can see leeds is already using nagra 3 and it will be rolled all over in a few months

so iv been searching the forums and from what i can see starviews etc will be as good as doorstops but boxes using linux could be saved if a hack comes out

so i have 2 starview and 2 dreambox clones and an itgate 220 so shoukd i be seling most of these boxes soon or will they be able to be changed over?

im not trying to scaremonger and would really like someone to tell me dont be daft this is a small glitch and it will be sorted soon...... or are we all screwed?

Nivida · 03-12-09, 09:27 PM

im hanging on m8 ...we still might get another 1-2 years yet ,,all this talk & no 1 nows for sure ....................why is every1 getting so worried

chazkelly1985 · 03-12-09, 09:32 PM

yeah, id hate to sell them and then find out it doesnt happen for years and would be really annoyed - expecally with the weans moaning that they can watch tv in their room haha

leachy070667 · 03-12-09, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nivida

im hanging on m8 ...we still might get another 1-2 years yet ,,all this talk & no 1 nows for sure ....................why is every1 getting so worried

you have to face facts its over mate !!!!

we will all have black screens in time for Easter,you seem to be the only person on all the forums that disagrees with everybodys opinions,if you have a container full of boxes in a lock up somewhere maybe you should be looking at doing an insurance job

michael2004 · 03-12-09, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by leachy070667

you have to face facts its over mate !!!!

we will all have black screens in time for Easter,you seem to be the only person on all the forums that disagrees with everybodys opinions,if you have a container full of boxes in a lock up somewhere maybe you should be looking at doing an insurance job

speak for your self. we all wont have black tv screens by easter.

leachy070667 · 03-12-09, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by michael2004

speak for your self. we all wont have black tv screens by easter.

intriguing (you pay subs ?)

MorriSoft · 03-12-09, 10:18 PM

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MorriSoft · 03-12-09, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by leachy070667

intriguing (you pay subs ?)

Whats surprising about some members do pay for what they receive? I too pay subs!

jonesyuk225 · 03-12-09, 10:20 PM

must do, it is over. On another note, who are you planning to sell the boxes too? Its over!

Just one question though, i take it they will only encrypt the premium channels? Boxes will be good for FTA still yeh?

MorriSoft · 03-12-09, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jonesyuk225

must do, it is over. On another note, who are you planning to sell the boxes too? Its over!

Just one question though, i take it they will only encrypt the premium channels? Boxes will be good for FTA still yeh?

Indeed, if thats all you require.

The spare room is getting my box once its done with, better than the freeview reception around my area!

03-12-09, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
chazkelly1985 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 113 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	should we be selling off our cable boxes?? hi, iv not really checked in on the cable side of tv (been trying to set up my sat boxes) , i knew nagra 3 was coming but not for ages if at all .... anyway today was the first day for a long time iv checked in on the cable side of things.... oh sh.....ugar from what u can see leeds is already using nagra 3 and it will be rolled all over in a few months so iv been searching the forums and from what i can see starviews etc will be as good as doorstops but boxes using linux could be saved if a hack comes out so i have 2 starview and 2 dreambox clones and an itgate 220 so shoukd i be seling most of these boxes soon or will they be able to be changed over? im not trying to scaremonger and would really like someone to tell me dont be daft this is a small glitch and it will be sorted soon...... or are we all screwed?

03-12-09, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nivida Technology Forums Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 454 Thanks: 13 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: should we be selling off our cable boxes?? im hanging on m8 ...we still might get another 1-2 years yet ,,all this talk & no 1 nows for sure ....................why is every1 getting so worried

03-12-09, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
chazkelly1985 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 113 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: should we be selling off our cable boxes?? yeah, id hate to sell them and then find out it doesnt happen for years and would be really annoyed - expecally with the weans moaning that they can watch tv in their room haha

03-12-09, 10:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
MorriSoft Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midlands - Pure n*l Posts: 1,903 Thanks: 121 Thanked 365 Times in 319 Posts	Re: should we be selling off our cable boxes?? (duplicate post) __________________ All posts are of a hypothetical nature..

03-12-09, 10:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
jonesyuk225 IT Bod & Cable/Sat Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 98 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: should we be selling off our cable boxes?? must do, it is over. On another note, who are you planning to sell the boxes too? Its over! Just one question though, i take it they will only encrypt the premium channels? Boxes will be good for FTA still yeh? __________________ If you got a PC issue PM me, im ok with Microsoft

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