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Babyface786 · 13-01-10, 10:07 PM

Hi, i am a noob to all this.

I have just signed up with Virgin media cable tv, and was wondering which is the best box for the job. It should have a HDD and be HD. Only thing i have picked up so far is that i should purchase from Lincsat.

BL4K3Y · 13-01-10, 10:08 PM

I'd go for the EX7000HD, DW800 or a modded V+. I don't see the point in buying a new box now though as N3 is kicking in pretty soon (if it hasn't already in your area).

Babyface786 · 13-01-10, 10:14 PM

Thanks for a speedy reply. I am currently looking at the Eurovox EX700 HD+ but wasnt sure if it has a HDD. Could you direct me to website with more info on the other two you mentioned please? Also dont know what you mean by N3..but my postcode does say i could have the full features Virgin Media provide..? Is there a tutorial you could also direct me to where it describes how to firmware upgarde and other useful manuals/user guides i will need. i find forums very confusing lol. sorry and thanks in advance!!

BL4K3Y · 13-01-10, 10:19 PM

You can use an external HDD on the EX7000HD I think but the V+ has one built in.

Babyface786 · 13-01-10, 10:20 PM

Ah i see that the DW800 is a Kryptview box..still not sure about the modded V+ one. Could i mod the box they give me, or would that be too risky as it remains their property..

BL4K3Y · 13-01-10, 10:21 PM

Nooo, it's way to risky!

Babyface786 · 13-01-10, 10:36 PM

lol thought it would be. Where would i get a modded V+ box then? and how easy would it be to upgrade when the channels stop working?

BL4K3Y · 13-01-10, 10:38 PM

You will have to ask around as I cannot give a definative answer to that mate. Yes but only IF a Nagra 3 fix becomes public (which I very much doubt anytime soon, if at all).

Babyface786 · 13-01-10, 10:40 PM

nagra 3..is this what you meant? which boxes does this affect, or should i ask which ones it dont affect? and how i tell if its been implimented in my area?

BL4K3Y · 13-01-10, 10:41 PM

Nagra 3 will affect any box that is not paid for (although you will still get FTA). I'm not sure really, when all the premium channels go off I suppose but then that could just be a card that's expired.

13-01-10, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Babyface786 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 169 Thanks: 25 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Which box?? Hi, i am a noob to all this. I have just signed up with Virgin media cable tv, and was wondering which is the best box for the job. It should have a HDD and be HD. Only thing i have picked up so far is that i should purchase from Lincsat.

13-01-10, 10:08 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: Which box?? I'd go for the EX7000HD, DW800 or a modded V+. I don't see the point in buying a new box now though as N3 is kicking in pretty soon (if it hasn't already in your area).

13-01-10, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Babyface786 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 169 Thanks: 25 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Which box?? Thanks for a speedy reply. I am currently looking at the Eurovox EX700 HD+ but wasnt sure if it has a HDD. Could you direct me to website with more info on the other two you mentioned please? Also dont know what you mean by N3..but my postcode does say i could have the full features Virgin Media provide..? Is there a tutorial you could also direct me to where it describes how to firmware upgarde and other useful manuals/user guides i will need. i find forums very confusing lol. sorry and thanks in advance!!

13-01-10, 10:19 PM	#4 (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: Which box?? You can use an external HDD on the EX7000HD I think but the V+ has one built in.

13-01-10, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Babyface786 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 169 Thanks: 25 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Which box?? Ah i see that the DW800 is a Kryptview box..still not sure about the modded V+ one. Could i mod the box they give me, or would that be too risky as it remains their property..

13-01-10, 10:21 PM	#6 (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: Which box?? Nooo, it's way to risky!

13-01-10, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Babyface786 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 169 Thanks: 25 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Which box?? lol thought it would be. Where would i get a modded V+ box then? and how easy would it be to upgrade when the channels stop working?

13-01-10, 10:38 PM	#8 (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: Which box?? You will have to ask around as I cannot give a definative answer to that mate. Yes but only IF a Nagra 3 fix becomes public (which I very much doubt anytime soon, if at all).

13-01-10, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Babyface786 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 169 Thanks: 25 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Which box?? nagra 3..is this what you meant? which boxes does this affect, or should i ask which ones it dont affect? and how i tell if its been implimented in my area?

13-01-10, 10:41 PM	#10 (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: Which box?? Nagra 3 will affect any box that is not paid for (although you will still get FTA). I'm not sure really, when all the premium channels go off I suppose but then that could just be a card that's expired.

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