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Ferguson Ariva 150

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  • 24-06-2012 10:24am
    #1
    banjacksed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 210 ✭✭


    Well i hope it will be an improvement on the 120, Just ordered 1 online


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    #2
    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


    I was thinking of getting one of these based on how pleased I've been with my 120, you must have been unlucky.


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    #3
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Again same idea. These boxes combine Saorview and satellite channels in the one channel list.

    Obvious question is going to be what are the differences over the 120/220 combos. They are updates to that series. I would guess that the 120/220s may become discontinued shortly as a result. Much the same prices.
    • More powerful and next chipset up - Ali M3606
    • Now 1080p
    • 2 USB ports (1 front 1 back)
    • Now also play media format XVID/DIVX as well as MKV
    • Youtube, Dailymotion and a few others via USB Wifi internet or LAN connection.
    • New Menu look.
    • New Remote Controls RC540 on 150, RCU650 on 250 model.

    Ferguson Ariva 150 Combo (Card Reader slot only, RCU540)
    ariva150combo-front-open.jpg
    ariva150combo-back.jpg
    rcu540_photo.jpg
    Ferguson Ariva 250 Combo (Card Reader and Common Interface, RCU 650)
    ariva250combo-front-open.jpg
    ariva250combo-back.jpg
    RCU650_photo.jpg

    Wifi on both can be enabled on both using the Ferguson USB Wifi adaptor (150m/bits sec). Bought Separately.
    dongel_mini.jpg

    Graphic Interface
    3606_graph_1.jpg


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    #4
    excollier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭excollier


    How much??


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    #5
    STB
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    The 150 is €72, before postage on Satsklep. With postage in or around €100 probably. The Ariva 250 not yet available there.

    Tony of Satellite.ie is a Ferguson agent in Ireland. Lets see what kind of prices (and deals if any for boards members he has).


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    #6
    excollier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭excollier


    .....and any software gremlins that need ironing out.....


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    #7
    SalteeDog
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭SalteeDog


    YouPo*n?.... looks like they are pitching this at a particular target demographic :rolleyes:


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    STB
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    SalteeDog wrote: »
    YouPo*n?.... looks like they are pitching this at a particular target demographic :rolleyes:

    Yes, I noticed that. I didn't mention it. Perhaps it might be a deal clincher for some! Anyhow it can be locked.

    I have seen worse by the way. It seems to be an element creaping into satellite boxes with internet access in general. You should look into the Mvision NET range that comes out of Spain. They have a pre-programmed menu option linking to an FTP full of pron. They use it as a selling point!
    excollier wrote: »
    .....and any software gremlins that need ironing out.....

    Dunno. I didn't write the software. If there are any issues, I am sure the Ferguson Agents will have a line into them, as in the past. So support and issues via here, I would imagine.


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    excollier wrote: »
    How much??
    already listed on satworld.ie website @ 99.99 for 150 model and 119.99 for 250 models
    http://satworld.ie/product-list.php?Combo__UK_Irish__Receivers-pg1-cid50.html


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    SalteeDog wrote: »
    YouPo*n?.... looks like they are pitching this at a particular target demographic :rolleyes:
    yes it seems to be getting popular on boxes the 52e has it as do other boxes


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    #11
    gordongekko
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    Will this box have the new aertel (Mheg5 i think its called)


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    #12
    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    no it most definitely will not


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    #13
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 13,999 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    Digital TV Receiver Ferguson Ariva 150 Combo is a new version of the 120th Owned by the previous model functionality has been extended, among others. WiFi adapters for handling and use of the websites (youtube, youporn, dailimotion, RSS, weather, google maps). Equipped with a faster processor Ariva 150, also offers a much more advanced support for subtitles, as well as encoding Xvid (divx) and the practical function of multiroom.
    [Google translate]

    I wonder what that 'multiroom' actually means.
    It seems that DTS passthrough is part of the new spec., which I guess is directly related to that statement.

    Anyone got info on this aspect?


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    STB
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    Johnboy1951 wrote: »
    [Google translate]

    I wonder what that 'multiroom' actually means.
    It seems that DTS passthrough is part of the new spec., which I guess is directly related to that statement.

    Anyone got info on this aspect?

    I saw the reference to multiroom but cant see an RF modultaor. I have asked Tony what thats all about.

    DTS is audio related, similar to Dolby Digital.


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    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 13,999 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    STB wrote: »
    I saw the reference to multiroom but cant see an RF modultaor. I have asked Tony what thats all about.

    DTS is audio related, similar to Dolby Digital.

    Yes, and my understanding is that .... the DTS passthough would make available multichannel data on the passthrough.

    But that is all rather vague ..... but the use of 'multiroom' is intriguing.


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    #16
    Tony
    Registered Users Posts: 11,325 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Honestly I've no idea why they are referring to multiroom, maybe this is a translation issue . First sample box for testing should be here in a few days so if I see anything that might equate to multiroom I'll post up here. I'll also check out if the two usb ports are both the same which would give the option of using the external hard drive at the back of the box.


    STB wrote: »
    I saw the reference to multiroom but cant see an RF modultaor. I have asked Tony what thats all about.

    Desktop PC Boards discount code on https://www.satellite.ie/ is boards.ie



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    Kristopherus
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    STB wrote: »
    The 150 is €72, before postage on Satsklep. With postage in or around €100 probably. The Ariva 250 not yet available there.

    Tony of Satellite.ie is a Ferguson agent in Ireland. Lets see what kind of prices (and deals if any for boards members he has).

    Delivery to Ireland is €12.39, making the delivered price €84.85. Can any Irish supplier match that?


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    #18
    NIMAN
    Registered Users Posts: 33,109 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Wondering is that menu example shown on the screenshot a fixed one?

    In other words, will YOUPORN always be on your menu?

    If so, I think thats rather strange. I can see it now - "Daddy, whats YouPorn?":rolleyes:


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    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    Delivery to Ireland is €12.39, making the delivered price €84.85. Can any Irish supplier match that?
    Of course they can't.

    As mentioned earlier, satworld have thrown down the gauntlet @ €100. Tony will prob come in close I guess. Eitherway, ask yourself is it worth €15 for the peace of mind of a local supplier, hence an easy return/exchange if issues arise, which, if it's predecessor is anything to go by, will be a real concern.


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    #20
    Tony
    Registered Users Posts: 11,325 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    I've pm'ed a mod to ask if I can answer the pricing question but no reply so far.

    Reason for this is advertising is (quite rightly) not allowed here normally.

    Desktop PC Boards discount code on https://www.satellite.ie/ is boards.ie



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    #21
    theoneeyedman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,357 ✭✭✭theoneeyedman


    Sorry, but what is the main difference between the 150 and 250.
    Have to say personally, was quite happy with my 120, not perfect but good overall.
    Any more details on the price for the wifi dongle thing


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    theoneeyedman wrote: »
    Sorry, but what is the main difference between the 150 and 250.
    Have to say personally, was quite happy with my 120, not perfect but good overall.
    Any more details on the price for the wifi dongle thing

    The differences are listed here:
    http://satworld.ie/product-info.php?Ferguson_Ariva_250_Combo-pid548.html

    doesnt seem to be much difference tbh

    WiFi Dongle here: €20

    http://satworld.ie/product-info.php?Ferguson_Mini_WiFi_Stick-pid442.html


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    #23
    theoneeyedman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,357 ✭✭✭theoneeyedman


    Ya i see sfa difference .
    Maybe a question for some of the lads in the trade, but can ye see these or similar receiver including the RTE player in its menu...would be almost as big a seller as the porn site id say !!!??


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    #24
    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    i cant see ferguson doing anything with them for the irish market because as has been mentioned with the 120 if they put mheg5 on it it would have been a serious winner but ferguson don't seem interested in it.


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    #25
    yomamasflavour
    Registered Users Posts: 389 ✭✭yomamasflavour


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    Delivery to Ireland is €12.39, making the delivered price €84.85. Can any Irish supplier match that?

    Ariva 250 now up on satsklep also for €74.80 plus shipping.


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    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    yomamasflavour wrote: »
    Ariva 250 now up on satsklep also for €74.80 plus shipping.
    Bit the bullet with the 150 last night and then seen this. Rang them this morning and changed my order :D

    The 150 is in stock. The 250 is not, although they do expect to receive delivery in 48-72hrs.

    Will post details once I have it.


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    #27
    STB
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    Compton wrote: »
    i cant see ferguson doing anything with them for the irish market because as has been mentioned with the 120 if they put mheg5 on it it would have been a serious winner but ferguson don't seem interested in it.

    As yes but the chipset support CI+ modules. We will see what Tony comes back with from Ferguson.

    I am sure it hasn't escaped Ferguson Polands' attention that they were shipping significant large numbers of the 120s to Ireland.


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    #28
    Wanaknowmore
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Wanaknowmore


    Just wondering if any of the Irish suppliers know when they will have the 150 in stock?
    Just prefer to buy local, given little difference in price and easier to deal with any issues if they arise (though i have had no issues with the 120).

    Thanks.


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    #29
    Tony
    Registered Users Posts: 11,325 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Ferguson have started shipping so most Irish suppliers should have stock by middle of next week if not sooner.

    Desktop PC Boards discount code on https://www.satellite.ie/ is boards.ie



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    #30
    Wanaknowmore
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Wanaknowmore


    Thanks Tony.

    Appreciate your reply.


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    #31
    Tony
    Registered Users Posts: 11,325 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Wanaknowmore wrote: »
    Thanks Tony.

    Appreciate your reply.

    Thanks for buying local

    Desktop PC Boards discount code on https://www.satellite.ie/ is boards.ie



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