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Recommendations for a receiver

  • 20-07-2008 10:12pm
    #1
    damonjewel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭


    I have a dish and 2 LNBs connected to a Humax VA-FOX which does the job for me (which is watching russian tv on Hotbird), its probably 8 years old but its been extremely reliable. I have built an extension on my house and want to bring in a new feed into the back of the house. Running Cables and stuff should be easy enough from the existing dish, its just that I haven't been keeping up with receiver technology and I am just looking for someone to point me in the right direction for a cheap receiver like the VA-FOX that should do what I want.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Do you need a slot for CAM or smartcard?

    If it's a basic FTA box you need, I personally like the Technomate TM5200. Good interface, generally reliable, and you can record via USB port onto pendrive or external HDD.


  • #3
    Bodhisopha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,068 ✭✭✭Bodhisopha


    byte wrote: »
    Do you need a slot for CAM or smartcard?

    If it's a basic FTA box you need, I personally like the Technomate TM5200. Good interface, generally reliable, and you can record via USB port onto pendrive or external HDD.


    Do you know anybody that sells technomates in Ireland?

    Can only find UK websites selling them.


  • #4
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    oh8seven wrote: »
    Do you know anybody that sells technomates in Ireland?

    Can only find UK websites selling them.
    Take a gander at the sticky thread at the top of the Satellite forum of shops.

    One site I know selling them is freesat.ie but I expect there should be more.


  • #5
    NewDubliner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,615 ✭✭✭NewDubliner


    Zintek (Walkinstown) sell them.

    Also, I saw a 6900 in Peats in Parnell Street.


  • #6
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    NewDubliner wrote: »
    Also, I saw a 6900 in Peats in Parnell Street.

    I asked about that yesterday and it's the only one they have (sample from distributor).


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  • #7
    damonjewel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭damonjewel


    Cheers guys, I got the technomate 5200 on ebay for 72€, it does exactly what I need.


  • #8
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    oh8seven wrote: »
    Do you know anybody that sells technomates in Ireland?

    Can only find UK websites selling them.

    I've dealt with this crowd on a couple of occasions. Have found them very helpful in that they'll get most things if you just ask.

    http://www.sat4ire.com/


  • #9
    snaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Yes i recommend a technomate without doubt, Which one you want and what one will suit your needs is up to you. Software and support very good with all the range. The older 1000 series is cheap and still supported. The 5000 series also now is well supported and replaced the 1000 series. Uk and ebay suppliers the best value in all fairness. Some suppliers in Uk will send Free to Ireland. google affordablesat


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