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Good HDTV DVB-S receiver

towel401 · 2008-08-25 22:38:45

What would be the best one to get? just a plain old receiver now no fancy DVR DVD recorder shizzle. I'm using a cheap old SDTV one from maplin but it crashes every now and then. it will do for now but it isn't the best. do the free to air HDTV channels have any copy protection on them? right now if i want to record a thing…

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25-08-2008 11:38pm

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towel401

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What would be the best one to get? just a plain old receiver now no fancy DVR DVD recorder shizzle. I'm using a cheap old SDTV one from maplin but it crashes every now and then. it will do for now but it isn't the best.

do the free to air HDTV channels have any copy protection on them? right now if i want to record a thing I just use a DVD recorder + scart lead. don't really care about having access to paid channels. paying to watch TV is overrated

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#2 26-08-2008 10:46pm
Zaphod

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It depends on your budget and requirements. If you intend only watching material from 28E, look at Humax Foxsat which works with the Freesat EPG. If you want to take advantage of DTT as well, then the combo units such as Clarke Tech 5000, Technomate 6900 or Mvision HD200. If you're on a budget, then look for Fortec Passion or Comag HD-S.

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