Which Combo units can do watch one record another?

gtg60

Simple question, which of the current batch of Combo DVB-T/ DVB-S units can allow you to watch from one tuner while watching from?

I'm aware the Ferguson Ariva does, I've heard it 'may' be coming to the Edison but what other options are there in a similar price range?

rurs

The Triax ST-HD527CI can, but strangely it won't let you view recorded files while recording.

STB

Technomate HD 6900 - and 6900 plus range, HD8000 Combo and the HD7100 which has the triple tuner.

Clarketech HD 5000C - and 5100c plus and 6600

A lot of them can, but the underground firmware writers (many of whom probably wrote the original) are takling it out unnecesarily when adding to the firmware which really is a nuisance. I have seen it drop in and out in unofficial firmware for the ctechs and the technomates.

Apogee

Receiver: Dreambox DM8000
Tuners: 2x DVB-S2 + optional DVB-T (x2) plugin
7-day EPG for satellite: Yes
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: Internal
Price: €1000


Receiver: AzBox Premium Plus
Tuners: 1x DVB-S2 + 1x DVB-T
7-day EPG for satellite: Yes
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: Internal
Price: €449


Receiver: QBox HD
Tuners: 1x DVB-S2 + 1x DVB-T + optional plugin DVB-S2
7-day EPG for satellite: Yes
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: External
Price: €449


Receiver: Vu+ Duo
Tuners: 2x DVB-S2 + optional USB DVB-T (under development)
7-day EPG for satellite: Yes
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: External
Price: €499


Receiver: Technomate TM-7100HD
Tuners: 2x DVB-S2 + 1x DVB-T
7-day EPG for satellite: No
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: Internal
Price: €500


Receiver: Dreambox DM800
Tuners: 1x DVB-S2 + optional USB DVB-T
7-day EPG for satellite: Yes
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes???
Hardrive: External
Price: €399


Receiver: Optibox Alligator
Tuners: 1x DVB-S2 + 1x DVB-T
7-day EPG for satellite: No
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: External
Price: €199


Receiver: Edision Argus mini 2 in 1
Tuners: 1x DVB-S2 + 1x DVB-T
7-day EPG for satellite: No
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: No
Hardrive: External
Price: €169


Receiver: Edision Argus VIP2
Tuners: 1x DVB-S2 + 1x DVB-T
7-day EPG for satellite: No
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: External
Price: €199


Receiver: Technomate TM-6900HD Combo Super+
Tuners: 1x DVB-S2 + 1x DVB-T
7-day EPG for satellite: No
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: External
Price: €300


Receiver: Ferguson HD Ariva Combo Box
Tuners: 1x DVB-S2 + 1x DVB-T
7-day EPG for satellite: No
Record from satellite while watching terrestrial: Yes
Hardrive: External
Price: €169

zbluebirdz

Regarding the Technomate 6900 HD Super Combo +:

1) Record one or two sat channels from the same transponder, watch another channel on the same transponder or watch a dtt channel.
2) Record one sat channel, record one dtt channel, watch another channel (either dtt or on same transponder)
3) Record one or two dtt channels, watch another dtt channel or any sat channel

Note: If recording two channels and wanting to watch a recording, the box will stutter ...

The 7100, if feed two separate sat feed, will give ya a bit more flexibility in terms of which sat channels to record / watch.

The Argus Mini is currently not capable of recording more than one channel. Only allows you to record one sat and watch another sat on same transponder. Same for DTT. You cannot record a sat and watch a dtt from the box. You cannot record and watch a recording.

gtg60

Thanks for the help guys but I am looking for a new receiver for my folks (they have Freeview and FTA sat) so a box like this would mean they could have a decent record one, watch another selection.

So, price and ease of use is very important, looking like the Ferguson is out ahead at the moment, Tony from Satellite.ie still the cheapest place to get one?

rurs

I got a great deal on one from freesat.ie (I went into the shop in Fairview), satsklep have them for a few euros less than list if you're willing to wait a week or more for delivery...

rurs

Something to be aware of with the Ferguson is that the font used in the EPG & info view is very small, and might be annoying for your folks. Also, unless the TV to be used has either HDMI or maybe component input, the OSD is a bit smudgy over SCART.
The main worry I have with it for the future is if RTE start using HE-AAC for audio - I don't believe any of the combos can handle this, with the possible exception of the Triax: see http://www.digi-shop.ee/PublishedService?file=page&pageID=9&itemcode=STHD527 for some specs

DasTV http://www.dastv.co.uk/shop/Triax_STHD527_Combined_HD_Freesat__SD_Freeview_Receiver_2248.php
have it for a reasonable price.

human 19

alos specify to the shop that you want to watch one while recording another. If you dont have an LNB with 2 signals coming out of it you will be restricted in the 2nd channel you can watch.

I have a VU+duo which has 2 tuners but because I only have a single output LNB, I can only watch certain 2nd channels when recording (only channels of same polarisation, I think)