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Bargain Alert: New Ferguson HD DTT/Sat Combo Box - €63 before postage

STB · 2011-05-30 22:10:35

Ferguson Ariva 120 Combo Brand new from Ferguson, the Ariva 120 Combo available now from all the polish sites... lowest i have seen is 275zl which is €70 (before postage). Front Back Remote SPECIFICATION STB Type: DVBS/S2/T Combo Receiver Main Chipset: ALI 3602B CPU frequency: 333MHz Flash Memory: 1PC 32Mbit/4Mbyte SDRAM…

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#152 06-06-2011 1:55pm
efwren

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Hi,

I was wondering if anybody has had a chance yet to play with this box. Whats it like? Anybody know what the Ariva 200 has that it doesn't i.e. what are you sacrificing for the cheaper box?

Thanks

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#153 06-06-2011 4:13pm
Tony

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bmaxi wrote: »

This looks like an excellent buy. I see it has a card reader for pay TV, will it read the white Sky FTV card?

The 100E on which it is based on does but I'm not sure if it needs a firmware change

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#154 06-06-2011 4:14pm
Tony

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The 200 has a common interface slot and card reader, the 120 just has the card reader.

efwren wrote: »

Hi,

I was wondering if anybody has had a chance yet to play with this box. Whats it like? Anybody know what the Ariva 200 has that it doesn't i.e. what are you sacrificing for the cheaper box?

Thanks

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#155 06-06-2011 6:13pm
swoofer

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And 200 has 2 scarts, and it mentions an universal remote.

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#156 06-06-2011 9:50pm
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Guys I’m considering this or the Triax ST HD 537 which has the best UI? I'm going to use a universal learning remote to control the box and tv in one

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#157 06-06-2011 10:15pm
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thinking of getting this from Tony but plan on moving house in around 6 months. How hard is it to install, remove and reinstall the satelite etc. yourself?

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#158 06-06-2011 10:39pm
Tony

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I think the UI is the least of the problems on the triax http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=72614382&utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=notify#post72614382

Kenny Powers wrote: »

Guys I’m considering this or the Triax ST HD 537 which has the best UI? I'm going to use a universal learning remote to control the box and tv in one

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#159 06-06-2011 10:58pm
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Tony wrote: »

I think the UI is the least of the problems on the triax http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=72614382&utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=notify#post72614382

Thanks Tony,

Do you know if its possible to set up the Ferguson with say 30 channels the Irish ones and some sat ones so you can just flick throuh them and no others? by using the numbers on the remote and the ch+- buttons.

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#160 06-06-2011 11:46pm
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Almost there Can I record on a standard DVD HD recorder? The recorder only has one HDMI port. How can I connect through the recorder to the TV?

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#161 06-06-2011 11:49pm
Tony

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My pleasure
Yes the channel list can be customised to any way you think works best.

Kenny Powers wrote: »

Thanks Tony,

Do you know if its possible to set up the Ferguson with say 30 channels the Irish ones and some sat ones so you can just flick throuh them and no others? by using the numbers on the remote and the ch+- buttons.

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#162 06-06-2011 11:50pm
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You would need a HDMI router

bmaxi wrote: »

Almost there Can I record on a standard DVD HD recorder? The recorder only has one HDMI port. How can I connect through the recorder to the TV?

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#163 07-06-2011 7:46am
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Tony wrote: »

You would need a HDMI router

Thanks Tony. Presumably I could record via scart.

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#164 07-06-2011 9:09am
Tony

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Yep in standard definition

bmaxi wrote: »

Thanks Tony. Presumably I could record via scart.

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#165 07-06-2011 4:52pm
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Anyone got one of these boxes set up and working as yet ?

It looks like good value but I'd like to get a proper review before recommending it to anyone.

Any reviewers out there?

Thanks,

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#166 07-06-2011 5:04pm
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I doubt it since they only left Poland on Friday

patrickpc wrote: »

Anyone got one of these boxes set up and working as yet ?

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#167 08-06-2011 3:37am
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Is anyone else having problems downloading the user manual? It stops bout 3 quarters of the way through stating a problem with the server.

Would appreciate if someone could post of another link to this manual if possible. Would really love a read of it before buying one.

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#168 08-06-2011 8:17am
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willyb007 wrote: »

Is anyone else having problems downloading the user manual? It stops bout 3 quarters of the way through stating a problem with the server..

Link is fine for me

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#169 08-06-2011 8:20am
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Just ordered one of these - fantastic price, cheers Tony!

Have the MVision MD200 combo but thinking of retiring it to a bedroom so this will fill the gap nicely in the sitting room.

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#170 08-06-2011 11:00am
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STB wrote: »

I suggest people wait til Satsklep get them in which is €83 all in.

Otherwise pay the €100 all in, its still €50 cheaper than retailers over here for the cheapest combo box.

Unless Tony @ satellite.ie gets them in.

Trying to buy one of these of that site but cannot see how to get delivery to Ireland. What's the story anyone

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#171 08-06-2011 11:02am
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just put in in the shopping basket and checkout.

click on the link in tonys signature.

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#172 08-06-2011 11:20am
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I meant satsklep!!!

Sorry Tony

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#173 08-06-2011 11:26am
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No problem

firemansam1 wrote: »

I meant satsklep!!!

Sorry Tony

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#174 08-06-2011 11:26am
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I used CHROME browser and it translates, click add to cart then it rolls over and gives a long list of shopping costs for different countries read down half way see irlandia, click on radio button

etc

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#175 08-06-2011 11:27am
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firemansam1 wrote: »

I meant satsklep!!!

Sorry Tony

just read the first line ..

if you cant figure out how to buy it hope you wont have to return it ..

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#176 08-06-2011 11:36am
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Hi Tony,

If i was to order one of these boxes off you today when would i roughly expect delivery of the box? I just have a nagging girlfriend on my case :(

Cheers

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#177 08-06-2011 11:39am
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If DPD are correct they should arrive tomorrow morning, I cannot guaratee this though as sometimes their delivery date slips.

the_one_&_only wrote: »

Hi Tony,

If i was to order one of these boxes off you today when would i roughly expect delivery of the box? I just have a nagging girlfriend on my case :(

Cheers

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#178 08-06-2011 11:42am
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firemansam1 wrote: »

Trying to buy one of these of that site but cannot see how to get delivery to Ireland. What's the story anyone

I had a look and it gave me a big long list of delivery options one of which was delivery to ireland works out at about €80 with delivery I think, didn't order waiting to see what the pvr is like when pople get them and review.

Oh and Tony I tried the contact form on your website and got a 404 for some perl file.

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#179 08-06-2011 11:47am
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paddyp wrote: »

Oh and Tony I tried the contact form on your website and got a 404 for some perl file.

Thanks for letting me know but seems to be working ok this morning.

Sorry for off topic post guys

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#180 08-06-2011 12:45pm
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Looks a great box, does anyone know can you add Sky News to the channel list or is a Sky box needed for that. A relative is looking for one and the most basic up and down channel switching is needed with minimum need to access menus. Thanks.

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#181 08-06-2011 12:48pm
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Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Looks a great box, does anyone know can you add Sky News to the channel list or is a Sky box needed for that. A relative is looking for one and the most basic up and down channel switching is needed with minimum need to access menus. Thanks.

Yes. Sky News will be part of your channel line up.

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