Best FTA Linux Receiver for 250 max budget

AHireland2k11 · 24-07-2016 09:14PM #1

Looking for High quality Linux receiver.
Will pay max 200 to 250 for it as selling Opticum TS 9600 prima.
Want good smooth fast interface with good features
Triple tuner
PVR features
EPG features
Teletext and Red button if possible to watch olympics on BBC Red button

mightybashful · 24-07-2016 09:42PM

AHireland2k11 wrote: »

Looking for High quality Linux receiver.
Will pay max 200 to 250 for it as selling Opticum TS 9600 prima.
Want good smooth fast interface with good features
Triple tuner
PVR features
EPG features
Teletext and Red button if possible to watch olympics on BBC Red button

And........you're back........

icdg · 24-07-2016 10:58PM

He's recieved permission from me to post this one thread provide he keeps to the parameters I've laid down and there's no discussion of anything illegal.

If other posters decide not to also keep to this, or decide to drag the thread off topic like the poster above has by commenting on the poster rather than the post, they will be the ones getting banned.Mightybashful can take a warning to start with

mightybashful · 24-07-2016 11:43PM

No problem and apologies . Can I suggest a zgemma?

foggy_lad · 25-07-2016 12:02AM

Amiko Alien triple tuner or any in the same price range are quite good but very few if any will give you the red button functionality but the bbc red button feeds can be tuned in free to air.

Addition of a HDD will give PVR functions and also the EPG functions can be got using different plug-ins. plug-ins work better or worse depending on which version of enigma2 you are using.

There are more expensive tuners in the €400 range which probably do a lot more functionally but out of the price range for many people.

STB. · 25-07-2016 08:42AM

Here, have a look at this. Its within your budget. The ET8500 with 2 satellite and one terrestrial tuner is €239. Miles better than either of the last 2.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B005BZOCBM/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

givecredit · 25-07-2016 09:43AM

STB. wrote: »

Here, have a look at this. Its within your budget. The ET8500 with 2 satellite and one terrestrial tuner is €239. Miles better than either of the last 2.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B005BZOCBM/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I would concur with the above. This is definately the deal of the moment. Completely different class to the first two mentioned.

Kristopherus · 25-07-2016 12:22PM

STB. wrote: »

Here, have a look at this. Its within your budget. The ET8500 with 2 satellite and one terrestrial tuner is €239. Miles better than either of the last 2.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B005BZOCBM/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

"This seller does not deliver to Ireland"

Or to UK, or Parcel Motel either.:mad:

STB. · 25-07-2016 03:41PM

Kristopherus wrote: »

"This seller does not deliver to Ireland"

Or to UK, or Parcel Motel either.:mad:

Try it through the UK amazon. The prices are much the same for this version but cheaper for the 2 x dvb-s2 + dvb-t2 config. I posted a link in the foreign satellite forum (that enigma2 thread) yesterday

OR Try the 8500 with 2x dvb-s2 & 1x dvb-t2 is €239 on their website directly.

https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/hdtv-receiver-sat/xtrend/2431/xtrend-et-8500-hd-2x-dvb-s2-tuner-linux-full-hd-hbbtv-receiver-pvr-ready?c=52

Its €7 delivery to Ireland. The definitely delivery to Ireland if you use their website directly.

AHireland2k11 · 26-07-2016 07:11PM

Seems good, but would anyone recommend technomate tm nano 3t?

STB. · 26-07-2016 10:52PM

AHireland2k11 wrote: »

Seems good, but would anyone recommend technomate tm nano 3t?

The Xtrend is a higher spec in terms of flash for less money.

Both are made in the same factory....

FRIENDO · 27-07-2016 09:31PM

STB. wrote:

The Xtrend is a higher spec in terms of flash for less money.

Hi STB, sorry if this is a silly question,

But what is "higher spec in terms of flash"

I am possibly looking for a new stb for combining Saorsat/Freesat/Freeview

Hopefully 7day epg and serial link if possible.

Thanks

AHireland2k11 · 27-07-2016 09:53PM

STB. wrote: »

The Xtrend is a higher spec in terms of flash for less money.

Both are made in the same factory....

What is the real benefit of flash?

And also both made in same factory, are they sister companies or what?

STB. · 28-07-2016 12:23AM

AHireland2k11 wrote: »

What is the real benefit of flash?

And also both made in same factory, are they sister companies or what?

More space to load the images in memory. Just think why would I buy a 500ml bottle of coke when I can buy a 2ltr for the same price.

A lot of the boxes you see under the various brandnames originate from a production line in South Korea. These are referred to as OEM's.

Hubtech, Ceru/Marusys, DAGS, Arion, Kaon, Humax and DMT are just some of them

AHireland2k11 · 28-07-2016 01:48PM

Can you add RAM/ memory?

swoofer · 28-07-2016 04:46PM

no

AHireland2k11 · 28-07-2016 11:04PM

Does the xtrend et8500 have the same Linux features as other receivers?
Anywhere closer to home that I could buy in case of fault?

STB. · 28-07-2016 11:23PM

AHireland2k11 wrote: »

Does the xtrend et8500 have the same Linux features as other receivers?
Anywhere closer to home that I could buy in case of fault?

Linux.

The abilities of the box is applied through the images released. There are various flavours in the OE group. Xtrend is well supported.

I am guessing you have never used an E2 box before. Its a learning curve.

The technical spec of the et8500 is good so it will be faster than a lot of other e2 boxes.

If you want to record you will require a sata drive. The fitting of it is simple enough.

What box have you used prior to this ?

AHireland2k11 · 29-07-2016 01:32PM

Opticum TS 9600 Prima

Zardoz · 31-07-2016 03:13PM

STB. wrote: »

OR Try the 8500 with 2x dvb-s2 & 1x dvb-t2 is €239 on their website directly.

https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/hdtv-receiver-sat/xtrend/2431/xtrend-et-8500-hd-2x-dvb-s2-tuner-linux-full-hd-hbbtv-receiver-pvr-ready?c=52

Its €7 delivery to Ireland. The definitely delivery to Ireland if you use their website directly.

The Xtrend ET10000 is also an option for the same price
Twice the amount of Ram,twice the flash memory and supports transcoding .
Basically the same spec as the Vu Duo 2 but has a better picture quality .
Very good receiver for the money .

https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/hdtv-receiver-sat/xtrend/2099/xtrend-et-10000-hd-2x-dvb-s2-/-1x-dvb-c/t2-hybrid-tuner-white-pvr-ready-linux-full-hd-hbbtv-receiver?c=52

You could always buy the Xtrend ET8500 here for ~185 euro and add a cheap usb tuner for 7 euro for Saorview if your budget is a bit tight .
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xtrend-ET8500-digital-multimedia-receiver/dp/B00SHQJNLG/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1469974331&sr=8-1&keywords=xtrend+et8500

There are alot of new 4k receivers due out and they look pretty decently priced compared to previous generations.
STB would know more about that than me ,@ STB ,any prospective bargains in 4k on the horizon ?

AHireland2k11 · 31-07-2016 06:43PM

So basically that is a much better receiver for Same price. Open source Linux?PVR features epg features twin tuner saorview tuner

byte · 31-07-2016 10:47PM

I have the ET10000 box and find it fantastic.

AHireland2k11 · 01-08-2016 03:13PM

Is there anyone in Ireland selling these?

AHireland2k11 · 07-08-2016 11:57AM

Jut to have comeback idle there are any problems

STB. · 08-08-2016 12:14AM

Zardoz wrote: »

There are alot of new 4k receivers due out and they look pretty decently priced compared to previous generations.
STB would know more about that than me ,@ STB ,any prospective bargains in 4k on the horizon ?

They should be appearing in the e-shops over the next few weeks.

Gigablue, Kathrein, Xtrend, Vantage and other Korean brands.

At the moment the likes of the more limited Mutant digital ULTRA HD HD51 (and the AX version) both 1500 MHZ processors is available in 1xdvb-t 1xdvb-s2 for around €240.

Outside of E2, the latest Ferguson Ariva Combos (4k) are around the €180 and run kodi and android apps from the playstore too.

AHireland2k11 · 08-08-2016 01:55PM

Well I am seriously considering the xtrend et8500 or et10000 but would prefer to purchase here or uk

ghogie91 · 09-08-2016 10:39PM

OP I would also consider VU+ Duo...

Zardoz · 09-08-2016 10:41PM

ghogie91 wrote: »

OP I would also consider VU+ Duo...

Surely you mean the Duo 2 ?
The original Duo is a very old receiver now .

Xtrend Et10000 is basically the same spec as the Duo 2 ,cheaper and has a better picture .

AHireland2k11 · 12-08-2016 08:28PM

where to buy in ireland?

GY A1 · 12-08-2016 08:33PM

AHireland2k11 wrote: »

where to buy in ireland?

Cheaper buy online as mentioned above.
Ie from Germany.
Have ordered before no probs.
Or depending on uk exchange rate try world of sat

givecredit · 13-08-2016 09:36AM

AHireland2k11 wrote: »

where to buy in ireland?

Its circa €180 euro on amazon for the twin satellite version. You will not get it cheaper than that. Excellent aftersales service from amazon as well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xtrend-ET8500-digital-multimedia-receiver/dp/B00SHQJNLG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471077255&sr=8-2&keywords=et8500

Best FTA Linux Receiver for 250 max budget

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