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Combi box for ease of use

micks_address · 2020-06-27 14:06:52

Hi folks Aunt has ariva 120. Was working fine but a lightning storm seems to have knackered the aerial tuner. Replacement box required but she has satellite (via box) and saorview via TV for now. She doesn't need record etc. What's the best option to go for that easy to use? Thanks Mick

27-06-2020 03:06PM

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micks_address

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Hi folks
Aunt has ariva 120. Was working fine but a lightning storm seems to have knackered the aerial tuner.

Replacement box required but she has satellite (via box) and saorview via TV for now.

She doesn't need record etc. What's the best option to go for that easy to use?

Thanks
Mick

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#2 27-06-2020 05:06PM

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If she has both terrestrial and satellite through the tv and doesn't want record function then I don't see what need there is for a box.

A freesat box will give the full EPG for UK channels with the TV for Saorview.

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#3 27-06-2020 05:08PM

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Vic_08 wrote: »

If she has both terrestrial and satellite through the tv and doesn't want record function then I don't see what need there is for a box.

A freesat box will give the full EPG for UK channels with the TV for Saorview.

Freesat boxes hard to come by I found, the only real option is the Manhattan HD box on amazon. I've been looking for an sd Freesat box for an old TV for an age but can't find one

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#4 27-06-2020 05:17PM

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One More Toy wrote: »

Freesat boxes hard to come by I found, the only real option is the Manhattan HD box on amazon. I've been looking for an sd Freesat box for an old TV for an age but can't find one

Freesat boxes are not hard to come by.

New Manhattan non-record for £49:

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-204518-manhattan-sx-freesat-freesat-hd-box.aspx

Why would you want or need a SD box? Anything with a scart output will work with anything but an ancient TV. Plenty of older boxes available on ebay that would do fine.

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#5 27-06-2020 05:20PM

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Vic_08 wrote: »

Freesat boxes are not hard to come by.

New Manhattan non-record for £49:

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-204518-manhattan-sx-freesat-freesat-hd-box.aspx

Why would you want or need a SD box? Anything with a scart output will work with anything but an ancient TV. Plenty of older boxes available on ebay that would do fine.

Bush used to do a good Freesat sd box but can't find it anymore on amazon. I suppose you're right but I couldn't justify spending 50 quid on the Manhattan when it's for a TV that's hardly ever used. Never thought of ebay will have a look

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#6 27-06-2020 05:21PM

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Vic_08 wrote: »

If she has both terrestrial and satellite through the tv and doesn't want record function then I don't see what need there is for a box.

A freesat box will give the full EPG for UK channels with the TV for Saorview.

She struggles with switching inputs on tv so would be better with a single epg.. she doesn't have sat through tv only saorview

What are these like?

https://www.did.ie/4life-combo-hd-set-top-box-black-sv-402-sv-402-prd

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#7 27-06-2020 05:57PM

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Not recommended, reading this thread from 4 years ago. If you want one they are €10 cheaper than DID with other sellers.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99173428

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#8 27-06-2020 06:07PM

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Ariva 154?

https://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/tv-and-audio-accessories/set-top-boxes-en/ferguson-ariva-154-combo-digital-receiver.html

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#9 27-06-2020 06:09PM

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If she was happy with Ariva and used to it, why not just get a newer model Ariva e.g. the 254?

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#10 27-06-2020 06:15PM

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micks_address wrote: »

Ariva 154?

https://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/tv-and-audio-accessories/set-top-boxes-en/ferguson-ariva-154-combo-digital-receiver.html

https://www.freetv.ie/ferguson-ariva-254/

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#11 27-06-2020 06:17PM

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Johnboy1951 wrote: »

https://www.freetv.ie/ferguson-ariva-254/

What's difference between 154 and 254 have some oneforall cards so could pick one up in hn

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#12 27-06-2020 07:59PM

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micks_address wrote: »

What's difference between 154 and 254 have some oneforall cards so could pick one up in hn

The 154 is discontinued now - replaced by 254
See https://www.dipolnet.com/hd_combo_receiver_ferguson_ariva_154_combo_dvb-s-s2_dvb-t-t2-c__A99397.htm

This page also links to the 254

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#13 28-06-2020 10:40AM

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https://www.satworld.ie/amiko-mini-combo-extra-h.265-hevc-dvb-s2-dvb-t2-c.html

I bought 2 of these recently, once set up it's very easy to use and Saorview/sat all in one list.

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#14 28-06-2020 11:35AM

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This also, all channels in a single list - https://powercity.ie/product/WPS818C

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#15 28-06-2020 11:49AM

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Thinking I might stick with the ariva for consistency

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#16 28-06-2020 11:53AM

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micks_address wrote:

Thinking I might stick with the ariva for consistency

Definitely the right decision

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#17 28-06-2020 11:55AM

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Walker TVs do a good job of combining satellite and saorview inputs into an easy to use menu with one remote. No box required.

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#18 28-06-2020 11:55AM

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Bif wrote: »

Walker TVs do a good job of combining satellite and saorview inputs into an easy to use menu with one remote. No box required.

Her tv is fine. Next time a replacement due will check it out

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