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WALKER (2018) Saorview Combo WPS818C

  • 04-08-2018 7:12pm
    #1
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys, I picked up a new Combo in Powercity yesterday

    https://powercity.ie/product/WPS818C

    Product Information:
    saorview approved hd combi box
    simple channel menu
    all your channels in one place
    irish tv saorview aerial input
    uk tv satellite dish input
    rte radio channels
    automatic channel search
    hdmi connect to tv
    analog a/v output
    connects to existing aerial system
    rte digital teletext
    7 day electronic programme guide
    record needs usb key or hdd

    Features:
    BRAND : WALKER
    SAORVIEW APPROVED : SAORVIEW AND SATELLITE
    UK TV STATIONS VIA SATELLITE : YES

    WALKER SAORVIEW APPROVED COMBI BOX
    Product Code: WPS818C
    Warranty: 2 Years Parts and Labour

    €89.95

    So far so good with the Box
    Easy Setup
    The box is DVB-T2
    All channels both terrestrial and Satellite on one single EPG
    Channels can be easily organised on a favourites list
    Some Internet features, Google and some apps available
    Digital Aertel working on both Terrestrial Channels and Satellite.

    I'm using the box for Saorsat and Freeview HD, all working perfect at the moment.

    On initial set up it gave the option to install a preset channel list for Astra 2 (didn’t try it as I’m using Saorsat).

    Recording is working, select programmes from TV guide for recording/timers etc, (I connected a seperate hard drive/USB)
    Pause live TV also working

    Nice Remote Control, big buttons, easy to use (the same control as the older Walker Combo)

    Very good picture quality, up to 1080p


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  • #2
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    7 day EPG on satellite?


  • #3
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    7 day EPG on satellite?

    Not tested on Astra 2 yet (UK Sat channels)

    7 day epg on Saorsat working perfect


  • #4
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    Not tested on Astra 2 yet (UK Sat channels)

    7 day epg on Saorsat working perfect

    It will, satellite is the big test and the reason why most opt for Linux boxes and roll their own


  • #5
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,095 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Interesting. I notice it states that satellite and terrestrial channels are all on one EPG, so I guess it'll be more like their current TV range, where satellite channels start at 301, much handier than swapping between satellite and terrestrial like their previous combi box.

    Shame it has no "Connect" but then, it does have some apps, whatever they are? Having Netflix on it would be a plus, something really lacking on the Powerpoint Connect box. I wonder if connected online, will it have the same issue that the TV's have, where being on BBC can cause TV to restart.


  • #6
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    byte wrote: »
    Interesting. I notice it states that satellite and terrestrial channels are all on one EPG, so I guess it'll be more like their current TV range, where satellite channels start at 301, much handier than swapping between satellite and terrestrial like their previous combi box.

    Shame it has no "Connect" but then, it does have some apps, whatever they are? Having Netflix on it would be a plus, something really lacking on the Powerpoint Connect box. I wonder if connected online, will it have the same issue that the TV's have, where being on BBC can cause TV to restart.

    On initial setup satellite channels start at 201

    However easy to make a Fav list and place Sat channels in any order starting at number 1 if it suits

    EPG will either show Terestrial or Satellite, not both together (I dont find that an issue)

    Sadly No Netflix
    Lots of apps Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google, Internet browser, news, weather etc.

    Seems to work ok on BBC Freeview when launching apps, not tested astra 2 yet.

    Having the one channel list is very handy, also with DVBT2 its nice to pick up the Freeview HD channels.


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  • #7
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,476 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    On initial set up it gave the option to install a preset channel list for Astra 2 (didn’t try it as I’m using Saorsat).

    If it's the same list that's downloadable from their website or that came with my WP-4K4017 TV, it's a mess, e.g. it still includes BBC Three and multiple versions of Channel4, its +1s, BBCs, ITVs etc. Best to setup the way you want and save to USB.


  • #8
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,476 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    byte wrote: »
    I wonder if connected online, will it have the same issue that the TV's have, where being on BBC can cause TV to restart.

    Recently updated my TV to the latest software version via internet, to v2.45.0.0 from v2.40.6.0, and that issue has been resolved. No longer crashing the TV if you select one of the BBC channels with TV connected to the internet.


  • #9
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,476 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    On initial setup satellite channels start at 201

    Is this only the Saorsat channels or does it apply to all satellite channels including Astra etc.


  • #10
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    The Cush wrote: »
    Is this only the Saorsat channels or does it apply to all satellite channels including Astra etc.

    Connected Astra 2 - looks like only now and next on the epg

    Satellite channels starting on 301

    Did factory reset and connected Saorsat again coming in on 301 now.

    Just redone favourite list, satellite channels set to number 1 on favourite now


  • #11
    St Senan
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 3,584 Mod ✭✭✭✭St Senan


    It seems the new walker box then has the same menu as the TV's, its great to see such a box back on the market again.


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  • #12
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,476 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Navarre wrote: »
    It seems the new walker box then has the same menu as the TV's,

    but missing Netflix, which would have been a nice addition.

    Also at a more realistic price point than the Saorview Connect box.


  • #13
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    The Cush wrote: »
    but missing Netflix, which would have been a nice addition.

    Also at a more realistic price point than the Saorview Connect box.

    It's a pity really, one of the apps is called VEWD app store, lots of apps but no Netflix

    Tried YouTube and it worked excellent


  • #14
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,095 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    The Cush wrote: »
    Recently updated my TV to the latest software version via internet, to v2.45.0.0 from v2.40.6.0, and that issue has been resolved. No longer crashing the TV if you select one of the BBC channels with TV connected to the internet.
    Oh! This is good to know. Thanks!


  • #15
    STB.
    Registered Users Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    It's a pity really, one of the apps is called VEWD app store, lots of apps but no Netflix

    Tried YouTube and it worked excellent

    VEWD is the rebranded opera TV platform

    It's all web based. Does it not have Netflix ?


  • #16
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    STB. wrote: »
    VEWD is the rebranded opera TV platform

    It's all web based. Does it not have Netflix ?

    Apps for everything, loads of apps, apps for stuff I never thought existed

    Some great classic movie/tv apps, watching an old western now

    But no Netflix


  • #17
    St Senan
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 3,584 Mod ✭✭✭✭St Senan


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    Apps for everything, loads of apps, apps for stuff I never thought existed

    Some great classic movie/tv apps, watching an old western now

    But no Netflix

    I dont use Netflix but if the receiver can connect to the internet can a user not just search for Netflix thru Google
    and once the Netflix home page opens then log into their account that way. https://www.netflix.com/ie/


  • #18
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    Navarre wrote: »
    I dont use Netflix but if the receiver can connect to the internet can a user not just search for Netflix thru Google
    and once the Netflix home page opens then log into their account that way. https://www.netflix.com/ie/

    No didn't work for me
    I've tried that with the Google search app, logged in, pressed play.
    But then told requirements are HTML5 and Silverlight.

    I don't think the box downloads.


  • #19
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    Little bit of playing around with the box today, now set up with:

    Freeview
    Astra 2 (now and next epg)
    Astra 1
    Saorsat

    Must be funny weather for terrestrial, bringing in freeview channels from South England

    All working perfect


  • #20
    STB.
    Registered Users Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    @ Friendo

    The VEWD stuff. A Lot of the content is web based (HTML5-based platform). So you must have a VEWD account.

    At a guess paired devices enables the html/silverlight dependencies.


  • #21
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    STB

    Not asked to sign in, I had to agree to terms and conditions before use

    The apps on VEWD are working fine


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  • #22
    mackersdublin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭mackersdublin


    @FRIENDO what are the dimensions for this box and does it have a scart input?
    Nothing on the Walker site or Power City

    Hopefully more retailers will stock this, I only see it on Power City


  • #23
    jacob2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 275 ✭✭jacob2


    no scart input on it got one today from powercity uploaded channel list from the walker tv to usb and downloaded to box i didnt know it had smart till now for 89 euro its not bad has red button for bbc.s its the same as the tv without a screen


  • #24
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    mackersdublin wrote: »
    @FRIENDO what are the dimensions for this box and does it have a scart input?
    Nothing on the Walker site or Power City

    Hopefully more retailers will stock this, I only see it on Power City

    Hi Macker, the box is smaller than the previous Walker Combo

    HEIGHT: 40mm
    WIDTH: 225mm
    DEPTH: 155mm

    No Scart connection, however Powercity mention a work around for a scart connection

    "**no scart connection
    av out can connect to scart connection
    to connect to a scart socket on a tv
    you will need
    1x code: 186848
    &
    1x code: dv0200"

    https://powercity.ie/product/186846
    (PC mention code: 186848, think the above does the same job, check in the shop)

    https://powercity.ie/product/DV0200


  • #25
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Wouldn't this do same thing...
    https://www.freetv.ie/3.5mm-to-scart/


  • #26
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,095 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    Wouldn't this do same thing...
    https://www.freetv.ie/3.5mm-to-scart/
    Yeah, should do.


  • #27
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    A problem:

    BBC satellite channels can freeze and cause box to reboot.
    Have noticed it only happening when box location is set to Ireland.

    Have tried other locations ie. UK and Germany and BBC seems to be working OK and not freezing the box.

    With UK location you only get a couple of apps, Germany would be the same as Ireland or more.

    The Walker pre programme list for satellite channels only works in the Ireland location.


  • #28
    jacob2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 275 ✭✭jacob2


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    A problem:

    BBC satellite channels can freeze and cause box to reboot.
    Have noticed it only happening when box location is set to Ireland.

    Have tried other locations ie. UK and Germany and BBC seems to be working OK and not freezing the box.

    With UK location you only get a couple of apps, Germany would be the same as Ireland or more.

    The Walker pre programme list for satellite channels only works in the Ireland location.
    using one now no problems with channels freezing uploaded channel list from walker tv by usb then downloaded to the walker box has all the channels the same as the tv in the other room


  • #29
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    jacob2 wrote: »
    using one now no problems with channels freezing uploaded channel list from walker tv by usb then downloaded to the walker box has all the channels the same as the tv in the other room

    Have you got the box on location Ireland?

    I've done a number of factory resets and finding it freezes on BBC when set on location Ireland.
    Doesn't matter if I use the Walker supplied list or do manual scan.

    However if I set it up on another country location BBC seems to work, in doing this I loose the Saorview logo on the epg,

    Put it on UK, I'm getting Freeview logo instead.

    Will keep an eye on it, thanks


  • #30
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,476 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    A problem:

    BBC satellite channels can freeze and cause box to reboot.
    Have noticed it only happening when box location is set to Ireland.

    A known issue - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=105597354#post105597354
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=106485948#post106485948

    Fixed my TV recently with a software update - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107707606#post107707606


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  • #31
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,095 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    A problem:

    BBC satellite channels can freeze and cause box to reboot.
    Have noticed it only happening when box location is set to Ireland.

    Have tried other locations ie. UK and Germany and BBC seems to be working OK and not freezing the box.

    With UK location you only get a couple of apps, Germany would be the same as Ireland or more.

    The Walker pre programme list for satellite channels only works in the Ireland location.
    This sounds like the problem that was in the televisions that I alluded to earlier in the thread. The TV's have since got an update to fix that issue, so maybe the boxes will get a similar update since menu is apparently the same.

    It might be no harm to email Walker about the issue.


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