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4ife Combo HD STB

  • 17-02-2020 9:47pm
    #1
    campo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,364 ✭✭✭


    Anyone used one of these boxes ?

    And if so what is the feedback like ?

    I don't need anything too expensive but plan to go from Sky Q to Eir TV, I really only need a box to record channels that is not possible to record on Eir (like Virgin)

    Combi Set Top Box
    The 4IFE SV-402 is a Combi receiver. It can receive both Terrestrial channels and Satellite (Free to Air) channels including BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
    Mixed EPG
    The SV-402 mixes the Terrestrial and Free to Air channels in the one electronic program guide, so there is no need for switching between the two different signals.
    Multimedia Player
    The SV-402 has a built Multimedia Player capable of playing movies, music and photos directly from a USB stick or drive.


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  • #2
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    campo wrote: »
    Anyone used one of these boxes ?

    And if so what is the feedback like ?

    I don't need anything too expensive but plan to go from Sky Q to Eir TV, I really only need a box to record channels that is not possible to record on Eir (like Virgin)

    Combi Set Top Box
    The 4IFE SV-402 is a Combi receiver. It can receive both Terrestrial channels and Satellite (Free to Air) channels including BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
    Mixed EPG
    The SV-402 mixes the Terrestrial and Free to Air channels in the one electronic program guide, so there is no need for switching between the two different signals.
    Multimedia Player
    The SV-402 has a built Multimedia Player capable of playing movies, music and photos directly from a USB stick or drive.

    They are very old at this stage, and were never very good. I’d avoid ...


  • #3
    campo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,364 ✭✭✭campo


    NewClareman wrote: »
    They are very old at this stage, and were never very good. I’d avoid ...

    What would be a good box below the 100e mark, reminder will only be used as a back so don't need anything too fancy.


  • #4
    keepalive213
    Closed Accounts Posts: 685 ✭✭✭keepalive213


    campo wrote: »
    What would be a good box below the 100e mark, reminder will only be used as a back so don't need anything too fancy.

    Amiko mini combo


  • #5
    NewClareman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭NewClareman


    campo wrote: »
    What would be a good box below the 100e mark, reminder will only be used as a back so don't need anything too fancy.

    I’d spend a little more (~£112) and buy the ZGEMMA H7S. You can add a HDD later if you want to. Otherwise WoS have the Maxytec Multibox 4K at £69.


  • #6
    decor58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭decor58


    campo wrote: »
    Anyone used one of these boxes ?

    And if so what is the feedback like ?

    I don't need anything too expensive but plan to go from Sky Q to Eir TV, I really only need a box to record channels that is not possible to record on Eir (like Virgin)

    Combi Set Top Box
    The 4IFE SV-402 is a Combi receiver. It can receive both Terrestrial channels and Satellite (Free to Air) channels including BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
    Mixed EPG
    The SV-402 mixes the Terrestrial and Free to Air channels in the one electronic program guide, so there is no need for switching between the two different signals.
    Multimedia Player
    The SV-402 has a built Multimedia Player capable of playing movies, music and photos directly from a USB stick or drive.

    If you are going from Sky Q to FTA you may have to change your LNB, the Walker combo seems to be reasonably OK, just under the 100€.


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  • #7
    campo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,364 ✭✭✭campo


    decor58 wrote: »
    If you are going from Sky Q to FTA you may have to change your LNB, the Walker combo seems to be reasonably OK, just under the 100€.

    Yep aware of the LNB switch over , and the Walker box was another I had highly considered and along with Amiko combo is probably front runner at the moment.


  • #8
    refusetolose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭refusetolose


    NewClareman wrote: »
    I’d spend a little more (~£112) and buy the ZGEMMA H7S. You can add a HDD later if you want to. Otherwise WoS have the Maxytec Multibox 4K at £69.

    is there a 7 day epg on the h7s?


  • #9
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    yes full 7 day epg for both sat and terrestrial.


  • #10
    refusetolose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭refusetolose


    thanks gerry , so do you reckon the h7s is still the best in the range ya?
    im about to pull the trigger on one


  • #11
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    refusetolose wrote: »
    thanks gerry , so do you reckon the h7s is still the best in the range ya?
    im about to pull the trigger on one
    Mine has been bomb proof from day one. Only downers are the annoying bright light on front and useless display. But you can manage without them


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  • #12
    refusetolose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭refusetolose


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    Mine has been bomb proof from day one. Only downers are the annoying bright light on front and useless display. But you can manage without them

    ok cool ,you mean they can be disabled?


  • #13
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    I ended up putting masking tape on the light. Its THAT bright. The display is just 4 digits for time or chan number
    But for the money it does all Ive asked of it


  • #14
    refusetolose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭refusetolose


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    I ended up putting masking tape on the light. Its THAT bright. The display is just 4 digits for time or chan number
    But for the money it does all Ive asked of it

    i see, i'd get over that
    is there any irish sites selling them new? can only find them on uk sites


  • #15
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    refusetolose wrote: »
    i see, i'd get over that
    is there any irish sites selling them new? can only find them on uk sites
    Don't think so I got mine from WoS fast and cheap


  • #16
    refusetolose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭refusetolose


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    Don't think so I got mine from WoS fast and cheap

    yeah ive been looking there
    should i get them to put on the firmware or do it myself?
    also what is the best firmware?


  • #17
    dubrov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭dubrov


    There are loads of mid-range boxes around €100 that are very good these days.
    Here are a few to look at and they are all pretty similar.

    Gigablue UHD Trip 4k
    Amiko Viper 4k
    ZGemma H7S
    Octagon SF8008

    There are many more.
    They all have slightly different specs so it depends on what you need.

    The last 2 seem to be the best supported. The Octagon stands out a little as it has Wifi and supports Netflix now. The Z7S has 2 Satellite tuners if that is important to you.


  • #18
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    I prefer openATV. Get them to put it on for you and if you don't have a spare HDD yourself, get them to install one too. There is a setup wizard that will guide through each step to configure your unique settings, network etc when you get it. If you can setup a phone or laptop you can handle this too.


  • #19
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,462 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    I just stick with boring old openvix for my needs,or atv for non supported boxes.


  • #20
    refusetolose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭refusetolose


    The Octagon looks nice

    is there much differences between the images?


  • #21
    tryfix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭tryfix


    campo wrote: »
    Anyone used one of these boxes ?

    And if so what is the feedback like ?

    I don't need anything too expensive but plan to go from Sky Q to Eir TV, I really only need a box to record channels that is not possible to record on Eir (like Virgin)

    Combi Set Top Box
    The 4IFE SV-402 is a Combi receiver. It can receive both Terrestrial channels and Satellite (Free to Air) channels including BBC, ITV and Channel 4.
    Mixed EPG
    The SV-402 mixes the Terrestrial and Free to Air channels in the one electronic program guide, so there is no need for switching between the two different signals.
    Multimedia Player
    The SV-402 has a built Multimedia Player capable of playing movies, music and photos directly from a USB stick or drive.

    I have one, it's a cheap ( was something like €49 in a DID sale) and cheerful little box with good response times, a reasonably decent remote and it has lasted a good few years without showing any flaws. Can't remember a lot about it as it's only used now when the Internet has gone down.


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  • #22
    campo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,364 ✭✭✭campo


    Thanks for all the feedback, I decided in the end to go with the Amiko mini combo

    The interface like most of these cheap boxes does look like something out of the 80s, however it does what I need it do including picking up Saorview & UK FTA in the one channel list and allows me to record daily, weekly or just the once via timer.

    Essentially you get what you pay for.


  • #23
    refusetolose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭refusetolose


    h7s ordered with openvix :)

    how long does it take to flash it if i decide to change?


  • #24
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,413 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    refusetolose wrote: »
    h7s ordered with openvix :)

    how long does it take to flash it if i decide to change?

    Couple of minutes, max. Then you need to set it up following the wizard, takes maybe 10 minutes or so. I use Pure2 on my H7S, it's been rock-solid.


  • #25
    refusetolose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭refusetolose


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    Mine has been bomb proof from day one. Only downers are the annoying bright light on front and useless display. But you can manage without them

    found front display settings on openvix blue skin , you can turn the clock off completely or dim it

    cant do anything with the logo light though i dont think


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