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

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  • #52
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    cgc5483 wrote: »
    The €99 is a great deal.

    Thanks but bear in mind that STB put up some links for Polish retail sites too which are cheaper again for anyone that wants to go that route.

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  • #53
    ShamoBuc
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 33,171 CMod ✭✭✭✭ShamoBuc


    Tony wrote: »
    Thanks but bear in mind that STB put up some links for Polish retail sites too which are cheaper again for anyone that wants to go that route.

    very true but I would imagine alot of trade coming your way shortly, ( mine included)


  • #54
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    So from what I can see it's exactly the same as the 200 only cheaper. So is there a box which is a Freesat/Saorview combo as opposed to a FTA/Saorview combo?


  • #55
    efwren
    Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭efwren


    Hi Tony,

    Is there a waiting list for the 120 Combo? I am pretty sure I am going to want one, and would rather buy it off a local supplier.


  • #56
    jamescc
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭jamescc


    tony will there be a link put up when you could order sounds good and it has a cam too


  • #57
    applewoodgo
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭applewoodgo


    liamtech wrote: »
    I can pretty much guarantee it will not have 7 Day EPG for the satellite, as it is not a Freesat Box- With one or two exceptions Freesat Boxes are the only ones with 7Day EPG for satellite stations :( - I would obviously be DELIGHTED to be wrong about this :D

    That being said this is a very tempting box - i will more than likely grab one just to have, and maybe another for my mothers house -

    Download manual here http://www.ferguson-digital.eu/en/download/func-startdown/1115 have a look at page 40 - 17.6. The semi-twin tuner may excite you. It reads to me that you may be able to record one sat channel while watching another with only one LNB input. This is a beautiful manual and Triax should be ashamed at the lack of a manual for the 537 and not even a photo of the rear of the unit.


  • #58
    Apogee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭Apogee


    applewoodgo wrote: »
    Download manual here http://www.ferguson-digital.eu/en/download/func-startdown/1115 have a look at page 40 - 17.6. The semi-twin tuner may excite you. It reads to me that you may be able to record one sat channel while watching another with only one LNB input. This is a beautiful manual and Triax should be ashamed at the lack of a manual for the 537 and not even a photo of the rear of the unit.

    That 'semi-twin tuner' is marketing guff. It only works if the channels are on the same frequency/transponder - the same as every other single tuner system.


    Does it support HE-AAC? Can't see it in the specs.


  • #59
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Another bit of info on the pvr element.From the Ferguson website.

    "What kind of external hard disk can I connect to Ariva HDcombo?

    Ariva HDcombo support most of external hard disks. 3,5'' hard disks with sepparate power supply should work. Some 2,5'' hard disks powered from USB port (for example WD My Passport Essential) also should work.
    There should be only one primary FAT32 partition on the disk.
    HDD only up to 750 GB are supported."


  • #60
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    According to the manual it doesn't support the playback of divx


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  • #61
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    Be a nice deal of the day as well as good advertising for ya Tony.

    "Ditch Sky HD and Get Saorview for €99 only" has a ring to it!


  • #62
    RogerThis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭RogerThis


    Does it support watching satellite while recording dtt and visa versa?
    I know this is a problem with similar boxes eg edision argus mini.


  • #63
    RogerThis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭RogerThis


    Manc-Red wrote: »
    I see a Lan.... Surely to god you can't put Cccam on that??

    Can you?? :D
    Maybe:pac:
    http://www.sat-universe.com/showthread.php?t=178438


  • #64
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    In relation to divx, it plays AVI and MKVs and those part of MPEG4.

    @cccam the 100E(sat only version upon which the 120 is based and is replacing) did, that would be unofficial software no doubt.

    The eth port is enabled for web radio on the official so has access.


  • #65
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    STB wrote: »
    In relation to divx, it plays AVI and MKVs and those part of MPEG4.

    @cccam the 100E(sat only version upon which the 120 is based and is replacing) did, that would be unofficial software no doubt.

    The eth port is enabled for web radio on the official so has access.

    Yeah that's what I thought. Hmmm. Anyway, just what is the difference between this and the 200 that warrants such a difference in price??


  • #66
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    O'Prez wrote: »
    Yeah that's what I thought. Hmmm. Anyway, just what is the difference between this and the 200 that warrants such a difference in price??

    Nothing from what I can see (I dont have one of either to see) but from what I have read they are rejigging their product line and stopping production of the 100e in preference to this 120 combo, hence a lower entry box built on a common chipset -ALi.


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  • #67
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    Am I right in thinking that with this box you tune the terrestrial and satellite channels you want and then add them to a favourites list so you can go from one channel to another seamlessly and if so...how many channels can be stored in a favourites list? And how does this weigh up against the Edision Argus Mini?


  • #68
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Apogee wrote: »
    Does it support HE-AAC? Can't see it in the specs.

    I have put in a request for this (STB made me aware of it) but as I said earlier ferguson are not very pro active adding what the market needs I'm afraid.

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  • #69
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    The 200 can so i assume this would but I'll test it to make sure when we get stock.


    RogerThis wrote: »
    Does it support watching satellite while recording dtt and visa versa?
    I know this is a problem with similar boxes eg edision argus mini.

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  • #70
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Yes you can have the Irish channels on 1 to 5 for example and satelite from 6 on .
    O'Prez wrote: »
    Am I right in thinking that with this box you tune the terrestrial and satellite channels you want and then add them to a favourites list so you can go from one channel to another seamlessly a

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  • #71
    cullenswood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,331 ✭✭✭cullenswood


    Does this require an aerial or will just a Sky dish suffice? will you be able to series link?


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  • #72
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    cullenswood wrote: »
    Does this require an aerial or will just a Sky dish suffice?

    It needs both an aerial and dish
    cullenswood wrote: »
    will you be able to series link?
    no

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  • #73
    Macy0161
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,483 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Apogee wrote: »
    Does it support HE-AAC? Can't see it in the specs.
    I know it's part of the saorview spec, but how likely is this to be an issue? I've had a combo for a good while, but while I'm happy with it, and would personally take a chance. However, I'm getting asked as the resident free tv "expert" (their opinion, not mine) at work and within the family as to what peoples options are.

    I don't want to point them towards an uncertified receiver if this could become a problem sooner rather than later! Fine with my own money, someone else's is a bit different.


  • #74
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Its a fair point, if I do get any confirmation from ferguson one way or the other I'll post here.

    Macy0161 wrote: »

    I don't want to point them towards an uncertified receiver if this could become a problem sooner rather than later! Fine with my own money, someone else's is a bit different.

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  • #75
    Macy0161
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,483 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Tony wrote: »
    Its a fair point, if I do get any confirmation from ferguson one way or the other I'll post here.
    Thanks - not necessarily aimed at just this combo btw. Just something I hadn't really thought of until I was being asked advice!


  • #76
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Macy0161 wrote: »
    Thanks - not necessarily aimed at just this combo btw. Just something I hadn't really thought of until I was being asked advice!

    Of course yes, its definitely something we need clarification on. As you say its ok taking a chance with your own money but not someone elses. :)

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  • #77
    Apogee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭Apogee


    It's such a good price, it would be a pity if it didn't do HE-AAC. Who is to know if RTÉNL will ever use it, but it is arguably more important than MHEG-5 etc.

    Perhaps you could test it on 4.8e as suggested by rurs?
    rurs wrote: »
    Also Ferguson Ariva HD Combo

    Confirmed working in Israel with HE-AAC

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=70347863&postcount=197

    Your right to be concerned, MHEG-5 would be nice, but audio is a necessity.

    I posted the other night about a radio channel on 4.8e using AAC. If you could demo a combo box with a motorised dish, you could see/hear if it plays the audio.

    Also vu+duo (tested myself on the radio channel)


  • #78
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Thanks for the info . Its reassuring that the previous model works but I will test it when we receive stock. I agree it is more important than mheg 5


    Apogee wrote: »
    It's such a good price, it would be a pity if it didn't do HE-AAC. Who is to know if RTÉNL will ever use it, but it is arguably more important than MHEG-5 etc.

    Perhaps you could test it on 4.8e as suggested by rurs?

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  • #79
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    I asked the technical support manager in ferguson to run a test on AAC on 4.8 as suggested earlier. Heres his reply

    "all this AAC radio works on Ariva 200

    so it will work also on 120Combo"

    I have requested that this be mentioned on the product page spec as I reckon its important to us here.

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  • #80
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    Silly Q.. Is AC3 and AAC the same animal or different codecs?


  • #81
    John mac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,130 ✭✭✭John mac


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    Silly Q.. Is AC3 and AAC the same animal or different codecs?



    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Audio_Coding

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Digital


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  • #82
    Paul_S
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Paul_S


    Just placed my order for the Ariva 120 unit online with Tony. Coupon code 'Boardscombo' got me the discount :). Looks like a great deal.....cant wait to try the unit out !!

    My current setup uses a cable TV feed + quad lnb from a sky dish into a 4-8 multiswitch feeding 1 sky HD and one Humax Freesat PVR (direct to HD TV) plus RF output feeding into labgear distibution amp with handylink (IR) routing to 6 TV's. Giving each TV access to the sky box and the humax box...as well as analog.

    Bought some mux / demux kit from a crowd in the UK that allows me to feed both sat IF & RF down 1 cable to the remote TV's....seems to work ok..tested with a freesat box.

    If the ariva works, could free me up from s*y & u*c AND give me independant channel selection on each TV's...yipee....alternatively I go looking for a supply of sony 5810s (or similar)with freesat & MPEG 4 'freeview' capability.......

    BTW, anyone know any cheap sources of these TV's or more combined freesat HD/freeview HD TVs about to come onto the market ?


  • #83
    rurs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭rurs


    Tony wrote: »
    I asked the technical support manager in ferguson to run a test on AAC on 4.8 as suggested earlier. Heres his reply

    "all this AAC radio works on Ariva 200

    so it will work also on 120Combo"

    I have requested that this be mentioned on the product page spec as I reckon its important to us here.

    For anyone who's interested, the HE-AAC channel is still there on 4.8E, however it's named "1079". The "Test" channel on the same transponder should have the same audio, but in MPEG format.

    Looking at the RTE minimum requirements, Dolby Digital Plus/Enhanced AC3 is also mentioned, going by the Ferguson product page, this is also supported, looks like all the audio bases are covered.


  • #84
    zbluebirdz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭zbluebirdz


    STB wrote: »
    A Sky dish (or any 60cm satellite dish) will work - you do not pay sky - these are all free channels. you just buy the box and connect to your existing dish. Its all perfectly LEGAL I must add too.

    Typical list (all are free)
    1 RTÉ 1
    2 RTE 2 HD
    3 TV 3
    4 TG 4
    5 3e
    6 RTE News Now
    7 RTE+1
    5 BBC 1 HD
    6 BBC 2 NI
    7 BBC HD
    8 UTV
    9 ITV1 HD
    10 Channel 4 HD
    ....
    92 Al Jazeera Eng
    93 France 24
    94 Russia Today
    95 PTV Prime
    96 Abu Dhabi TV
    97 PCNE Chinese
    98 QVC
    99 Thane Direct
    100 Travel Channel
    101 Travel Ch +1

    Add:
    ITV +1
    STV
    STV HD
    NHK World TV (HD)


  • #85
    ShamoBuc
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 33,171 CMod ✭✭✭✭ShamoBuc


    just ordered one from Tony aswell.... fine bit of equipment!


  • #86
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    ShamoBuc wrote: »
    just ordered one from Tony aswell.... fine bit of equipment!

    Cannot find it on the site. Only the Ariva 200:confused:


  • #87
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    Cannot find it on the site. Only the Ariva 200:confused:

    Here ya go: Ariva 120


  • #88
    ShamoBuc
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 33,171 CMod ✭✭✭✭ShamoBuc


    O'Prez wrote: »
    Here ya go: Ariva 120

    beat me to it:D


  • #89
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    Cannot find it on the site. Only the Ariva 200:confused:

    Its hidden so only boards guys can find it :)

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  • #90
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,570 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    Bought one earlier from Tony - that boardsie discount made all the diff :P


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  • #91
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    savemejebus wrote: »
    Bought one earlier from Tony - that boardsie discount made all the diff :P

    How do you get the Boards discount? :confused::o


  • #92
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    How do you get the Boards discount? :confused::o

    Use this code at the checkout "Boardscombo"


  • #93
    reaper180
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 305 ✭✭reaper180


    as i have an edision combo, can i back up the channel list on that box and then transfer it to the ferguson ariva via the usb or would that not work


  • #94
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    I doubt that would work, two completely different boxes.

    reaper180 wrote: »
    as i have an edision combo, can i back up the channel list on that box and then transfer it to the ferguson ariva via the usb or would that not work

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  • #95
    reaper180
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 305 ✭✭reaper180


    kinda had a feeling it wouldnt , any way probably do a full scan and then delete the crap stuff only thing is it will take a while, just waiting on my dad to get back to me about getting one too


  • #96
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    reaper180 wrote: »
    kinda had a feeling it wouldnt , any way probably do a full scan and then delete the crap stuff only thing is it will take a while, just waiting on my dad to get back to me about getting one too

    Well we should be able to put a channel list up pretty soon after the box arrives if thats any help.

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  • #97
    channelsurfer2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,618 ✭✭✭channelsurfer2


    when is the stock due tony and would it be suitable for someone that has no idea how to tune the box in once I have set it up(ie my mother) and just likes to go from channel to channel on the remote without have to retune every month if the positions change of the channels on satellite like bbc3 etc did a while back.
    thanks.


  • #98
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    ferguson say it will, ship "probably" tomorrow on DPD . It would not be suitable for someone who is unable to re tune as that may happen in the future, will not be every month I reckon but thats in the control of the broadcasters.

    channelsurfer2 wrote: »
    when is the stock due tony and would it be suitable for someone that has no idea how to tune the box in once I have set it up(ie my mother) and just likes to go from channel to channel on the remote without have to retune every month if the positions change of the channels on satellite like bbc3 etc did a while back.
    thanks.

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  • #99
    foxirl
    Registered Users Posts: 677 ✭✭✭foxirl


    Just ordered on now from Tony. Great deal


  • #100
    Fowler87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,734 ✭✭✭Fowler87


    Hi Tony,

    Great deal on the combo box and am interested in getting one. Probably has been asked already but will the box work without the use of a satellite dish, i.e pick up saorview through aerial? Just making sure, as at home we just have the basic community tv terestial mast broadcast and at the moment dont have a dish up... Cheers


  • #101
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    It will work as a standalone digital terrestrial box without a dish but if you only need saorview the approved box Aldi sell at 79.00 is a better deal.


    Fowler87 wrote: »
    Hi Tony,

    Great deal on the combo box and am interested in getting one. Probably has been asked already but will the box work without the use of a satellite dish, i.e pick up saorview through aerial? Just making sure, as at home we just have the basic community tv terestial mast broadcast and at the moment dont have a dish up... Cheers

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