Advice For Purchase

jean70

Hi,
I want to buy a satellite receiver, for FTA in a first stage (and possibly more later)
I need help for choosing a good receiver (we already have a dish installed for Astra)
I found several models that seem interesting, in particular TECHNOMATE TM-1000D, TM-4100D and TM-1500CI+
Can someone explain me the difference between these models ?
Which one would you advice?
Other brands ?
Thank you for your help,
Jean

rolfw

Welcome to the forum Jean, there are loads of great receivers around at the moment, the Technomate 1500Ci is a very popular one though, with a potential for expansion, as it is flashable (software upgradable) to receive that little bit extra.

If you are good with computers, then perhaps consider any one of the Dreambox range, in my opinion a step further forward.

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Check out Technomate's site Jean
http://www.technomate.com/home.php

I have a 1500CI+,it's my first sat reciever and i have to say it's great for a novice.
Might be worthwhile in looking into a motorised dish to get the best out of it

jean70

Hi,
It seems that it will be difficult to record programs from the satellite receiver on a "standard" video.
Isn't better to get one including a hdd ?
What are the most interesting models ?
Jean

jean70

Which ones are easily found trough the internet at a reasonable price?

rolfw

Just as a matter of interest, you say that you have a dish installed for Astra, which Astra, is it the one at 28.2 which holds the BSkyB package and BBC etc, or the one at 19.2 East?

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jean70

Actually I don't know: we rent the house and the dish has been installed by the landlord, so it will be the surprise
I hope at least it works properly