Kathrein UFS 910

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Old 08-06-2008   #1
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Kathrein UFS 910

hi to all looking at this receiver anybody pass any comments ie does it pick itv hd up,or good/poor support,any comments please
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My System: Technomate TM1000ci Kathrein UFS 910 si

I was given one if these as a gift.

Pros:
HDMI.
Great HD picture quality.
Good SD picture quality.
Software can be patched.
FTP server.
Telnet.
PVR using an external USB HD.

Cons:
Diseqc 1.0 only.
Channel changing is slow.
Remote control doesn't respond as well as it should.
Support isn't great, USALs/GotoX support has been rumored but still hasn't appeared.
Can't receive ITV HD.
No support for DVB subtitles.
Firmware updates appear very infrequently.
Limited language support e.g. no Russian (this has lead to mgcamd support being withdrawn)
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thanks ctomer,how does it compare with your technomate sd picture wise,channel change iwol
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My System: Technomate TM1000ci Kathrein UFS 910 si

I'd say that the Technomate has the slight edge in SD picture quality, but since I started using the component output on the Kathrein it's very similar. HDMI looks washed out on my TV, not quite sure why.

Technomate channel changing is lightning fast compared to the Kathrein.
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thanks, what tv you using it with,do you think youde go for the technomate hd next time then regards iwol
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My System: Technomate TM1000ci Kathrein UFS 910 si

Erm... I wouldn't have bought this receiver. It doesn't support USALs which means I can't sell my Technomate. The problem with the Kathrein is that whilst the hardware is pretty good, it's let down by poor software.

If I were to buy and HD receiver right now I think I'd go for a Technomate 6900. Mainly because it supports USALs and would allow me to replace 3 boxes (Kathrein for HD, Technomate for SD and a Humax for Freeview) with just one.

At the moment I'm happy enough with the Kathrein. It allows me to record HD content and store it on my networked HDs.
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My System: channel master 1.2m dish technomate 6900,,and invacom 0.3 quad lnb satlook micro

what tv are you using please as i was put off by someone that says the technomate struggle on larger tvs
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My System: Technomate TM1000ci Kathrein UFS 910 si

Sorry, it's a Samsung LE32R41.
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thaks for the info,now ive swung back towards the tecky cheers
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it is possible to load IPBOX or DreamBox image's?
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