New Linux Technomate

Rob

A new digital satellite receiver from Technomate will be out next week, cant give any details as yet except that it is Linux based and is called the 9100.
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rolfw

Looks a bit of a nothing Rob.

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Rob

Do you know anything about it Rolf, as it seems a bit strange that no specs have been released yet (as far as anyone knows).

rolfw

LOL, alas I don't Rob, my comment above was referring to the then non-existent photos.

I'm sure though that there will be an explosion of gushing "users" hyping it up on every forum when it is released though.

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EgyptDUDE

TM9100 Specification:

-fully DVB & MPEG-2 Compliant
- Linux Open Source / Standard Linux API
-250 Mhz IBM PowerPC Processor
-Support Internal HDD
-Multi Memory Card Reader: Smart Media Card, SD, MMC, RSMMC (with adaptor), Olympus, Memory Stick/Pro Duo (with adaptor)
-2 Smartcard Slots
-1 Commom Interface Slot
-10/100 Mbit Ethernet Communication Port
-16Mb Flash & 64 Mb RAM
-Unlimited Channel Memory
-24 Languages Supported
-PSTN Modem Interface
-S/PDIF (Optical & Coaxial) for Dolby Digital bit stream out & S-VHS
-Software upgrade via: internet, Ethernet (FTP), Memory Card, Serial (RS232C)
-Support DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1 & 1.2 & Goto X
-Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
-Photo Viewer & MP3 Player
-OSD & VBI Teletext & Subtitle Supported
-Variable Aspect Ratio (4:3, 16:9)
-Programmable Event Timer
-Video Output: RGB, CVBS, S-Video & YPbPr

wod

hmm looks nice only 1 cam slot not that you will need it if its like a dreambox for cam emus

Rd100

I would buy one for myself but as it don't do HD i am not

rolfw

It will depend a lot on the software available as to how good it'll be and the only way it can compete with the Dreambox is if it has a better tuner and or much cheaper price.

I'd have thought that their entry into the Linux box market would have done something more than the current offerings.

I'll certainly be keeping hold of my DM7000 until a twin tuner High Definition receiver appears.

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Rob

Have heard that it will cost £289.

CROSSBONES

thats still pricey! Just hope its got a better tuner than a dream box.

Prophessor

This receiver doesn't bring anything new, after looking at the specs it looks like it's 2 years old.

When people ask me what I think, I tell them: "I think all of the meat around the pig's ass is pork."

EDW

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That's SD only, right? No HD, what's the point.

Rob

Price now £239-249.

martinw01908

Price now £110!! How can they drop the price like this? If i had bought it a few months ago I'd be annoyed. Wasn't it selling I wonder, anyway £110 it surely has to be a deal?

eme

i have one and i can say the tuner is far better then the dreambox that i have and also the software is just about the same, the remote control has all the main key functions from the dreambox software. set it up in around 40 mins with hard drive and all is well. picture quality is the same it only gets better. oh and satans key updater works brill. its what i would call a dam good buy. now one dreambox for sale.

martinw01908

Hmmm new member with 1st post. Call me cynical. But I've been reading through the lines various other forums are full of posts like that who all promote the 9100 aggressively in preference to the Dreambox.

I read that the PVR functions don't work yet and that not all CAMs are possible yet - TPS not working. Not saying its a rubbish box, just want some balance! Anybody else here got one and can advise please? preferably an established member! (no offence)

longstockings

Not sure if AI am senior enough to answer your question but life with a TM 9100 really is good.

I'm running the latest ur008 beta 3 image and it's as stable as the gemini images I used to run on my Dreambox 7000 and I've had no random resets or freezes.

The hard disk install was a breeze and I have mgcamd with latest satan keys opening D+ and TVCabo at the moment plus the satan key updater running. There is allot more I want to do with this box but considering the amount of time it has been around I have been very impressed with the software so far and the exceptional price.

I'd recommend it over the Dreambox as I think a TM 9100 offers almost everything a Dreambox can at under half the price.

I'm so excited by this box that I am even setting up a dedicated web site for it.

The PVR functions are fine and very easy. First hit the pvr button and then hit record or alternatively set the timer. Because all of the menu buttons are on the remote control it's very quick and easy to navigate through all of the menus.

rolfw

Well I've just ordered one for £109 inclusive of postage from wizard, so I can have a play. The only thing which concerns me is how available new images will be.

I'll start a section off for it when I get mine.


PS. the other concern is why is it now so cheap.

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wod

mine is working great only issue i had was setup of usals and installing a cam emu but all is well now with ur008 beta 3 and cccam 1.7.1

it seems the receiver can be temperamental as you need to check out the images

i've learnt a bit about ftping and manual installs of files and other things so far

kitkat60

just bought one bit of a newbie with this sort of recever installed 006ur cccam1.7 and keys it would be nice to have a nembies section

wod

hmm ur 006 is working ok for you as i found it to be rubbish and went to ur 008 beta 3

martinw01908

The cheapness is also my concern Rolf, but if you are buying one and a few others here have one, then I'm almost decided to get one too. I read that the chasing playback doesn't work yet too. But this is apparently software issues. Nice to see a section here on it.

mpopeye45

Could you pls direct me to where I can dload ur008 beta 3
Thankyou in advance

Mpopeye45

Rob

I've been getting along with my Technomate 1500 just fine but what would the Technomate 9100 give me that the TM1500 can't.
Either on main forum or PM.

Thanks
Rob

PS. Can't believe that Rolf has brought one, just dying to read what he has to say about it.

psxnet

Apart from the PVR facility, I would like to know that as well
Sorry to make this my first post, but this is one of the questions that I joined the forum to ask !