Hi all,
I realise that you guys have probably answered my questions a zillion times before, but if you can please help me out I would very thankful.
I am looking into a digital satellite system; I already have sky and would like to delve a bit more into murky world of digital satellites.
I am currently looking at a twin LNB setup with a DiSEqC Switches one looking at Astra and the other at hotbird, quite a standard setup by the looks of things.
Next the receiver… this is where I fall apart and cant make decision. I want to receive the FTA channels but also leave myself open to be able to receive as many of the encrypted channels as possible.
So I looked at units with CI slots and my thinking here the more the better so a box with two slots, that narrows it down a bit. Next there where some boxes with built in encryption such as embedded IRDETO, VIACCESS etc.
First question.
Am I on the right tracks here guys? Digital receiver with two CI slots embedded encryption, if so what type of embedded will give me the most channels to decode.
Next CAMS there appear to be many multi type cams Dragon, Magic, Matrix reloaded and so on. Again what is the best unit to get that will give the most channels?
And so I come to the Dreambox, now this looks like a box that does an awful lot. It looks like it covers most of the above and it’s basically a PC. I don’t have any problems with PC’s and software its what I do for a living.
Would this be a better bet for me?
Sorry this is so long winded guys but I want to buy some kit that will last me a while and give the most possibilities. So any advice will be greatly appreciated.
I realise that you guys have probably answered my questions a zillion times before, but if you can please help me out I would very thankful.
I am looking into a digital satellite system; I already have sky and would like to delve a bit more into murky world of digital satellites.
I am currently looking at a twin LNB setup with a DiSEqC Switches one looking at Astra and the other at hotbird, quite a standard setup by the looks of things.
Next the receiver… this is where I fall apart and cant make decision. I want to receive the FTA channels but also leave myself open to be able to receive as many of the encrypted channels as possible.
So I looked at units with CI slots and my thinking here the more the better so a box with two slots, that narrows it down a bit. Next there where some boxes with built in encryption such as embedded IRDETO, VIACCESS etc.
First question.
Am I on the right tracks here guys? Digital receiver with two CI slots embedded encryption, if so what type of embedded will give me the most channels to decode.
Next CAMS there appear to be many multi type cams Dragon, Magic, Matrix reloaded and so on. Again what is the best unit to get that will give the most channels?
And so I come to the Dreambox, now this looks like a box that does an awful lot. It looks like it covers most of the above and it’s basically a PC. I don’t have any problems with PC’s and software its what I do for a living.
Would this be a better bet for me?
Sorry this is so long winded guys but I want to buy some kit that will last me a while and give the most possibilities. So any advice will be greatly appreciated.