Some newbie follow-up questions...

[AllyFraser]

I have done some research on the site and it seems that I require a:
Matrix Reloaded Cam
Blue Titanium Card
Phoenix Programmer.

Some followup questions if it won't wear out your patience

1. What's the difference between a MR 1.55 and 1.80 cam?
2. Is it possible to upgrade a 1.55 to 1.80 by plugging it into the PMCIMA slot in a laptop?
3. What card programmer would you recommend for the BT card?
4. Where can I get a good price/quick service for these items.

TIA for any help.

 

[guiri]

1. What's the difference between a MR 1.55 and 1.80 cam?

See below for an extract from the readme file which comes with the 1.80 software. It is possible to update the MR by using funcards, a loader (see www.clanzer.co.uk), a laptop or a CAS interface.

Revision History.
MR 1.054
1. D+ works again.
MR 1.055
2. TV cabo works again.
MR 1.060
1. D+ works again.
2. TV cabo works again.
3. irdeto autoroll.
4. Improved zapping speed of D+, Polsat, TV cabo.
5. Available Titanium card.
6. Available Arabesque original card(Via2)
MR 1.070
1. Polsat Autoroll
MR 1.080
1. SECA2 Digital+ in Astra.
2. Viasat in Sirius problem is fixed.
3. Smart card & Emulator work simultaneously.

2. Is it possible to upgrade a 1.55 to 1.80 by plugging it into the PMCIMA slot in a laptop?

This works in some laptops which have PC card (16 bit) PCMCIA compatability. Try this thread:
http://www.satellites.co.uk/php-bin/forum/showthread.php?t=10660

3. What card programmer would you recommend for the BT card?

You need something with a phoenix mode. See this thread:
http://www.satellites.co.uk/php-bin/forum/showthread.php?t=10805

4. Where can I get a good price/quick service for these items.

Where in the world are you? Good price and quick service may be mutually exclusive .

 

[AllyFraser]

UK, and thanks for your help!