Technomate TM-5402 HD Super CI+ reliability

[Terry2]

I recentlly purchased TM-5402 as I thought it would do all I wanted to do, going by the spec. I received it last week and it was dead on arrival no standby led lit no display. (switching on at back and pressing power button on front). I am wondering what the reliability of this unit is or am I just unlucky. I have sent it back for replacement any comments on expierences with this unit.

 

[Plumbob]

Hi bought one a few months back, after realising the 5400 i had bought was not hd...[SHOULD HAVE DONE MORE RESEARCH].
Found it to be very good picture wise especially hd,easy to use and patch..
Have now bought a VU+solo, whole different ball game, big learning curve, and i think hd is softer than the tm5402

 

[Lazarus]

All TM models are pretty reliable .............. was this bought from a reputable source?

 

[Albez]

My first tm5402 was faulty so had to get another one. Seems they are easily damaged in transit so ask sender to make sure its well packaged.
The box itself I have found easy to use and has a good picture but it does seem to get hot quick as the fan comes on a lot so I might move it to a more open space.
Overall I'm glad I went for this box first, its ease of use is good for those just starting out.

 

[Terry2]

Yes I think it is a reliable source I have sent it back, they said it comes direct to them from manufacturer and its unusual event to get a faulty one. There is a replacement on the way to me.

 

[Lazarus]

Yes, you'd be truly unlucky to get two duff ones in succession.

 

[Terry2]

Thanks for comments I have replacment in the post I will see how it goes when I receive it

 

[Robbo]

Technomates are usually very reliable. I have an old Tm1000, that's bashed about, been out in the rain, dropped a few times, about 3 or 4 years old and still going strong.

Have also had a brand new TM5200 dead on arrival, swapped it for a new one and was fine.

 

[Channel Hopper]

I have two customers with them, updated every couple of weeks or so and they have been running fine for over a year.

I can't say I've even heard the fan running, but they are both in ventilated housings.

 

[wod]

Looking at getting one of these to upgrade my motor dish to hd as they only 135.

Whats the tuner sensitivity like and blind scan ?

I do have a tm1500 as a spare, is the build quality the same and menu layout ?

 

[Robbo]

Menu layout of tm5402 is the same as tm1000 series and tm5xxx series
I.e the best for ease if use.


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[Terry2]

Replacement arrived set up to work on W30, 19.2 East and 13 East using diseoc switch working OK

 

[Lazarus]

Excellent news