Which new system should I buy?

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dixons

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My Satellite Setup
TM 5200D + Super on Motorised with 0.75Db LNB
My Location
Dublin
Hi Guys

I currently have a TM 5200D + Super but the list of channels available via softcam is becoming increasingly small. Therefore I was considering changing my receiver. I have a motorised system on a 90cm dish in Dublin.

I am not too much of a techie even though I did do the TM install myself. Therefore I was considering the Spiderbox 7000 as I was told it was as good as plug and play and loads of channels opening up with this box and no Linux knowledge required. However, I have also been told that this system is just a leeching scam (by the way it is promoted on a certain other Forum at the detriment of all other boxes rings alarm bells) and as such I am wary of buying one.

Can anyone either put my mind at rest on the Spider, recommend a more suitable alternative that doesn't require the input of a computer genius or tell me that actually my trusty old TM is not such a bad machine after all and I just need to know how to get the best from it.
 
The Spiderbox is very easy to setup, gives you lots of options, regarding channels, but is not a full Linux receiver.
Most owners like the receiver, especially the picture quality of the HD versions, the ease of use and the channels availabe, but you do need to connect it to the internet and use a USB stick for the updates, which I think is similar to your technomate.
Some channels do glitch/freeze, but these are improving greatly and there are a number of HD channels to view, on various satellites.
I think there is also a dual channel version due out soon, but if you want a full linux receiver, to play with, check out the VU+ Duo or the Dreambox 800, of course these are more expensive and don't include the gift.
 
dixons said:
(by the way it is promoted on a certain other Forum at the detriment of all other boxes rings alarm bells)
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Well, they would do that, as the forum owner sells the boxes.;) So any advice regarding any equipment is completely biased.

With the Spiderbox, you get what you pay for, and on the whole it does what it says on the tin, for not too much money.

For FTA viewing I think the standard Technomates are still the best, for reliability and ease of use etc, but for extras etc, their time has passed.(almost)
 
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