Spider box are they watchable

[ron007]

Just a quick question about the spiderbox.
Are they watchable or do the gift channels freeze and jump about all the time.

[gracieboo]

I wouldn,t buy one yet wait till next month they are bringing out a new box to replace it.

[alom5]

i had one....it was good for 2 months. then it went off.....and i don't think its going to be the same again. iw ould probably say look elsewhere mate.

[ron007]

Thanks guys.
I'm set up with an openbox at the mo and i'm really pleased with it.Just seeing what else was out there, i think i will save my cash and get a dual tuner in a few months with a decent epg.

[bledi07]

i had one....it was good for 2 months. then it went off.....and i don't think its going to be the same again. iw ould probably say look elsewhere mate.

What you talking about? I can clarify some things regarding Spiderbox.
I have Spiderbox 9000HD since December 2009 and i am very happy with it. Gift channels are working since the day i plugged receiver. So nearly 2 years and still gift continuing plus i have 3 cccam lines working perfect in Spider plus PVR works fine.
You can have 7 day epg with latest firmwares.
Guys what else you need for a non-linux receiver?

[mdt]

What you talking about? Gift channels are working since the day i plugged receiver. plus i have 3 cccam lines working perfect in Spider

the gift channels are not what they were and the spiderbox is known to suffer from c**cam problems and disconnection issues. OP if your after a closed box to run a line then a openbox s9/10 are good for the money although the channel editor/epg are poor or a dm800hd which is the best supported box on the net although as its linux it does require a great deal of reading/swearing LOL. if your after a box for the gift channels to just plug in and watch then have a look at the protek 97XX reciever,s although spiderboxs are still gvfm imo there stability/support problems have let them down. regards mdt

[ron007]

I didnt realise you coukd put your own c-lines in.Thanks for input Bledi
Lol Mdt posted the same time as me.
Seems its a bit hit and miss then

[bledi07]

To be honest to many different receivers in market to choose. Some are close source and some open source.
I am looking to buy another receiver but i have no idea which one to go for.
I like linux receivers for support but i can't afford one because are very expensive. I don't like clones.
Spiderbox, Protek, Opticum and some other receivers are closed source receivers. For now these receivers are supporting cccam, newcamd etc but what is going to hapen after a couple of years. Will these receivers compete with new world satellite changes in future?

[ron007]

To be honest to many different receivers in market to choose. Some are close source and some open source.
I am looking to buy another receiver but i have no idea which one to go for.
I like linux receivers for support but i can't afford one because are very expensive. I don't like clones.
Spiderbox, Protek, Opticum and some other receivers are closed source receivers. For now these receivers are supporting cccam, newcamd etc but what is going to hapen after a couple of years. Will these receivers compete with new world satellite changes in future?

Thats exactly my problem i have an Openbox s10 now and it does what i want.But i was after another box for bedroom .I am tempted to get a linux box i'm not great with linux but i'm not a noob either.The only thing that puts me off is the price dont fancy the dreambox clone route.I am seriously thinking of getting a dvb-s card for a spare pc i have and making a media box.Can i use cccam and other software loaders on a Dvb card.I suppose thats for a different thread after ive tried reading up.
Again thanks for opinions everyone it all helps with the bigger picture.

[neolxs]

My Spiderbox 9000 works fine, no problems at all. Quite a nice quality box and the remote controls the TV and box. ~Never used it for the gift channels but my Clines are Nlines work without any drop out.

The 7 day EPG isnt that great, better than what it was but still not great and dosent include all channels.

[dragon123]

Hi, have just picked up a spider 7000 hd plugged it in and got all f.t.a. channels, can i get anymore channels, ihave mini dish at the moment thinking of getting 80cm dish with motor,not sure how to set it up, any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance. [hope this is in the right place]

[Manic01]

Stick to one thread mate.

[bledi07]

Hi, have just picked up a spider 7000 hd plugged it in and got all f.t.a. channels, can i get anymore channels, ihave mini dish at the moment thinking of getting 80cm dish with motor,not sure how to set it up, any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance. [hope this is in the right place]

If you have internet at home then you can have more channels man just connect Spider to internet and read a bit.
Everything regarding Spiderbox is here:_www.spiderbox.tv

[edthekid]

ive had a spiderbox for yrs ive never known any issues with gift or cccam.......ive also had s9 openboxes which i think are poor for multisat also had a blackpanther box