New Sat Setup

[john8867]

N3 is coming and it's time to switch to sat.

I've used DB 500c / eurovox for about 6 years now but have no experience of a sat set up at all.

I'm planning to get a dish installed by a sat firm in bristol (appreciate any recommendations). My question is would a dish installer be a good source of help in setting up a DB as well? Or is that best done by oneself, if u know wot i mean.

[portbhoy]

Less peeps that know what your upto the better mate get him to do his thing you can get the rest of the info here

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

Plus there is such a difference in complexion when it comes to satellite. Its not plug and play. Its alot harder and alot of research will need to be done.

[john8867]

Tks guys, much appreciated. I think u r right.

My worry is that i'll be out of my depth. Compared to sat, cable is a piece of p**s (although limited).

I know that sat has so much to offer, and the way to go -- am just worried about getting all the kit and the set up goes t*ts up and i'm completely stuck!

[Curious123]

Tks guys, much appreciated. I think u r right.

My worry is that i'll be out of my depth. Compared to sat, cable is a piece of p**s (although limited).

I know that sat has so much to offer, and the way to go -- am just worried about getting all the kit and the set up goes t*ts up and i'm completely stuck!

We all get there in the end some quicker than others but we all get there in the end. It all boils down to you and how much effort you are prepared to put into getting your system working. I have even had the wife involved a few times when messing about with my sat.

[john8867]

Ok guys, starting from scratch - wot sat box would u recommend?

Dreambox preferably.

I know stuff changes all the time so am trying to find the best place to start.

Cheers

[john8867]

How about this box?

Dreambox DM800 HD PVR Satellite Receiver New Boxed on eBay (end time 10-Dec-09 15:38:34 GMT)

[firestorm]

if its on ebay it 99% chance of being a clone and the 800 clones do have some boot loader problems

[john8867]

Ok, tks mate, much appreciated.

Wot do u think of the new 500s HD received due out this month?

Does it do the job?

[Superman]

Personally i would go the the DM800 due to HDD as its a great thing being able to pause TV and also have a decent EPG on the box.

The DM500HD will however do the job for you, so its your choice.

Thanks