New member Username: TcduckLake View, New York Post Number: 2 Registered: Dec-06 | I have a pansat 3500sd and I having trouble with it. Can anyone recomend the best receiver out there now? Thanks |
Silver Member Username: BrucesterPost Number: 297 Registered: Jul-06 | you can get viewsat for 200 or go with the better deal captive works 600premium on sale great support great picures works great best of all it cost 105 can and cw-100r pvr add on to the cw600p or other receivers it will work on most makes it will be out next week for 130 can |
Gold Member Username: Mc_sunnyPost Number: 1146 Registered: Feb-06 | tcduck, this question already been answered here so many times, Next time plz look around bf4 u post ur question...Thanks Which FTA Receivers you should look into.. 1.....****Viewsat Ultra 2....***Sonicview 4000 3....***Viewsat Exteme 4...***Soniciveiw 1000 5....**ExtremeView Magnum XV3300 Here u have it... if ur looking into Support Viewsat and Sonicview got the Best Support at this time....Extemeview Support is notbad at all also Look into Viewsat Ultra and Sonicview 4000, they both come with the usb which is very easy to use!!!!I put Numbers right beside Every Receivers so u will know my ranking of STB...Good Luck Note this is very important DON'T GET CLONE !!! Check out these links, if u wanna know more info about these recievers [link removed] http://www.incrediblefta.com/receivers.php |
Silver Member Username: BrucesterPost Number: 298 Registered: Jul-06 | the last 2 times the cw cam out first go look at the date of the bins |
Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 7856 Registered: Jan-06 | I agree with McSunny...top 5...features and cost vary slightly..all have great software support, especially the Viewsats.. Viewsat Ultra Viewsat Extreme Extremeview Magnum Sonicview 4000 Sonicview 1000 |
Bronze Member Username: SenatorsPost Number: 85 Registered: May-06 | i would say my top picks is: Viewsat Ultra Extremeview Magnum Viewsat Extreme Sonicview 4000 Sonicview 1000 |
Bronze Member Username: MajimajicPost Number: 13 Registered: Oct-06 | The best one is CaptiveWork |
Silver Member Username: Eatfish111Post Number: 150 Registered: Dec-06 | I like the sonicviews personally but have used a cw in the past and enjoyed that stb as well. SV 4000 SV pvr CW 600 premium SV 1000 |
Bronze Member Username: MajimajicPost Number: 14 Registered: Oct-06 | Why ????? |
Bronze Member Username: MajimajicPost Number: 15 Registered: Oct-06 | Why ??? eatfish |
Silver Member Username: Eatfish111Post Number: 151 Registered: Dec-06 | what why my choices just my opinion I like the SV for the ease of use and the options it has with it. |
Silver Member Username: BrucesterPost Number: 299 Registered: Jul-06 | captive works is one of the fastes growing lots of new toys coming out this month starting with the new cw-100r pvr add on for 130 and cw600p for 105 and if you get both at the same time it will be sold as a package for around 200 i will post the price next week so for the price of viewsat cw will give you both fta box and cw-100-r pvr go cw and team and this is coming at end of month CW-3000HD Hi-Def Linux FTA and ATSC Home Entertainment Platform Hardware: - Processor: Powerful AMD 3000+ 64Bit Processor - Memory: 512MB DDRII RAM Expandable to 8GB - Flash Drive: 1GB Fast System Flash - Hard Drive: Not Included - Video: MPEG2 and MPEG4 Acceleration - Satellite Tuner: - Input terminal: F-type 75 Ohm - Receiving frequency: 950~2150 MHz tuning range - Input level: -65~-25dBm - Support MCPC and SCPC - Symbol rate: 2~45 Msps - FEC Codes: 1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8 and Auto - QPSK - ATSC Tuner: - Latest LG 5th generation tuner for enhanced reception. - Supports QAM 64 and QAM 256 Cable signals. - One TV antenna 75 ohm reception port. - One S-Video input port. - One stereo connection jack to sound card for analog TV. - Video Output: VGA/HDMI or DVI/Component/S-Video - Audio Ouput: Analog and SPDIF Dolby Digital Audio output - USB Ports: 4 USB v2.0 ports on back panel and 2 USB v2.0 ports on front panel. - Media Reader: All In One Media Reader. Supports most popular flash cards. - Ethernet Port: RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbits compatible. - DVDRW: Read/Write DVDs and CDs. Software : - Open Source and available for download online - Linux Operating System - Version 2.6 Kernel - Powerful X Windows Environment - Java 1.42 Graphical User Interface - Software Upgradeable Via Internet and/or USB Storage Device - Firefox browser with support for popular plugins including Flash Multimedia Software: - DVB-S Free To Air Using Open Source Video Disk Recorder (VDR) - ATSC Reception Using Open Source Video Disk Recorder (VDR) - EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Support - Stored on Hard Drive - Remotely Schedule Recordings via Web Based Interface - Automatic Channel Scanning - Comprehensive DVR Functionality - Pause Live TV With Full Fast-Forward and Rewind Capability - Timer Recording Through Program Guide - Automatic Timer Recording For Series and Daily/Weekly Programs - Grid And List Style Electronic Program Guides Stored on Hard Drive - Updates Download via the Internet - Internet TV (IP TV) Streaming Video Player (*) - Peer To Peer TV (P2P TV) Streaming Video Player (*) - Customizable User Interface via Themes - Video Player For popular video formats. - Music Player For popular audio formats including MP3 and WMA. - DVD Player/Writer - CD Player/Writer * Requires Optional Wireless Keyboard |
Bronze Member Username: PeggPost Number: 37 Registered: Aug-06 | I know this forum has so many postings about viewsat xtreme clone. How do I know if my ultra is clone? |
Silver Member Username: BrucesterPost Number: 302 Registered: Jul-06 | Viewsat Ultra clones are coming! C&P <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Well here's the scoop. I sell authentic VS2K X and U's to end users and resellers and recently had the opportunity to get a call by a reseller that claims that he got a hold of a Viewsat VS2000 ULTRA CLONE. As far as I know there are no Ultra clones....yet. I rushed to his store armed with a camera and surely I found myself face to face with a Viewsat ULTRA that deceived me. I grabbed a pad and pen and starting taking notes on the differences between the original and the counterfeit. After that was done, I started photographing some of those differences. Here are the results Starting with the cardboard box the unit comes in ----------------------------------------------------------- On the original: Dimensions are L= 36.8cm W=26.7cm H=7.8cm On the top of the box (lid), bottom left the logo with DVB DiSEqC 1.2" The image is not crisp on the original. It looks as if it was scanned and reprinted Yes, I said on the original, blurry. The serial number on the flap of the lid: Under the UPC code, S39F02U... Text is large and almost takes the length of the code. On the right side of the box, Bottom right, "MADE IN KOREA" On the counterfeit Dimensions are: L=36.4cm W=26.8cm H=7.8cm On the top of the box ( the lid), bottom left the logo with DVB DiSEqC 1.2" The image is CRISP on the counterfeit. It looks as if it was an original print. The serial number on the flap of the lid: Under the UPC code, S39F02U... The sequence is identical but the text size is smaller than the authentic And takes less space under the UPC code On the right side of the box, Bottom right, "MADE IN KOREA", with a sticker on top stating "MADE IN CHINA" that is removable with use of a lighter fluid or hot air The unit itself: ----------------------------------------------------------- On the Original: The RCA Connectors in the back of the unit , the colored plastic center are flat. The six screws that holds the cover are shiny round heads. The USB logo on the door that opens is dark redish Behind the door just right of the USB connector, on the wall inside the rectangular inlet, there is an outline of a rectangle The serial number on the underside Under the UPC code, S39F02U... Text is large and almost takes the length of the code. The underside of the unit, the plate that supports the PC Boards has six places where the metal is pressed and shaped to be used as threaded stand offs. There are three silver hex nuts press fit in the plate Also on the plate, in the cluster of air holes located in the center towards the face, there's an area void of holes. Presently, the remote control is bigger on the ULTRA than with the Xtreme or Platinum. (Production of newer Xtremes will have the same remote as ULTRA's) The AAA batteries included for the remote is made by Supergurd On the counterfeit: The RCA Connectors in the back of the unit , the colored plastic center are beveled. The six screws that holds the cover are not as shiny and the heads are not as rounded. The USB logo on the door that opens is brown redish and does not stand out as much as the original. Behind the door just right of the USB connector, on the wall inside the rectangular inlet, the outline of a rectangle is missing. The serial number on the underside Under the UPC code, S39F02U... The sequence is identical but the text size is smaller And takes less space under the UPC code The underside of the unit, the plate that supports the PC Boards is flat. The three silver hex nuts press fit in the plate are not present. Also on the plate, inside the cluster of air holes located in the center towards the face, holes are located where there supposed to be no holes Presently, the remote is the same as the Xtreme lacking the words "VIEWSAT" on the bottom .( I'm told that Production of future remotes will be identical as ULTRA's) The AAA batteries included for the remote is made by SonEsta there are other differences such as the AC power cable made by a different supplier ( also text is larger than original) and there is a space gap where the AC connector goes into the receiver on the fake. The RCA video/audio cable -- color slightly darker on the fake and the six circular grip ridges on the original is replaced by oval grip patches. I was not yet given the opportunity to try plugging in and see what it gets, but according to my client, he says that the rep that loaned him the clone claims the public won't see a difference. In my opinion, if the Viewsat Xtreme counterfeits tricked 50% of the buyers, The Ultra will deceive 95% |
Silver Member Username: Hawaiian_timeKanaka freak... Post Number: 870 Registered: Apr-06 | Here are a couple of pics of clone and real ultra. |
Silver Member Username: Hawaiian_timeKanaka freak... Post Number: 871 Registered: Apr-06 | Sorry I didn't give credit for the pics, I forgot where I got it from but I think it was from Total. |
Silver Member Username: LroyPost Number: 191 Registered: Aug-06 | I don't see anyone mentioned anything about any C00lsat in their ratings...... |
Silver Member Username: Dude123Post Number: 940 Registered: Jul-06 | Viewsat Xtreme is the best one out there with the best software support. And ya Trust Me on that Regards, |
Silver Member Username: BrucesterPost Number: 309 Registered: Jul-06 | i dont think for long cw is coming on strong keep up the good work cw and team have a good night all |
Bronze Member Username: Cartier1Post Number: 27 Registered: Feb-07 | i have now experience with viewsat extreem and today i got viewsat ultra . i think the ultra is very impressive specialy with the usb stuf. the extreem is almost the same with no usb. the price difference is $20 dollars between extreem and ultra . i have experience with the pansat and coolsat5000. i did not like the coolsat5000. their menus and the interface was not my choice. the pic is little better than viewsat /. |
Silver Member Username: Hawaiian_timeKanaka freak... Post Number: 874 Registered: Apr-06 | Extreme has 160 MHz Connexant Processor, 16 Mb SD Ram while the Ultra has 200 MHz Connexant Processor, 32 Mb SD Ram. That's a couple of improvements the ultra has besides the usb port. |
Silver Member Username: Hawaiian_timeKanaka freak... Post Number: 875 Registered: Apr-06 | I cannot vouch for anything other than pansats and viewsats, but I am very happy with my viewsats, both a platinum and ultra. Viewsat support is second to none. |
Bronze Member Username: PeggPost Number: 38 Registered: Aug-06 | Why spent so much on ultra and xtreme when you can get the same support with Platinum (not lite). |