DVB-S receiver recommendations

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gingeralenz

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#38627 2-Aug-2009 20:34

Could someone kindly recommend a good value but not crap DVB-S receiver? I have a sky dish already and an average tv.

duckquack

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#241599 2-Aug-2009 21:48

If you want a stand alone box, have a look here http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz/satellite-receivers-c-2.html or if you want a card for a computer try the Hauppauge range like WinTV Nova S Plus, or the 3000 which has a analogue, DVB-T and DVB-S tuner if you want some flexibility for the future. Hauppauge seem to be one of the most reliable and supported tuner cards, especially with Windows 7 just around the corner.

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dtvs

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#241621 2-Aug-2009 22:23

If you want a standalone satellite box, suggest the Kaon KSF-270. It will auto update channels and also follows Freeview channel numbering. Also has "Automatic Freeview Installation" option which makes it very easy to install.

Link: http://www.dtvs.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=71

AH

grolschie

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#241637 2-Aug-2009 22:54

Can the Kaon do component or s-video output via the SCART, or just RGB and composite?

dtvs

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#241643 2-Aug-2009 23:07

The suggested model is RGB & Composite. They have a PVR KSC-N660H2 which does S-Video and HDMI. Also, a new model coming out which is Composite & HDMI. Only seen it but no release date yet.

grolschie

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#241702 3-Aug-2009 10:18

Thanks.