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The New Starview HD Unit

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clairb

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3. October 2009 @ 08:59

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There is a new starview hd receiver to be launched mid November ready for the Christmas rush.

Full spec will be available soon but here are a few details to keep you updated

The Starview hd is a duel tuner satellite and cable receiver capable of receiving both satellite and cable channels. simultaneously

it has 2 x usb ports this time one on front and one on rear both providing pvr function and future firmware upgradeable.

This is a full hd receiver in satellite and cable modes not a useless upscaling box that's pointless

the unit has a ci slot with a multi read smartcard reader , the satellite side is a fully motorised enthusiast receiver fully boasting all features of other hd sat receivers on the market. but can be used also for freesat installations if required.

the cable side of the unit is supposed tobe the best cable receiver to come to the market

the unit is expected to retail @ the £199.00 mark which is very cheap if you compare it to other hd receivers in the market with half the spec at around £180 for cable only or £289 for satellite and terrestrial boxes.

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cactikid

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3. October 2009 @ 10:51

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wonder why no ethernet or serial port???

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jam30

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3. October 2009 @ 11:28

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looks very nice! will be keeping an eye out for this.

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its better to want something and not have it,
then to have it and not want it...

tony_i

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3. October 2009 @ 11:59

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No serial port so no way of resurrecting from a bad flash without opening up the unit?

Genius.

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mkwabbey

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11. October 2009 @ 08:17

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would starveiw hd work off a sky dish???

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cactikid

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11. October 2009 @ 10:12

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Originally posted by mkwabbey:
would starveiw hd work off a sky dish???

yes to a point like freeview,no sports or movies as they are encrypted.
maybe like bbchd and a few others.

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Redgun71

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12. October 2009 @ 13:09

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If I put in my Sky card, would I still get all the channels that I pay for i.e. footy channels and movies?

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shaneh

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12. October 2009 @ 15:59

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wouldnt buy a starview !

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cactikid

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12. October 2009 @ 17:08

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Originally posted by Redgun71:
If I put in my Sky card, would I still get all the channels that I pay for i.e. footy channels and movies?

no it only works in their box.

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Redgun71

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15. October 2009 @ 11:11

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I thought that having this new box would save me some space i.e. Sky and SV2 for a new SV HD box, but what's the point of having the satellite ability if it's only going to give you freeview channels when you can get these on cable ?

Or is the satellite ability like Dreambox and Technomate ?

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nealb182

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19. October 2009 @ 19:21

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hi, i just wanted to know more about the starview hd. i am cable subscriber, would this box be better than the eurovox hd if so how.(only benefits for cable side pls)
also wanted to know if u have to use a different firmware than the other starview boxes and if so has it been created yet.
thanks neal.

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