New Linux Technomate

[Rob]

A new digital satellite receiver from Technomate will be out next week, cant give any details as yet except that it is Linux based and is called the 9100.
Pictures below.

 

[rolfw]

Looks a bit of a nothing Rob.;)

 

[Rob]

Do you know anything about it Rolf, as it seems a bit strange that no specs have been released yet (as far as anyone knows).

 

[rolfw]

LOL, alas I don't Rob, my comment above was referring to the then non-existent photos.

I'm sure though that there will be an explosion of gushing "users" hyping it up on every forum when it is released though. ;)

 

[EgyptDUDE]

TM9100 Specification:

-fully DVB & MPEG-2 Compliant
- Linux Open Source / Standard Linux API
-250 Mhz IBM PowerPC Processor
-Support Internal HDD
-Multi Memory Card Reader: Smart Media Card, SD, MMC, RSMMC (with adaptor), Olympus, Memory Stick/Pro Duo (with adaptor)
-2 Smartcard Slots
-1 Commom Interface Slot
-10/100 Mbit Ethernet Communication Port
-16Mb Flash & 64 Mb RAM
-Unlimited Channel Memory
-24 Languages Supported
-PSTN Modem Interface
-S/PDIF (Optical & Coaxial) for Dolby Digital bit stream out & S-VHS
-Software upgrade via: internet, Ethernet (FTP), Memory Card, Serial (RS232C)
-Support DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1 & 1.2 & Goto X
-Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
-Photo Viewer & MP3 Player
-OSD & VBI Teletext & Subtitle Supported
-Variable Aspect Ratio (4:3, 16:9)
-Programmable Event Timer
-Video Output: RGB, CVBS, S-Video & YPbPr

 

[wod]

hmm looks nice only 1 cam slot not that you will need it if its like a dreambox for cam emus

 

[Rd100]

I would buy one for myself but as it don't do HD i am not

 

[rolfw]

It will depend a lot on the software available as to how good it'll be and the only way it can compete with the Dreambox is if it has a better tuner and or much cheaper price.

I'd have thought that their entry into the Linux box market would have done something more than the current offerings.

I'll certainly be keeping hold of my DM7000 until a twin tuner High Definition receiver appears.

 

[Rob]

Have heard that it will cost £289.

 

[CROSSBONES]

thats still pricey! Just hope its got a better tuner than a dream box.

 

[Prophessor]

This receiver doesn't bring anything new, after looking at the specs it looks like it's 2 years old.

 

[EDW]

TM9100 Specification:

-fully DVB & MPEG-2 Compliant

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That's SD only, right? No HD, what's the point.

 

[Rob]

Price now £239-249.

 

[martinw01908]

Price now £110!! How can they drop the price like this? If i had bought it a few months ago I'd be annoyed. Wasn't it selling I wonder, anyway £110 it surely has to be a deal?

 

[eme]

i have one and i can say the tuner is far better then the dreambox that i have and also the software is just about the same, the remote control has all the main key functions from the dreambox software. set it up in around 40 mins with hard drive and all is well. picture quality is the same it only gets better. oh and satans key updater works brill. its what i would call a dam good buy. now one dreambox for sale.

 

[martinw01908]

Hmmm new member with 1st post. Call me cynical. But I've been reading through the lines various other forums are full of posts like that who all promote the 9100 aggressively in preference to the Dreambox.

I read that the PVR functions don't work yet and that not all CAMs are possible yet - TPS not working. Not saying its a rubbish box, just want some balance! Anybody else here got one and can advise please? preferably an established member! (no offence)

 

[longstockings]

Not sure if AI am senior enough to answer your question but life with a TM 9100 really is good.

I'm running the latest ur008 beta 3 image and it's as stable as the gemini images I used to run on my Dreambox 7000 and I've had no random resets or freezes.

The hard disk install was a breeze and I have mgcamd with latest satan keys opening D+ and TVCabo at the moment plus the satan key updater running. There is allot more I want to do with this box but considering the amount of time it has been around I have been very impressed with the software so far and the exceptional price.

I'd recommend it over the Dreambox as I think a TM 9100 offers almost everything a Dreambox can at under half the price.

I'm so excited by this box that I am even setting up a dedicated web site for it.

The PVR functions are fine and very easy. First hit the pvr button and then hit record or alternatively set the timer. Because all of the menu buttons are on the remote control it's very quick and easy to navigate through all of the menus.

 

[rolfw]

Well I've just ordered one for £109 inclusive of postage from wizard, so I can have a play. The only thing which concerns me is how available new images will be.

I'll start a section off for it when I get mine.


PS. the other concern is why is it now so cheap. ;)

 

[wod]

mine is working great only issue i had was setup of usals and installing a cam emu but all is well now with ur008 beta 3 and cccam 1.7.1

it seems the receiver can be temperamental as you need to check out the images

i've learnt a bit about ftping and manual installs of files and other things so far

 

[kitkat60]

just bought one bit of a newbie with this sort of recever installed 006ur cccam1.7 and keys it would be nice to have a nembies section