cmangle said:
It was all that I could do just to find info !!
a couple of questions . . .
1) I d/led the pdf manual and couldn't tell if the TD was US voltage
compliant 120 vac 60 hz
2) I assume the unit HAS to be connected to the internet by way of a
broadband modem (Cable/DSL/T1 etc). I can also assume it NEEDS to be connected for software u/l~d/l which will keep cloning at bay ? A dialup computer and an ethernet connection to that computer won't do it ?
3) Is the VAR applicable to me beings I would be buying from oustside of the UK ?
4) As far as US importers . . . I did a GOOGLE search just to find you!
There were no US importers as such.
Right now no Canadian/US importer ~ distributor is picking up ANYTHING new. Nagravision2 is tightening around the neck of FTA's and I think most suppliers will be dropping the bottom out of their FTA prices.This will continue until/unless a N2 patch becomes available ! Most of them are using Dreambox for their flagship. Coolsat is also popular.
I'll tell you one thing what used to be CADILLAC (top of the line) is now a door stop (JUNK) for most ( i.e. BlackBird ) There are alot of P!SSED OFF Blackbird owners !
thanks Llew for the reply
chris
Hi chris
Voltage input for the TD - 90-260V., 47-63Hz. Pretty much standard for most STB's etc.
The receiver itself doesn't need to be connected to the internet but some images allow you to update softcam keys this way. A LAN connection to your PC or via a router is necessary for image uploading, but as these are BIG (8 -10 M
, I wouldn't consider downloading them via a dial-up connection.
Not sure of the tax situation. I know I had to pay a local tax when I imported my TD from the Netherlands, best to check with the supplier if and when you decide to purchase.
Nag2 not hacked here yet, but we still have one or two providers open (so far..)
Clones such as the Blackbird which use the STi5518 chip abound in Europe and Far/Near East (Fortec etc.) and have been very much in use for decrypting systems such as V*access, S*ca,and C*onax and Nag1. Bit quiet at the moment - we wait, we hope...
Llew
If you're in the market for a new receiver, then the 7020 might appeal, but I still think the TD has plenty of scope for the future. Plenty of stuff coming online regarding images and tools now.