which box

quick question
im new to this but a quick learner..

which is the best box with the easiest
use to install and set up..

looking to buy one but want advice on
which would be the easiest..

 

your best bet is to use the search engine at the top of the page.
There are so many different boxes out at the moment & everyone has their own opinion on which b0x is best.

 

i was looking at the starview 3 the box
1 of my relatives has a starview 1 and he
has no problems with it but has to update
codes now and again...

but with the version 3 im told u have to
use a cable from the box to your pc to
update the firmware online..does this sound
right and is it easy enough to do?

 

ps also is setting up a splitter to divert
the cable from my broardband into a splitter
to goto the pc and the box easy enough?

 

All the versions of Starviews SV. 1.to.3. you have mentioned require you to update your box with the latest firmware, if your relative is still inputting co**s manually, then the box does not have the latest firmware which will Auto-update them. You do not update online, you download the relevant firmware to your PC and go from there. As to your question regarding "broadband" then yes that is all you need as long as your broadband is cable based (not via telephone - this will not work for you), there is now a newer version of the Starview just out which may be of interest to you SV4, updatable via USB memory stick. If you are thinking of investing in one then don't go for anything less than SV3 - I would suggest that you have a look at this link it will give you the Information you need as to updating and firmware needed, courtesy Celtic >>
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/663923

Also have a look here at the excellent guide by HiTeck, different model boxes, but same method and leads >>

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/674371

 

I have used and setup 8 different types of boxes, the easiest was the itgate TGM220, the cheaper itgate 200 version has the exact same software, just cannot connect to a USB HD for recording.

These boxes come preflashed with autoupdating software and are ready to scan out of the box without connecting to a PC, and have a 2 year warrany. They are also Linux based so should handle nagra 2, if/when it comes out.

 

so if i understand the cable updater...
that screws to the box, were does the
other end go? i only have 1 5/4 pin
socket and thats my graphics port adaptor
on my g/card, does it go in there?

like i said im new at this but i dont take
telling 5 times to get it...

and i searched ebay...havnt found a sv4 yet

 

hang on..the pic

USB to Serial 9-Pin Male Adaptor

the usb end to the pc
9 pin adapter to the box...right?

 

Correct like this >>
USB Adapter
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Modu...erial Adaptor
This is only for reference purposes, you can get them for a couple of pounds on fleabay, but if you are going to go for the Starview 4 then you will not need one, you can update it via a USB memory stick - check out the search/link >>>

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQ_nkwZStarview4QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZR40QQ_mdoZ

 

im gonna get the sv3
last question

once i download the firmware
update - simple enough to transfer
the update from pc to box?

 

Yes it is a straight forward procedure, full instructions here with link to firmware, use the 7.09 for a new SV3.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/663923