give me your opinions please

[Tbass]

Hey everyone! Right now I'm testing a sonicview 4000 and an old viewsat 2000 plat. I'm looking into getting something new and different to play with this week.These are the two options I'm looking at.
1) looking at something with the iks feature, But I use a motor so I'd like to know what is the best unit to use with a motor. I still want to get real fta.
2) I have always wanted to test a dreambox unit. There seems to be not much support. It seems like an awsome unit, but what is the future of this on support?
Well I'm looking forwards in hearing everyones opions before I buy one.
Thanks!

[mandydish]

hey tbass I don't have an iks stb, but what I've heard is that nfusion might be the stb for the near future, and the support is been great,that's just my opinion, I'm thinking my self of getting me one to play with..good luck

[marksmikle]

I think mandydish is right, the nfusion or neosat are pretty good on support. They use the iks system and i think thats the way forward.


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[creativegenius]

IKS in my opinion will be the way the industry moves, I mean its simple evolution.

nFusion's advantage is that they were first to market with an IKS based offering and its been a solid performer. The hardware isn't quite as up to date as that of the Neosat iPro2000, and technically the Neosat is a better unit, however, they continue to perfect their IKS (which is getting better all the time).

Either one would make a good addition to your current line up and you could then relegate your existing boxes to secondary roles.

Creative Genius

Originally Posted by Tbass

Hey everyone! Right now I'm testing a
sonicview 4000 and an old viewsat 2000 plat. I'm looking into getting something new and different to play with this week.These are the two options I'm looking at.
1) looking at something with the iks feature, But I use a motor so I'd like to know what is the best unit to use with a motor. I still want to get real fta.
2) I have always wanted to test a dreambox unit. There seems to be not much support. It seems like an awsome unit, but what is the future of this on support?
Well I'm looking forwards in hearing everyones opions before I buy one.
Thanks!

[Tbass]

Originally Posted by creativegenius

IKS in my opinion will be the way the industry moves, I mean its simple evolution.

nFusion's advantage is that they were first to market with an IKS based offering and its been a solid performer. The hardware isn't quite as up to date as that of the Neosat iPro2000, and technically the Neosat is a better unit, however, they continue to perfect their IKS (which is getting better all the time).

Either one would make a good addition to your current line up and you could then relegate your existing boxes to secondary roles.

Creative Genius

Do they both work well with a motorized set up. Reason I ask is because my sonicview works great with my motor but my old viewsat not so great.

[creativegenius]

I don't use a motor myself so I have no added advice to offer.

Maybe scour through the nFusion or Neosat areas and see what you can find about each of the units ,motor performance.

Creative Genius

Originally Posted by Tbass

Do they both work well with a motorized set up. Reason I ask is because my sonicview works great with my motor but my old viewsat not so great.

[Apocalypse_67]

nFusion has a good motorized dish response and as everyone has mentioned, the IKS feature has set this receiver aside from others.

[Tbass]

Thanks guys I value all your opinoins

[arboristman]

new modern iks/pvr fta receiver = neosat ipro plus.

dreambox from what i understand are great.first thing you need
to understand is that they are linix based.from what i understand setting up and running is still fairly easy to do.(not for many still lol) then you can really get into them and customize.they really sound like something id love also.but iv heard you need to know what your doing.or prepare for reading the forums for hours.

[Tbass]

Originally Posted by arboristman

new modern iks/pvr fta receiver = neosat ipro plus.

dreambox from what i understand are great.first thing you need
to understand is that they are linix based.from what i understand setting up and running is still fairly easy to do.(not for many still lol) then you can really get into them and customize.they really sound like something id love also.but iv heard you need to know what your doing.or prepare for reading the forums for hours.

Thanks for the info on dreambox. Sounds like a good box if you want a challange. LOL maybe I'll just go get both to play with

[arboristman]

yup a challenge iv read many give up on after they pulled their hair out.
i really,really would love to try one out.so should you get one,and not like it,just send it over to your buddy arbor lol.

[arboristman]

this is the one id like please when your done testing LOL
no seriously tho,look into this one buddy:

Dreambox 7020 Si Digital satellite receiver
Dreambox 7020
Click to enlarge

Dreambox 7020 Si


DreamBox 7020-Si Physical specification:
Size (W x D x H): 374mm x 230mm x 75mm
Weight: 1,8kg without HDD
General Specifications:

This Dreambox 7020 Si digital satellite receiver with full Ethernet communication capabilities.
Power PC driven with Linux operating system for endless possibilities, 250 MHz PowerPC Processor(350 Mips).

* Linux open source (most parts under the terms of GPL)
* Integrated Compact Flash Interface Slot
* 1 x DVB Common-Interface Slot
* 2 x Smartcard-Reader
* MPEG2 Hardware decoding (fully DVB compliant)
* Supports Linux Standard API (Direct-FB, Linux-FB, LIRC)
* Big-size LC-Display
* USB Port
* 10/100 MBit compatible Ethernet Interface
* Modem
* 12V switch cinch
* V.24/RS232 Interface
* Common NIM DVB-S
* 32 MByte Flash
* Channel-change time < 1 second
* 96 MByte RAM
* Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio
* Integrated IDE UDMA66 Interface
* Supports directly bouquet-lists
* Support for internal HDD in any capacity
* Full automatic service scan
* Supports EPG (electronic program guide)'
* Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC)
* RF modulator
* S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)
* Supports own videotext
* Audio/Video cinch out
* Fully adaptable OSD in many languages and skin-support
* 2 x Scart-interfaces
* MINI-DIN connector for extern IR (send)

DreamBox DM7020Si Parts

DBS-Tuner:
Frequency Range 950 . 2150 MHz
Signal Level - 65 dBm . - 25 dBm
Signal-to-Noise Level 12 dB max.
DBS-Tuner Input Connector F-Type female
Input Impedance 75 Ohm
AFC +/- 3 MHz
Demodulation Shaped QPSK
FEC Viterbi and Reed-Solomon
Viterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilation
Roll-off Factor 35 %
Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1

Common-Interface:
Common-Interface Power Consumption max. 0,3A/5V

Output analog:
Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss on 600 Ohm
THD > 60 dB (1 kHz)
Crosstalk < -65 dB

Video decoder:
Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatible
Video Standard PAL G/ 25 Hz
Video Formats 4:3 / 16:9
Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)
Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-Device

Audio decoder:
Audiokompression MPEG-1 &mp; MPEG-2 Layer I and II
Audio Mode Dual (main/sub), Stereo
Frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

Output digital:
Output Level 0,5 Vss on 75 Ohm
Sampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
S/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)

Video parameter:
Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 Ohm
Teletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 Standard>

TV-Scart:
Output: FBAS,RGB,S-Video over OSD selectable

VCR-Scart:
FBAS

Mini DIN:
I2C for stearing of external devices
IR funktion

Ethernet:
10/100 MBit compatible interface
Function Update of Firmware, Connect to PC

USB:
USB 1.2 connector

Serielle Interface RS 232:
Typ RS232 bidirectional
Bitrate 115,2 kBit/s max.
Plug Connector SUB-D-9
Function: Update of Firmware

Pins:
1. 5V
2. SDA (I2C-Kanal 2)
3. SCL
4. 3,3V
5. GND
6. IR-Output
7. GND

LNB power and polarisation :
LNB Current 500mA max. ; short-circuit-proof
LNB Voltage vertical < 14V without load, > 11,5V at 400mA
LNB Voltage horizontal < 20V without load, > 17,3V at 400mA
LNB shut-off at Standby-Mode

UDMA66 IDE Interface:
Intern for connect HDD
Compact Flash - Reader

Count of active satellite position:
DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 SAT POSITION / SAT OPTION
DiSEqC - Rotor Control

Physical specification:
Ambient Temperature +15°C...+35°C
Humidity < 80%
Size (W x D x H): 374 mm x 230 mm x 75 mm
Weight: 1,8 kg without HDD

Power consumption:
< 20W (in operation, horizontal polarization / 400mA LNB current)
< 11W (in operation, without LNB)
< 4W (Deep-Standby-Mode)

Input voltage:
230V / 50 Hz alternating acurrent +/- 15%

[Tbass]

Originally Posted by arboristman

yup a challenge iv read many give up on after they pulled their hair out.
i really,really would love to try one out.so should you get one,and not like it,just send it over to your buddy arbor lol.

That's a deal, you can do the legg work and figure it out for me, and then send it back to me LOL

[Surrealone]

Tbass this is the link for the nfusion with the step by step guide and yes it has motor setting. I do not use a motor buit if it is as easy to set up as the nfusion then it will be a snap.. I like as I have learned read read read. Good luck

http://www.abadss.com/forum/830-nfus...n-network.html