Best FTA Receiver... Co*lSat? Capt!veworks?
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New member Username: MwarriorPost Number: 1 Registered: Jun-06 | Any suggestions? Ordering an FTA finally and was debating, those two seem to come up a lot. I already have the dishes all setup from a while back, but need a good receiver that has RCA Outputs, preferably Digital Audio Out (as both of those I think have), and overall reliable. Thanks for all suggestions G |
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Bronze Member Username: Johnny67Post Number: 17 Registered: May-06 | I have a fortec ultra, it is o.k., but I bought a viewsat platinum and wow! a world of differences, faster, better and easier to use! |
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New member Username: Mike007Post Number: 5 Registered: Jun-06 | I am using Cools**t 5000. This is a good one, and it has component cable output. I was testing a VS 2000 platinum, I was not impressed with the picture quality.And it does not have component cable output. But please remember VS was the first one to find the solution to the recent problem. It is hard to tell. But I would say choose one between these two. |
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New member Username: Bannana25Post Number: 2 Registered: Nov-05 | I have a Cool**5000; it works really great. Presently connected to bev-91 and dish at 119 & 61.5 with a 4 way switch out at the dish. Get every thing except bev*** PPV; any suggestion. |
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New member Username: SandysanPost Number: 1 Registered: Jun-06 | someone please help loading pansat |
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New member Username: MwarriorPost Number: 2 Registered: Jun-06 | Hmm so Cool*5000 seems to be receiver of choice. So I guess the next question is, what about Cool*6000 Premium? Has anybody tested those? Are they worth the extra $40 per unit? Also, not sure if it matters but I'll be using it for the International channels as well. ANything else i should look for before ordering one? Thanks |
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 3589 Registered: Jan-06 | Most IMPORTANT thing is that U buy from a reputable dealer who will GUARANTEE that its NOT a CLONE (copy) receiver!.. Dreambox 500 Viewsat Extreme Coo*lsat 6000 |
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New member Username: Webspyder01Post Number: 3 Registered: Jan-06 | I have heard VS Extreme was really good ,I about to buy myself ! any FEEDBACK out there? |
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New member Username: CookPost Number: 1 Registered: Jun-06 | Got both a CS-6K & CS-5k Both allmost identical. great pictures, component outputs, very fast and such. Physically - the 6k has more modern look. 6k is supposed to have much greater EPG, which seems to be hit and miss. I can't seem to get more than a couple hours consistant. Remote Control of the 6K is nicer than the 5K. |
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Bronze Member Username: Johnny67Post Number: 19 Registered: May-06 | Geee Wizz LK is right, Be careful who you buy from, make sure you research you options as much as possible. My first purchase was the fortec lifetime, I overpaid around $80 for it, I then bought a viewsat platinum which is great, if you want the component connections the viewsat extreme has them, again very fast program guide and channel changing.Again Good Luck! |
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New member Username: MwarriorPost Number: 3 Registered: Jun-06 | extremefta and gosatellite are the 2 I was looking into for the Cool*6000. While the first one is cheaper, the second one also comes wtih a CD with "Utilities and instructions" and "Free Online Access"(whatever that is). Recommendations of retailers would help too. Either on here or via email/PM. |
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Gold Member Username: The_wank_artistPost Number: 1041 Registered: Feb-06 | For anyone looking into Views@'s, beware of the clones that are now coming out. C/P from Royce: Viewsat clones flooding the market // 2006-06-17 I have been informed that a website is Passing out cloned Viewsat Xtremes. When flashing these boxes the chip is disabled and as a result it will appear as no power much like clone killer of the pansat clones. How to tell if it is a clone? Power switch on back is horiontal and no FCC sticker also bottom has horizontal oval vent holes where the real ones have circle vent holes and the boxes the clones come in are smaller than the real ones (clone packaging boxes are more square where real ones are more rectangle). |
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New member Username: MwarriorPost Number: 4 Registered: Jun-06 | *bump* Anybody? extremefta or gosatellite experiences? Cool*6000 vs Cool*5000? Or CW600S?? |
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Bronze Member Username: VinidominePost Number: 69 Registered: May-06 | COOLSAT5000 - excellent receiver for the money. I have two of them - compared to Pansat2700A, better image quality, no freezes, no jitter, no pixation, full channel names, faster scan, faster channel change, a secure GUI with password for channel block - channel edit and menu. Better parental control with rates and age settings. Well designed intuitive GUI and very user friendly. The kind of GUI that will allow you to figure it out without ever reading the manual (most people don't read manuals). I'm not a sales man for cools@t but I'm for hire at a nominal salary of 150K/year  Good luck! Vini |
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Bronze Member Username: VinidominePost Number: 70 Registered: May-06 | Geee Wizz Found best price on COOLSAT500 at globalwholesalers . biz - FREE SHIPPING. Vini |
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New member Username: MwarriorPost Number: 5 Registered: Jun-06 | I guess I shouldve mentioned I need it in Canada. Vini, the one you pasted ships to Canada, but doesnt say anything about Customs/Duties, which is a big issue with the "bokerage fee" and the 15% tax. I emailed them for clarity on it though. So Cool*5000 is better than 6000 in other words? And of course a lil cheaper ;) |
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Gold Member Username: The_wank_artistPost Number: 1074 Registered: Feb-06 | Geee Wizz, There are places you can buy direct in canada. which will eliminate the duty, exchange, shipping. Plus you don't have to wait. Unless you have to wait for a ride to and from the store, then you'd have to wait. Or if you took a bus. You'd have to wait then too I guess. If you took a cab, you'd only have to wait until they picked you up though.... But you could get stuck in traffic, so then you'd have to wait. Anyway go to canada411, search business' and look up satellites in your area. |
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New member Username: Racer43Post Number: 3 Registered: May-06 | |
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New member Username: Alex3500Post Number: 2 Registered: Jun-06 | Guys I just bought HDTV TV, to get better quality i was told to get HD reciever, is there any HD FTA reciever? Thanx |
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Gold Member Username: LklivesPost Number: 3609 Registered: Jan-06 | no..not yet |
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New member Username: MwarriorPost Number: 8 Registered: Jun-06 | Ok so last thing. Cool*5000 or 6000? Or even VS Xtreme. Comparisons?? 6k has been said (above) to have a nicer remote, anything else? Nobody's said anything about the Capt!veworks so I'm assuming its not too good? Looking to order 2 for now then go from there. Main thing (aside from price) is warranty and support. |
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New member Username: MwarriorPost Number: 9 Registered: Jun-06 | bump |
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Bronze Member Username: MwarriorPost Number: 11 Registered: Jun-06 | bump again |
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