TROOPER
09-29-2008, 03:47 PM
So many times on all forums the question is asked “what receiver is best”, or “what receiver should I buy”.
These questions will always get bias answers, as each will recommend what they think is best.
What is best for one may not be best for you.
Ask yourself these questions and it should help you decide what receiver is right for you.
After all is done it will take some research on your part, but this should give you a good start.
Is this your first receiver, are you up-grading or adding another receiver.
If up-grading or adding, what do you want that your current receiver doesn’t offer.
Are you after DN & BEV only, or also interested in FTA.
What satellites/channel’s do you want. (Some research is needed here, as not all satellites are available in all area’s).
Will you be using a motorized or stationary dish(s).
What equipment do you have, and how much are you willing to invest in this hobby.
What are the extra features you “must” have (USB loading, PVR, HD, etc.).
Keep in mind that any unit with good support will get the same satellites & channel’s that the more expensive units get, other than HD.
It’s the added features that may make a difference, and all units I have seen have a picture quality equal or better than a sub box.
Now it’s time for the research part.
I would not recommend any manufactures over another. I will say stick with one of the more popular manufacturers.
Once you make your choice visit their site, and purchase from an authorized dealer only.
If wanting DN & BEV only, 3rd party support is #1. Research the forums for the unit your interested in, are the coders keeping up.
If you plan on using a motorized dish do the research, some control a motor fine, others not so well.
I guess the bottom line is use the “search” option, do the research. If the forum your on doesn’t support a unit your interested in join another, there’s many out there.
Asking someone else what receiver to buy is useless. A Viewsat owner will say Viewsat, Pansat owner will say Pansat, Etc., Etc., Etc., and this is not necessarily what’s right for you.
Now for my opinion. Take no offence, this is only my opinion.
The USB loading feature: If it’s such a chore to take the STB to the computer every few weeks this hobby is not for you.
The only benefit I see for this is a dealer supplying a “fix” to many units, bringing the USB drive with fix to clients home.
PVR: A DVD recorder works better than most PVR’s and can be used with other equipment. Not worth the added cost.
Hi-Def: for the few added channel’s defiantly not worth the cost.
If you can afford the best, and money is no object, by all means splurge and buy the best with all options.
If all you want is TV any of the cheaper “supported” units will work.
These questions will always get bias answers, as each will recommend what they think is best.
What is best for one may not be best for you.
Ask yourself these questions and it should help you decide what receiver is right for you.
After all is done it will take some research on your part, but this should give you a good start.
Is this your first receiver, are you up-grading or adding another receiver.
If up-grading or adding, what do you want that your current receiver doesn’t offer.
Are you after DN & BEV only, or also interested in FTA.
What satellites/channel’s do you want. (Some research is needed here, as not all satellites are available in all area’s).
Will you be using a motorized or stationary dish(s).
What equipment do you have, and how much are you willing to invest in this hobby.
What are the extra features you “must” have (USB loading, PVR, HD, etc.).
Keep in mind that any unit with good support will get the same satellites & channel’s that the more expensive units get, other than HD.
It’s the added features that may make a difference, and all units I have seen have a picture quality equal or better than a sub box.
Now it’s time for the research part.
I would not recommend any manufactures over another. I will say stick with one of the more popular manufacturers.
Once you make your choice visit their site, and purchase from an authorized dealer only.
If wanting DN & BEV only, 3rd party support is #1. Research the forums for the unit your interested in, are the coders keeping up.
If you plan on using a motorized dish do the research, some control a motor fine, others not so well.
I guess the bottom line is use the “search” option, do the research. If the forum your on doesn’t support a unit your interested in join another, there’s many out there.
Asking someone else what receiver to buy is useless. A Viewsat owner will say Viewsat, Pansat owner will say Pansat, Etc., Etc., Etc., and this is not necessarily what’s right for you.
Now for my opinion. Take no offence, this is only my opinion.
The USB loading feature: If it’s such a chore to take the STB to the computer every few weeks this hobby is not for you.
The only benefit I see for this is a dealer supplying a “fix” to many units, bringing the USB drive with fix to clients home.
PVR: A DVD recorder works better than most PVR’s and can be used with other equipment. Not worth the added cost.
Hi-Def: for the few added channel’s defiantly not worth the cost.
If you can afford the best, and money is no object, by all means splurge and buy the best with all options.
If all you want is TV any of the cheaper “supported” units will work.