future proofing

[spudnuts]

hi guys and gals
i looking to get a freeview HD box to watch with my SD tv till i upgrade whats my best bet? not too fussed about PVR as have DVD HD recorder. thanks for your time and knowledge:confused:)

[paulw]

Have a look here./ I think they're not far from you.

http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz/

[spudnuts]

thanks for that il have a butchers

[robjg63]

Perhaps this is worth a look as well:
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?ForumId=83&TopicId=31358

Not a bad deal really - It does have basic recoding ability as well - not that you said that was a requirement - nice to have though. Smart looking unit as well.

[spudnuts]

cheers for that, i have just bought an Extra Terrestrial HD box $200 and the guy said the firmware for the pvr should be sorted in the next few months. will hook it up tonight and let ya know how it goes.

[butlerboy]

NO SPUDNUTS NO!!!!!!!!
Have a look at
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?ForumId=83&TopicId=24705
The thread is about 70 pages long and most of it is faults with the ET. This box appears to be a complete dog. Plus, if you look at the last few pages it appears as though the pvr function will be a no-go or at the very best be very unstable. :(

[spudnuts]

yep read that and spoke to the guy about it, specially the remote problems and he said it was sorted by them now and is an led problem, he also said he has firmware for the pvr now but it is crap and needs sorting. im in no rush for pvr and if i was i would have got a combined unit and not an external hard drive usb one. if it turns out to be crap ill take it back end of!!!:emozionato:

[butlerboy]

sweet as....
from reading the thread some people don't have any major issues.
i was just making sure you knew all the facts. it would be a bit disheartening to buy an ET and then read the geekzone thread.

[spudnuts]

you're not joking...
we'll just have to wait and see. i'll let ya know how it goes.;)

[spudnuts]

oh and did i mention i know whre he lives.........................................:D

[spudnuts]

The rumours are true, i had it plugged in for about 1hr last night and thats all i could stand of the picture ( which was awesome at times ) pixelating every few minutes. and the aspect ratio doesn't work so i'll be taking it back on monday. so now i need another .... better one any ideas

[danger]

Just buy the Dick Smith version of the Zinwell 620. Mine works fine and has for about a year now. It only cost a little more.

[spudnuts]

i have read they run hot?? any truth, and is that detrimental in any way?

[danger]

Yes it does run hot (well warm really) but mine has been on close to 24/7 for almost a year without any problems. It may be an issue if you plan to place it in a small unventilated space.