best box

[den123]

hi guys if spider is on the way out whats the best one to go for

[dmgp]

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den123
That's a very open question ! I suppose it depends on your circumstances, cashflow etc, and not least your willingness to learn. Having had numerous boxes over the years since analogue, when I decided to go linux I bought a dm5oo clone coz it was cheap and if I had bricked it, would not have been the end of the world. It took a long time and a lot of reading to get to grips with it, and then after much deliberation I went for thw VU plus.More than satisfied with that. If that is out of your price range there is the solo and other cheap linux boxes from Technomate, Openbox etc. Take the plunge, you'll be glad you did. Hope that helps.

[topman96]

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vu boxes are good but i would say still at the moment dreamboxes are best supported but like i said at this moment and are probably the cheapest if you buy as clone i have had a dreambox 800hd clone for over 18months it a great box and have had no isues with it i am sure you will get many complaints about dreamboxes as ther is a lot more out there

[vimmers]

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as far i read spider are coming with a new box soon if not already

[nev]

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I don't think spiderbox is on the way out. Indeed there is a new version HD9900 which by all accounts is an improvement on the current HD9000. Incidentally, I am very satisfied with my HD9000 and will not be in any hurry to change it!

[euroslob]

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I don't think spiderbox is on the way out. Indeed there is a new version HD9900 which by all accounts is an improvement on the current HD9000. Incidentally, I am very satisfied with my HD9000 and will not be in any hurry to change it!

Same here, great boxes I really like mine too! I think it will by a while yet before I need to replace it.

Another good box is the Protek, this little beauty auto updates!

[buiacco]

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Obviously HD9000 it's the best but if you don't need to spend a lot of money i suggest other box very nice, for example I'm quite satisfied about mine.
I've spent 190€ with two DVB Sat on board. OS Enigma 2.

[roofer32]

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Nothing wrong with the Spiderbox, as long as the support stays.

[nev]

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Ther's no sign that support will go away - for example we have just seen the new patch which installs ethernet etc.

[euroslob]

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Ther's no sign that support will go away - for example we have just seen the new patch which installs ethernet etc.

Yes thats right all the time the Korean factory is banging these out these boxes there will be support!

I wouldn't mind betting that Kaon are in there somewhere!

[villager1971]

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I don't think spiderbox is on the way out. Indeed there is a new version HD9900 which by all accounts is an improvement on the current HD9000. Incidentally, I am very satisfied with my HD9000 and will not be in any hurry to change it!

Same here Nev, and to be fair I've only had my 9000 for a couple of months, but no desire to get the 9900 as it's only improved processor so navigating the menus, installs etc all work that bit quicker, plus access to You ****, but I have a pc or laptop if I need that, so no need to shell out for the additional in my eyes.

As for support, yep another patch recently and updates of the softcams will make this box desirable for some time to come, particularly for those like me who haven't got the time messing about with settings like the Dreamboxes for programming. Wreaks of effort. I've had one, but too much messing about.

With the Spiderbox, it's downloading the patch, channel list and softcam, stick it on a USB stick, pop into the receiver and update. Couldn't be easier.

[villager1971]

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I've been in York last week and catching up with the missus and kids this weekend so the Spiderbox has been a bit neglected. I used it last night after the boxing and to be honest although the two lines showed as connected got very little out of them. I tried various channel and says and gave up after half an hour. I have them for three months and hand on heart that if it doesn't improve within this time quite considerably, I will be looking elsewhere.

I know it's not an issue with the box or my Internet connection, as when I disable the two lines and re-activate 'Ethernet' the channels that do work, work without any break up.

[fandm]

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There is nothing wrong with any of the boxes mentioned, It is all down to to the support and dedication of the people that give you either clines, codes, and patches.If they stop the support your box will be 95% useless

[jochen7575]

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What is with a Openbox S9 or a Dream for example?

[redhezuk]

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What is with a Openbox S9 or a Dream for example?

If you already own a Spiderbox there is little point buying another box as you will loose the S+ (Ethernet) support without gaining much else. As everyone else has said here the box is still being supported with new features such as the extended EPG so no need to bin it yet!!