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**rick_o** · 03-02-2012, 08:18 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

you have had the first bit of fun took away ,by getting software installed with cccam

lol

**bokkie** · 03-02-2012, 08:21 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

I don't like tinkering, don't have the time or patience.
I like to take things out the box, plug them in and voila, it's working. Haha.
No seriously, with a 5 year old, 2 year old and my missus working weekends, etc.
I don't want to spend hours just getting it to work.

**toby69** · 03-02-2012, 08:35 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

you seemed to have spent lotta time on research bokkie an deciding on which box to get, why not set up dish an motor yourself in stages not rushing, you only got to point motor 0.8 west an line dish up on a signal, but never that easy. if i remember right you limited for space.

**elsterz** · 03-02-2012, 08:41 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

good choice on the box, took me quite some time setting it up with my motor and in the end had to call a guy who fits in pubs, cracking job he's done with my setup; there isnt much I dont get within limits of the geography thats to fine tuning...

**bokkie** · 03-02-2012, 08:48 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

My missus works most weekends, and I dread to think what the kids could get up to whilst I'm stuck up a ladder all day.
I'm off on holiday soon so hopefully get it done just before or just after.
Get to know the box a bit first.
Also have to get new broadband provider.
Don't want to chance it with sky if you get my drift.

**gandalf72** · 03-03-2012, 10:48 AM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

out of interest which broadband did you go for. I am in the situation that leaving Virgin at end of month. New phone line in on 14th and now need to get a Internet provider that is not going to clamp me for downloading and sat tv eek.

I forgot to say that I have checked out the following deals that maybe of interest for anyone looking at ISP's in the UK

Currently the post office is doing a deal where you get your line install for free, and �50 credit after so many months. Line rental a bit steep at �12.25 but you do get evening 0845 and 0870 numbers free for the privalage. o2 are probably the next cheapest one that I could find at the all rounder package at �17.75 and using Quidco if it comes off will get you another �100 in the bag. combine the credit of �50 with your line rental at Post office and quidco with o2 means your paying

�8.08 a month Line rental post office
�4.79 a month for O2 broadband all rounder package approx
Combined total monthly cost of �12.87

Post office deal is only till end of March though. O2 price could be even cheaper if your an existing customer. I am not sure about either of the providers service quality as I have never used them before.

Hope that helps someone but if there is a better deal someone knows about please let me know as I need an ISP with good unlimited package and a traffic management policy that does not penalise 60gb a month download

**bokkie** · 03-03-2012, 11:16 AM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

Im looking at o2 through quidco. Works out about a fiver a monrh for the 1st year, but then �17.50 per month after that. So will have to change after a year.
Them or tesco

**Malikawan7** · 03-03-2012, 11:28 AM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

You have very costly thing in your country then mine. STB and now Broadband

**gandalf72** · 03-03-2012, 11:32 AM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

In regards to Tesco, I was on virtual chat with them and they were slippery eels when it came to getting any info out of them.

"
[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Aly/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png[/IMG]Aly: I can join Tesco when I have an active line, Newsgroups sites and internet tv is not effected by speed throttle / traffic management but are effected by amount of traffic on the line during entire day and night up to 12 midnight.

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Aly/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png[/IMG]Aly: I can try the �16.50 package for up to 3 months and if I am not happy with the speed that I am getting during that time I can simply say I want to leave and there will be no charge other than the one months notice period?

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Aly/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image004.png[/IMG]Andrea: Yes, you can join Tesco provided we have network coverage in your area. We'll be able to confirm this when we have the telephone number and the line is active.

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Aly/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image004.png[/IMG]Andrea: It's too early for us to give an estimate of the speed because we need the an active telephone line to check the speed.

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Aly/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image004.png[/IMG]Andrea: Yes, you're correct, you can try the �16.25 deal ( if we have network coverage at your place) and if you're not happy with the speed or service, you can cancel within 3 months without paying a cancellation fee for the remaining months of your contract.

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Aly/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.png[/IMG]Aly: I understand that you cant give a confirmed speed at this point in time. Can you confirm that my understanding of what I said above is correct or is there any part that I have missunderstood

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Aly/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image004.png[/IMG]Andrea: Yes, you've understood it right."

To sum up there seems to be an issue where they are basically saying at any point during the day or night up till midnight speeds could be low. She refused to give me a speed to expect due to not having an active line. She also could not give me a speed to expect during the peek time that would not be what was advertised.

**zypheruk** · 03-03-2012, 12:32 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

Hi, there is there any chance you can pm me where you got your box from, I was going to buy a spiderbox 9900hd but everywhere says its discontinued. Im looking the new box for the new f1 season son slyuk i dont want to spend weeks trying to set it up.
Cheers

**digicon** · 03-03-2012, 04:13 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

Originally posted by zypheruk

Hi, there is there any chance you can pm me where you got your box from, I was going to buy a spiderbox 9900hd but everywhere says its discontinued. Im looking the new box for the new f1 season son slyuk i dont want to spend weeks trying to set it up.
Cheers

You will be able to watch the F1 for free on 19� east on RTL from this year as well as a few other sats. the store you want for the box is satstore.tv

**bokkie** · 03-03-2012, 04:28 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

Bexy-boo is her ebay id.
She is from satstore.tv, but she does the box setup (ic update, image install, cccam setup, etc) for free.
Satstore.tv also charge �229 for the box but charge a �15 for the box setup.
Very helpful lady. When I enquired about 3 pin plugs and ethernet cable, she said she had some at home and would stick them in the box for me for free.
I reckon It's not a bad price for a uk based dealer.

I've pm'd you the ebay link,
She also has free postage, satstore charge a tenner.

**rob45** · 03-03-2012, 04:48 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

hi bokkie nice to see you have finaly taken the plunge i hope you get to know your box well the more you play with it the more you learn.

**bokkie** · 03-03-2012, 05:04 PM

Re: So I've finally taken the plunge!

Thanks rob, Looking forward to playing with the receiver.
Just drilling a hole through the wall to run the cable and the bloody drill bit is to short.
Bollocks!
Off to B&Q I go then.

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