New DSTV HD Decoder

Still no word on when we can get the decoders? Yes i know Transnet is striking
 
Anyone know how much installation should cost for this i dont have a PVR in the first place..
I'm still on single view SD decoder...

Thanks
 
Smurfatefrog said:
Assuming you are referring to the new HDPVR:
Twin LNB R300
Extra cable to decoder R3/m
+ labour
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yup, the new decoder..
Is that all i'd need? Is the installation hard? I've never done a dstv installation before..
Will the twin lnb allow me to use the pvr functionality as well?

How much do you think i would save by doing the installation myself?
 
Kayoss said:
yup, the new decoder..
Is that all i'd need? Is the installation hard? I've never done a dstv installation before..
Will the twin lnb allow me to use the pvr functionality as well?

How much do you think i would save by doing the installation myself?
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Yup, the decoder requires 2 inputs which is exactly what the twin LNB gives (as I mentioned above with a single LNB installation the decoder will work fine, you just wont be able to record)
You can search around for more detailed instructions but basically mark the position of your current LNB and then replace it with a Twin LNB.
Connect the 2nd cable & run it to the decoder. You will also need the end F connectors (about R3 each)

Well if you want to save money then buy the LNB & cable yourself from somewhere like Space TV otherwise installers will just add their markup to it.
If you are hesitant to do the LNB installation then ask an installer for a quote to just put it up for you, and maybe run the cables if you dont want to climb or crawl if its needed
 
Just saw the hi-fi corp weekly specials flyer and they have the normal HD-PVR for R1999. I'd say thats a huge bargain
 
rakabos3 said:
Just saw the hi-fi corp weekly specials flyer and they have the normal HD-PVR for R1999. I'd say thats a huge bargain
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Are you sure that was not the catalogue from 2 weeks ago. They had the special then but you had to buy the decoder with an installation voucher of R1700
 
Tim182 said:
Are you sure that was not the catalogue from 2 weeks ago. They had the special then but you had to buy the decoder with an installation voucher of R1700
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Nope just got it this morning in the sandton chronicle and i dont see any asterisks or anything so im prettty sure its legit, will swing by there after work and pick one up if it is legit
 
I just phoned them. Special starts tomorrow. Asked the guy to keep one for me.
 
Smurfatefrog said:
Yup, the decoder requires 2 inputs which is exactly what the twin LNB gives (as I mentioned above with a single LNB installation the decoder will work fine, you just wont be able to record)
You can search around for more detailed instructions but basically mark the position of your current LNB and then replace it with a Twin LNB.
Connect the 2nd cable & run it to the decoder. You will also need the end F connectors (about R3 each)

Well if you want to save money then buy the LNB & cable yourself from somewhere like Space TV otherwise installers will just add their markup to it.
If you are hesitant to do the LNB installation then ask an installer for a quote to just put it up for you, and maybe run the cables if you dont want to climb or crawl if its needed
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Thanks for the info..
 
iceman23 said:
I just phoned them. Special starts tomorrow. Asked the guy to keep one for me.
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KRIKEY.... I'm off to them RIGHT NOW to book one then......

EDIT: Which decoder is on special? Black Pace or the UEC?
 
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I have just been to Hifi-Corp.... can confirm that it is the Black Pace View 1 Record 2 HD-PVR on special from tomorrow morning at 9AM.... no prizes for guessing where I will be standing just before 9AM tomorrow :)

Phones my installer - he will be adding this new HD-PVR next to my current SD-PVR for less than a grand (multiswitch, heartbeat cable and labour) which suits me perfectly as I don't have the time to fiddle with an installation ahead of this weekend's Super 14 final in HD BABY!! :)

Also - I phoned the multichoice agents here and the lady said they are still waiting for stock of the "baby" HD-PVR but she doesn't have pricing. I asked her if she thinks it will be less than R2000 and she said yes.....

ARGH! What to do now?!
 
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flashsa said:
I have just been to Hifi-Corp.... can confirm that it is the Black Pace View 1 Record 2 HD-PVR on special from tomorrow morning at 9AM.... no prizes for guessing where I will be standing just before 9AM tomorrow :)

Phones my installer - he will be adding this new HD-PVR next to my current SD-PVR for less than a grand (multiswitch, heartbeat cable and labour) which suits me perfectly as I don't have the time to fiddle with an installation ahead of this weekend's Super 14 final in HD BABY!! :)
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lol u sound like a kid the night before christmas :D
 
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