New receiver shopping

[mr3p]

Hey All,
Been a while but I'm looking for a new receiver and just thought I'd see what I might get to upgrade my Azbox Ultra. Blindscan is a must and I'd like 4:2:2 if possible but my guess is it may be hard to find. Anyone care to share their thoughts?
Thanks in advance.

 

[migold]

I like my AzBox miniMe American edition. It does 4:2:2 and has Blindscan. It does cost more than some. If you are concerned by price, the X2 Mini Premium HD is only $39.95 on Amazon with free shipping and has Blindscan, but not 4:2:2. Lots to choose from, Good Luck.

 

[jmc98]

amiko a3 or mini hd se then a pc tuner card for the 4.2.2

 

[Magic Static]

I went from an Ultra to a GSP microHD. Biggest improvement I ever made to my setup. Best receiver ever!

 

[Lone Gunman]

What's wrong with having 2 receivers on the same dish? I've got two systems setup with 3 receivers on each. Just can't use but one at a time the way mine is setup but if I "need" to see something that's in 4.2.2 I just switch over to the AZ for that feed.

And yes, the Micro HD is a pretty good piece @ $100. FYI, I do still use the Openbox S9 quite a bit as one of them is connected to that Raydx dish I'm still testing and I use it every day. The Micro HD does have more/better PVR functions than the S9 though.

Question, when was the last time you watched something in 4.2.2? Me? It was a spring training baseball feed a couple of months back.

 

[migold]

Watched 4:2:2 last night.... But it is a good question, since it is used on only one networks feeds and occasional sports. Some may not have a use for it that would make it worth while... I have 3 dishes feeding 3 receivers through switches to allow the most flexibility in viewing on multiple TVs...

 

[mr3p]

MiniMe sounds good but is AZbox still in business? Only reason I care would be for firmware updates. Whats difference between Me and MiniMe in terms of features or functions?

 

[Magic Static]

I recommend you do some serious reading in the receiver support forum about the receiver you are thinking about buying.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/forums/fta-receiver-support.262/

 

[migold]

I don't know the difference between miniMe American edition and the ME. Latest firmware upgrade for the miniMe American edition was Mar. 19, 2015.

 

[catamount]

I don't think you can buy a new Me, as they haven't been produced for about three years. Me had more processor power and I think could take an internal harddrive.

Catamount

 

[migold]

OOPS! The X2 Premium mini HD is now $35.95 (free shipping) on Ebay for a short time.