Does the ET-9000 still make the job ?

[zerma]

Dear all,

I am quite a noob (it's been 3 years since I disconected from the dreambox and associate world, even then, I was a beginner), I am looking seriously to purchase an Xtrend 9000.

I am living in the middle east and I can get it for 180euros, which I think is a great value.

However I am concerned, Is this still up to date?

I am a basic user, what I want is :
-2 tuner to record and watch at the same time.
-Run CCCAm and MGCamd client
-Put official Viaccess CI (maybe)
-Read cards with an MCAS EMU

I want something which allow me to do those basic things flawlessly like quick change of channel, reliable recording, timeshifting and EPG.

So what do you think...is the old ET-9000 still good for those purposes?

In which case I would like to upgrade to the 9200 or 9500? Knowing I am not a power user...?

[basilyoung]

nothing wrong with the ET9000, but the newer the unit, the better

[zerma]

nothing wrong with the ET9000, but the newer the unit, the better

Yes But I don't feel the difference between the 9000 and 9200 worth 120euros...Does it? even less the 200 euros with the 9500...

[im85288]

I have both the ET9000 and an Ultimo and must say the ET9000 is almost as good as my Ultimo which cost a lot more money. Personally I am awaiting the new Vu Duo2, but you will be very happy with the ET9000.

[zerma]

Thank you, bought it today, I will go through all the tuto now.
Paid about 200 euros with some give aways, the ultimo was 480 euros and the vu duo was 280 euros.
I felt I definately bought the best value for money!

Thanks to you !

[basilyoung]

before you update the image, make sure you update the units boot loader, best to seek advice before you do any thing, but you will love the 9000

[zerma]

Hi basilyoung ! Thanls for the advice...by the way anybody got a noob tuto on what to do step by step after the normal setup (channel search)...
I would like to update everything (bootloader, image) install plugin in order to be able to read viacess, irdeto (i believe I need Mcas right?), and also CCCam and Mgcamd...

A bit of help on that would be really appreciated!

[twol]

Hi basilyoung ! Thanls for the advice...by the way anybody got a noob tuto on what to do step by step after the normal setup (channel search)...
I would like to update everything (bootloader, image) install plugin in order to be able to read viacess, irdeto (i believe I need Mcas right?), and also CCCam and Mgcamd...

A bit of help on that would be really appreciated!

If you google bigredbox and et9000, you will come across a nov 2011 article on getting started with Clarke-tech/xtrend ET9000 and shy hd uk.
It is very easy to follow, uses VIX web site for everYthing, so although some of the links may longer be the
re you will be able to find on VIX

[zerma]

Thank you twol, actually I do not have sky. I am based in dubai and this is not my targeted bouquet, I am more into French programs.
I am first willing to succesfully update the bootloader, I can't do it (http://www.world-of-satellite.com/sh...-USB-Pen-Drive)
Once I have done that, which image does people use the most? PLI? Vix? Egami? I am really confused by all those names :-)

[Stanman]

Only one image really, has to be VIX

[zerma]

Ahaha Stanman! Considering the badge you got I could have guess the choice...
Anyway already choosed Vix this afternoon. I got the latest one!

[Stanman]

Good choice!!!
Install the image, set it up and than back up your settings and image. Afterwards try the others and I have no doubt you will come back and than either install your back up or virgin image and restore your settings.

[zerma]

Stan, how can I read my viaccess card?
I am running CCCam, but I don't think I can read my viaccess (bis tv french) with cccam only right?
I used to use Mcas, is it availlable on Vix?
If not Oscam would do it? Can we run Oscam and CCCam at the same time?
It wont consume too much memory?

[basilyoung]

I take it you have a CCcam,cfg file in your ETC folder ??

[basilyoung]

and yes, cccam can run with oscam