If you had a choice Skystar HD or HD2 (AKA azurewave/twinhan))

[CellZapper]

I have tried to find the answer to this question with several seaches, no joy...

 

If YOU have tried both the Skystar HD and the HD2 (also I believe the AZUREWAVE AD-SP400 / TWINHAN DVB-S2 is the same card).

 

what are the advantages of either model, HD or HD2?

 

would you choose the AZUREWAVE AD-SP400 / TWINHAN DVB-S2 instead of the Skystar HD2

 

All four are freely available.

 

But I note that there appear to be a lot of problems with the HD2, (but it is mostly translated from german, and I lost a lot in the translation)

 

Does DVBViewer support one better than the other.

 

I have a compro s350 and would like to move to a card that supports a CI module, and I am considering DVBveiwer to replace the compro (clunky) software any way.

 

With 15 years experience with satellite recievers, I am new to satellite on PC's and there is a mine field to negotiate.......

 

Thanks for any comments.

 

Chris

[fxv1]

Just watched the Chelsea v Southend game on ITV HD and it was spot on using Azurewave. I run that on an ATI 3870 and was very impressed with the quality. Had a few issues with software decoders etc and the early ATI software but the card itself never gave me any problems and is excellent. Never had a Skystar HD2 so cannot comment. My OS is VISTA 32 bit.

 

If you have questions just ask.

Frank

[Milly]

I have the hd2 and it is also smashing tech support is lacking a bit, but i guess this would be the same for both devices??

is hd dvb-s2 if not then i'd go for the hd2 to future proof yourself as itv and bbc hd WILL eventually go that way...

Oh and ..."AZUREWAVE AD-SP400 / TWINHAN DVB-S2 instead of the Skystar HD2" they are all the same just re-branded!

Edited January 16, 2009 by Milly