need info on receiver

[tb36fla]

Ok so I am looking to buy a fta receiver and need a little advice. I have looked at the viewsat ultra lite and it looks ok but it doesnt seem to support pvr. I was told it is a very good receiver. Anyone have advice for me ?
The other was the sonicview 360 premier pvr. I have not talked to anyone about this one and do not know if it is a good brand or not. Also I have been told that some brands come out with software updates faster than others. If anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[Mr Tony]

if you're like us here and legal most people could care less about "updates" as the only box I've seen with more than 2 updates in the last year is the Visionsat

 

[turbosat]

SKip that one, if you're looking for legal fta.
I think I saw the specs on that one a few days back and seems like they left off
the digital audio-output jacks on it (to save a dollar). I have an Ultra and and would have to say it is just average when it comes to blind-scanning and real fta, not the most sensitive tuner for what they cost. Go for a mercury 2 or a traxis 3500...

 

[Richo]

I agree with Turbosat, go with the Merc II. I have a Merc II, don't need pvr, just pass it through my DVD recorder, works great.

 

[andyb2]

The coolsat 6100 private will record but only what your watching so I'm told.I've only had mine a few days and no time to check.My viewsat ultra thou I find it easier to navigate the menu's.Sonicview is supposed to come out soon with a dual tuner pvr if ya wanna wait a bit.