SatelliteExpo - New Fortec Receivers

[Scott Greczkowski]

I just met with David from Fortec and was shown the two new Fortec Receivers The Mercury and the Mercury 2.

I will let these two receivers talk for themselves with the photos below.

I did get to ask David some more questions...

4.2.2 and HD IS being devoloped. But is still a ways away.
UHF is being worked on and will be an upgrade kit.

Enjoy the photos!

 

[scottc98]

NICE!!!

Thanks for passing the info on Scott!

Did they mention anything about their firmware upgrades (information on)?


Thanks again!

 

[digiblur]

Awesome... the race is on. I'm sure the company with the first affordable 4:2:2 & HD FTA receiver is going to make a killing. Then the MPEG4's won't be far behind.

 

[Brewer4]

I guess. I just dont see any need to care without HD and HD DVR. So much for speaking to me.

 

[WSInternational]

Yeah... The new Mercury II has component out also!

 

[phat]

Here are some pics of the prototypes and software from Fortec Star's office. Enjoy!

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I want the Mercury II.

 

[Brewer4]

What kind of programming are we talking about? Is this gadget to play with or is there compeling stuff to watch? Sorry I know nothing about free sat stuff.

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Show me an affordable receiver that does 4:2:2 and HD and I would be VERY interested. Good to know they are working on it.

 

[TiminMb]

That sounds great.

I have a suggestion for Fortec. When they develop the software for the channel edit / delete function, have more detailed information respecting the channel being selected, such as satellite, frequency, etc. This will allow the user to readily identify which channel they are editing, as I find it confusing when I go to the list of 100+ channels, and more than one has the same or similar name.

 

[phat]

What would be a cool feature is network logo's in the channel info banner, DTV style.

 

[Mr Tony]

that will never happen. There are too few nets to have that option

 

[phat]

Here you go! New pictures of the retail units;