British TV in the UAE

[K50 DEL]

Just wondering if anyone else has invested in one of these media box type devices that give you full access to all UK TV channels and sky sports etc etc as well as lots of movies.

I've just had mine installed and it's simply sodding brilliant. Sky sports F1 included lol

[K50 DEL]

Bloody awesome isn't it.... I'm currently watching the BTCC from Croft, first time I've seen a Touring car race in about 6 years.

This might just be the best thing I've bought!

[K50 DEL]

Rumour has it some of the discovery channels are getting added shortly.... Welcome to pop over and have a play with this system if you like...

[K50 DEL]

Mine's not android I don't think... Will sort out a channel list but basically it's all the UK freeview channels plus sky sports plus catch up TV and 180 movies on demand.

Most of mine are SD as well but the quality is excellent. I have 8mb connection and it never stutters and the initial buffering is momentary.

I seldom rave about anything but this system is that good that I demonstrated it at work and another 6 guys subscribed there and then!

[K50 DEL]

dxbtiger said:

How does it connect, hardwire internet in - hdmi out?

Yep, hardwire internet in and HDMI out.... That said though one of my colleagues has his running over wireless internet. I tried that tonight but it seems the box is picky about which wlan adaptors it recognises.

[K50 DEL]

It is excellent and I love that the TV guide works reliably and there's no threat of Du adding extra charges to something just because it's popular.

Ian has already asked for a demo, so I'll put together something at my place for early next week for anyone who's interested... what's people's availability like in the afternoon, say 4pm?

[K50 DEL]

IanUAE said:

Chilli said:

K50 DEL said:

It is excellent and I love that the TV guide works reliably and there's no threat of Du adding extra charges to something just because it's popular.

Ian has already asked for a demo, so I'll put together something at my place for early next week for anyone who's interested... what's people's availability like in the afternoon, say 4pm?

Hiya mate, that would be excellent so please let me know when, and I'll be there...might have to drag the Mrs along if that's?

Sounds like we are having a mini PH get together.

Works for me.... at 4.30 Sunday there's a show from Goodwood Festival of Speed, we could use that to demonstrate?
Alternatively the British GP is re-run at 4.15pm on Monday if that's a better option for people?

[K50 DEL]

For anyone who's not certain, Ian's coming over to mine this afternoon at 4.45 or so to check it out.... anyone else is welcome also.

[K50 DEL]

IanUAE said:

Thanks for the "extended" demo this afternoon ie: most of the British GP. Probably going to order one before I move house.

Lol, was nice to meet you both and I think it was more of a gossip session than a demo!

[K50 DEL]

RSGulp said:

Thanks for posting Derek. This is something we'll definitely need when we arrive in October. I assume the media box still needs to run through a VPN?

Nope, no VPN required, just plug and go.

[K50 DEL]

No complaints here, picture freezes every so often on the HD channels so we just watch the SD ones.

Haven't noticed anything wrong with the sound but I don't have mine connected to an amp or anything.

[K50 DEL]

Not sure if it's of any interest to anyone but several colleagues and I are now running our boxes over wireless Internet.
It seems the boxes are rather fussy as to what type of wireless adaptor they use, the only one we found to work properly came from the UK

I am about to put another order in, if anyone wants one they work out to be 110aed each (only catch is you won't get it until I get back to Dubai at the end of September)

[K50 DEL]

no worries Craig, have added another to the order!

[K50 DEL]

Gaffer said:

Me please

Didn't know you had one of the boxes Claire, when did you get yours?

[K50 DEL]

Gaffer said:

K50 DEL said:

Didn't know you had one of the boxes Claire, when did you get yours?

I havent yet but will be soon when I move into my new place. But getting the order in now

No issues... just make sure that the new place has a decent internet connection... the box needs 5mb to work properly, if your house only had 8mb and other people are surfing the net and watching youtube etc then it can go a bit flaky..
Let me know when you want a box and I'll give you my Man's details.

[K50 DEL]

6th Gear said:

rabailey said:

Frankie's comments not withstanding is everybody else still happy with thier boxes?

Delighted overall.

Absolutely delighted.... I don't really think Frankie's comparing Apples with Apples either... this "watching TV over VPN" stuff never works properly, everyone I know who's tried it has given up and the simplicity of having a sky style TV guide etc etc is well worth the cost.

[K50 DEL]

IanUAE said:

Well Du have connected me, I have ordered a router from Dereck so guess I need to place the call to get the media box.

Hey mate, I have to call them tomorrow to sort out Claire's box, want me to sort yours as well?

Edited by K50 DEL on Thursday 14th August 09:03

[K50 DEL]

Got the same mail but am currently in the USA so have no idea if things are fixed.... can someone please update this once (if) things go back to normal.

[K50 DEL]

Ian, Craig and Claire

I'm now back in the UAE and have your wireless adaptors.
As previously noted 110aed each (Claire, I know you've already paid)

When / how do you all want to collect?

[K50 DEL]

If you're about over the long weekend then I'll be at my place in Meadows (M2, S14, V19) or failing that if all involved fancy a pint at some point we could all meet and I'll bring them along?