Hi,
I'm living in Ireland. I was a user/lover of the Whoosh build with the old service before sky etc. ruined my fun. The service I had was cheap and occasionally glitched but overall I was in heaven. Since the lockout I've tried my arm at IPTV services and have encountered so many problems/issues I thinking of doing something very drastic......no not that drastic, but I may go back paying for cable services (OMG)
I originally had the Zgemma Star 2 box which I loved but read that it was slower that the newer Zgemma box and it caused lag with IPTV services. So I decided to take action and I bought the Mag 256 box (made for IPTV). Almost all services I trialled with this box had sound issues plus the box kept going into a loop and turning itself off. This was a legit box bought from World of Satellite (whom are currently in possession of the box and are testing for problems I experienced). Google searches informed me the firmware in the MAG 256 still has lots of bugs in it and users will have to be patient before they are resolved... The MAG 254 although not as powerful of a box is running on a more stable firmware will less issues. But I was determined so I went in search of another alternative.
I decided to take action by buying the dreamlink T1+ box but again I found although a lovely little box the subs I was trialling or buying were no where near what I expected. I've used lots of services including ACE, NECTRO and lots more but each one I found had serious issues for me. No EPG, Freezing CONSTANTLY or they neglected the Irish/UK stations so much I was only getting a handful of stations I actually wanted to watch. Having hundreds of foreign stations is great for some but my Indian and Punjabi are really not up to watching sports or tv programs so I'm not getting a lot of benefit from it...
I've also tried the Perfect Player, DOL2 and IPTV Service apps on some android boxes I own and although there are a lot of pluses I still have issues with them all. So...... the reason I'm posting here is because I want honest feedback. Am I looking for too much from an IPTV service provider? The service I loved is dead now but it wasn't a perfect service (it did freeze occasionally but it always recovered and it didn't happen all the time) Is it now necessary to have loads of blank stations, poor Irish TV stations support or sound issues as a given. Am I using the wrong service providers or am I using the wrong combination of equipment with the wrong service provider?
I'm interested in hearing others views. I've read so many positive reviews of IPTV but mainly these are from persons outside of Ireland. What are your Irish experiences. What equipment would you use between Zgemma Star 2, MAG 256, Dreamlink T1+ and what service providers would you use with this equipment. If I buy anymore equipment it might end up cheaper paying for cable legitimately (LOL)
Oh btw I have 360mbps package broadband and all equipment used were all hard wired and not connecting wirelessly. All HDMI's have been checked and I'm happy there is not hardware issues I've not considered or troubleshot. Its also worth noting that I love all things tech but admittedly there is still lots that I don't know about tech and am nowhere near an expert.
My goal here is to get a multi room package with stable Irish/UK stations and a full range of sports channels. I want a comprehensive EPG that works, I want a steady picture quality even if that's in SD (I don't need HD necessarily). I don't want a load of blank in between the stations I watch and lastly it needs to be simple to use. My wife needs to be able to operate it if the kids and I are not home LOL ;-)
Am I looking for too much? Your thoughts comments are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Signed frustrated ;-)
I'm living in Ireland. I was a user/lover of the Whoosh build with the old service before sky etc. ruined my fun. The service I had was cheap and occasionally glitched but overall I was in heaven. Since the lockout I've tried my arm at IPTV services and have encountered so many problems/issues I thinking of doing something very drastic......no not that drastic, but I may go back paying for cable services (OMG)
I originally had the Zgemma Star 2 box which I loved but read that it was slower that the newer Zgemma box and it caused lag with IPTV services. So I decided to take action and I bought the Mag 256 box (made for IPTV). Almost all services I trialled with this box had sound issues plus the box kept going into a loop and turning itself off. This was a legit box bought from World of Satellite (whom are currently in possession of the box and are testing for problems I experienced). Google searches informed me the firmware in the MAG 256 still has lots of bugs in it and users will have to be patient before they are resolved... The MAG 254 although not as powerful of a box is running on a more stable firmware will less issues. But I was determined so I went in search of another alternative.
I decided to take action by buying the dreamlink T1+ box but again I found although a lovely little box the subs I was trialling or buying were no where near what I expected. I've used lots of services including ACE, NECTRO and lots more but each one I found had serious issues for me. No EPG, Freezing CONSTANTLY or they neglected the Irish/UK stations so much I was only getting a handful of stations I actually wanted to watch. Having hundreds of foreign stations is great for some but my Indian and Punjabi are really not up to watching sports or tv programs so I'm not getting a lot of benefit from it...
I've also tried the Perfect Player, DOL2 and IPTV Service apps on some android boxes I own and although there are a lot of pluses I still have issues with them all. So...... the reason I'm posting here is because I want honest feedback. Am I looking for too much from an IPTV service provider? The service I loved is dead now but it wasn't a perfect service (it did freeze occasionally but it always recovered and it didn't happen all the time) Is it now necessary to have loads of blank stations, poor Irish TV stations support or sound issues as a given. Am I using the wrong service providers or am I using the wrong combination of equipment with the wrong service provider?
I'm interested in hearing others views. I've read so many positive reviews of IPTV but mainly these are from persons outside of Ireland. What are your Irish experiences. What equipment would you use between Zgemma Star 2, MAG 256, Dreamlink T1+ and what service providers would you use with this equipment. If I buy anymore equipment it might end up cheaper paying for cable legitimately (LOL)
Oh btw I have 360mbps package broadband and all equipment used were all hard wired and not connecting wirelessly. All HDMI's have been checked and I'm happy there is not hardware issues I've not considered or troubleshot. Its also worth noting that I love all things tech but admittedly there is still lots that I don't know about tech and am nowhere near an expert.
My goal here is to get a multi room package with stable Irish/UK stations and a full range of sports channels. I want a comprehensive EPG that works, I want a steady picture quality even if that's in SD (I don't need HD necessarily). I don't want a load of blank in between the stations I watch and lastly it needs to be simple to use. My wife needs to be able to operate it if the kids and I are not home LOL ;-)
Am I looking for too much? Your thoughts comments are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Signed frustrated ;-)