Which Satelite System should I get?

Hi everyone, so no more Rogers Cable...so I need one or two satelite(s). Not sure if this should be in the technology section (sorry if it should).

Now, they say Coolsat, Pansat,Viewsat, etc are getting hammered nowadays is that true? What channels do you get anyway? All PPVs?

There are so many to choose from, including international receivers. One that I have been introduced to is Captive Works which is an international free-to-air satelite...is Captive Works good and which model from them is the best for value, easy to "load up when down"?

So I might get two dishes, one international and one of those "coolsat/viewsat" However, I don't know the recent update of how well they are staying up and running...last that I heard they are all going down pretty soon.

Oh yeah, I also heard about "replica" receivers .... gee they come out with imitation everything nowadays..dvds, purses, watches, sunglasses, jeans, etc. So where is a good source to get the job done? That is buying the actual system and installation. They say flea markets are a no-no.

Any news? Any recommendations? Thanks everyone.
 
FTA...FTA....FTA....

Free To Air for those who do not know.

check it out...they are legit to sell and use......onl;y problem is they do get scrambled from time to time...but the better ones use a USB drive to transfer the craked code from the web to your reciever....down time can be minutes to sevral hours
 
I think i'll trade in my express vue for a bent clothes hanger and a good video store membership.
You can only watch so many Fraser and Friends reruns???
 
i have had FTA for a few years...subscribe to a good supported site ..i haven't issues for a more than a year...sure it goes down...but a good brand of receieve is supported takes a few hours to have new bin files up...befroe that Direct TV was the cats ass... Dish network is a good Sat company...Beverly uses the same technology...its total "open Sesame" Wink wink....its all there. Research and then buy Boy-oh
 
Well the best fta's are veiwsat and sonicview yes they go down alot but no other fta is any better and actually the files are posted very quickly almost at the same time they are hit. I would not subscribe to any sites for file you can get them from websites free pm me I will let you know what sites and you just need to register your nickname and email and your good to go.
 
Coolsat offically just pulled the plug on models 6000 down for the support given...the 6000 is not even 2 years old...so i suggest not using them
 
jbar said:
Darth Vader swears by this satelite:

deathstar.jpg


Until Luke fucked it up that is.

That looks like my old Direct TV that went down in 2003.

So guys, you're saying Coolsat is now garbage, which ones should I consider? Viewsat? I use to go to HU Shack, http://www.hu-card.ca/ but I need installation in the Brampton area, I already have the Direct TV dish just need to re-adjust the direction. Anyone know?

UPDATE: Okay, so I called Hu Shack and they told me to stay away from Coolsat...I asked why, and he said, "trust me, just stay away from Coolsat, your best bet is Viewsat or Captive Works" and depending on the direction of where you point the signal you'll get International or US channels.
 
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I have viewsat ultra....love it......every channel maw Bell puts out...I get......pays for itself after 3 pay per view sporting events.......or all the porn I can watch!!!!!!!