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<blockquote data-quote="mm1352000" data-source="post: 882867" data-attributes="member: 82144"><p>My tests went fine, although I have not spent a lot of time testing standby/resume etc. I did find that the PID filter implementation seems to be not very good - that would be the only serious reason that I would not recommend the FloppyDTV S2. This has an impact if you want to receive channels from DVB-S2 transponders with high bitrates.</p><p> </p><p></p><p>With CAM. I have 2 CAMs, but only one was compatible.</p><p> </p><p></p><p>It means:</p><p>- the newer tuners can sometimes receive channels that the older ones can't</p><p>- the newer tuners may have faster zap times</p><p>- CAM compatibility might be better</p><p>- additional features (eg. MTD, blind-scan) might be supported</p><p> </p><p>***note: don't underestimate the value of good support. Sometimes older tuners like the FloppyDTV S2 are no longer actively supported, so driver bugs are not being fixed, newer operating systems may not be supported, company support representatives are not able to help (or they charge extra) etc.</p><p> </p><p></p><p>Quite a lot depends on the channels that you want to receive - if you will be trying to receive many HD (DVB-S2) channels and/or feeds then newer hardware can definitely make a difference. The improvements are definitely not "paperware", however not everybody needs them. It is just like buying/replacing anything else - some of the improvements are very noticeable while others are more subtle.</p><p> </p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>No problem.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mm1352000, post: 882867, member: 82144"] My tests went fine, although I have not spent a lot of time testing standby/resume etc. I did find that the PID filter implementation seems to be not very good - that would be the only serious reason that I would not recommend the FloppyDTV S2. This has an impact if you want to receive channels from DVB-S2 transponders with high bitrates. With CAM. I have 2 CAMs, but only one was compatible. It means: - the newer tuners can sometimes receive channels that the older ones can't - the newer tuners may have faster zap times - CAM compatibility might be better - additional features (eg. MTD, blind-scan) might be supported ***note: don't underestimate the value of good support. Sometimes older tuners like the FloppyDTV S2 are no longer actively supported, so driver bugs are not being fixed, newer operating systems may not be supported, company support representatives are not able to help (or they charge extra) etc. Quite a lot depends on the channels that you want to receive - if you will be trying to receive many HD (DVB-S2) channels and/or feeds then newer hardware can definitely make a difference. The improvements are definitely not "paperware", however not everybody needs them. It is just like buying/replacing anything else - some of the improvements are very noticeable while others are more subtle. :) No problem. [/QUOTE]
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