View Full Version : I have had a play on the TM-9100 (mini review)
steveh
10-01-2007, 02:56 PM
I have had a play on the TM-9100 at one of my local dealers with the latest Juliet image. I have a Dreambox 7020 so I just went in to see what this receiver is like.
The image was good. The blue panel is like the Dreambox so you can download emulators, plugins, etc. They had Gbox running on it and they said that it is running smoothly with their server and it works with all cards. They said that the first image reset now and then but the latest image has not reset on them yet.
Menu wise, it is basically the same as the Dreambox as it runs on Enigma.
The tuner is better than the Dreambox 7020 as they had both of them side by side. We tried some of the higher Transponders on Hotbird and those on Nilesat on a 1.1m Triax dish and the picture broke up on the Dreambox 7020 but it was perfect on the TM-9100 which is a big plus.
The memory card reader is a good addition and the guy said it was for downloading software, playing music, etc.
The main feature I liked the most was the boot up from standby and power off. Standby was instant boot up and power off/on took about 10 seconds!!!
They sold it for £240 which is a good price but I am waiting for HD!
gov400
10-01-2007, 10:38 PM
thanks for that mate.
with techonmates they have a rep for good tuners and the dreambox with quite poor ones. They shudve got hd on it to give it an edge over dreambox
xanadu
10-01-2007, 10:52 PM
Thanks for the review. Sounds like a good receiver.
I think I will wait for an HD box as it will be a better long term investment.
jayprince
31-03-2007, 07:34 PM
Technomate do a 9100 with embedded 200gb H.D for around £290.00.
Regards
jayprince
Cheekykid
09-04-2007, 02:16 AM
I bought 9100 couple of weeks ago for £199 plus another £40 for 160GB HD.
New firmwares released a while ago and now the receiver its pretty stable after testing it. Earlier images were problematic. I tested gbox 2.1 and patched plus all variations of 2.25 and they all work with no problems. G-box centre and suite work too. 9100 has no usb like dreambox.
I would highly recommend this box. Only downside I have found thus far is the skins.
Wirschenkalle
13-04-2007, 02:12 PM
Would a Dragon Cam patched for Viasat with original card work in there?
the main things i would have thought are, how big a harddrive can u install, is the pic quality good as dreambox, are the menus better than the technomate 1500ci. i would have thought thats image dependent ?. can it use dreambox images as stated on some sites ? anyone know where their are some good pics of the menus and sytem etc. just a thought. :) oh what about patches etc.
echelon
28-05-2007, 01:15 PM
the main things i would have thought are, how big a harddrive can u install, is the pic quality good as dreambox, are the menus better than the technomate 1500ci. i would have thought thats image dependent ?. can it use dreambox images as stated on some sites ? anyone know where their are some good pics of the menus and sytem etc. just a thought. :) oh what about patches etc.
some info from elsewhere for u
1) how big a harddrive can u install - up to 1 tb ( 1 terabyte ) ide , ata or pata
2) is the pic quality good as dreambox ?
3) are the menus better than the technomate 1500ci ?
i would have thought thats image dependent ?.
4) can it use dreambox images as stated on some sites ? - no it cant
5) anyone know where their are some good pics of the menus and sytem etc. ?
6) oh what about patches ? - I dont think it uses patches
ps:- 7) can it use cams and cards ? - yes it can
cheers like the harddrive spec, but it looks like its a waiting game for everyone to get working on it, i may get one and play. as my dream has a problem giveing out interferance. :)
what is the memory like when compared to the DB 7020 ?
gov400
28-05-2007, 04:50 PM
its exactly the same for processor and main memory or so im told. 252mhz + 32mb flash
Okay but without a stable image its no use even if it uses engima
I dont know even if there is a stable image for this box
have to say where was the stable images for the dreambox when it came out. give it a chance and it chould be like a dreambox from the images i have seen.:)
goodolddad
28-05-2007, 05:24 PM
I am certain that as it being offered at bargain prices and it is linux operating there will be a lot of images available to try shortly.
As with the dreambox when it first started, a few hiccups adds to the fun.
right there, this is the reason for cheap sales maybe the box cant get any stabler than it is, I dont know but its been out there for long.
goodolddad
28-05-2007, 05:49 PM
I hope stability will not be a long term problem as i am going to get one anyway, the price for what you get seems to be a real bargain.
yes that is a company offer I see many sellers selling for the same price.
well we have a few days to find out, if i dont like it back it goes. thats life, but i hope it works ok. :rolleyes:
it will work thats for sure:)
gov400
29-05-2007, 12:53 AM
Juliet image works well on it. Very stable. I dont think its long before gemini make images.
On tech specs it kills dreambox 7020s nearly every time. But the 7020s has had a 3 year run and this is the new kid on the block
goodolddad
29-05-2007, 06:44 PM
Picked my 9100 up today, will put it through a test tomorrow and report back.
goodolddad
30-05-2007, 03:51 PM
I have installed my box and found updating the firmware as easy as pie using an SD card. Down loads are fast from the internet, and networking was a breeze. Manual updating via FTP is fast and easy.
So far the image i have installed is stable and fast zapping of channels OK, no lock ups as of yet.
My next job is to install a hard drive, if it is as easy as the rest of the set up i will be well pleased.
what image and emu are you running and can you put keys in using your remote?
goodolddad
30-05-2007, 04:11 PM
The image is UR-006, emu is mgcam downloaded from internet, keys downloaded from internet and then edited via ftp direct to the box.
still awaiting my box, will have a good play with a few images and emu's, shame you cant stick the keys in with the remote but i will have to turn my pc on to get the keys anyways so no loss there.
im tempted to try the juliet images first but may turn to the ur images after that if im not happy
cheers for the info and i will post back once i get my box and have had a good play with it.
i will also try to build up a good files section and help section once i get my head around it
goodolddad
30-05-2007, 04:43 PM
I have just had a play with Tuxbox commander which is built in, and you can edit keys with your remote.
is cc cam 1.71 working okay ??
gov400
30-05-2007, 06:16 PM
yes working well. Its the same dreambox binary so the files work fine.
thanks would need you chaps help if I buy it
I have installed my box and found updating the firmware as easy as pie using an SD card. Down loads are fast from the internet, and networking was a breeze. Manual updating via FTP is fast and easy.
So far the image i have installed is stable and fast zapping of channels OK, no lock ups as of yet.
My next job is to install a hard drive, if it is as easy as the rest of the set up i will be well pleased.
what image did you install juliet 06 ??
If so did you need to install 05 first ??
what image did you install juliet 06 ??
If so did you need to install 05 first ??
from what i have read you need to install juliet 3 then 5 then 6
but since i dont have my box yet i can not say for certain
quibath
30-05-2007, 08:34 PM
No box yet but I was prepared to install original 5 and then juliet 6.
Hmm. If You buy this after 2 years and have to come up from 3 to 45
its....:D :D
But infact I am just collecting material before it arrives.So all information welcome.:)
I think the dreambox could be easier:eek: :D :D :D
im getting itchy fingers now........ i just want to get stuck into it!!!!
cant wait till tomorrow (with any luck it will arive then)
from what i can see so far the juilet 5 and 6 are just "upgrades" and not full releses hence why 3 has to be installed first!
also so many emu's as well to get my teeth into..... im realy looking forward to this challange
DaOne
30-05-2007, 08:57 PM
im getting itchy fingers now........ i just want to get stuck into it!!!!
cant wait till tomorrow (with any luck it will arive then)
from what i can see so far the juilet 5 and 6 are just "upgrades" and not full releses hence why 3 has to be installed first!
also so many emu's as well to get my teeth into..... im realy looking forward to this challange
I have mine all up and running with juliet 06 image running so if you get stuck give us a shout
Bless:D :D
OKAY but on a new box do you need to load all these images ??
Isnt one Miss Juliet 06 enough if she does the job:D
DaOne
30-05-2007, 09:13 PM
For the box to work properly you need to load the original 05 image then the juliet image .. You dont need to go back to the 03 image but it wont hurt if you do..
Loading the image by SD card is the easiest and best way to start if you have an SD card:p
Everything you need to know is here if you need
http://***.als@.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=770 ..If you are a member that is :D
Bless:D
quibath
30-05-2007, 09:22 PM
For the box to work properly you need to load the original 05 image then the juliet image .. You dont need to go back to the 03 image but it wont hurt if you do..
Loading the image by SD card is the easiest and best way to start if you have an SD card:p
Everything you need to know is here if you need
http://***.als@.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=770 ..If you are a member that is :D
Bless:D
Thanks DaOne. From there I have been collecting fine material.:D
But there are no extra channels if you dont c/s
But there are no extra channels if you dont c/s
still early days tho aint it!
however to be honest with you i think its been designed as a card sharing box
DaOne
30-05-2007, 09:33 PM
still early days tho aint it!
however to be honest with you i think its been designed as a card sharing box
Yep indeed it has ..and very soon you will see just how big the TM9100 forum will grow to be :D
goodolddad
30-05-2007, 09:33 PM
As a matter of interest i didn`t need to install any other images apart from the one i am running, i did install via an SD card as mentioned.
got mine today and for ease decided to load via sd card and it was very easy,tps not au but looks like a new image due any day trying a beta 4 at moment seems stable, love the sharp tunner realy gets in some weak sats, prob is so many things want to try and got to go work in morning and should get some sleep
tr8
cyprusdunc
31-05-2007, 12:21 PM
Got one on order,only problem is I wont get it installed till early july back here in cyprus,so you guys,iron out all the problems in the meantime so I get a smooth ride ....lol
woho!:) just arived but..............
im at work and cant play with it yet.... :mad:
choudrigulbahar
03-02-2008, 05:01 PM
what make harddrive can put in the box
thanksss
mickstery
03-02-2008, 06:29 PM
i have a hitachi 80 gb in mine
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