BEST SOLUTIONS FOR GETTING BBC,ITV CHANNELS BACK!

Hello Folks!

Due to the loss of the main BBC and ITV channels-there are numerous "solutions" being suggested,

Let me briefly detail the better ones with Pros and Cons..with the caveat-there is no FREE lunch for the better solutions and professional services provided will carry a small service charge in some instances.

FILMON Apps-A little unreliable,regularly buffers and numerous clicks to watch a channel-but fine if you only watch on a laptop and of course free in low quality-you have to pay a subscription for better quality-nevertheless an option..Projectiondreams have long been Filmon affiliates..

SATELITTE.Pointing your dish at another satellite-A decent solution BUT needs regular encryption code changes and requires that you be without channels for a few days whilst new codes are obtained**in the past the Satellite in question changed codes every 5/6mths-though there is talk of more frequent changes and a move to the Powervu encryption system which is almost unhackable.*Ref;-Sky Madrid..Projectiondreams have elected not to offer this solution at this moment in time. 

ANDROID boxes which work on links provided by numerous sources on the internet-viewing can be incredibly pedantic trying to find files that work.A lot of Android boxes are sold online-most are cheap cloned chinese boxes with poor Firmware..Having said this,we trialled the BEST Android box out there 6mths ago- the G BOX MX2 and frankly we deemed not of good enough quality or reliable enough to continue selling.There are a few XBMC/ANDROID boxes appearing now but they still depend primarily on links-links are fine for programs like Navi X & Mashup-a choice of free Movies,old series,some t.v. to watch,but the links on Live T.V. are appalling,unreliable and generally have an awful picture quality.Navi X for example is great and a free Add On and oft has HD files (*as does Mashup)-of course your internet must be wonderful-at least 9Mbps for HD.
We sell the Prism Cube Ruby XBMC Linux Sat box-Linux is a far better and more reliable platform for XBMC than Android-Fantastic Box!..

NB**XBMC is more an enthusiast platform and depends on certain repositories being downloaded,favourites being set up,correct skins being loaded and currently working links & so on,but its great fun as long as you don`t want regular quality Live T.V. and accept that it`s not a reliable platform-but it`s a FREE program if you want to experiment.

http://xbmc.org/download/

SMART T.V. CONVERTER
These have been around for some time now,normally under 70 Euros,they allow you to get Apps onto a non Smart t.v.,of course if you want Netflix,BBC I player etc..you need a good VPN account which normally costs about 10 Euros per month but eats up more Mbps,you also need a decent router..the thing is with this solution is you dont have the t.v. channels easily to hand in one place like Sat or IPTV,it requires numerous navigating between Apps to find what you want to watch-pic quality is again determined by streaming quality and bandwidth..

IPTV.
There are numerous IPTV boxes available,a lot don`t work with internets below 4Mbps,alot are touted by "one man bands" with their own server and no legitimate company or limited support-what a lot of these folks do is charge a higher price for the box and "assimilate" their service cost in the price of the box-but in nearly ALL instances there is no reputable company providing the service.**A rule of thumb here is IF they cannot provide you a genuine Invoice with company number-don`t touch them with a bargepole.

We DO offer IPTV though-with a specially custom box, because its what we have established as the MOST reliable and easy to use system with NO down time as long as your internet with our solution is above 1-1.5Mbps..
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We offer the Mag 254 platform- currently rated as the most reliable IPTV performer out there and quite a few companies offer this box now..but be careful,not all Mag 254`s are created equal,their performance depends on the "Image"(*Firmware) that is loaded on -this is crucial..and it also depends on the service provider-we use a professional company that supplies one of the largest Internet/IPTV companies in Spain that offers us 24hr support and regular firmware updates.This service is translated into our customers at approximately 65 cents per day..a small price to pay for peace of mind in knowing you are supported by a reputable company with professional partners..

Our Cinema 360 Mag 254 has 14 days catchup t.v. and a 7 day EPG..as well as bandwidth optimisation and remote trouble shooting.**We can reboot a box remotely for example.

We have both the Mag 254 and the step up..Ultimate on demo in our showrooms for folks who want to view these solutions-and we advise whatever solution you go for-view first,if a seller is not able to demo or does not have a showroom for your to return to IF there was an issue-you take a risk


At Projectiondreams we support our customers and consider great service EVERYTHING-we have pledged to all of our customers to offer cost effective upgrades when something better comes along-and it will-in Audio Video things are evolving all the time..We are at the dawn of a new era where ones network and quality of ISP service will be crucial to the services you are able to receive-IPTV is the delivery system of the future and your internal framework and provision of service must be able to accomodate future advancements-at Projectiondreams we can help our customers by assisting them in their choice of ISP and optimising their network accordingly-and this is not to be over looked-its key to ensuring synergy with whatever viewing choices you make.


CURRENT BEST ISP SOLUTIONS..

1.MEO package of t.v./internet and phone-below 41 Euros per month...12Mbps Guaranteed.
http://meo.pt/tv
**Decent solution to have supplemented by a MAG 250 IPTV box.

2.4G Vodaphone wi fi router,3 different services 20Mbps,40Mbps and 100Mbps.Cost of router is just under 50 Euros and cost for 20Mbps (*more than enough) is just under 25 Euros per month.


BEST WI FI EXTENDER SYSTEM;-
Devolo.Constact us if you want your Wi Fi coverage increased.

ROUTERS..
We have three Network specialists onboard who can optimise your current router,replace if necessary,setup for Overplay accounts etc..even have networks within networks or just re do your ethernet wiring.


Any questions,please Email us on;-info@projectiondreams.com

Below videos of the MAG 250 taken in our showrooms..

THE FUTURE OF T.V.-IPTV

THE BIGGEST THRILL...

Hello Folks!!

..Is the look on a customers face when he sees a fantastic picture and great audio!..

This is what seperates us from the rank and file..our passion for what we do..at Projectiondreams before we ever ventured into the realms of Cinema we were huge Movie & Hi Fi enthusiasts-always striving for the best setup we could afford..

In the 70`s Vincent Myers our M.D. had 8mm/16mm setups and was heavily into Hi Fi...since that time he has pushed the boundaries of whats possible -always receptive to new ideas within the industry...he has always loved that which he does..

His passion permeates Projectiondreams with a like minded team ready for any challenge-of course Vincent is king in video calibration in Europe and has been at the top of the respect tree for many years..Vincent says this...

" There are a few terrific companies worldwide that can create a great aesthetic Cinema..there are a few with terrific calibration and acoustic skills -there are a few with terrific product knowledge-there are a very,VERY few with all these skillsets.At Projectiondreams we have the all round knowledge gained through many years involved in all aspects of the A.V. industry..from commercial CRT projector setup..to ARRI 35mm experience..from selling..designing...installing..Acoustics..you name it..-this is I believe, what seperates us from 99% of the other A.V. companies in the world.
But besides all this we have the passion to continue to push the boundaries of whats possible and continue to strive for uniquety.

Personally,I love every facet of the business but my "greatest" love is Video setup..of all the things within a Cinema/Entertainment Room..or just a t.v. setup..I consider this the most important..the visual...a great picture should be the norm for a customer-for me as a kid this was the element that gave me the biggest thrill-that really transported me to another place.

THIS,,is what I want my company to deliver always.."The Biggest Thrill"...an image that folks love to look at.
I have seen so many video images over the years that have been poorly setup-and by so called decent companies or "calibrators",I have assisted so many customers that have had a setup from someone else and not been happy-I have read setup "tips" from folks in forums that I know couldn`t setup an alarm clock-or have only setup a handful of displays in their life..I have heard so many customers lament the fee they were charged for "calibration"...In the Algarve I have seen older setups where clients were charged through the nose to wind up with projectors not even focused correctly.

In short,its been heart breaking..an utter disgrace..

I have listened to clients say//"Oh..I dont use my Cinema much"...my god...

This is the complete opposite of a Projectiondreams Cinema where folks have trouble staying out of it..:-)

Satisfaction for the customer is everything-but i`ll be honest professional satisfaction for me is even more..I will spend the time on that image thats necessary to get the greatest picture humanely possible..

How much do I charge for this?...nothing..its FREE..its a service given for free when I sell a display..I used to command high fees as a calibrator around the world-and for displays not purchased from me-I still do..But for ANY display I sell..I setup for free..."

I think that gives a taste of the passion..one U.K.customer-over 15 years ago said this in a forum:-(*abridged)

"I had a very well known "calibrator" come round and spend all day setting up and converging my CRT projector.Afterwards he performed a video calibration using laptops,colorimeters etc.

Afterwards and £350 lighter I was incredibly unhappy.

The geometry was skewed,focus seemed blurred,the greyscale was incorrect and subsequently the colours way off.
My projector is a Nec XG135LC.

I called around and the general consensus was that I should give Vince at Projectiondreams a call.

I phoned and spoke to Vince who was engaged in a project and couldn`t immediately come round.
My voice must have given away my frustration so Vince proceeded to ask me what I was seeing-to read out settings and so on.

Within 20 minutes of over the phone assistance my projector image had vastly improved!

Afterwards,Vince sent me a detailed email with parameters to change..what to do..what not to and so forth.
All in all I had spent a total of one hour restoring my projector to a great image which frankly I was over the moon with but there was more to come when Vince popped round and tweaked further in-and I timed him-35minutes.

The results were stunning-and I have seen many projector setups,including a G90 setup by William Phelps.
My Nec has a better image and that should not be the case as the G90 is the accepted better projector!"

In anybodys list in the A.V community,Vince would be in the top 5 Video men in the world-the accepted number one is William Phelps so draw your own conclusions with the above example..:-)`

So be assured,when we talk Video and great images you know your getting value for money and everybody would prefer Michealangelo to paint their house as opposed to a house painter if the price was the same..:-)

Just one very important facet of what makes Projectiondreams special-to be assured of getting "The Biggest Thrill"..a magnificent image.:-)