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Pansat 250SM Standard Definition USB 2.0 SINGLE TUNER PVR FTA Satellite ReceiverDesign & Features Review If you're looking for a versatile, high-quality FTA satellite receiver that does its job well, take a closer look at the Pansat 250SM. ![]()
The Pansat 250SM fully supports MPEG-2 & DVB broadcasting and ships with 32 MB SDRAM to facilitate faster 10-Day Electronic Program Guides, Smart Search, and simultaneous satellite scanning. The 250SM also features component video output, S-VHS, and optical digital audio to enhance your flat-screen TV and surround sound enjoyment. This is the new API 1.48 recorded Data Player Version which enables personal video recording. One of the Pansat 250SM's strengths is its handy USB 2.0 port, which facilitates easy, speedy software upgrades, plus multimedia storage and playback. The Pansat 250SM even ships with a 64MB USB flash drive, which allows you to store and play multimedia files. The 250SM also features a Conax CAS Embedded Smart Card Slot. Other key features of the Pansat 250SM include Picture-In-Graphic (PIG), 5,000-channel (TV and radio) memory capacity, and a channel-sorting feature that allows you to categorize channels alphabetically, by satellite, FTA/Scramble, or Parental Lock. While this second-generation Pansat FTA receiver doesn't include the Dual Tuner Personal Video Recording (PVR) capability of the Pansat 600HXC PVR or the high definition resolution of Pansat 9200HD, the Pansat 250SM's fast processor and versatile feature set makes it a reliable modern workhorse. The Pansat 250SM outperforms the Pansat 150M, Pansat 2700A, Pansat 2800 and 3500SD. What's In The Box: The Pansat 250SM ships with a Diseqc Switch, a null modem cable, RCA cables, 64MB Pansat USB Flash Drive, universal remote, (2) AAA batteries, and Pansat 250SM User Guide.Buy Pansat 250SM: $114 WITH FREE 64MB USB FLASH DRIVE!
Comparative Buying GuideCompare the Pansat 250SM to other Standard Definition USB 2.0 Single Tuner PVR receivers:
The Conaxsat Trio has three USB ports. The Sonicview SV-360 Premier PVR, CaptiveWorks Ultima PVR, Coolsat 7100 Micro PVR, Viewsat Pro PVR, and Conaxsat Duo all have two USB ports. The Pansat 250SM PVR, Pansat 150M PVR, CaptiveWorks 800S PVR, Conaxsat Nano PVR and Conaxsat Mini PVR all have only one USB port. The CaptiveWorks Ultima is the only one of these Standard Definition USB 2.0 Single Tuner PVR receivers that has a video game emulator installed. The Conaxsat Trio is the only one of these Standard Definition USB 2.0 Single Tuner PVR receivers that has a DIVX player installed. However, the cost for these two specific receivers is much pricier than the rest in the bunch. If you're in the market for a dual tuner FTA satellite receiver, you should definitely check out the versatile Sonicview SV-360 Elite PVR, which is a true dual tuner, has 3 USB 2.0 ports, and costs only a few dollars more than the single-tuner Conaxsat Duo and Viewsat VS Pro. The price-for-features of the Sonicview SV-360 Premier PVR, plus Sonicview's stellar reputation for accessibility and support means that either of the Sonicview models is likely the best choice for you, depending on your budget and exactly which features you need. Looking for a High Definition FTA Satellite Receiver?You may wish to consider:
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