FTA Fever Free-To-Air (FTA) Satellite TV Receivers

Viewsat Ultra LITE Standard Definition USB 2.0 FTA satellite Receiver

Design & Features Review

The Viewsat Ultra Lite has a USB port for easy updates like its big brother the Viewsat Ultra and uses the conexant Chipset. The 200Mhz processor gives this baby everything it needs to handle the future of FTA. The Ultra Lite is perfect as a stand alone receiver, or for additional rooms.

Viewsat Ultra Lite has the great advanced user friendly features like the viewsat ultra but at a lite cheap price. In order to accomplish this, Viewsat took the Viewsat Ultra and trimmed the fat. Viewsat Ultra Lite does not include a card reader or Dolby output. Standard remote included. the Viewsat Ultra Lite is just as user friendly and powerful as it's big brother the Viewsat Ultra. The Viewsat Lite is Viewsat's entry level model at a fantastic price for those looking for a high quality Korean built FTA receiver. The Viewsat Ultra Lite features a conexant Main Processor running at 200 MHz, 32mb of SDRAM for an industry leading on-screen channel guide, blindscan (smart search), and is 100% compatible with Viewsat Ultra Lite firmware and channel lists bin file software fixes. S-Video RCA outputs usb 2.0 drive data port and much more.

The Viewsat Ultra Lite is a very high quality receiver completely designed, engineered, and manufactured in Korea. If you're serious about FTA technology then this unit is perfect for you. Low price and a really great product. All in one with the Viewsat Ultra Lite FTA free to air satellite receiver.

Viewsat Ultra Lite was developed to meet the demand for a lower priced but yet powerful receiver, with features such as USB host support, firmware blind scanning, support for C/Ku-bands and various LNB polarities, USALS controls, and many more. The Ultra Lite is similar to the Viewsat Platinum Lite. However, it is more compact and supports software upgrades via a USB port. UltraLite is ideal for dorms or bedrooms that are not connected to elaborate home theater systems. It can be connected to a television through the S-video, composite outputs or RF modulated coax. It comes with a simple easy-to-use universal remote control and it is just as user friendly as all other Viewsat receivers.

TheViewsat Ultra Lite runs the same CPU as the VS Lite but with more memory to deliver up to a 3 day EPG. Its GUI is the same as you expect from the VS Ultra. While it does have less features then the Ultra (no component video output, no optical output for digital audio and a rear USB 2.0 Port instead of a front USB Port) it still packs enough to account for its affordable price and is backed by the Viewsat 2 year warranty.. The VS Ultra Lite takes its own special firmware and is not compatible with the VS Lite or VS Ultra.

The Viewsat Ultra Lite outperforms the Viewsat Extreme, Viewsat Platinum and Viewsat Lite.

What's In The Box: The Viewsat Ultra Lite ships with an authentic Viewsat Diseqc 2.0 Switch, a null modem cable, RCA cables, universal remote, (2) AAA batteries, and Viewsat Ultra Lite User Guide.

Buy Viewsat Ultra Lite: $79

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Comparative Buying Guide

Compare the Viewsat Ultra Lite to our other 2nd generation Standard Definition USB 2.0 non-PVR receivers:

• Sonicview 4000 — $99. 1 USB port
• Neusat SP 6000 — $39. 1 USB port
• Neusat SP 6000 Premium — $49. 1 USB port
• Coolsat 6100 Private — $79. 1 USB port
• Viewsat Ultra Lite — $99. 1 USB port
• Captive Works 700S— $89. 1 USB port
• Viewsat Ultra V2.0 — $119. 1 USB port
• Pansat 3500SD — $119. No USB ports

Comparison Highlights: Our second-generation FTA receivers include: Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Coolsat 6100 Private, Viewsat Ultra 2, Viewsat Ultra Lite, Sonicview 4000, Captive Works 700S and Pansat 3500SD. The receivers in this class are generally comparable in terms of processing speed, USB ports, memory capacity, and Electronic Program Guide. The Pansat 3500SD doesn't include a USB port, but is still considered a second-generation receiver since it does include (Secure Digital) SD card technology, which allows you to transfer files.

The Pansat 3500SD includes a 128MB SD Card with purchase. However the Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Coolsat 6100 Private, Captive Works 700S and Viewsat Ultra 2, Viewsat Ultra Lite and Sonicview SV-4000 USB ship with 1GB USB flash drives as a free promoition from www.ftafever.com.

The Sonicview SV-4000 USB costs less than thePansat 3500SD and Viewsat Ultra Version 2, and offers equal or greater functionality and better picture quality. The Sonicview 4000 USB costs more than the Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Captive Works CW 700S, Viewsat Ultra Lite and Coolsat 6100 Private; however, the Sonicview 4000 offers superior functionality and performance over all of those models combined.

Sonicview's stellar reputation for accessibility and support distinguishes the Sonicview 4000 USB from this pack of second-generation receivers. Sonicview provides frequent bin updates and impressive warranty processing of repairs and exchanges.

Looking for a High Definition FTA Satellite Receiver?
You may wish to consider:

• Sonicview 8000 HD PVR w/Fan — $369