***** This is an old review. Please go to the next set of stars to see what I would recommend other than coolsat and viewsat.

                 The problem with fta is the understanding of the products. As of now, coolsat does not need a rom 102 card to operate correctly.Before coolsat models needed 102 roms that were unlocked to operate. The cards ranged anywhere from $200 and up. Now coolsat code writers have went around the glitch and no more cards are needed. As for customers who bought rom 120 cards, don't throw them out as they may be useful in the future.

 When buying the product, contact me for further information. I would recommend the viewsat models and the coolsat models at this time, but viewsat are a bit more expensive than the coolsat.

I'd recommend the viewsat extreme than the viewsat ultra. It does the same thing and is cheaper. The advantage of the ultra is that it can be upgraded through a usb port instead of a 9 pin port.

Coolsat models are all similar just with different model #'s. They just came out with the coolsat 8001HD PVR, which combines the models of both the 7000 and the hd pvr together. A bit expensive at first but worth it in the long run. It gives HD resolution on a big screen, a good way o entertain guests.

*******************Hello, I would not recommend Coolsat nor Viewsat anymore at the time being. If you are to get a nice system that just came out. I would recommend a sonicview 360 elite or premier. I just bought 1 this week since my coolsat 5000 has been discontinued. The difference between the premier and elite is that premier only has one connection whereas the elite has a dual connection so you can see two channels at the same time. Both systems are pvrs so you can record whatever you want. You can attach an external hard drive to record any program via usb. The advantage of the elite is that you can record 2 programs at the same time if you have 2 cables coming from your dish. The boxes both give up to date guides on all your channels.

If you have any questions on any other models or recommendations please ask. Also please register for a free membership at ftaforever.com for all your up to date files and free support.