Choosing A good STB for good HD/Premium Channels

[Anashwar Ravindran]

Location: Kerala
Current Receiver: Beetel S29
Hello,
1) I need guidance on choosing a good STB for viewing HD channels and other free channels available not limited to the language of the area you are living in.
I currently have a Beetel S29, which doesn't even included basic channels like DD Channels/Hindi/English Channels and is limited to some regional channels only. I don't have any idea on STB's or receivers or matters related to these.
2) could you advise, by using ur suggested STBS' can I view Some of the usual paid channels like Animal Planet/Discovery, Movie channels,Sports etc?
3) should be having a HD recording feature if possible.
4) will there be any 3d content available?

Thanks in advance

 

[Vikram]

Orton X403P Hd is Best....

 

[Anashwar Ravindran]

thnx for the quick reply.

Checked the specs. seems promising. however, some threads are doubtful about 'high symbol rate stb's upto 45Msps not dectecting' . I assume , in order to watch good HD channels, i'll require those specifications too?
2) how does the smartcard function work? is that the key to watch other paid channels?
3) how does this model compare to SOLID HD S2 2100.
4) how about 3d contents?
5) does the orton box require more LNB's to be connected to detect higher symbol rate channels?

 

[Anashwar Ravindran]

what about open box s10? comparing to orton / Solid? which is more future proof?
sorry for too many questions, im very much new in this area of electronics!