Hi,

I just purchased the Teac DVB300 from Target for $93.00

Is it safe to upgrade to software to the current version. I understand this will fix the SBS and 10 Program guide problem.

Anyone done this!!

Kim

What version of software came with it?

I can't see why it wouldn't be upgradeable.

Have a look in the old forum, under SD boxes, it was much discussed here.

Hi There,

A friend of mine bought one from Target a couple of months back and we upgraded it successfully from 1.03 to 1.06. I haven't seen him to do the 1.07 update yet, but for a good stable SD box, you've got yourself a bargain. Much better than the Wintel I've got here...

Tim

Good price for a good box.

It's easy and safe to upgrade the firmware. You just need the right type of serial cable (ie. a null-modem. Make sure you hunt around and be sure that you are getting a null-modem cable and not a straight-through serial cable).

And then you will need to download the latest firmware and the upgrade program from Teac.

From there it's a breeze.

Is this a special at Target? and if so when does it end?

or were they just shifting some old stock at your store?

Thanks for the replies.

The firmware is 1.02

Yes a special at Target for about $110.00 but with 15% off (Finishes Today) 5th November, I got it for $103.00.

I'll make sure I get the null-modem cable.

Many thanks,

Kim

I think you will find that old old version of firmware caused the 4:3 images to be a bit tall. Fixed in later version. Mine did it. Was mentioned on the Teac site also