Clone or not?

Hi Guys. Great site and has been very helpful. Question. Do i have a clone? I have a starview box a couple of months now and it has
API ver : 2.55e_E
Boot ver : 7.0

I checked the "clone or real" thread and i am now confused. The back of my starview box is the same as the genuine box in the pic but my remote looks like the latest clone remote. Is it a clone or not? advice appreciated.

 

Go to the link at the bottom of my post marked Starview info Dobby2oon, click on this then click clones. This will help you decide.

 

You could also count the vents on top to double check

18 x 7 = clone
25 x 7 = genuine

 

That was the link i used to identify my box. the back of the box looks like an original but the remote is the same as the one in the middle marked "latest clone"

 

Where did you get that link Looks like you have a genuine 1st generation box. Although please do Celts check as well to confirm

 

has 25 x 7 vents. so if the box is genuine what's the deal with the remote lookin like a clone? the genuine remote looks way cooler...

 

Just count your blessing you have a genuine box.

 

Ok , you have confirmed you have a genuine , what do ya want to know or do next lol

 

i got the link from one of your posts. thats why i checked to see if i had aa clone. also i have ver 2.55. should i not have 2.57 or other version?

 

The latest version for a genuine is V4 and it autorolls so you dont need to input the codes when they change

 

so i guess i need a cable to get that sorted then. my laptops wont take a 9 pin dual female cable. any suggestions or shoulld i drag the dead pc from its dusty grave? maybe there is an adaptor?

 

You can buy a USB connector for your laptop , They are cheap on fleabay .. Its up to you if ya want to wait for it or try the pc

 

Yes you will need a null modem cable and a serial usb port adapter.
Info below:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=L71BT&DOY=2m6

USB Adapter Cable http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=29968&DOY=17m6&tabs=n

You will also need the gtromloader and version 4 firmware which can be found in Eamos Library at the bottom of my post

 

thanks for the help guys. well appreciated.

 

Thanks for the info Scouser just saved them for future references

 

Yep have a few templates myself

 

hey guys those cables and adaptors can be prchased on ebay for way way cheaper. the adaptor also comes with a free 25 pin adaptor add on. what do u think of that?

 

Yes they can I only gave you the links as a reference point. Fire ahead on fleabay

 

As mentioned in above post .. its up to you how quick you want to update your SV

 

I have the cables and downloaded the software onto my laptop. the hardware is hooked up and recognised. I switched my comp and box off and on but nothing is happening. its as if the comp and box are not connected. any suggestions?