fatsatman Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 These units tended to only be in stores if you asked for them to be ordered in. I suspect the Topfield store is now the only place you'll find one. Possibly post a 'wanted to buy' in the Topfield forum as you might catch someone wanting to upgrade to a HD model and happy to sell.Personally I'd recommend getting a 5000 and an ICEBox2 which provides better stability and TAP compatibility. Total cost $600 (includes 6 months ICE subscription) or $630 (includes 12 months ICE subscription) Regards Peter Gillespie Hi Mate,, thanks for your advice,, im thinking thats probably the way to go,,,just one other thing,,,does this include the MP?? Cheers FAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgdownload Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Not sure what 'this' you're referring to? You can buy an MP on the Topfield site - just add $100 to the figures above. Regards Peter Gillespie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatsatman Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Not sure what 'this' you're referring to? You can buy an MP on the Topfield site - just add $100 to the figures above.Regards Peter Gillespie Hi peter. what i was refering to was your suggestion to buy a 5000(as opposed to the 6000) and an ICEbox2 ,,i think this is what ill do,,but my question was ,,as far as TAP compatabilitys ,stabilty etc,,does that go for the MP also , does the MP have any downsides/cons or is it identical in opertion/stability etc?? REgards FAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgdownload Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 1 or two TAPs can have an odd quirk. The main ones have a 'MP mode' if needs be. If the 5000 is 100% TAP compatible the MP is like 98%. So no real issue going for either - for me its just if the extra $ is worth it for the different sized case. Regards Peter Gillespie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sounding Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Or buy the Masterpiece for $1 less than the standard 5000t price at the Topfield Aus web site, as per my previous post... Maybe you could get a store near you to price match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatsatman Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 1 or two TAPs can have an odd quirk. The main ones have a 'MP mode' if needs be. If the 5000 is 100% TAP compatible the MP is like 98%. So no real issue going for either - for me its just if the extra $ is worth it for the different sized case.Regards Peter Gillespie Thanks again mate,, Just ordered my icebox2 online and will now make the decision about the MP or not :-) will probably go the silver MP,,prefer the remote over the standard 5000 remote. CHEERS FAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw9 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Sounds like the bargains have been a bit thin lately! I picked up a TF5000 masterpiece demo model last month in Adelaide for $200, but it seems most retailers are sticking close to the $399 online price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doubledark1503560511 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Sounds like the bargains have been a bit thin lately!I picked up a TF5000 masterpiece demo model last month in Adelaide for $200, but it seems most retailers are sticking close to the $399 online price Can you please tell us which shop? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw9 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 sorry, not in the open forum. I have since found out the salesman won't repeat the deal, probably got a boot from management for it. and noone else locally is willing to match the price. yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCZCohen Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 250GB Topfield 5000PVRt (silver) Strathfield -- Sydney Rd Brunswick (VIC) $399 31/12/07 There were 3 left on the shelf after I got mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe man Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Anybody looking for a 5000 should ring around David Jones store. I got a masterpiece for $238 doing this. They will send it to your local if you find one in another state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dee Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 $265 on eBay - TF5000PVRt Masterpiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackraven Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 bummer - got a little confused - thought the black panther was the 160gb version, not the masterpiece... anyhoo - still happy: Black Panther (love the remote - much better than my old 5000, and the colour) and Sony DVD player for 249 from myer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 bummer - got a little confused - thought the black panther was the 160gb version, not the masterpiece...anyhoo - still happy: Black Panther (love the remote - much better than my old 5000, and the colour) and Sony DVD player for 249 from myer Finally found someone else that likes the BP remote better than the pointy ended one that comes with the 5000 and 4400 PVRs! I reckon it sits better in the hand and love the sharp edges for scratching my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzis3 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere. I'm not very good with search. Has anyone had any unpleasant experiences with the ebay TF5000's ? I'm thinking seriously about getting a topfield. The USB and TAP's are appealing, but I don't need big harddrive or HD, so I assume a black panther or silver 5000 is the go. The $200 - 270 plus shipping on ebay is pretty appealing...but I might be digging myself a hole. Thoughts appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgdownload Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Haven't seen any ebay issues specific to Topfield. Just your general eBay "risks" when buying anything. Note that some units will be 'reconditioned' and others will be new. Should be noted as such though. As mentioned up higher try ringing David Jones, Strathfield, etc. as they might have even cheaper units in stock. Regards Peter Gillespie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzis3 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Haven't seen any ebay issues specific to Topfield. Just your general eBay "risks" when buying anything. Note that some units will be 'reconditioned' and others will be new. Should be noted as such though.As mentioned up higher try ringing David Jones, Strathfield, etc. as they might have even cheaper units in stock. Regards Peter Gillespie Thank you for the reply. I buy a lot on ebay and know about the general stuff like reworks. Thank you for your concern. I'll call around the retailers when I have an opportunity. I have another question. I'm sure this has been asked before, but as I said I've looked and can't find. I've actually spent hours reading this forum and it's been tremendously helpful. My girlfriend has a digicrystal pvr9000. I wasn't interested in pvr's until she bought that. Later we bought then returned a cheaper pvr/dvdr. Both of us had big problems with them. One missing feature we were surprised at was this: When recording one program, on the digicrystal you can watch a previously recorded program. This isn't timeslip, it's watch what you recorded at say 12 noon at 7 pm while the machine records something else. I have assumed the 5000 allows this but I must check. Also have most of the earlier problems been sorted now ? the occasional freezing, component out etc ? I couldn't find any recent discussion of them. Again thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 When recording one program, on the digicrystal you can watch a previously recorded program. This isn't timeslip, it's watch what you recorded at say 12 noon at 7 pm while the machine records something else. I have assumed the 5000 allows this but I must check. Also have most of the earlier problems been sorted now ? the occasional freezing, component out etc ? I couldn't find any recent discussion of them.Again thank you for your help. A Topfield PVR is a TRUE TWIN TUNER PVR You can watch anything you have on the HDD whilst recording two different channels at the same time. Re the freezing problems you mention. The reason you can't find any recent discussions on them as it is not a problem with the Firmware available these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzis3 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 A Topfield PVR is a TRUE TWIN TUNER PVR You can watch anything you have on the HDD whilst recording two different channels at the same time. Re the freezing problems you mention. The reason you can't find any recent discussions on them as it is not a problem with the Firmware available these days. Thank you for the reply. The other unit was a true twin tuner, but a cheapie. You could record two programs simultaneously as I recall, and time slip one, or watch another program live while recording but for some mad reason they offered no facility to watch previously recorded programs while recording. Bizarre. I know the topfield is a TTT, I've read many threads here on it and others and it is those which convinced me to go with the topfield. I have tried to do my homework before I started bothering people with my silly questions, and I appreciate you patience and help. Glad the glitches have been ironed out. I know everyone is thinking of HD now, but I don't watch the commercial channels that much so I'm not sure I can be bothered with the extra cost/hassle. Picture quality is a non issue, it would only be for the extra content and I can use my laptop and HD USB tuner if it becomes an issue. Again thank you for your trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzaa Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 $265 on eBay - TF5000PVRt Masterpiece Dick Smith Powerhouse at Springwood, Qld, has several silver 5000 Masterpieces for $291, brand new still in box (plus they have a 'demo' one they're taking offers on). The black version of the same thing is on the shelf next to them for $391. Yeah I asked why, nope, they couldn't tell me. So I took the silver one You even get a 128meg Topfield branded pen drive thrown in... wootie. Slightly off-topic, the same store has some big markdowns on Grundig and LG high def PVRs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyblue Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'm trying to find a retailer in Adelaide for the 5000 Model..No one seems to have any stock! I've tried Harvey Norman, Good Guys and Strathfield. Is online the only way now? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I'm trying to find a retailer in Adelaide for the 5000 Model..No one seems to have any stock! I've tried Harvey Norman, Good Guys and Strathfield.Is online the only way now? Thanks I know someone who just bought a brand new Black Panther SD Topfield with warranty from one of the Sydney Sellers on eBay and from all reports she is very happy with it. It was about $233 delivered to Melb. (Sorry I can't remember which of the two major sellers on eBay that she purchased from) http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search.dl...&category0= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyblue Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks, I found one brand new in a DJ's store for $199, so am very happy! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks,I found one brand new in a DJ's store for $199, so am very happy! Cheers Fantastic! Which model and what size HDD? ENJOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyblue Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Panther Edition, 120gb HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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