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AVERAGE RATING The Coolsat 5000 Platinum features an upgraded Conexant processor, Component Video output for connection to newer TVs, and a nicer On Screen Display. This receiver is faster than previous Coolsat offerings. Continuing the tradition of excellence, the Coolsat 5000 Platinum comes with a Universal Remote control to easily control your television or receiver volume. Features: MPEG II Digital & Fully DVB Compliant 2Mb Flash ROM for fast channel changing On-Screen Display with 256 Color Full Resolution Blind Search[Power Scan] DiSEqC Control version 1.0, 1.2 and USALS compatible Renamable 8 Favorite Channel Groups Powerful Channel Control by Favorites, Lock, Skip, Move and Delete Channel Sorting by Alphabet, Transponder, and CAS 10 Languages (OSG & Menu: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Parse and Russian Extended EPG and Program Reservation through EPG Teletext Support (OSD and VBI Insertion) 5000 Channels Progammable Multi-Satellite Search Various games with stereo sound CVBS Video & Audio Output via RCA Component Y/Pb/Pr Output S-VHS / S-Video Output Dolby Digital bitstream audio output via S/PDIF Software & Channel Database Upgrade via RS-232 Zoom Function in Pause Parental Lock / Installation Lock / Receiver Lock Universal Remote Control Smart Card Reader (option) WEBSITE  http://www.coolsatusa.com

Good Back up Reviewed by Jason on 6-2-2008 (LA)

got a used coolsat from a friend for about $50 cant beat that :) works and all cant believe i, would recommend as main or even back up,setup menu is kinda weird but works right cant be to greedy :)

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So So unit Reviewed by jpimpis on 4-3-2008 (tibet lol)

This reciever is a good looking unit and works well its easy to use and program for a newbie its good. Coolsat was once a awsome brand but lately it blows its down time is longer than 80% of the other recieves so i say its a poor device or has shyty programers go with the nfusion or captive works

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Good stb, lagging support =/ Reviewed by fta_user on 31-3-2008 (earth)

Coolsat 5000 is truly a good stb. The menu is easy to use, loading bins is easy and EPG great! I am happy with this box, but not happy with the support it gets. All in all, good unit, needs to more support. A box is useless without support. I am giving it a 4, because the unit itself is great. oh yeah i forgot to add, the remote is good too!. It really feels good in the had.

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The good and the worst Reviewed by OllBY on 31-3-2008 (Toronto)

I'm giving the lowest mark for C5000. This receiver has so bad support I'd never recommend to buy it to anyone. For last 2 years Coolsat has been the worst supporting FTA box. And frankly speaking if you only can see black screen, all good features make no sense.

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No Support Whatsoever Reviewed by Slotzman on 23-8-2008 (USA)

I loved this STB . I bought 4 of them . But would never buy another Coolsat Product . There ia Absolutely NO Support . They abandoned their loyal customers. I previously bought 4 - 4000 pros and later 2 - 7000 PVR's These Boxes Now make great Doorstops! With all the competition out there Coolsat is the worst around.

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No Support Whatsoever Reviewed by Slotzman on 23-8-2008 (USA)

I loved this STB . I bought 4 of them . But would never buy another Coolsat Product . There ia Absolutely NO Support . They abandoned their loyal customers. I previously bought 4 - 4000 pros and later 2 - 7000 PVR's These Boxes Now make great Doorstops! With all the competition out there Coolsat is the worst around.

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Coolsat 5000 - great box / lousy support- great doorstop !! Reviewed by jeterio on 5-10-2008 (Canada)

This company - Coolsat - has abandoned a loyal bunch of people who have been with them through the years!! There is absolutely no reason to do this. If they return to supporting the 4K, 5K and 6K series the friends they HAD will return!! I am one of them.. if not.... they have lost more than money-- they have lost the future!! These boxes are still good -- all they need is a small amount of support -- it couldn't hurt!!

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AWSOME!! Reviewed by Hitman on 16-12-2008 (Canada)

Awsome reciever, support is back, awsome picture quality, menu looks cool. its just AWSOME!!

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