Drifta Mobile USB Decoder

Subtitle:: DStvM
Brand:: DSTV
Format:: Media Player
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Drifta USB DStv Mobile Decoder
The Drifta USB is a mobile TV decoder, which allows you to connect to the DVB-H network allowing you to access DStv Mobile content live from your computer or lap top.

Easy to install and activate, the Drifta USB connects directly to a PC via the USB port and does not need to be paired with a device through Wi-Fi. It’s just a matter of loading the Drifta USB application onto your PC, then simply plugging the Drifta USB into your PC and launching the application, and within seconds you can enjoy DStv Mobile content.

The Drifta USB is compatible with computers running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X.

Features

Broadcast Mobile TV on your iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, select Android devices and Windows PCs including laptops and notebooks.

Connects to your device via USB.

Access the Mobile TV guide.

Small lightweight and ultra portable.

Rechargeable with up to three hours of viewing

Packages available with the Drifta:

e.mobile (free)

DStv Mobile (R49 monthly subscription)

DStv Mobile for Premium subscribers (this includes the M-Net Mobile channel). Premium subs get one subscription on any DStv Mobile compatible device at no extra cost)

Activation:

Online at www.dstvmobile.com or telephonically on 011 289 2222

Coverage
DStv Mobile coverage is available in the 9 major cities of South Africa.
For DStv mobile coverage please visit:
 http://www.dstvmobile.com/dstvmobile/content/en/south-africa-plus/south-africa-plus-coverage-map

The device package consists of:

Drifta USB DStv Mobile decoder

Software Application Disc

User guide/manual

Device Battery

Channels
DStb Mobile

Sony Max

Africa Magic

Cartoon Network

Discovery channel

M-Net Series Mobile

SuperSport 1

SuperSport 2

SuperSport 3

SuperSport 4

e-mobile channels also included

e.mobile

eNews channel

SuperSport Blitz

CNNi

Channel O

E! Entertainment Mobile

DStv Mobile for premium Subscribers

Includes e.mobile package, DStv Mobile package, and M-Net Mobile channel

Product details

Weight:: 93g
Model:: Difta USB

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My thoughts on the USB DStv Drifta
Reviewed by Justin from Durban on 05 August 2011
137 of 257 people found the following review helpful:

First reactions from my son : - Aww Dad, it’s so cute. Look how tiny it is compared to the old one. - Dad, I can’t plug in the memory stick next to the Drifta. That, in a nutshell, sums up the new USB DStv Drifta. It’s small and cute, not quite the size of a memory stick (just a tad fatter), so overlaps a second USB slot when plugged in (a cable is supplied to solve this). It works, and well, but doesn’t really cure any of the inherent problems with the first Drifta. That said, in the right scenarios it is a great device. Back on 14 July 2011 DStv announced (officially) the new USB DStv Drifta (release here). The release and the pictures made the device look interesting. A week later their PR team mailed me and offered me a Drifta to test out and review (well, they just offered to send me one, my assumption it was to test and review). The box it comes in is squared, about 11cmx11cm. The Drifta itself is about 8cm long, and about 2.5cm wide. That is a fair bit smaller than the original Drifta. Once unboxed, you simply need to install the software (if you haven’t already). In my case I have the 1.3.1 software already installed. The CD that arrived in the box still had the older 1.2 software. The USB Drifta itself comes with the latest firmware preloaded (Drifta2(DVB-H) 2.1.277 2011/05/03-14:09:23). When plugged in the device is quite sturdy. On my laptop it happily plugged into either the side or rear facing USB port with no problem, on my desktop when connected to the front port it was in danger of being bumped by my knee or the roller chair. The USB extension cable mentioned in the parts list above is useful for just this. You can then plug it in and lie it on top of your PC case out of harms way, not to mention then be able to access the nearby USB ports instead of having them blocked. I suspect that some cases and laptops which have recessed USB ports may also require the extension cable. Continue reading this review (and see the photos) here : http://j-j.co.za/2011/08/my-thoughts-on-the-usb-dstv-drifta-review

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Bad Signal on the USB model
Reviewed by Stefan from Cape Town, South Africa on 13 September 2011
63 of 118 people found the following review helpful:

Nothing wrong with the Drifta product, but this USB model is problematic. Got mine from this site and after DSTVMobile customer care couldn't help me to get it working, I went to a MultiChoice dealer where I was informed they don't even sell the USB model anymore, because it doesn't get signal. The WiFi model, however works fine. Don't know if it's only in Cape Town, but if the dealer doesn't even want to touch this stuff... Well you've been warned, unlike me who couldn't find a USB review before buying it.

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Decent, but buyers beware
Reviewed by Paul from Cape Town, SA on 26 August 2011
86 of 170 people found the following review helpful:

I'm a little disappointed. The installation and setup is easy and the software seems good; I like the way it gives you a TV guide as well. But the resolution of the picture really is very, very bad. As an example, when watching a soccer game it's so blurry you can't read the score or team names at the top of the picture. I know it's stated up front, but I think most people (myself included) won't realise how low res 320x240 is. It's dramatically worse than your average YouTube vid. So if you can live with that, it looks like it does what it says it does. But be warned about that image...

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