The iLINK 8000 and iLINK 9000 PLUS are 2 of the top competitors for the hottest FTA receivers in the market today. Both the iLINK 9000 PLUS and iLINK 8000 FTA receiver are manufactured by i-LINK.The reason for its success is the fact that it automatically updates the software via ethernet connection. Both the i-LINK 8000 and i-LINK 9000 PLUS come with PVR recording capabilities via external USB drive. The iLINK 8000 comes with an external internet dongle while the iLINK 9000 PLUS comes with a BUILT-IN ethernet port.