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    Advice on what cable box to buy

    Hi All,

    I currently have a Vu+ Solo2 but want to upgrade to a cable box as I want HD channels.

    This box runs at lightning speed so I'm looking for a similar box that is for cable.

    The Vu+ Duo 2 is waaaaaaay too expensive so does anyone have any tips on what to go for?

    I don't want a cheap box. I'd prefer one that runs smoothly and is quick etc

    I need a box that has a twin DVB-C so I can watch and record on cable.

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    See the Xtrend ET8500, similar power and speed as the VU+ Solo 2 http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/..._category=true
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    WOW!!!! That is a monster ha. Is there anything a bit smaller? Thanks for the quick reply by the way

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    Quote Originally Posted by Huza91 View Post
    WOW!!!! That is a monster ha. Is there anything a bit smaller? Thanks for the quick reply by the way
    Its actually quite compact, look at the sizes: COMPACT DESIGN, ONLY 180MM (W) X 83MM (H) X 200MM (D)

    Another excellent choice, but does not boot as fast at the solo 2 is the Technomate TM-Nano-SE M2 plus triple tuner combo http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/...vb-c-1x-dvb-s2

    If satellite tuner is not needed, set it to not configured.
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    Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccceeeee

    Sorry I don't mean to be simple but could you please tell me if I am wrong.

    If I have a Twin/Dual DVB-C tuner, do I need one DVB-C cable running into the box or do I need more?

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    Do you fancy a Mut@nt 2400HD with 2 sat & 2 cable tuners with a 1TB internal hard drive...
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    Quote Originally Posted by wullboy View Post
    Do you fancy a Mut@nt 2400HD with 2 sat & 2 cable tuners with a 1TB internal hard drive...
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    https://www.gumtree.com/p/tv-reception-set-top-boxes/mutant-2400-hd-quad-tuners-with-1-tb-hard-drive/1228715452
    Looks good man but I'm looking for 2 brand new boxes sorry

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    Quote Originally Posted by Huza91 View Post
    Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccceeeee

    Sorry I don't mean to be simple but could you please tell me if I am wrong.

    If I have a Twin/Dual DVB-C tuner, do I need one DVB-C cable running into the box or do I need more?
    Nano SE M2 plus has 1x Twin DVB-C tuner that only requires 1 feed, splits to 2 internally.

    ET8500 will need to use with a loopthru from tuner 1 to 2 or a 2 way splitter to feed each tuner.
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    the duo 2v is a very good box or the vu solo 2 4k box are the best on the market bud regards ps u will get some good deals on the duo2 at the moment iv had both and there are so good tecnhomate a very slow at the moment I think so any way

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    The TM-Nano does exactly what it says on the tin, great little box imo. In normal use watching and recording tv it's a great little box.


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    if u u like the vu models I no there do a cable box single tuner have a look bud gogle will help u find one regards

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicilian View Post
    Am I right in saying that - 1 DVB-C cable goes into this and it will provide me with viewing one channel while recording another?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Huza91 View Post
    Am I right in saying that - 1 DVB-C cable goes into this and it will provide me with viewing one channel while recording another?
    Yes correct.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicilian View Post
    Yes correct.
    So it has an internal splitter?

    Sorry for being so annoying, I want to make sure I'm going about this the right way

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