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Thread: Quick review Miraclebox Premium Twin HD 2x Hybrid Cable

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    Quick review Miraclebox Premium Twin HD 2x Hybrid Cable

    Just got a new Miraclebox Premium Twin HD 2x Hybrid Cable from WOS a fuss free speedy delivery as always thanks stef

    The Miraclebox Premium Twin HD 2x Hybrid Cable comes very well packaged the box has a heavy well built feel to it with a internal power supply



    the receiver it self looks very nice on the front



    the rear has every connection you could need (mine has twin cable tuners)



    you get a lot of peripherals with this receiver with a very nice user manual



    the inside is well laid out and easy to get at the HDD tray



    Only used it for a couple of hours so far but a very nice box so far had latest Vix appolo 3 up and running in no time

    Has a very good SD and HD picture quality zapping is nice and fast the remote is very well made and comfortable to use my only gripe i wish the color buttons were above the ok button

    only got two main negatives for me so far one is no 2.5 to 3.5 hard drive adapter and a very bright blue front light on the front of the receiver that flash brightly when using the remote or is in deep standby

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    Thank you for your review. Regards 2.5" to 3.5" adapter, its something we've spoken to manufacturer about. We normally fix 2.5" HDD to one side of the cradle, works perfect with no issues.

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    The specs on these boxes just say very fast dual core, what is the actual speed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaMacFunkin View Post
    The specs on these boxes just say very fast dual core, what is the actual speed?
    400MHz Dual core, same spec as VU+ Ultimo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bassethound View Post
    the rear has every connection you could need (mine has twin cable tuners)
    Hmm, no eSATA?

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    You'll be asking for SCSI next lol.

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    Strangely enough bassethound the remote is the one thing that I do not like, the buttons are too flat for my XL hands and would be better raised a little
    but that's just my view but I have a Harmony 650 so I tend to use that
    I noticed that your Hard Drive cables where separate, mine where already connected no big deal
    it was a bit of a tight squeeze fitting my 3.5" 1TB Hard Drive so I have ordered a 2.5" 1TB Toshiba HD and a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter but I noticed WOS's comments so it might not be needed
    I did enquire about changing it for a Duo2 as I find it a bit slow and unresponsive compared to my Solo2, well it would be wouldn't it but my request fell on deaf ears
    so I will keep it for a while probably for the best as I fancy the XPEED LX3 now that it has APOLLO here are a few of my pics

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    good point rob but i think 99% of people will not miss a eSATA socket a USB 3 would be a better inclusion

    the box speed feels on par with my ultimo which is no slouch and a bit slower at booting than the solo2 i just sold

    i wish i could turn of the so annoying blue light that flashes on every remote press its way too bright

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    that Blue light flashes when I use my TV Remote

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    Quote Originally Posted by bassethound View Post
    good point rob but i think 99% of people will not miss a eSATA socket a USB 3 would be a better inclusion
    Well, eSATA is becoming more and more popular. But indeed: it's about time STB's support USB 3.


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    i wish i could turn of the so annoying blue light that flashes on every remote press its way too bright
    Not sure if any one is in contact with the manufacturer? The Ultimo and the ET8000 had the same issue, but on request the manufacturers provided options for dimming/switching off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsw9154 View Post
    that Blue light flashes when I use my TV Remote
    Noticed it also flashing when i use my amp,s remote lol

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    The Miraclebox ios app MB LiveTV Pro is working great plus it works with my ultimo

    the remote is very basic but functional

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    Did you get the plug adaptor bassethound I did not receive one with the receiver, so having to use a power lead that I had spare from an old Starview
    The other option was to cut the plug off and fit a 3 pin

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    Yes i got a 2 to 3 pin adapter in the box
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    Hey Guys,

    I'm trying to decide between this box and the VU+ Duo, does this beat the VU+ for value for money?

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