Goot
16-04-13, 00:45
Hi,
Following the price reductions of originals vs clones, it's time for me to consider moving away from my VU+ Duo Clone :eek: and to an original box of some description. VU+ Duo Clone has served me well over the past 9 months, apart from a replacement PSU and sometimes swearing at an unresponsive remote control, it works as I intended (FTA box with 500GB HDD). I could buy another clone, but the stories of even flakier PSU's in the newer clone boxes makes the total cost of ownership questionable.
I love the VU+ Duo and has wife approval :thumbsup: (even in this clone version), but don't know anyone with a VU+ Duo original. Likewise, I don't know anyone with a Technomate TM-TWIN-OE (which definately looks like a 'wife friendly' box from external looks alone!) So, my requirements are based on a direct replacement for what I have, with a max budget of £250:
Twin tuner, able to take 3.5" HDD, Vix 3.0 image.
1. VU+ Duo or Technomate TM-TWIN-OE? Pro's Cons for both.
2. Tuner sensitivity/build quality - which box is better?
3. Warranty for both the above? How long?
4. What is the VU+Duo original remote like compared to the clone? Clone remote doesn't feel responsive when using directional pad/OK button
5. What is the Technomate remote like to use vs VU+ Duo remote - which is better?
6. Does Vix 3.0 image run identical on both machines, or are there known operatonal differences?
I'm struggling to come to a conclusion. Heart says VU+Duo original, but the Technomate TM-TWIN-OE keeps winking at me, especially as the risk of VU+ Duo becoming end of line due to newer VU+ models (sadly out of price range at this time). I intend to keep the box for a couple of years (assuming it has no issues).
Read endless reviews on the VU+ Duo (hence getting a clone in the first instance), but I'm struggling to find comparison reviews, especially when running Vix 3.0 on both boxes with an up to date image.
Apologies if I'm not allowed to talk about clones, but as this is a legitimate request to move to an original box, I hope people Admin/Mod's don't mind and sorry if I've broken any rules :baby:
Look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Goot :)
Following the price reductions of originals vs clones, it's time for me to consider moving away from my VU+ Duo Clone :eek: and to an original box of some description. VU+ Duo Clone has served me well over the past 9 months, apart from a replacement PSU and sometimes swearing at an unresponsive remote control, it works as I intended (FTA box with 500GB HDD). I could buy another clone, but the stories of even flakier PSU's in the newer clone boxes makes the total cost of ownership questionable.
I love the VU+ Duo and has wife approval :thumbsup: (even in this clone version), but don't know anyone with a VU+ Duo original. Likewise, I don't know anyone with a Technomate TM-TWIN-OE (which definately looks like a 'wife friendly' box from external looks alone!) So, my requirements are based on a direct replacement for what I have, with a max budget of £250:
Twin tuner, able to take 3.5" HDD, Vix 3.0 image.
1. VU+ Duo or Technomate TM-TWIN-OE? Pro's Cons for both.
2. Tuner sensitivity/build quality - which box is better?
3. Warranty for both the above? How long?
4. What is the VU+Duo original remote like compared to the clone? Clone remote doesn't feel responsive when using directional pad/OK button
5. What is the Technomate remote like to use vs VU+ Duo remote - which is better?
6. Does Vix 3.0 image run identical on both machines, or are there known operatonal differences?
I'm struggling to come to a conclusion. Heart says VU+Duo original, but the Technomate TM-TWIN-OE keeps winking at me, especially as the risk of VU+ Duo becoming end of line due to newer VU+ models (sadly out of price range at this time). I intend to keep the box for a couple of years (assuming it has no issues).
Read endless reviews on the VU+ Duo (hence getting a clone in the first instance), but I'm struggling to find comparison reviews, especially when running Vix 3.0 on both boxes with an up to date image.
Apologies if I'm not allowed to talk about clones, but as this is a legitimate request to move to an original box, I hope people Admin/Mod's don't mind and sorry if I've broken any rules :baby:
Look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Goot :)