Vu+duo

[fut1a]

Hi,

Complete newbie here sinking fast with all the info on the site so I was wondering if anyone could help me with some info.

I was looking to buy a skybox off fleabay to save myself a bit of cash each month, but heard that they would not have most of the functionality as my existing sky hd box. I would like to record something whilst watching another channel and I would like to have a 7 day epg.

Now I know I could just but a vu+box and put a drive in and flash this and that, but not knowing what the hell I am doing, I am daunted by all the how to guides so i thought would I be best buying the box below with the added bits and would it be a plug and play?

Is the wifi option on the box just used to connect to my router, or does it have any other uses, because if not? I could delete that option and just plug in my existing sky internet cable into the vu and save some cash.

Thanks in advance for any help.

VU+ Duo Twin Tuner HD PVR DVB-S2 Enigma2 Satellite Receiver
- Fitted HDD Options 1TB HDD 1-2days
- WiFi Options Tenda W150M WiFi N 1..
- Firmware Options (Installed free of charge) ViX Team
- USB WiFi Option WIFI N 300MBPS USB
- USB Flash Drive (great for flashing firmware) Kingston 16GB DataTr..
x 1 £351.79 Remove
Sub-Total: £293.16
UK VAT: £58.63
Total: £351.79

[fut1a]

Just realised there is a duo2 box out, does that mean the original is outdated and I would be better off with one of these?

[fut1a]

Not too sure if I should have mentioned that I would be connecting the box to my existing sat dish. Like I have said I am a complete beginner so I do not know what benefits a better dish would give me.

[garyblas]

Normal sky dish will be okay for uk use. If internet cable by box don't need wifi option. Box will have to be setup by following tutorials


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[bigkenny]

That will keep you busy and happy for some time dont worry I use Blackhole myself but dont worry your image is OK. I also have auto bouquet as well as part of the plug in`s. This sets all the Ch` out like a sky box with all the sky numbers the same.

I`ve been using a DUO+ (same as yours with a 1TB HD) for about 3 years. Been a great box my first was a clone but decided to buy the real thing makes it easier to upgrade. Loads of software/plugins etc on the net. I`ve had a few boxes the last few years Technomate HD STB, Dreambox HD STB but the best is my VU DUO+
I still use a Dreambox clone a 518-s as a 2nd box in a bedroom but the DUO is my main box. You can do loads with it one of the best Sat` boxes on the market even though its a few years old now still not out of date. If you want a good twin tuner with loads of easy upgrade plugins its still got plenty of life init

[tomthebomb1968]

If you only need 2 tuners buy a Solo2 mate