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stephenr
20-02-17, 15:33
Hi my name is Stephen and live in Scotland I wish to purchase a twin tuner satellite receiver with hard drive and after looking on satellite world website my head is spinning with all the information makes and models enigma and vix I want something that I can plug and play and updates itself.

Thanks

Stephen
0jjones
20-02-17, 15:37
Hi. I would recommend the vu solo2. Easy and powerful. However if your wanting to use vix firmware when a fresh install is put on there is a bit of setting up to do. When you say automatically updates it's self what do you mean?

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stephenr
20-02-17, 16:30
Software that automatically updates when connected to the internet.
Andy_Hazza
20-02-17, 21:10
No e2 images updates itself. But it is easy to update via Software Update.


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dsayers
20-02-17, 21:47
No e2 images updates itself. But it is easy to update via Software Update.


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You can via a script and run it in a crontimer but would be risky if a bad update came through and you didn't have time to reflash. So a manual software update is best.
stephenr
20-02-17, 22:01
No e2 images updates itself. But it is easy to update via Software Update.


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What box do you recommend for a first time user.
abu baniaz
20-02-17, 22:15
The setting up is the same, whichever receiver you get.

IMO, it is not a good idea to buy a cheap receiver with the intention of trying it out first and then upgrading. You would be better off buying the receiver that meets your needs and budget and is relatively new.

What is your budget.
stephenr
20-02-17, 22:22
My budget is £200.00
Andy_Hazza
20-02-17, 22:23
What box do you recommend for a first time user.

I would highly recommend the Vu+ Solo2.


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abu baniaz
20-02-17, 22:30
there is a solo 2 for 125 in the classifieds if you don't mind a second hand receiver
abu baniaz
20-02-17, 23:13
there is a solo 2 for 125 in the classifieds if you don't mind a second hand receiver
See here
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?55486-Genuine-VU-Solo-2-plus-VU-Turbo-tuner

If you want a brand new receiver:

http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/Edision-os-mini-2x-dvb-s-s2
You must use external HDD

http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/octagon-sf228-2x-dvb-s-s2
You must use external HDD

http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/satellite-and-terrestrial/digital-receivers/technomate/technomate-tm-nano-se-m2-plus-twin-satellite

http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/satellite-and-terrestrial/digital-receivers/edision/edision-os-mega-osmega


4K receivers below

http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/octagon-sf4008-2xdvb-s-s2-s2x

http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/satellite-and-terrestrial/digital-receivers/mutant/mut@nt-mutant-hd51


The Octagon seems to be in the headlines. Makes sense to buy newest technology.
stephenr
20-02-17, 23:25
I will see if I can the classified solo 2 at but I will need a hard drive or can use an external hard drive.
abu baniaz
20-02-17, 23:32
The Solo2 takes a 2.5 inch sata drive like almost all recent receivers. Very few new receivers accept a 3.5 inch drive

All receivers can use external HDDs, best to use powered ones instead of USB ones. Rip a HDD out a of a Sky+ HD receiver and put it in a £12 caddy.
garryboy
20-02-17, 23:50
Can buy a second hand 2.5 drive from eBay for £15. Go for lower 5700
Rpm if you Can


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0jjones
21-02-17, 13:48
I would recommend also the vu solo 2

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