Thinking of buying TM Twin OE - Opinions Please

[pz8l8t]

Hi Guys,
I'm considering buying a TM Twin OE. I already have a Vu Solo2 and was considering buying another but like a couple of the things the TM Twin offers which the the Solo2 doesn't:

* RF Out
* Loop out
* 3.5 inch HDD support

Can people on here who own/owned how advise on there experience of the receiver. I'm only going to really use it for the following:

* Watch TV
* Record one watch another
* Wife's wants to be able to setup timer records for her programs (series record)
* Record 2 (timer)
* Possibel on deman

The above is my main criteria. The Solo2 handles the above very well and I have had no issues. Is the TM Twin as reliable?

Apreciate any feedback
Thanks

[marty]

I can't speak for the Twin but I've owned the Single for over a year.
VERY happy with it and there is NO REASON why the Twin wouldn't do the things you ask (The VU+ DUO does and has the same CPU)
I find the picture quality very good for such a cheap box.

Most of the things you ask are dependent on the image used rather than the make/model of box. With VIX you'll get all that

[pz8l8t]

Thanks maty. See you have a Vu+ also :-). Have you tried the Vu+ andriod app on the single as a remote control? One of the reasons for wanting the TM Twin is the RF out as I have co-ax cables running inside the walls to the bedroom and kitchen. The Vu+ andriod apps would allow be to control the TM Twin from either room if it works of cause as a remote.

[pz8l8t]

Sorry Marty, got you as maty above. typing to quick

[marty]

Thanks maty. See you have a Vu+ also :-). Have you tried the Vu+ andriod app on the single as a remote control? One of the reasons for wanting the TM Twin is the RF out as I have co-ax cables running inside the walls to the bedroom and kitchen. The Vu+ andriod apps would allow be to control the TM Twin from either room if it works of cause as a remote.

Yes, works perfectly

[kendo75]

Had a tm twin for almost a year now,had a few teething troubles to begin with but that was down to tm's drivers,but once they sorted those I can't fault it ,flash it with the latest vix image and you can't go wrong

[abu baniaz]

As above comments, ticks the boxes you want.

Only concern you may have is waking up for a recording if in deep standby. Other receivers fail on this feature too.

[marty]

As above comments, ticks the boxes you want.

Only concern you may have is waking up for a recording if in deep standby. Other receivers fail on this feature too.

Pointless feature, can't see why you would want to do that?

[pz8l8t]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Must admit I've never put the Solo2 into deep standby, well I don't think I have. Always just press the red button on the remote to put in standby.

Everything sounds positive. Just wanted to make sure as TM do have a history of not being the most forcoming company with driver updates for the linux recievers.

Think I might take the plunge and buy. Its will save me over £100 compared to the Solo2 which is always a bonus

[marty]

Original DUO is an option too

[pz8l8t]

Don't think the DUO has RF out and Loop out does it?

[marty]

Don't think the DUO has RF out and Loop out does it?

No, but an rf convertor is less than £20

[pz8l8t]

Yes seen those. TBH, if I can avoid them (extra plug and space) I will, hence the questions about the TM Twin. Otherwise, if I go down the converter route I'll probably buy another Vu+ Solo2.

[marty]

True get the TM

[pz8l8t]

cheers buddy. very eager to take the plunge. will probably hold out a couple of days to do a bit more resource..