New VU+ Zero

[Donnie]

Have you actually got one and used one? The remote is actually very good quality and very solid.

Imo you need to look a specs and what your actually getting for you money. VU have basically stripped the Zero to mega basic.

Theres no VFD, no CI Slot, only has HDMI out, no RCA outs, no front panel buttons, no spdif or coaxal out, no RS232, plastic case, so how do VU+ justify the price tag?

You do get RCA output via the single AV output and the cable is supplied with the box.

[Ev0]

Have you actually got one and used one? The remote is actually very good quality and very solid.

Imo you need to look a specs and what your actually getting for you money. VU have basically stripped the Zero to mega basic.

Theres no VFD, no CI Slot, only has HDMI out, no RCA outs, no front panel buttons, no spdif or coaxal out, no RS232, plastic case, so how do VU+ justify the price tag?

As said, there is an A/V out, via 3.5mm jack and there is a cable supplied, there is also an RS232 port, but it uses the same connector as the IR blaster uses (IR blaster also included in the box).

Why is the lack of VFD such a big deal ? How many really look at the vfd on there box, when they can just press a button on the remote and see what channel there on, much clearer and easier ?

Lack of a CI slot, isn't that big a deal either imo, the Zero is aimed at those looking for a 2nd (or 3rd / 4th) box, for the kids room, the bedroom or a spare room, I don't think there intending for it to be the main living room box (although if you don't need a CI slot, and multi tuners, or a hdd, then it will do the job as a main box just fine).

As for the plastic case, again where is the issue ? it's not like it's the thinnest and nastiest plastic they could get there hands on, it's actully nice thick, sturdy and good quality.

[Sicilian]

As said, there is an A/V out, via 3.5mm jack and there is a cable supplied, there is also an RS232 port, but it uses the same connector as the IR blaster uses (IR blaster also included in the box).

I stand correct on those points

Why is the lack of VFD such a big deal ? How many really look at the vfd on there box, when they can just press a button on the remote and see what channel there on, much clearer and easier ?

Why is not? Surely the VU+ Zero should be cheaper with such hardware reduction....

Lack of a CI slot, isn't that big a deal either imo, the Zero is aimed at those looking for a 2nd (or 3rd / 4th) box, for the kids room, the bedroom or a spare room, I don't think there intending for it to be the main living room box (although if you don't need a CI slot, and multi tuners, or a hdd, then it will do the job as a main box just fine).

again another big hardware reduction....

As for the plastic case, again where is the issue ? it's not like it's the thinnest and nastiest plastic they could get there hands on, it's actully nice thick, sturdy and good quality.

yet again, another hardware reduction, plastic case is cheaper to produce than metal case...

Don't get be wrong, I'm not coating VU+ off, but I just cannot see how the price tag is justified, imo all it has going for it is the CPU. There's a lot more choice out there nowadays apart from VU+. Anyway just my opinion....people will buy what they wish...

[Rob van der Does]

there is also an RS232 port, but it uses the same connector as the IR blaster uses (IR blaster also included in the box).

That is indeed correct, but I have no idea where to find a corresponding (RS232) cable.

[Ev0]

Why is not? Surely the VU+ Zero should be cheaper with such hardware reduction....

The Zero is so small, that even if there was a vfd on it, you would have to be right infront of it, to see it imo.

again another big hardware reduction....

again I guess it depends on what your purpose is for the box, why include something that most (the targetted users) wouldn't need, and force the box to be bigger than it needbe.

yet again, another hardware reduction, plastic case is cheaper to produce than metal case...

It is also lighter, and stronger than metal (it won't dent if the kids knock it off the side).

Don't get be wrong, I'm not coating VU+ off, but I just cannot see how the price tag is justified, imo all it has going for it is the CPU. There's a lot more choice out there nowadays apart from VU+. Anyway just my opinion....people will buy what they wish...

Yes I get what you are saying, it doesn't matter to me either, who buy's what, I am only offering my opinion.

[Rob van der Does]

Whether or not you 'need' the missing hardware is one thing (and if that's the case you won't buy the box), but it makes it a cheap box. And that's not being reflected in the retail price.

[Peterj]

As said, there is an A/V out, via 3.5mm jack and there is a cable supplied, there is also an RS232 port, but it uses the same connector as the IR blaster uses (IR blaster also included in the box).

Can you figure out the pin settings of the IR blaster? I was trying to make one myself for the Solo SE. (wasn't 1 included).

[Ev0]

Can you figure out the pin settings of the IR blaster? I was trying to make one myself for the Solo SE. (wasn't 1 included).

Hope this helps.

4 wires, Green, Black, White, Red

[Guy]

The specs I have seen also state it can watch the recorded content from your Duo2 or Solo2 over the home network connection making it ideal for a second box (hopefully it will work with the original Duo too).

[Ev0]

The specs I have seen also state it can watch the recorded content from your Duo2 or Solo2 over the home network connection making it ideal for a second box (hopefully it will work with the original Duo too).

Yes it will work with the Duo also

[Guy]

Good news. Looks like I might treat myself for christmas if VIX are going to do an image for it

[Walt]

Any confirmation that there will be a vix image for the zero? It's a deal breaker as far as I'm concerned.

[Sicilian]

The specs I have seen also state it can watch the recorded content from your Duo2 or Solo2 over the home network connection making it ideal for a second box (hopefully it will work with the original Duo too).

That can be done with ANY Enigma 2 receiver LOL! Doesn't have to be a VU+.

[Sicilian]

Good news. Looks like I might treat myself for christmas if VIX are going to do an image for it

Any confirmation that there will be a vix image for the zero? It's a deal breaker as far as I'm concerned.

No plans to support in the near future.

[Rob van der Does]

The specs I have seen also state it can watch the recorded content from your Duo2 or Solo2 over the home network connection making it ideal for a second box (hopefully it will work with the original Duo too).

That can be done with ANY Enigma 2 receiver LOL! Doesn't have to be a VU+.

Exactly!
Even more: when you plan to use this feature, you might be looking for the cheapest available E2-box. It even may have a faulty tuner or no tuner at all. Or look for the smart-TV app that has been created by one of our forum members.