Yep, you have me thinking I don't actually need any lcd/vfd display.Originally Posted by sonic1
Also I have a Readynas, so would I be able to record to this over my wired network?
Not fussed about dual tuner, so this would not be a prob and also this would presumably bring the VU+Solo into the equation?
How is support coming along for the 500HD as I don't see much info about in on various forums?
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I am running Dream Elite on my 500HD and like all Dream Elite images it is great
It is still very early but all the teams will have images for it very soon.
And yes you can record over your network with the 500HD, I have not tested but have read that it works better than the 800 because the processor is that much better.
Looking forward to your full test results on the DM500HD and a comparison between the 500HD and the Vu+ Duo would also be very helpful ( ignoring the fact that the VU+ has 2 tuners of course)
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The truth is they are both great box's and you can not compare them.
They are just so far apart in what they offer, you have to look at what your needs are and which box suits them.
If I did not need a twin tuner, multiboot, multiple cam and card slots I would say the 500HD is probably the best of the 3 HD box's I own.
That said it would not satisfy all of my needs so if it was my only box it would not be enough.
+ side is better build quality over the 800HD and the fan also helps.
If the 800 had the fan and better processor then it would be perfect.
The VU + Duo for me is an affordable HD version of the 7025, it does all it says it will and has a very good picture.
I have tested on plasma and Lcd and there really is nothing between any of the box's in HD.
For me the 800 is probably the best SD of the three but it has had longer to get the drivers working well and get the picture right.
I have not tested extensively but after a few days these are my opinions but I very much doubt they will be the same as others.
Ok, I have narrowed it down to either the 500HD or VU+Duo or Solo (whichever is available).
I am thinking for the extra £84 I could go for the VU+duo as this would seem to offer a bit more, even though I am not sure I would need the twin tuner, but it is there if required.
Last question, I would want to record to a drive in my Nas, would the VU+duo do this ok?
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Hopefully someone can answer as I had only tested esata on Vu + Duo and the 500HD.
I can not see a problem but I think the 500HD would work better as the processor helps with its performance.
It seem to respond on my local network better than the other box's
Hi!
I own a VU+ Duo and I had a DM500HD from a friend for testing.
Recording over network to NAS is not a problem at all with both boxes!
But I have to tell you, that DM500HD is too expensive!! And, VU+ has better reaction on remote control, so that it is bit faster than DM500HD. If the DM500HD would cost 250 Euro and you wouldn't need Twin Tuner, I could tell you for sure to buy DM500HD.
VU+ Duo is a bit more expensive, but you get a 80% DM8000!! And those rumours that ccc won't run in the future, are all more than sad and not true, i think. Even if it's true, think about oscam as cccam-client. It will run on almost all platforms without any limitation!
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KJ
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Yep, thats my thinking.
That is making me think multicas for azbox! Hope I am wrong if it ever comes that ccc will not run on the Vu. Or it oscam different to multicas situation? Just thinking worst possibilities for future.
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