New reciever

Quote from Dom1973

Hi All

New to this getting rid of my *** box which is just being used for free view. I am looking at getting a Linux reciever. Im hoping to get a twin receiver HD , with PVR for somewhere around 200 pounds. Is this feasible without looking at clones ? If so which one would be recommended ?

Thanks in advance,
Dominic

I take it when you say Linux based you mean open embedded enigma 2 based receivers?
for your budget
Technomate TM-2T Enigma 2 Linux HD PVR Twin Tuner Satellite Receiver
VU+ Duo Twin Tuner HD PVR DVB-S2 Enigma2 Satellite Receiver
These are from the forum sponsor, world-of-satellite so if you send him a private message you will also get a fiver off.

I have had both of these receivers and they both are well up to the job - The Vu+ Duo is so cheap now, that the already unattractive option of buying a clone is even more unattractive - an besides you will find it hard to get support for a Vu+ clone.

Although the Technomate TM-2T OE is very close to your budget, remember you will also need either an external USB drive or internal 2.5" drive for your recordings. I would recommend an internal drive especially for the Technomate as they are still quite new on the block so you will find that getting an external drive to work is a bit hit and miss - The Vu+ Duo you will find will work with most things you chuck at it!

For cheaper than this - the only options are receivers that although are enigma2 based, lack support and have a different less supported chipset.
Amiko Alien 2 HD twin tuner for example, you can get for £150 - but even the very mention of this sparks a big debate, so I would suggest you do your own research on this, but I would recommend using our sponsor, and they don't stock these, perhaps for a reason?

SAB Unix Triple HD is very much like the Amiko Alien 2 - has SH4 architecture so again will have less support as mips based receiver like the technomate and Vu+