New 2nd box for the family

Hi all

I hope this is in the correct place, I apologise if not, I am sure a MOD will relocate it.

I have a VU+ Duo 2 and am over the moon with it. I now need a second box for the family but I am concerned if a Linux based box is the way to go. I will list what I need

It should have dual input and the ability to record, preferably internal HDD. I know that these days HDMI comes as standard on most boxes. I am happy to get a Solo 2 but I am concerned my wife (especially) and my daughter will not be able to operate it and so simply give up. They are used to "other" providers!! It's a hobby for me and I am happy to learn new things but my wife just wants to switch on the TV and watch or record the channels she likes.

I have used a Technomate 5402-HD M2 and it was okay, I still have a 5402 HD M3 but it's single input so not suitable.

Bouquets could be created easy enough so they get BBC1 HD, local, ITV C4 C5 etc and I will hope they don't change the channel listing too often.

Should I go Solo 2 or look at a non-Linux box?

Thanks

CC

PS Could I share a Cline from my Duo 2 or is that not allowed?

Quote from THE FUGITIVE

The solo2 is a very good choice but there are also many very good linux boxes that fit the things you want but cheaper it all depends on how much you wish to spend but as you see i use xtrend and there are very good offers on the xtrend range now but also you mentioned Technomate and there are some models that fit what you require i suppose your problem is narrowing it down to one box

I like the look of Xtrend so it is good to hear from a user who likes them. I like the look of the ET8000 as I could easily add a 3rd LNB connection. My daughter records so much TV it may just suit.

Thanks

CC

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Quote from mckee25

The image will be your most important choice here buddy if you want it to be family user friendly..... what image are you currently using??? Openvix in my own opinion is without a doubt the most user friendly there is....

Regards sharing a cline from your duo2 to this second box, well that depends on whether this is a line created from your own server or do you want to reshare a line that you have from a peer? in this case you would need to ask your peer if this is ok or ask them if they are willing to give you a second line......

I am now using OpenViX and I like it; my favourite image having tried quite a few. I pay for the C-line so I will just pay for a second to save the aggravation.

Thanks

CC