New 2015 Enigma2 Boxes DVB-C and DVB-S2 Zgemma Star H1 & 2S

[cornorth]

All depends on whether the image you have installed on the receiver has the relevant drivers to download for the USB Wi-Fi stick, Unlike the Closed source Openbox Linux enigma2 is open source so drivers can be added if you ask the developers of your favourite image

Just seeking to understand the simplicity/complexity the setup/maintenance of one of these boxes...

Have to say, wasn't until around 70 odd posts in on this thread where the bickering on this thread eased and became a little helpful.

I'm looking to get one of these boxes to replace an f5s and just after an easy to follow set up just like the threads for the openbox.

I've seen a couple of examples on the Web of this box having the look and feel of the Sly interface ie blue hd. Is this one of the supported formats. If so could I do the wifi connected and record one watch another with the setup I've described?

Again many thanks

[digicon]

Is it possible to get these zgemma boxes with wifi antenna to put in the usb slot like the skyboxes?
Assuming it is possible does it still leave the possibility of being able to record one and watch another using the remaining usb port?

All depends on whether the image you have installed on the receiver has the relevant drivers to download for the USB Wi-Fi stick, Unlike the Closed source Openbox Linux enigma2 is open source so drivers can be added if you ask the developers of your favourite image

[cornorth]

Is it possible to get these zgemma boxes with wifi antenna to put in the usb slot like the skyboxes?
Assuming it is possible does it still leave the possibility of being able to record one and watch another using the remaining usb port?

I recieved my Zgemma star H1 combo s/c and installed openVIX http://www.zgemma.tv/index.php?folde...1hLVN0YXItSDE=

I scanned on the cable and added autobouquets + dvbsnoop and some other bits and bobs and my first impressions are v.g. Fast enough for my needs and good quality picture. I used it on a weak line were a Q5 & Amiko T2/C struggled (picture breakup) but no problems what so ever with the Zgemma.
The only let down would be the lack of wifi and internal HD caddie which are found on the DM800se but , the DM800se is not a sat/cable. A simple pair of homeplugs and a fast 64gb stick would put that right. all in all it's got to be easily the best E2 linux combo on the market for the price, you can get it for about 80'ish direct from China with a few quid for duty on top.

If your thinking of a sat or cable box you won't go far wrong with a Zgemma

[jugulator]

New 2015 Enigma2 Boxes DVB-C and DVB-S2 Zgemma Star H1 & 2S

Been running zgemma h1 for few days. Works fine on both cable and satellite side. Tuner seem to be very sensitive. Remote is responsive. Only thing, as expected, is it is tad sluggish compared to solo2 (of course). Not sure I will be keeping it. (confused)

I have to say, very good box for the price.! Running latest official open atv. Didn't try VIX as I didn't want to use an unsupported firmware.

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[cornorth]

I've a few questions I hope you can answer before I most likely buy one...

How/Where do do I get the Sly (skin/theme what's the difference?) on one of these?

Which zgemma box is best if you only have sly (not cable) in the home?

How do you put the C***m on one of these (would it be a need to let the provider know before putting on this box from a Skybox or is it a case of same IP no problem?)?

Where do you get the firmware updates channel list updates (preferably sky numbered (CWaite) format) for this box if applicable.

Are there any easy set up guides (similar to setting up of skybox) as not found any on here or Y0utube?

Many thanks

[pongo snodgrass]

well after days of deciding to what to buy, i went for the zgemma h1, i couldnt really justify spending hundreds of pounds on the gigablue quad plus that i really wanted, i thought im only gonna watch HD channels via virmin, rareley record one channel and watch another, if i do i got a small usb hard drive or will get a usb stick...so i bought the zgemma h1, hopefully its what people say it is, cheap and cheerful enigma 2 box, i just hope the remote is very responsive , not like those skybox f3, f4, f5 etc...where you have to point directly at the reciever for it to work.....a bit late now but is remote good and responsive

[trance]

Im In the same boat, not sure whether to sell my solo 2 and upgrade. Or keep it and use in conjunction with a usb c tuner.Not hearing great things about the usb tuners and vix.
Zgemma , as digicon said , is too much of a drop down. Maybe cheap and cheerfull but you will definitely feel/ see the difference in receivers

[cactikid]

right update back on vix image 153 apollo downloader dvbsly family drivers and got as far as scanning 241 channels on virgin dublin

[digicon]

original solo2 now at ?239 so would he get that amount with or without internal hdd,you like the giga quad

I also liked the Solo2 when i had it ashame they never gave it P&P tuners i would probably still have it, at the end of the day the Giga and Solo2 are identical its just a name under the 'Hood' they both perform identical

Gigablue quad is good, but I'm not really comfortable spending ?300 on a receiver. You need to also consider that if you are planning to watch both sat and cable, the subscription fees for each service. Both with same channels.! I don't get the point. I will only be paying for service, either sat or cable. After all, how much are you going to watch?! I hope we all have a day job!


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I will just make this point you are in effect downgrading going from the solo2 to the Zgemma is the same as going from a Merc AMG to a Ford Ka, you will notice speed difference and when the Zgemma is fully laden with all the plugins and little extras you use the slowdown is immense even updating the EPG seems like an age compared to the Solo2.

Just some food for thought

[maca]

Depends if you have a motor on your dish though ..

[jugulator]

Gigablue quad is good, but I'm not really comfortable spending ?300 on a receiver. You need to also consider that if you are planning to watch both sat and cable, the subscription fees for each service. Both with same channels.! I don't get the point. I will only be paying for service, either sat or cable. After all, how much are you going to watch?! I hope we all have a day job!


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[cactikid]

original solo2 now at ?239 so would he get that amount with or without internal hdd,you like the giga quad

[digicon]

From a personal point of view i would sell the Solo2 hopefully you may get in the region of ?180-?200 if lucky then instead of getting a Zgemma and pocket the other ?100 put in another ?80 -?100 and get a Gigablue Quad Plus with 2 x DVB-S2 tuners and 2 x DVB-C/T tuner.

Same Chipset as the Solo2 so can do anything that can do but not crippled with 2 fixed tuners.

[cactikid]

it can run kodi and other stuff,just trying to get the dvbs8Y one working on a solo ,having fun .

[jugulator]

It is original.! I use it to watch TV. If I have another one doing just the same (or better, in terms having the ability to watch cable as well), I can't see the sense of keeping it, regardless how good or how expensive it is! It will just gather dust.! I know solo 2 is a good machine, but they crippled it by adding fixed tuners and no ability to change tuners.


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