Dreambox 500 hd or VU+ DUO ?

[Kennyken]

Im just looking for the most stable box which has no glitching or tuner issues.

Also looking for the better better picture quality too

I know the vu is more money and has hd capabilities etc etc etc.

But just looking for a stable. glitch free box

What you all suggest ?

cheers lads

[father ted]

i have the vu+duo and can highly recomend it ,its more than just a box ,flash took 3 mins via usb,stuck my flash pen in with movies on it played them (avi,divix)vlc loads of things

[av2008]

I had the same issue, I ended up with a VU in the end. Its stable. However its not great at controlling my motor and its very big. Other than that the PQ seems similar to the DM800HD so its ok. I would recommend the box.

I cant comment on the 500HD but i was really tempted. Its not a bad little box spec wise.

[Kennyken]

Oh i dont need to worry about motorised dish as im fixed. and how do you flash an image onto this box via usb ? Im only used to dreamboxes and flashing via browser or null cable

[av2008]

Oh i dont need to worry about motorised dish as im fixed. and how do you flash an image ?

As Father Ted said above just unzip the files to a fat 32 formatted USB in the correct directory, switch off the vu from the mains, plug the usb in the front and switch the VU on, 2 mins later and its done. It will tell u to remove the usb and reboot.

You can also do it via a null cable and probably ftp, all the interfaces are the same as DM's

[Kennyken]

As Father Ted said above just unzip the files to a fat 32 formatted USB in the correct directory, switch off the vu from the mains, plug the usb in the front and switch it on, 2 mins later and its done. It will tell u to remove the usb and reboot.

You can also do it via a null cable and probably ftp, all the interfaces are the same as DM's

Does it glitch like the dm800 clones do on discovery hd and sky sports 1 hd etc?

Really tempted to buy this box and keep it for many many years

[av2008]

Does it glitch like the dm800 clones do on discovery hd and sky sports 1 hd etc?

Really tempted to buy this box and keep it for many many years

No, its perfect in that respect. I have both boxes so I can compare.

[Kennyken]

No, its perfect in that respect. I have both boxes so I can compare.

Sweet.. does the box feel like it will last? as its gonna be the most expensive stb i have brought to day so i want it to last like i said?

[av2008]

Sweet.. does the box feel like it will last? as its gonna be the most expensive stb i have brought to day so i want it to last like i said?

I had the same feeling, its the most expensive box I ever bought too.

As for the quality I cant really say, Its not flimsy and the components inside look to be of a high quality. Its Korean made, not Chinese so its a bit better. The remote also looks like it could take a bashing. It has a sturdy casing and is large like a tank so it wont overheat.

Its impossible to tell how reliable it is because its so new, If they will fail they will fail after a year or two. Its just too early to tell.

[Kennyken]

I had the same feeling, its the most expensive box I ever bought too.

As for the quality I cant really say, Its not flimsy and the components inside look to be of a high quality. Its Korean made, not Chinese so its a bit better. The remote also looks like it could take a bashing. It has a sturdy casing and is large like a tank so it wont overheat.

Its impossible to tell how reliable it is because its so new, If they will fail they will fail after a year or two. Its just too early to tell.

Yeah thats what im scared of as if it does fail after two years i might as well of got a sly hd subscription!

[av2008]

Yeah thats what im scared of as if it does fail after two years i might as well of got a sly hd subscription!

True I suppose but I still have a sky sub,

Anyway if it fails im sure a fix would come out cos its so popular. I just hope it will be popular for the next few years anyway so support doesnt die.

Anyway goodluck with your decision and hopefully your new toy!

[Kennyken]

True I suppose but I still have a sky sub,

Anyway if it fails im sure a fix would come out cos its so popular. I just hope it will be popular for the next few years anyway so support doesnt die.

Anyway goodluck with your decision and hopefully your new toy!

thank you

[bubbles69]

V + duo all the way...!!! i have 2 in my house..!!

[Kennyken]

V + duo all the way...!!! i have 2 in my house..!!

Really good is it ? Worth the 400 Notes ?

[alunfennell]

It has to be the V + duo beats the dreambox 500 HD duo beats the dreambox 500 HD hands Down as its more like the 800 - 8000 HD with the twin tuner.

If comparing the soon to be released V + solo & dreambox 500 HD, i would go for the Dreambox simply because of the history of support for images & applications.

The V + duo is not realy in the same class as dreambox 500 HD and are not a like for like comparison the Solo will be more simular to the 500 HD..

V + duo & solo will / are a very good receiver