VU+ Solo2 v Dreambox 800HD SE

[icemen786]

Hi Guyz

Thinking of getting a new box, which is better, more user friendly, less maintenance, better picture?

I heard the Vu+ box updates the channels itself when the freq changes,s this correct?

Also which is best image for both these boxes?

thanks
Ice

[digicon]

Both receivers can update the channel lists with autobouquets, Prices are miles apart Clone 800se for around ?120 Solo2 around ?300 whats your budget

[cactikid]

not had the dm but the vu solo2 claims to be the fastest starting up from go and is upto date,a very popular box for many and that is an original unit.

[icemen786]

Don't like the sound of a clone box, I rather pay extra and get the better box, are the clone dm boxes any good? 120 sounds good aswell if it updates all the channels. Anywhere decent to buy from with all latest software and channels bouquets as I'm not too techy.
I here 28.2 freq soon gonna be hard to get channels on? Any of this true. Will need motorized dish to pick freq from other sats
Thanks
Ice

[girovend]

Unless you really need to tuners get the dreambox , I upgraded from Dm800se to Vu+ solo2 and nice as it is the dreambox does the same except for only having one tuner

[betas]

i like the dm, a lot of differnt images and support they both run E2 and cheaper,very good remote controls most tvs as well.

[lombard]

noting wrong with a clone dm800se, i think its the best for price and support is great, its enigma 2 so can run any plugins as solo 2 does

[digicon]

Don't like the sound of a clone box, I rather pay extra and get the better box, are the clone dm boxes any good? 120 sounds good aswell if it updates all the channels. Anywhere decent to buy from with all latest software and channels bouquets as I'm not too techy.
I here 28.2 freq soon gonna be hard to get channels on? Any of this true. Will need motorized dish to pick freq from other sats
Thanks
Ice

If you consider yourself as you say not too techy then Linux Enigma2 is not for you, I would look at one of the closed source receivers to start with

[icemen786]

Can't I get a clone dm box with all the firmware and channels pre loaded so all I have to do is load the n line code. I should b able to do that with some guidance

[ekkostar]

Both are great receivers. If you were going original then Solo2 wins quite easily on both price and features....

Original DM800 SE HD v2 ~?400 vs VU+ Solo2 ~?300

If you go down the clone route. The DM800SE is cheaper but the clone Solo2 is probably worth the extra spend for the features anyway

Clone DM800 SE ~?120 vs Clone Solo2 ~?150

All prices are approx

[Aletank]

Both are great receivers. If you were going original then Solo2 wins quite easily on both price and features....

Original DM800 SE HD v2 ~?400 vs VU+ Solo2 ~?300

If you go down the clone route. The DM800SE is cheaper but the clone Solo2 is probably worth the extra spend for the features anyway

Clone DM800 SE ~?120 vs Clone Solo2 ~?150

All prices are approx

Who sells Clone Solo 2's ? I've just searched ebay for clone solo 2 but nothing came up, I'm not sure what to search for.
Thanks

[digicon]

This is the Only Clone i could find on ebay at present: Vu+ Solo2 Twin Satellite receiver Brand New Blackhole | eBay and the cheeky so and so wants a starting price above what it costs to import from china.

Search aliexpress for the Solo2 clones average price delivered to UK is around ?175

[lombard]

This is the Only Clone i could find on ebay at present: Vu+ Solo2 Twin Satellite receiver Brand New Blackhole | eBay and the cheeky so and so wants a starting price above what it costs to import from china.

Search aliexpress for the Solo2 clones average price delivered to UK is around ?175

yes but he aint gonna sell it same price he bought it for and the fees and postage costs ,

[Aletank]

Yeah ?170 delivered on Aliexpress, plus there will be import taxes to pay the post office, probably better payin ?200 for a genuine Duo

[digicon]

Yeah ?170 delivered on Aliexpress, plus there will be import taxes to pay the post office, probably better payin ?200 for a genuine Duo

Thats an 'If' you get caught for import duty most mark it down @ $20 then its a hope and pray you dont get stung