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wiredr

203 posts

Master Geek

#63504 28-Jun-2010 19:37

soon to be released into nz the vu+duo hd twin tuner pvr

see    http://sony-sat.net/vu_duo_details.html

also    http://www.abadss.com/forum/582-receiver-reviews/125891-sonysat-vu-duo-hd.html

also   http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/digital-tv-recorders/vu--duo-6987

this is being released by the author of all the xtra terrestrial chaos namely th " ET" , pity ,

sounds like a new toy worth having a play with .

https://cdn.geekzone.co.nz/imagessubs/d2a2ab790612c224366fb62f923a5026.jpg

any comments ?

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923 posts

Ultimate Geek

#346141 28-Jun-2010 19:42

Time to get my barge pole out again.........

kiwisat

147 posts

Master Geek

#346508 29-Jun-2010 22:06

Some more comment here

http://www.abadss.com/forum/888-true-fta-discussions/131389-sony-sat-vu-duo-hd.html

xarqi

727 posts

Ultimate Geek

#349324 9-Jul-2010 00:11

Advertised here too, branded as "Satlink":
http://gedltd.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86&products_id=4652
$775 in about a week.

At FreeviewNZ (Satlink branded) - $839
http://www.freeviewnz.com/vu__duo.html

Hmmmmm - freeviewnz.com and satlink.co.nz look to be the same outfit. ET?

Good discussion here - with pics (branded as "Marusys"):
http://www.allsats.co.uk/index.php?topic=10623.0

Seems to be the same thing with various brands - who actually makes them I wonder.

It has very interesting specs, but the question in my mind is whether it delivers on them reliably and if not, who's going to fix it. I'm interested because the unit I've had for a month or so doesn't, asking for support just generates abuse, and "once bitten, twice shy". (Not mentioning any names at the moment - delicate situation with supplier).

This box though may have wide community support if it is based on a Dreambox Linux system, plug-ins etc.

It also rates a mention here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreambox

wiredr

203 posts

Master Geek

#349334 9-Jul-2010 05:57

xarqi: Advertised here too, branded as "Satlink":
http://gedltd.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86&products_id=4652
$775 in about a week.

At FreeviewNZ (Satlink branded) - $839
http://www.freeviewnz.com/vu__duo.html

Hmmmmm - freeviewnz.com and satlink.co.nz look to be the same outfit. ET?

Good discussion here - with pics (branded as "Marusys"):
http://www.allsats.co.uk/index.php?topic=10623.0

Seems to be the same thing with various brands - who actually makes them I wonder.

It has very interesting specs, but the question in my mind is whether it delivers on them reliably and if not, who's going to fix it. I'm interested because the unit I've had for a month or so doesn't, asking for support just generates abuse, and "once bitten, twice shy". (Not mentioning any names at the moment - delicate situation with supplier).

This box though may have wide community support if it is based on a Dreambox Linux system, plug-ins etc.

It also rates a mention here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreambox

gedltd are doing pre orders for 14/7 release date @ $775 500gb and $825 1tb

freeviewnz $839 and no hdd

xarqi

727 posts

Ultimate Geek

#349335 9-Jul-2010 06:35

wiredr:

gedltd are doing pre orders for 14/7 release date @ $775 500gb and $825 1tb

freeviewnz $839 and no hdd

Well - I've got a shiny new 1 TB USB 2 drive I could use, so I'd be opting for the 500GB model and attach the 1 TB via one of the USB ports. I'd expect that recording could be to multiple volumes, but who knows.

I guess prices will drop, especially since there is at least some competition.

I'm optimistic - it seems to have a lot going for it, especially if there really is a broad support base.

xarqi

727 posts

Ultimate Geek

#350660 13-Jul-2010 14:04

Well - my order is in. If the launch date is met, I may even have it by the weekend.

joco

11 posts

Geek

#351008 13-Jul-2010 18:40

When you get it post a review. It looks like an interesting bit of kit.

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xarqi

727 posts

Ultimate Geek

#351009 13-Jul-2010 18:42

Will do. Dealer expects stock on Friday, and will despatch mine ASAP, so maybe I'll have it early next week.
I'm just a learner, so I may not know all of the ins-and-outs.

wiredr

203 posts

Master Geek

#351036 13-Jul-2010 19:30

whilst i am real keen to get one of these boxes and have a play i have one major reservation

all my computers run windows 7 and as yet i have not been able to network any media players running linux .

so is there a solution to fool windows 7 into allowing access from a linux device ? if there is please let me know and i will be ordering a vu+ duo asap .

xarqi

727 posts

Ultimate Geek

#351047 13-Jul-2010 19:44

wiredr: whilst i am real keen to get one of these boxes and have a play i have one major reservation

all my computers run windows 7 and as yet i have not been able to network any media players running linux .

so is there a solution to fool windows 7 into allowing access from a linux device ? if there is please let me know and i will be ordering a vu+ duo asap .

I won't be able to help you on that alas as I don't use Windows. Head over to http://www.vuplus-support.co.uk/ and search or ask there, perhaps.

dominate

11 posts

Geek

#351076 13-Jul-2010 20:36

Hi everyone,

Here is the user guide for the Vu+ Duo, hope this helps

http://wikisend.com/download/955026/VUplus-manual-ver.1_english_m.zip

Its a 6meg file.

dominate

11 posts

Geek

#351093 13-Jul-2010 20:59

Lots of support already

http://vuplus.com

wiredr

203 posts

Master Geek

#351486 14-Jul-2010 17:17

i have just purchased one $775.00 free shipping should be here in a day or two .

might have to make other plans for the weekend .

xarqi

727 posts

Ultimate Geek

#354933 22-Jul-2010 14:47

No sign of mine yet. The latest word I've had is that it could be "this week or next week".

Anyone got theirs?

wiredr

203 posts

Master Geek

#358617 29-Jul-2010 17:55

xarqi: Will do. Dealer expects stock on Friday, and will despatch mine ASAP, so maybe I'll have it early next week.
I'm just a learner, so I may not know all of the ins-and-outs.

the units are not in the country yet importer says three weeks away . 16th aug probably

this is looking like the same fiasco this same importer had with the ( ET)

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