[NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

[stu667]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

But the ultimo can't be used as a media centre, The duo2 will be.

What does the duo2 do that the ultimo can't? Play avi, mkv or other video files?

[XtraImage]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

I am interrrested in a Duo2 due to the fast cpu and substantial DDR3 memory, but why are these new generation receivers still using a slow USB 2.0 connection for video export to an external HD in this price category I don't understand.

See ya...

[bokkie]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

What does the duo2 do that the ultimo can't? Play avi, mkv or other video files?

It all depends on what you want the receiver for.
I doubt it'll replace a purpose built htpc, but the extra processor/memory will make for a decent little stb/htpc.

I am interrrested in a Duo2 due to the fast cpu and substantial DDR3 memory, but why are these new generation receivers still using a slow USB 2.0 connection for video export to an external HD in this price category I don't understand.

See ya...

Not really a problem for me as I do everything on my network. Usb is only used for my flash drive and for flashing images.
But i see where you're coming from.

[dniestre]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

329 € official price

and

delivery starting from 20.12.2012



Gigabit Lan

and

256MB Flash

[bokkie]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

That is a great price for a twin tuner. Lets hope the transcoding capabilities wasn't just a typo, that would be a great feature.

[stu667]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

When can we expect a review?

[bokkie]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

When can we expect a review?

Probably only after they are released in mid december.
I've seen a couple vids posted by a european distributor, it looks fast!
Rebooted in about 10 seconds.

[digicon]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

When can we expect a review?

When someone has parted with there hard earned and can give an end user unbiased opinion, I would have bought one but i want to see what the tuners are like first and i am more inclined to go for the Duo2 which is even faster so am awaiting the release date.

In the meantime i decided to upgrade my DrHD F15 to the DrHD Grand Triple which i really like as i know that the tuners for DX'ing would always beat any linux receiver currently available.

[stu667]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

Rebooted in about 10 seconds.

Wow! That's speed of light

Let's hope there's more surprise in it, feature wise.

[bokkie]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

Oops. I meant to say startup is about 10-15 seconds. Reboot on the vid below is a shade over 30 seconds. Still fast though.
Saying that, it is largely dependant on image, plugins, etc.
Have a look at the pip in hd as well in the vid below.

h**p://www.*******.com/watch?v=AkaOU9kiPOA
h**p://www.*******.com/watch?v=IdhDTV36WCU

[bokkie]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

I have one:-)
Really fast and very reesponsive. Channel change, scrolling through menu, flashing of image, etc all very fast. Still has a few bugs but I'm not sure whether they're image related or driver related as I haven't had time to try a different image yet.
But will have a play over the weekend.

[stu667]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

Hello,

Can you tell us what the new features are ? Beside the speed, is it worth buying?

[digicon]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

Hello,

Can you tell us what the new features are ? Beside the speed, is it worth buying?

depends on what your upgrading from if you have an Uno or Ultimo its not worth it IMHO.

[bokkie]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

It has transcoding feature, which is still in beta. Very fast zapping, flashing, etc.
I think it'll come into it's own when the devs start utilising the extra power it has.

[easydigital]

Re: [NEW] Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2

Vu+ DUO2 and Vu+ SOLO2 as real improvement for those who plan to update the internal HDD via a Network with Gigabit support.