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Newbie help - Linux boxes vs Non-Linux boxes

  • 09-12-2014 06:01PM
    #1
    dazzday
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    First off, only found this forum today and the detail of info in here is incredible!

    I'm looking to replace my folks sky with a freesat + Soarview option:

    simple to use and easy to keep up to date
    Play media files off external HDD
    No need for multi channel recording
    No need for 7 day EPG
    possibly stream to other tvs. (via raspberry pi maybe)

    After some research I have identified these as possible candidates :
    Amiko Mini Combo Receiver
    Amiko Alien 2 - Triple Tuner

    I think I am right in saying the Alien is a Linux box. What can this do that the Mini cannot (outside of having 3 tuners)?


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  • #2
    givecredit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭givecredit


    You should also consider the Golden Interstar LX2 Xpeed.

    Features include:

    Features:

    Linux Operating System (E2)
    BCM7358 Single Core (700 mips), 512 MB Flash, 512 MB of RAM
    VFD Display
    2x DVB-S2Tuner or 1S2 tuner and 1 dtt/cable tuner combo.
    2x Conax7 card reader
    1x Common Interface
    RJ 45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface
    WiFi capability, Bluetooth enabled via the USB
    HDMI 1.3 output, Scart output, RS 232
    SPDIF output
    Blind scan function
    HbbTV capable
    IPTV ready (as a client)
    IP Streaming
    Various Images
    Web browser
    Webif streaming and Screenshot
    Plugins
    2 x USB (front and back)
    PVR ready via USB

    Can be bought for €160 delivered.

    http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00FYD3ICA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

    I have one. Its a fantastic receiver for the price. I got the 2 x s2 tuner version and added an old usb dtt tuner I had to turn it into a triple tuner.


  • #3
    Technofobe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 474 ✭✭Technofobe


    dazzday wrote: »
    Hi folks,


    I think I am right in saying the Alien is a Linux box. What can this do that the Mini cannot (outside of having 3 tuners)?

    You are right that the alien 2 is a linux box

    The mini hd can stream but only to 1 device at a time and I think also that it kills the picture on the tv while streaming
    so that means you can't watch 1 station on your android while someone else watches another station on the tv

    The Amiko alien 2 can do both at same time
    Hope this helps


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