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Best Enigma 2 boxes?

snaps

I'm looking to replace a few enigma 1 boxes in my house (Bedrooms). Mainly because a few of the TV stations we watch have gone mpeg4 (DVBS2) only. I'm looking at Linux Enigma2 because of the following reasons:

Channel lists/Bouquets are very easy to edit and maintain
Web streaming to laptops and devices is a must (We watch a lot of TV in the summer house during the summer)
General use of plugins is easy
Great support

I'm looking for suggestions please, Best value (Cheapest), I wouldn't rule out a combo (DVBS2 and DVBT)

Obviously I'm aware of the DM800's (Getting a bit long in the tooth now) and the Amiko Ailen 2.

I don't really need an STB like an Ailen, as these receivers will be just used in the bedrooms, So basic suggestions welcomed.

There seems to be a lot of choice out there now compared to a few years back.

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yabadabado

iggy wrote: »

Anyone got a gigablue ultra HD 800 Ue box?
I've had a few vu boxes and looking for something new.

HM sat has it for €202 delivered with a sat tuner and a Dvb-C/T tuner.

Seems a decent price for a middle of the road box.
Anyone any opinions on it?

Xtrend 1000 is €199 from HM Sat, a better box from what I read previously on them.

Zardoz

iggy wrote: »

Anyone got a gigablue ultra HD 800 Ue box?
I've had a few vu boxes and looking for something new.

HM sat has it for €202 delivered with a sat tuner and a Dvb-C/T tuner.

Seems a decent price for a middle of the road box.
Anyone any opinions on it?

The Edision Os Mini is basically the same spec for alot less money ,its ~115 euro delivered off Freetv.ie
http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-combo.html

Same Broadcom 7362 chipset,same amount of ram,flash space etc.
The Gigablue is not good value in my opinion.

greasepalm

edison looks nice as its a combo,whereas the xtrend you can add more tuners if you feel the need to record more.

fitzer1982

Hi All,

Bit of a noob on this, I have a Wetek openelec box and basically its great as a hobby box but I'd like something that can replace my sky box. I understand how to set most things up but can anyone recommend a good box that will work with the enigma image, can record, access kodi etc, has a dual satellite tuner. I don't need anything fancy, just something that will work and keep everyone at home happy.

fitzer1982

I was thinking of this:
http://www.freetv.ie/amiko-alien-2.html

Good idea?

GY A1

fitze69 wrote: »

I was thinking of this:
http://www.freetv.ie/amiko-alien-2.html

Good idea?

thread here on that reciever
prob getting a bit old now but many still using them,
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057246289&page=413

Zardoz

fitze69 wrote: »

I was thinking of this:
http://www.freetv.ie/amiko-alien-2.html

Good idea?

The Alien 2 is pushing on now ,its over 5 years old ,there are better options available now.

The Edision OS Mini is probably your best option.
http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

€114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.
http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

yabadabado

OS Mini is a great buy .Good box and will do you require of it.

irishgeo

Greenpiece wrote: »

Its a user interface from Chababu
http://forums.openpli.org/topic/41643-skyq-v14-skin/

try at your own risk as may cause crashes if not fully compatible with your receiver.

i assume vu duo is too old for this.

greasepalm

vu duo is old and slow,mine died again red light issue.

rkdub

edison OS mini sounds good..
but what are the thoughts on freetv.ie technomate-nano-3t.html
option of internal mounted harddrive and faster proc?

Imstuck

anybody got a back up image for the edison os mini that they find reputable :-)

yabadabado

Imstuck wrote: »

anybody got a back up image for the edison os mini that they find reputable :-)

I loaded up the latest openvix on one 2 weeks ago and it's perfect.

http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/downloads/edision-images/

Redriddick

rkdub wrote:

edison OS mini sounds good.. but what are the thoughts on freetv.ie technomate-nano-3t.html option of internal mounted harddrive and faster proc?

Have one highly recommend

Zardoz

Redriddick wrote: »

Have one highly recommend

Excellent receiver allright

mobby

Just looking for a bit of advise. Current setups is a Ferguson Ariva 153 combi receiver gets me FTA and saorview, find it a bit slow interface wise and it a couple of years old, I was wondering would I be better of with Enigma 2 Box, would it me worth it to change, I have good broadband setup. Any help appreciated.

walshy_c

Is there any good guides on streaming channels from an Enigma 2 over a local network to Kodi or any other way that anyone would recommend?

STB.

You could use webif which is done by logging into your box 192.168.y.x where x is the IP of your box and Y your network router config (either 1 or 0).

On Android get the VU+ free app. Get VLC and you can then play off the box.

BobbyT28

walshy_c wrote: »

Is there any good guides on streaming channels from an Enigma 2 over a local network to Kodi or any other way that anyone would recommend?

I use my RPi2 in both bedrooms. Installed Openelec on both and use VU+ Engima2 PVR Client add-on.

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiLs46bx8rOAhVLCsAKHb7yAqcQFggeMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fopenelec.tv%2Fforum%2F79-tvheadend%2F64186-setting-vu-enigma2-client-addon&usg=AFQjCNELBL24OIuuiLXwDBhf2Dd-9wnG-w&bvm=bv.129759880,d.ZGg

Have network plugs connected to them as they are way better and way better than wifi, but wifi can still do the job with the odd buffering.

BobbyT28

fitzer1982

Hi All, I've ordered the Edision OS Mini, any recommendations on image to use, thinking OpenVix?

GY A1

fitze69 wrote: »

Hi All, I've ordered the Edision OS Mini, any recommendations on image to use, thinking OpenVix?

yes openvix is nice straight forward image

.G.

Is there a one stop shop website for downloading up to date images for a Vu+ box? I'm getting one today and will be trying all the images out to see whats best for me.

GY A1

try openvix . co . uk for up to date images,
you'll have to configure it tho
what vu you get

superg wrote: »

Is there a one stop shop website for downloading up to date images for a Vu+ box? I'm getting one today and will be trying all the images out to see whats best for me.

.G.

GY A1 wrote: »

try openvix . co . uk for up to date images,
you'll have to configure it tho
what vu you get

Cheers.

Getting a Duo2 from Sat Experts in Swords but he's out of the country so have to wait till this evening. Want to try all images not just Vix. Liked Blackhole a lot on my OS3+.

https://vuplus-images.co.uk/index.php seems to have a few images on it to try, that will get me started.

As an aside, I'll be selling the OS3, anyone any idea what its worth second hand? There's none for sale on adverts to gauge it.

iggy

superg wrote: »

Is there a one stop shop website for downloading up to date images for a Vu+ box? I'm getting one today and will be trying all the images out to see whats best for me.

I'd also recommend openvix image.

greasepalm

i use openvix on original receivers but make 100% sure you are not buying a clone.

GY A1

They might put a fully set up backup image on for u if u ask :-)

superg wrote: »

Cheers.

Getting a Duo2 from Sat Experts in Swords but he's out of the country so have to wait till this evening. Want to try all images not just Vix. Liked Blackhole a lot on my OS3+.

https://vuplus-images.co.uk/index.php seems to have a few images on it to try, that will get me started.

As an aside, I'll be selling the OS3, anyone any idea what its worth second hand? There's none for sale on adverts to gauge it.

.G.

No I'd rather do the image stuff myself. got the box and all is good. have openvix on it now but I'll be trying loads more myself. I like playing around with them so don't want anyone doing it for me

. Its miles better than anything I've used before, a Ferrari compared to all the fiats I've had! Kodi is bit off though, have to do more research on that one.

mconnn

Hi,

Would this be a bad time to buy a xtrend et 10000 to replace a freesat hdr which I own, a saorview box and a internet box like the wetek play 2 both of which I would need to buy.
Would the xtrend be able to view netflix.
Is the white version in the links below 100 euro cheaper because of colour?

https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/en/hdtv-r...-receiver?c=52

https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/en/hdtv-r...-receiver?c=52

Thanks for any help.
Kind regards,
mconnn

greasepalm

might have to read back a page or 2 regarding saorview tuner ,is it dvb/t or dvb/t2.
2 hdmi ports and one is g edition.