Another Newbie :P

**daripper** · 16-02-11, 11:31 PM

Hi i have been reading this forum for quite some time and finally decided to register and start getting into this ( hope iam not too late).

i am thinking of purchasing a dream box ( i guess a dm800HD) or dm8000
unless you guys recommed something else, basically i want to use it to watch and record paytv and would also like the box to act as a card sharing server so i can share it around the house ( obviously i will need to purchase the other boxes as well).

what do you guys recommend?

i have wireless in the house and also cat5 runs to the two locations i want to place the boxes.

**nfnovice** · 17-02-11, 07:14 AM

depends on your budget mate..
on my budget (read non-lotto winner)
Vu+duo server and dm800 client
gives you
- dual tuner at server (record one watch another)
- server takes big 1tb SATA 3.5" drive
- runs pli software (stability, support plugins etc)
- dm800 client networks nicely to vuduo
- partnerbox means you can set recording on the server from the client

a pair of dm800 would give you almost as much .. but 2.5" drive and single tuner .. and might run a bit hot with the hdd in it

your mileage may vary

**daripper** · 17-02-11, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the quick reply,

from reading up more on the forums lots of people seem to be pretty happy with there Vu machines. any idea where i can purchase this from in australia?

does the Vu have inputs for sattelite and a normal antenna? to watch normal free to air as well?

**LeroyPatrol** · 17-02-11, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by daripper

Thanks for the quick reply,

from reading up more on the forums lots of people seem to be pretty happy with there Vu machines. any idea where i can purchase this from in australia?

does the Vu have inputs for sattelite and a normal antenna? to watch normal free to air as well?

You can buy USB TV tuners that work with the Vu+ Duo. It worked ok for what is was but I find a proper integrated tuner better. YMMV

.....Leroy

**daripper** · 17-02-11, 11:47 AM

Thank you Leroy,

its not a big problem i guess as i have a computer sitting under my tv doing the recording for free to air channels and it works very well. having a device that does everything just means i can tidy the living room up a little more..

does the dm8000 have the required inputs?

i work in IT and i prefer integrated devices as it just makes devices easier to use for people that dont know how to tinker and fix things..

**LeroyPatrol** · 17-02-11, 11:54 AM

I think the DM8000 comes std with twin sat tuners and then there are 2 free slots for DVB-T or DVB-C tuners. Their only drawback is they are expensive ($1500ish?) hence the popularity of the Vu+ Du.

Leroy

**nfnovice** · 17-02-11, 01:11 PM

Leroy is spot on

if you got the cash .. go for dm8000 with 2 x sat and 1 by DVB-T tuner
VU+duo with USB DVB-T tuner - kind of works for some - not ideal operation just yet

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