I already have a Cloud Ibox 2+ and in my digging in trying to get other images onto it, it has become clear that it's a copy (of an xp1000 so I've been informed). I'm no dummy to this hobby - previous boxes include a TM1500CI+ and Eagle (dm500 clone (which I knew was clone when I bought it!)).
My question is, when on the market for a new box, without waiting a year for support to grow and images to come out - how do we, the general public, know if its a copy or not?
Knowing if it's a copy is a rather vital piece of information as this can dictate where to get images from, bootloaders etc. Without this knowledge we run the risk of knackering our boxes. You could well say that price is a give away but there are copies out there that sell for hundreds.
Your thoughts/ opinions/ experience are welcome.
My question is, when on the market for a new box, without waiting a year for support to grow and images to come out - how do we, the general public, know if its a copy or not?
Knowing if it's a copy is a rather vital piece of information as this can dictate where to get images from, bootloaders etc. Without this knowledge we run the risk of knackering our boxes. You could well say that price is a give away but there are copies out there that sell for hundreds.
Your thoughts/ opinions/ experience are welcome.