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Hello guys Ive not been around for a lonng time , so "HI"
but im looking to buy a cc box and wondered if anyone could help me out buying a good box ,
I know cc cant be descussed here but its a box i want info on.
I want one with a good EPG
one that records other channels
and one that doesnt hang changing channels.
All in ,... A good reliable box that i wont have probs with
can anyone help me out
cheers
john
 
I can't complain with my zgemma.
Ive the older model "zgemma 2s". Had it way over a year and never gives problems.
Its a twin tuner so record one channel while watching another.
I have a 320GB external HDD.
All in now you can get a zgemma 2s for £60 and HDD for £24.
I have tried the zgemma h.2s (newer model)
they are about £10 more expensive. There meant to faster but I didn't notice it that much.

On zgemma you can set up sly skin with crossEPG.
Great box at great price.

Below is how ive mine setup on 2s.....

https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/zgemma-receivers-684/439225-download-zgemma-full-usb.html
 
VU solo2 is a good solid twin tuner receiver and can get from world of satellite with choice of up to date firmware pre flashed
 
river4ever said:
I can't complain with my zgemma.
Ive the older model "zgemma 2s". Had it way over a year and never gives problems.
Its a twin tuner so record one channel while watching another.
I have a 320GB external HDD.
All in now you can get a zgemma 2s for £60 and HDD for £24.
I have tried the zgemma h.2s (newer model)
they are about £10 more expensive. There meant to faster but I didn't notice it that much.

On zgemma you can set up sly skin with crossEPG.
Great box at great price.

Below is how ive mine setup on 2s.....

https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/zgemma-receivers-684/439225-download-zgemma-full-usb.html
Click to expand...

hi m8 thanx for your repply, whats diffrence between "zgemma 2s". and zgemma h.2s
and do they have a good image support,
ps
is a memory key just usb stick ?
thanx again

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Dangsmuldoon said:
VU solo2 is a good solid twin tuner receiver and can get from world of satellite with choice of up to date firmware pre flashed
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this ones bit to deer thanx
 
john! said:
hi m8 thanx for your repply, whats diffrence between "zgemma 2s". and zgemma h.2s
and do they have a good image support,
ps
is a memory key just usb stick ?
thanx again

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this ones bit to deer thanx
Click to expand...

If your looking cheaper then zgemma h2s isn't bad and flash sucmnsee backup image has most of the setup done sly skin
 
john! said:
hi m8 thanx for your repply, whats diffrence between "zgemma 2s". and zgemma h.2s
and do they have a good image support,
ps
is a memory key just usb stick ?
thanx again

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this ones bit to deer thanx
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yes memory key is USB stick.
Zgemma released the h.2s after the 2s. The reason was to make it faster. It is a bit quicker but not what I was expecting.
I use openVIX as it works great for me. (But no support)
OpenATV do support zgemma. I tried it for awhile but don't like when your daily bouquets starts it flicks over to radio channel although only for a couple of mins. It will affect recordings.
Openvix does not do that.
IP*V is poor on zgemma and in a nut shell (useless)
unless you take a paid IP*V sub and run it in bouquets.

Great boxes @john! Nice price.

As @Dangsmuldoon said VU solo2 is meant to be much better. That's probably reflected in the price.
 
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river4ever said:
yes memory key is USB stick.
Zgemma released the h.2s after the 2s. The reason was to make it faster. It is a bit quicker but not what I was expecting.
I use openVIX as it works great for me. (But no support)
OpenATV do support zgemma. I tried it for awhile but don't like when your daily bouquets starts it flicks over to radio channel although only for a couple of mins. It will affect recordings.
Openvix does not do that.
IP*V is poor on zgemma and in a nut shell (useless)
unless you take a paid IP*V sub and run it in bouquets.

Great boxes @john! Nice price.

As @Dangsmuldoon said VU solo2 is meant to be much better. That's probably reflected in the price.
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IP*V is poor on zgemma and in a nut shell (useless)
unless you take a paid IP*V
do u mind elaborating m8 thanx
appreciate your help !!!
 
john! said:
IP*V is poor on zgemma and in a nut shell (useless)
unless you take a paid IP*V
do u mind elaborating m8 thanx
appreciate your help !!!
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In the TSmedia most links don't work and take a long time to find something that does work.
 
Zgemma released the h.2s after the 2s. The reason was to make it faster. It is a bit quicker but not what I was expecting.
I use openVIX as it works great for me.

how long does channel change take...and epg take to load

what is it that you feel runs slow on the box ?

thanks again

ps
do u get all HD channels ?
 
On my 2s EPG download takes around 5/6 mins. I set it to download at 5:45am while box is on standby. As you can not turn channel over while it's downloading.
Ive my bouquets set to download at 5:30am and take only a couple of mins.

It can run a bit slow when your scrolling through channels.

HD is gone a long time ago on 28.2e
Yes HD on FTA.
 
river4ever said:
On my 2s EPG download takes around 5/6 mins. I set it to download at 5:45am while box is on standby. As you can not turn channel over while it's downloading.
Ive my bouquets set to download at 5:30am and take only a couple of mins.

It can run a bit slow when your scrolling through channels.

HD is gone a long time ago on 28.2e
Yes HD on FTA.
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was reading this
https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/sky-uk-30/441866-end-sd.html
so would there be any point now ?
thanx
 
Depending what budget you have but i would seriously look at the vu or xtrend et 8500 as they are a much better box than the zgemmas and will run iptv no problem,I use the ET 8500 with an iptv sub and you can have upto 4 tuners and a built in hard drive for around £230
 
john! said:
was reading this
https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/sky-uk-30/441866-end-sd.html
so would there be any point now ?
thanx
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Been told no issue with C/S finishing for awhile yet.
From many parties.

Yes its it's going to happen. There's time yet.
When I bought my box..... then F5 slybox I thought how long.
(after the HD/3D going)
Many years have passed since and still going.

If caution is a factor go for sat/cable tuner.
But live vermin media feed is needed for vermin.
You will get HD with cable zgemma.

Ive vermin broadband but not worrying about sly dropping for awhile @john!
 
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lescantle said:
I use the ET 8500 with an iptv sub and you can have upto 4 tuners and a built in hard drive for around £230
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yes @lescantle much better boxes.
I've no issues running an IP*V sub in my zgemma. But TSmedia is a joke. I'm actually gonna remove it.
But what many people don't realise is "some" suppliers DONT allow twin tuners never mind four tuners.
Don't know why anyone would want four tuners as there's fook all on to record 3 things in one go as its rubbish programs.
 
river4ever said:
yes @lescantle much better boxes.
I've no issues running an IP*V sub in my zgemma. But TSmedia is a joke. I'm actually gonna remove it.
But what many people don't realise is "some" suppliers DONT allow twin tuners never mind four tuners.
Don't know why anyone would want four tuners as there's fook all on to record 3 things in one go as its rubbish programs.
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zgemma h5 is out now thats a good box :banana:
 
jfish said:
the h2h is a combo sat and cable - seen spec of the h5 which looks same as the h2h
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i think the h5 is faster and these two types again sat and combo not tested one yet soon will test one
 
Hi guys,
I've noticed this thread. My question is really about openbox V9S. I can not find any information which software it is running. E.g. on ebay.co.uk it gives opportunity to choose Android or Linux to narrow options and in both cases it brings openbox V9S. Thus, is it really Android or Linux box.
 
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