Thanks for your responses. I would like a fast running receiver with twin satellite tuner and space for an internal hard drive. Which model fits the bill?
They are certainly comparable in specs tho the vu seems to be more expensive, which is why I chose gigablue. Also the vu can run blackhole and some people seem to prefer that image, tho I've never used it myself
I think the solo 2 se is the best value for money tbh.
If money is not a problem then the gigablue quad or duo 2 are better because of the tuner slots. I feel the vu range has slightly better support than the gigablue range.