KnownAsCJ
Newbie
Hi all, thanks for having me here on your wonderful forum, I have learnt an awful lot off you guys over the last few days since I took the plunge.
I had been having discussions with colleges about my Sly system and thinking of replacing it for awhile now, (especially since recent price hikes in June).
One of my colleagues gave me the info on an Openbox which I thought for £40 I couldn't go wrong to dip my toe and try it out. Ordered a V8S & setup and now I'm convinced this is the way forward for me, but not with this box as it doesn't really fit my requirement for ditching my current service, however all is not lost as this box will now be used as a 2nd box in the bedroom.
The reason I am posting here is as I now have a much better understanding of how I can get what I want from boxes like theses, I am now wanting a permanent replacement for my Sly system with all the benefits.
Can anybody please recommend to me (and anybody else that's interested) a box that covers my requirements listed below, I'm looking to spend around the £200 mark to cancel my other service. (but I am quite demanding lol)
I want a box to have:
* Fast processor - for minimal lag and waiting after pressing buttons
* Twin receiver - record 2 channels at once while watching a previous recording
* Excellent & Fast 7 day EPG - (the V8s is terrible, barely now and next let alone whats on in 2hrs time)
* Series Links - This really is a must and would be a deal breaker on any box without!!
* Built in HDD - preferably 500gb + or customisable box to replace a lower spec easily enough with my own 3.5 or 2.5 drive (would accept box with 2+ USB slots for Ext drive, so long as it supports a big size drive)
* I would also like to have C/Nlines menu (available or hidden) without flashing a new OS to the box if possible (I will flash if I need to, so long as the software I put on is good enough to do so)
* Built in WiFi or enabled for me to plug in an antenna/dongle (my router is currently at the rear of the property and no easy ethernet available to plug straight in)
If all my demands a too high for my budget, please recommend the best box that will cover what I want so I can review and consider my available options.
Please don't just post, "this ****** is a good box, get this 1" - Give me the reasons, specs and your own personal experiences with it and why you believe it's what I'm looking for.
I thank you all in advance and look forward to doing some serious research on all your recommendations.
I had been having discussions with colleges about my Sly system and thinking of replacing it for awhile now, (especially since recent price hikes in June).
One of my colleagues gave me the info on an Openbox which I thought for £40 I couldn't go wrong to dip my toe and try it out. Ordered a V8S & setup and now I'm convinced this is the way forward for me, but not with this box as it doesn't really fit my requirement for ditching my current service, however all is not lost as this box will now be used as a 2nd box in the bedroom.
The reason I am posting here is as I now have a much better understanding of how I can get what I want from boxes like theses, I am now wanting a permanent replacement for my Sly system with all the benefits.
Can anybody please recommend to me (and anybody else that's interested) a box that covers my requirements listed below, I'm looking to spend around the £200 mark to cancel my other service. (but I am quite demanding lol)
I want a box to have:
* Fast processor - for minimal lag and waiting after pressing buttons
* Twin receiver - record 2 channels at once while watching a previous recording
* Excellent & Fast 7 day EPG - (the V8s is terrible, barely now and next let alone whats on in 2hrs time)
* Series Links - This really is a must and would be a deal breaker on any box without!!
* Built in HDD - preferably 500gb + or customisable box to replace a lower spec easily enough with my own 3.5 or 2.5 drive (would accept box with 2+ USB slots for Ext drive, so long as it supports a big size drive)
* I would also like to have C/Nlines menu (available or hidden) without flashing a new OS to the box if possible (I will flash if I need to, so long as the software I put on is good enough to do so)
* Built in WiFi or enabled for me to plug in an antenna/dongle (my router is currently at the rear of the property and no easy ethernet available to plug straight in)
If all my demands a too high for my budget, please recommend the best box that will cover what I want so I can review and consider my available options.
Please don't just post, "this ****** is a good box, get this 1" - Give me the reasons, specs and your own personal experiences with it and why you believe it's what I'm looking for.
I thank you all in advance and look forward to doing some serious research on all your recommendations.