“The True Standard of HD Zapper”
Vu+ have been very quiet lately, working away behind the scenes on their new creation, there was no mention of the Vu+ Zero at Anga 2014, so for many the Vu+ Zero will be a bit of a surprise.
So what is it, and is it any good ?
Let’s find out.
Features:
The Zero is a very small and compact, a bit like it’s price tag, make no mistake this is a budget STB, but don’t let it’s small size and price-tag fool you.
Hardware:
• 2K DMIPS Single Core Dual Thread 750MHz CPU
• 1x Fixed DVB-S / S2 tuner
• 256MB Nand Flash / 512MB DRAM
• Dolby Digital Plus & DTS Supported
• 1 x Smartcard-Reader (Xcrypt)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 10/100 Mbit Ethernet Port
• 1 x HDMI 1.4 video / audio output (digital)
• Full HD 1080p Output
• 1 x RCA video output (analog)
• DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2, USALS
• External 12V power supply
• Power Switch
• Fanless Silent Operation
Software:
• Linux Operating System
• Media Player
• Downloadable Plug-Ins supported
• HbbTv
• EPG supported
• Unlimited channel lists for TV / Radio
• Automatic & Manual Service Scan Supported
• Multiple LNB control (DiSEqC) supported
• OSD in many languages
• HD 1080p Skins Supported
• Skin change supported
As you can see, it’s certainly not lacking in features for a low cost STB.
Inside the box:
I am testing a pre-production model here, therefore the box that mine arrived in may well be different from the final retail models. Mine arrived in a cardboard box, with a sticker on the front of it, showing the Black and White Editions of the Zero.
On opening the box up, you find the following inside:
• Vu+ Zero Satellite Receiver
• Quick Start instruction manual
• Remote Control (the same popular Universal type that is supplied with other models in the Vu+ range and will come in either Black or White, depending which colour Zero you choose)
• 2x AAA Battery’s
• Hdmi 1.4 cable
• A/V Cable (3.5mm Jack – RCA)
• IR Blaster
• External Power Supply unit
Vu+ have been very quiet lately, working away behind the scenes on their new creation, there was no mention of the Vu+ Zero at Anga 2014, so for many the Vu+ Zero will be a bit of a surprise.
So what is it, and is it any good ?
Let’s find out.
Features:
The Zero is a very small and compact, a bit like it’s price tag, make no mistake this is a budget STB, but don’t let it’s small size and price-tag fool you.
Hardware:
• 2K DMIPS Single Core Dual Thread 750MHz CPU
• 1x Fixed DVB-S / S2 tuner
• 256MB Nand Flash / 512MB DRAM
• Dolby Digital Plus & DTS Supported
• 1 x Smartcard-Reader (Xcrypt)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 10/100 Mbit Ethernet Port
• 1 x HDMI 1.4 video / audio output (digital)
• Full HD 1080p Output
• 1 x RCA video output (analog)
• DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2, USALS
• External 12V power supply
• Power Switch
• Fanless Silent Operation
Software:
• Linux Operating System
• Media Player
• Downloadable Plug-Ins supported
• HbbTv
• EPG supported
• Unlimited channel lists for TV / Radio
• Automatic & Manual Service Scan Supported
• Multiple LNB control (DiSEqC) supported
• OSD in many languages
• HD 1080p Skins Supported
• Skin change supported
As you can see, it’s certainly not lacking in features for a low cost STB.
Inside the box:
I am testing a pre-production model here, therefore the box that mine arrived in may well be different from the final retail models. Mine arrived in a cardboard box, with a sticker on the front of it, showing the Black and White Editions of the Zero.
On opening the box up, you find the following inside:
• Vu+ Zero Satellite Receiver
• Quick Start instruction manual
• Remote Control (the same popular Universal type that is supplied with other models in the Vu+ range and will come in either Black or White, depending which colour Zero you choose)
• 2x AAA Battery’s
• Hdmi 1.4 cable
• A/V Cable (3.5mm Jack – RCA)
• IR Blaster
• External Power Supply unit