Well I can't comment on HD streams, as the only DVB-T2 device I own (a Geniatech T220A), is not yet supported by Linux.
However I now have my Joggler setup as intended:
1x usb hub with the following connected:
- 1x 16GB usb drive for Xubuntu OS
- 2x Hauppauge DVB-T sticks
- 1x 500gb usb HDD for recordings (formatted as ext4)
It handles my requirements perfectly. I've given it a few stress tests such as:
Making 2x simultaneous recordings (from separate tuners), while also:
Playing back 2x previous recordings, while also:
Streaming another channel (live) from a matching mux to one of the recordings
It did all of this simultaneously, without any issues, and seems to be working just as I'd hoped!
I've also streamed live tv to approx 4-5 different devices without any issues. Time shifting also appears to work ok, when using the alternative pvr.tvh add on with openelec.
I also discovered the Joggler apparently has gigabit LAN, not 100mbit!
I would say this box is definitely NOT junk :-)
I've posted updates about this on the Joggler forum (linked to above, in the 1st post).
This is my 2nd Joggler. The other is permanently setup to be used as a touchscreen squeezebox interface/controller.
The Joggler forum is very active and people seem to have many uses for them, so I wouldn't write them off. They are also virtually impossible to brick - it's fairly straightforward to bring one back from appearing dead.
If a DVB-T2 driver/support is added for my Geniatech USB stick I will try to post an update regarding HD on the Joggler.