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puntojay · 22-08-11, 06:26 PM

hey,

The dream box is very good but i need all the kit so it is well over my budget just for the box.

i need one that will take what dream box does i.e Smargo

i have a full hd 1080i tv, will want to record via usb or built in recorder.
need to have 4000 thousand plus memory, 7 day tv guide

price between £50 to £120 many thanks

puntojay · 22-08-11, 07:08 PM

Can be a used box

jack08 · 22-08-11, 07:40 PM

You wont find cheap Linux box for 50-120 mate
there few crappy cheapo hd boxes on market for 70 to 80 pounds i think

unadkat · 22-08-11, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jack08

You wont find cheap Linux box for 50-120 mate
there few crappy cheapo hd boxes on market for 70 to 80 pounds i think

exactly right!

No point getting the Open boxes as they are no Good when it comes to Multi sat in my opinion as I have used them before.

You can get a Dream-box 800HD for 140 quid!

puntojay · 22-08-11, 07:52 PM

prob be best of getting a dreambox then lol, like your say then others are just cheap prob wont last 6 months.

what features does the Dream-box 800HD have. been told you can only record what you watch,

unadkat · 22-08-11, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by puntojay

prob be best of getting a dreambox then lol, like your say then others are just cheap prob wont last 6 months.

what features does the Dream-box 800HD have. been told you can only record what you watch,

no box will let you record 2 channels at a time or even let you record one channnel while you watch another one.

it not a twin tuner box!

10K channel memory which is more then enough for a multi sat setup

PVR enabled!

Allows streaming to laptops.

And many many more features.

Supports 3D as well. Then again any HD box supports it. Even the cheapo one support that capability.

Just read the specs and all will be explained!

puntojay · 23-08-11, 12:47 PM

when my dish is set up, dreambox pluged in, card+reader in pc with driver on. plugged into dreambox, with internet, click blue so on. will that be all sorted

colinrobbie · 24-08-11, 10:47 PM

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Supports 3D as well. Then again any HD box supports it. Even the cheapo one support that capability.

Is all 3D done through HDMI then? ie all HD boxes support it?

Planning getting my first satellite after kryptview for 18 months and wondering what to go for.

unadkat · 24-08-11, 10:49 PM

Yes all hd boxes support 3d.

3d is done via HDMI. however HDMI sole purpose was for HD and Surround sound.

However u still need a TV which support 3d.

Sent from my Desire HD

satprime · 18-09-11, 07:40 PM

DM800S PRO HD PVR
its a very good quality receiver and you ca get it for a good price aswell...

Best Regards
SatPrime

22-08-11, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
puntojay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	need some think cheaper than a dream box hey, The dream box is very good but i need all the kit so it is well over my budget just for the box. i need one that will take what dream box does i.e Smargo i have a full hd 1080i tv, will want to record via usb or built in recorder. need to have 4000 thousand plus memory, 7 day tv guide price between £50 to £120 many thanks

22-08-11, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
puntojay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: need some think cheaper than a dream box Can be a used box

22-08-11, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
jack08 Stokey Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 671 Thanks: 49 Thanked 112 Times in 96 Posts	Re: need some think cheaper than a dream box You wont find cheap Linux box for 50-120 mate there few crappy cheapo hd boxes on market for 70 to 80 pounds i think __________________ 1.2M Channel Master, C120 Invacom 0.3 LNB & Cm Feedhorn, with Tm.Vbox &Technomate 5402HD

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puntojay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: need some think cheaper than a dream box prob be best of getting a dreambox then lol, like your say then others are just cheap prob wont last 6 months. what features does the Dream-box 800HD have. been told you can only record what you watch,

23-08-11, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
puntojay Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: need some think cheaper than a dream box when my dish is set up, dreambox pluged in, card+reader in pc with driver on. plugged into dreambox, with internet, click blue so on. will that be all sorted

24-08-11, 10:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
unadkat Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 1,215 Thanked 801 Times in 635 Posts	Yes all hd boxes support 3d. 3d is done via HDMI. however HDMI sole purpose was for HD and Surround sound. However u still need a TV which support 3d. Sent from my Desire HD Last edited by unadkat; 24-08-11 at 10:52 PM.

18-09-11, 07:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
satprime Technology Forums Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: need some think cheaper than a dream box DM800S PRO HD PVR its a very good quality receiver and you ca get it for a good price aswell... Best Regards SatPrime

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