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Old 05-06-12, 09:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default DM500S or Skybox F3

Hi,

I am planning to buy a satelite reciever but am wondering which to buy..!!
I am a noob at this and dont know the pros and cons of these boxes. The ones I have soo far shortlisted are DM500S and Skybox F3

Can some of you suggest their pros and cons and suggest which is better from your knowledge and experience.

I may use the box for a shy UK cline



Thanks in Advance

Sidd
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Old 05-06-12, 03:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: DM500S or Skybox F3

The Skybox is probably easier to configure and update but the DM500S can do more as it's an open source Linux box, although it's not HD. From the sound of it, you may be better with the Skybox F3.

I sell them both with a configured image installed to get you started
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Default Re: DM500S or Skybox F3

well the skybox advertises as 1080p lol and hd tv broadcast is 720i or summit soo forget about those specs... yea skybox is closed source so no custom images etc
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