DM500S or Skybox F3

spdude1 · 05-06-12, 09:58 AM

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

lincsat · 05-06-12, 03:19 PM

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

wob · 23-07-12, 09:27 PM

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

05-06-12, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
spdude1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24	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

05-06-12, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,227	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 __________________ DM800Pro/SE, Vu+ in Stock, SkyboxF3 under £55, Openbox S6000 £95. Kryptview/Phoenix A850HD £237.50, Kryptview £133 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

23-07-12, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
wob Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 154	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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