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Jimdefruit · 30-04-06, 11:45 AM

With all this talk about the DB 8000S, I would like to know who else thinks the bells and whistles are unneccessary.

My first choice would be for something like the DB7000s or DB 7025s complete with HD capability and the ability to fit a hard drive if required. I dont want a dvd burner, I already have one.

People who buy the Dreambox, do so because they want an open architecture system. The specs for the 8000 appear to be aiming more for the normal people.

BGonaSTICK · 30-04-06, 12:49 PM

Me!!

My 'dream Dream' would be pretty much that.

My main requirements would be first and foremost a high build quality, well researched and engineered STB running Linux which was reliable, stable, flexible and simple.

Like you, I don't want loads of other stuff bundled in there. The more stuff you chuck into a box, the more there is to go wrong. Simple.

Take everything out that isn't required and stick an interface to an external device on the back of the box. That could even apply to the hard disk too. I'd like an stand-alone Hi Def HDD recorder without a stupid Freeview tuner bundled (an HDHDD!).

But please Mr DMM, give us a decent tuner, power supply, memory size and kick-arse CPU next time!

For a box that did all that, I would happily pay £600.

The problem though is pure economics. DMM are only a small company and their future depends on shifting as many units as possible.

I think that the potential market for the Dreambox-type receivers is a very small minority of the satellite buying public. They have to jazz-it-up a bit to make it attractive to a wider audience, especially when you start comparing prices!

IMHO the DM-8000S should be a stripped-down version, and the DM-8020 should have all the junk in :spite:

STICK

MuppetBoy · 30-04-06, 03:14 PM

Does the provisional spec. include a DVD burner, or just a player?

The specifications in the Dreambox 8000 section here:

http://www.satellitehelp.co.uk/forum...hp?topic=412.0

don't mention a recorder?

MB

BGonaSTICK · 30-04-06, 03:23 PM

I really have no idea m8. The specs were translated from German (and my German isn't good!).

I think that the specification is far from set in stone. In fact it may be that someone just made it up!

Would you want a DVD recorder built into your set top box?

30-04-06, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Who Would Like a Basic HD Dreambox? With all this talk about the DB 8000S, I would like to know who else thinks the bells and whistles are unneccessary. My first choice would be for something like the DB7000s or DB 7025s complete with HD capability and the ability to fit a hard drive if required. I dont want a dvd burner, I already have one. People who buy the Dreambox, do so because they want an open architecture system. The specs for the 8000 appear to be aiming more for the normal people. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

30-04-06, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Who Would Like a Basic HD Dreambox? Me!! My 'dream Dream' would be pretty much that. My main requirements would be first and foremost a high build quality, well researched and engineered STB running Linux which was reliable, stable, flexible and simple. Like you, I don't want loads of other stuff bundled in there. The more stuff you chuck into a box, the more there is to go wrong. Simple. Take everything out that isn't required and stick an interface to an external device on the back of the box. That could even apply to the hard disk too. I'd like an stand-alone Hi Def HDD recorder without a stupid Freeview tuner bundled (an HDHDD!). But please Mr DMM, give us a decent tuner, power supply, memory size and kick-arse CPU next time! For a box that did all that, I would happily pay £600. The problem though is pure economics. DMM are only a small company and their future depends on shifting as many units as possible. I think that the potential market for the Dreambox-type receivers is a very small minority of the satellite buying public. They have to jazz-it-up a bit to make it attractive to a wider audience, especially when you start comparing prices! IMHO the DM-8000S should be a stripped-down version, and the DM-8020 should have all the junk in :spite: STICK __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

30-04-06, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
MuppetBoy Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who Would Like a Basic HD Dreambox? Does the provisional spec. include a DVD burner, or just a player? The specifications in the Dreambox 8000 section here: http://www.satellitehelp.co.uk/forum...hp?topic=412.0 don't mention a recorder? MB __________________ Without TV, it's hard to tell when one day ends and the next begins...

30-04-06, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Who Would Like a Basic HD Dreambox? I really have no idea m8. The specs were translated from German (and my German isn't good!). I think that the specification is far from set in stone. In fact it may be that someone just made it up! Would you want a DVD recorder built into your set top box? __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W