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mic_mic · 24-02-08, 12:34 PM

Basically I want one but was wondering if anyone can advise whether or not if I bought a one from Germany if it would just be a case of flashing it with a UK file to get it to work. Or is there no chance of it working?

Thanks in advance, im with virgin in the tyne and wear area if that matters

lincsat · 24-02-08, 12:50 PM

Should be a case of flashing a UK image - you may even be able to get a German image to work, but a UK modded one is your best bet.

mic_mic · 24-02-08, 01:00 PM

So you think it is'nt worth the hassle just to save a few bob? Is there any other noticable difference between this model and the 500c apart from internal hard drive availablity. Cheers for your quick response

lincsat · 24-02-08, 01:25 PM

There's no guarantee that a box from the UK will have an image on it - you will likely try several images anyway.

I've not tried a 600 PVR but I've heard they have a better tuner and better drivers for recording.

mic_mic · 24-02-08, 01:28 PM

So what is the major gripe with buying a one from Germany for use in the UK?

lincsat · 24-02-08, 01:43 PM

No gripe at all, buy them from wherever you get the best deal.

mic_mic · 24-02-08, 02:02 PM

Which box do you use?

mic_mic · 24-02-08, 02:35 PM

So a dreambox available to buy in Germany is exactly the same as a one available in the uk. Possibly with the exception of the plug socket?

mic_mic · 24-02-08, 04:49 PM

Can anyone confirm whether or not a 600c pvr available in Germany will be the same as what is available in the UK and will work fine here?

lincsat · 24-02-08, 06:52 PM

I've already answered that, no need to start a new post.

I use a D-Box2 and have tried a DM500C

24-02-08, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
mic_mic Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dreambox 600 pvr cable box help Basically I want one but was wondering if anyone can advise whether or not if I bought a one from Germany if it would just be a case of flashing it with a UK file to get it to work. Or is there no chance of it working? Thanks in advance, im with virgin in the tyne and wear area if that matters

24-02-08, 12:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Dreambox 600 pvr cable box help Should be a case of flashing a UK image - you may even be able to get a German image to work, but a UK modded one is your best bet. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

24-02-08, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
mic_mic Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dreambox 600 pvr cable box help So you think it is'nt worth the hassle just to save a few bob? Is there any other noticable difference between this model and the 500c apart from internal hard drive availablity. Cheers for your quick response

24-02-08, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Dreambox 600 pvr cable box help There's no guarantee that a box from the UK will have an image on it - you will likely try several images anyway. I've not tried a 600 PVR but I've heard they have a better tuner and better drivers for recording. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

24-02-08, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
mic_mic Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dreambox 600 pvr cable box help So what is the major gripe with buying a one from Germany for use in the UK?

24-02-08, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Dreambox 600 pvr cable box help No gripe at all, buy them from wherever you get the best deal. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

24-02-08, 02:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
mic_mic Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dreambox 600 pvr cable box help Which box do you use?

24-02-08, 02:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
mic_mic Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dreambox 600 pvr cable box help So a dreambox available to buy in Germany is exactly the same as a one available in the uk. Possibly with the exception of the plug socket?

24-02-08, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
mic_mic Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dreambox 600c PVR Can anyone confirm whether or not a 600c pvr available in Germany will be the same as what is available in the UK and will work fine here?

24-02-08, 06:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Dreambox 600c PVR I've already answered that, no need to start a new post. I use a D-Box2 and have tried a DM500C __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

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