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BigRich · 05-05-08, 03:49 PM

So when I started looking into another toy.. I was after an SD box to get as many channels on as I wanted. I've just got myself a Sly HD box and was really shocked at the picture quality !!

So.. I then wanted another HD box for "other stuff". So I then got onto thinking about what else I want to do.. and hence joining this lovely forum.

So here's my question (finally).. will the new Dreambox 8000 all the following ?
Watch the FTA stuff as well as other channels. Will I be able to upgrade the HDD inside for recording and can it be transferred to DVD or similar ?? The other "nice to have" is stream from my server, MP3 or AVI, xvid etc ??

If the answers are yes then I need one !!
Thanks
Rich

Jimdefruit · 05-05-08, 03:58 PM

When, no if, it ever gets on the shelves, I am sure the DMM8000 will do all those things. Until then we just wait.

BigRich · 05-05-08, 04:00 PM

No ETA for spending my hard earned cash then ??? I noticed that the 800 is due shortly from some websites.. doesn't look as good to me though

kerrywez · 05-05-08, 09:26 PM

Hi mate,
I you believe all you read then you will eat all you see and there is a lot of dog sh!t in full view everywhere.

Seriously though, it has been coming out since last year and when either the 800 or 8000 do come to the shops I shall not be rushing to buy one, It will take time to have the things up to speed, there will need to be new everything for these boxes, images skins and EMUs, everything which is being developed for the other dreamboxes will need to catch up, so for that reason I don't think that the boxes will be at their best for at least 6 months. Unless some people have the boxes and are developing software for them then I would advise you to hold off buying one.

I have the feeling that these boxes will not be released till the second half of the year, if then even, so I hope you are not in any rush to get your hands on one. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I have no faith in DMM, they talk a good receiver, but they have been going to release it for ages now and it has not appeared.

Very best regards Wez

BigRich · 05-05-08, 09:45 PM

So are there any other options ?? I really want my cake and to be able to eat it !!

Thanks for all the reply's
Rich

kerrywez · 05-05-08, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRich

So are there any other options ?? I really want my cake and to be able to eat it !!

Thanks for all the reply's
Rich

Hi Rich,
Try googling IPBox 9000 it is on the market and I am sure that if you have a look and read up on it you might find that it could well have better spec than the dreambox 800/8000 and it is a fair bit cheaper, so I am led to believe anyway.

It might just do your job and it has been on sale for some months now and there is a fair bit of support for it. The only thing that it might not have that the dreambox does is the ability to card share, but it could have as I have not read up on it that much, I am just aware of it's being and that it is on sale, from other forums where I am a member. You might be surprised at what you find out about this box, it is highly recommended by some of the best image designers out there. Good luck in your search.

Very best regards Wez

kegnkiwi · 05-05-08, 10:40 PM

I've been told that the ukur team are working with the ipbox 900/9000 was well, could be very good things to come from this box soon.

ki

Davei · 06-05-08, 10:05 AM

The question is, will it be possible to receive the new ITV HD FTA services on any of these boxes (perhaps via some H.222 patch)?

BGonaSTICK · 10-05-08, 12:06 AM

Now there's a good question! I don't want to have two more boxes under my telly!

Oschy666 · 17-05-08, 12:38 AM

In Germany the Dream 800 ist out now..
2 USB Ports , Oled Display , one smartcardreader ( if the Com port suports cardreader is unknown) place for a 2,5" Harddisc,
Lan, Modem, optical audio,one Scart and a DVI out (eSATA as well)
(dvi to Hdmi adapter is included)
Sharing works well with Gb** emulator-..

regards Oschy

05-05-08, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigRich Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 53 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can it do everything I want ?? So when I started looking into another toy.. I was after an SD box to get as many channels on as I wanted. I've just got myself a Sly HD box and was really shocked at the picture quality !! So.. I then wanted another HD box for "other stuff". So I then got onto thinking about what else I want to do.. and hence joining this lovely forum. So here's my question (finally).. will the new Dreambox 8000 all the following ? Watch the FTA stuff as well as other channels. Will I be able to upgrade the HDD inside for recording and can it be transferred to DVD or similar ?? The other "nice to have" is stream from my server, MP3 or AVI, xvid etc ?? If the answers are yes then I need one !! Thanks Rich

05-05-08, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Can it do everything I want ?? When, no if, it ever gets on the shelves, I am sure the DMM8000 will do all those things. Until then we just wait. __________________ 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.

05-05-08, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigRich Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 53 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Can it do everything I want ?? No ETA for spending my hard earned cash then ??? I noticed that the 800 is due shortly from some websites.. doesn't look as good to me though

05-05-08, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
kerrywez Grumpy Old Sat Man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland Posts: 2,471 Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 639 Times in 505 Posts	Re: Can it do everything I want ?? Hi mate, I you believe all you read then you will eat all you see and there is a lot of dog sh!t in full view everywhere. Seriously though, it has been coming out since last year and when either the 800 or 8000 do come to the shops I shall not be rushing to buy one, It will take time to have the things up to speed, there will need to be new everything for these boxes, images skins and EMUs, everything which is being developed for the other dreamboxes will need to catch up, so for that reason I don't think that the boxes will be at their best for at least 6 months. Unless some people have the boxes and are developing software for them then I would advise you to hold off buying one. I have the feeling that these boxes will not be released till the second half of the year, if then even, so I hope you are not in any rush to get your hands on one. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I have no faith in DMM, they talk a good receiver, but they have been going to release it for ages now and it has not appeared. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master. AZBox HD Running on E2. TM6900 super combo.

05-05-08, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigRich Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 53 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Can it do everything I want ?? So are there any other options ?? I really want my cake and to be able to eat it !! Thanks for all the reply's Rich

05-05-08, 10:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
kegnkiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 418 Thanks: 4 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Can it do everything I want ?? I've been told that the ukur team are working with the ipbox 900/9000 was well, could be very good things to come from this box soon. ki __________________ New Tm-twin oe, TM800, DM800HD, TM9100, TM1500, EL777, Lemon 020s, Comag SL65/12. 1m funke, 2100a Motor

06-05-08, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Davei Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 114 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Can it do everything I want ?? The question is, will it be possible to receive the new ITV HD FTA services on any of these boxes (perhaps via some H.222 patch)?

10-05-08, 12:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Can it do everything I want ?? Now there's a good question! I don't want to have two more boxes under my telly! __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

17-05-08, 12:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Oschy666 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Can it do everything I want ?? In Germany the Dream 800 ist out now.. 2 USB Ports , Oled Display , one smartcardreader ( if the Com port suports cardreader is unknown) place for a 2,5" Harddisc, Lan, Modem, optical audio,one Scart and a DVI out (eSATA as well) (dvi to Hdmi adapter is included) Sharing works well with Gb** emulator-.. regards Oschy __________________ Dreambox 7K SCVS in Flash-2GB USB with Genmini 4.3 - 60Gb Fujitsu 2,5" MHT 2060AT