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anndy1972 · 12-11-09, 07:39 PM

Hi guys im looking to get my self a dreambox and a dish but not to sure what to get thought i would start with a dreambox as they are the ones ive read most about i dont want to dive in buying one thats hd and and hdd but would like one with an ethernet

Thanx for any help
Andy

Analoguesat · 12-11-09, 08:38 PM

All DB's have ethernet connections.

We do not recommend a beginner to the hobby starts off with a DB - they are enthusiasts machines not basic hobby boxes. And if by any chance you think they are a magic route to all pay tv free you are going to be seriously seriously disappointed.............

anndy1972 · 12-11-09, 09:27 PM

No i dont think they are an answer to pay tv sorry if thats what you think im looking for and i do understand they are an enthusiasts machine like the dbox but as the dreambox seems to have the the biggest market i thought there would be more info on them for me to learn

So which box do u recommend i have an old Humax f1-vaci that im playing around with ?

Analoguesat · 12-11-09, 09:47 PM

A slong as you remember it will take a while to get to grips with a DB - especially with the more advanced functions go ahead! Be brave & buy one! Theres plenty of help available here to get ou up and running.

My earlier comment is simply because of this - Thanks to unscrupulous marketing by some sellers all too many people think they are going to link it up to their dish and get all the pay channels open for free. Which of course doesnt happen. You take a a DB out of its wrapper and connect it all up and you only have the free channels.....

The basic box is the 500 - now only available as clones. Some types are better than others.

The more expensive boxes are the 7000/7020 series . Ive got a 7020 and its lovely.

anndy1972 · 12-11-09, 10:02 PM

I understand what you said about the traders and people dont understand and im looking forward to having some fun learning new stuff if only to do my wifes head in lol
I dont think i will be after a 7020 but will a clone be ok to mess about with as they aint much on the market where as the 600 is about 170 ?

or what can i do with this humax ?

Analoguesat · 12-11-09, 10:30 PM

A clone will be fine as long as

1) you realise some of them have poor power suppiles in them (Eagles were especially bad a couple of years ago for example)

2) some of them are hopeless at driving motors (see point 1!)

3) you stay well away from more recent gemini firmware - gemini put a payload timebomb in some of the images a while back which bricks the box.

Cant remember the exact version details but the details are on the forum somewhere

rick1019 · 27-11-09, 06:31 PM

So most dreambox clones dont drive a motor?

Analoguesat · 27-11-09, 06:36 PM

No - **some** clones dont like driving motors.

You take a risk with cloned boxes.

barne77 · 17-02-10, 11:43 AM

i would recommend the 800 to anyone

Billet · 17-02-10, 09:47 PM

Bite the bullet, get an 8000!!!!

12-11-09, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
anndy1972 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: pure Posts: 551 Thanks: 137 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts	Hi guys which box Hi guys im looking to get my self a dreambox and a dish but not to sure what to get thought i would start with a dreambox as they are the ones ive read most about i dont want to dive in buying one thats hd and and hdd but would like one with an ethernet Thanx for any help Andy

12-11-09, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box All DB's have ethernet connections. We do not recommend a beginner to the hobby starts off with a DB - they are enthusiasts machines not basic hobby boxes. And if by any chance you think they are a magic route to all pay tv free you are going to be seriously seriously disappointed............. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

12-11-09, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
anndy1972 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: pure Posts: 551 Thanks: 137 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box No i dont think they are an answer to pay tv sorry if thats what you think im looking for and i do understand they are an enthusiasts machine like the dbox but as the dreambox seems to have the the biggest market i thought there would be more info on them for me to learn So which box do u recommend i have an old Humax f1-vaci that im playing around with ?

12-11-09, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box A slong as you remember it will take a while to get to grips with a DB - especially with the more advanced functions go ahead! Be brave & buy one! Theres plenty of help available here to get ou up and running. My earlier comment is simply because of this - Thanks to unscrupulous marketing by some sellers all too many people think they are going to link it up to their dish and get all the pay channels open for free. Which of course doesnt happen. You take a a DB out of its wrapper and connect it all up and you only have the free channels..... The basic box is the 500 - now only available as clones. Some types are better than others. The more expensive boxes are the 7000/7020 series . Ive got a 7020 and its lovely. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!! Last edited by Analoguesat; 12-11-09 at 10:27 PM. Reason: 7000/7020 typo!

12-11-09, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
anndy1972 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: pure Posts: 551 Thanks: 137 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box I understand what you said about the traders and people dont understand and im looking forward to having some fun learning new stuff if only to do my wifes head in lol I dont think i will be after a 7020 but will a clone be ok to mess about with as they aint much on the market where as the 600 is about 170 ? or what can i do with this humax ?

12-11-09, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box A clone will be fine as long as 1) you realise some of them have poor power suppiles in them (Eagles were especially bad a couple of years ago for example) 2) some of them are hopeless at driving motors (see point 1!) 3) you stay well away from more recent gemini firmware - gemini put a payload timebomb in some of the images a while back which bricks the box. Cant remember the exact version details but the details are on the forum somewhere __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

27-11-09, 06:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
rick1019 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stoke Posts: 412 Thanks: 1 Thanked 33 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box So most dreambox clones dont drive a motor?

27-11-09, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box No - some clones dont like driving motors. You take a risk with cloned boxes. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

17-02-10, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
barne77 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box i would recommend the 800 to anyone

17-02-10, 09:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Billet Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 345 Thanks: 84 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Hi guys which box Bite the bullet, get an 8000!!!! __________________ Dreambox 8000HD, Dreambox 7025+(x2), Dreambox 500S, DM7020i (x2),Fibo 1.2Mtr,fixed at 7°W + 90cm motorised system, Sky HD 3D (only kidding)

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