which dreambox

[bash]

which dreambox is best for cable? there seems to be a number of them out with different numbers?

[Devilfish]

The main dreambox is a DM500. The other is a DM600-PVR.

Depends what you want, the DM500 is about ?90 to buy and the DM600-PVR is about ?200. The 600 is the better box as it can have a hdd and the tuner is better but they 500 will to the same job just fine.

There is a discount here if you're looking to save a few bucks.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1458

[aftermath]

if its just to watch TV a Dreambox 500c is what you need.

[bash]

are they a reputable supplier, i have read there are alot of fakes about?

[Devilfish]

If you buy a Dm500, it will definitely be a fake! Dream stopped producing the Dm500 about 18 months ago.

In any case, the clones these days are better than the originals. The tuners are stronger and screw in type.

I have bought from both websites that have adverts on here and they were both top quality receivers.

[bash]

i had a starview before, would be much better? i have an opportunity to buy one?

also does the 500c give you parental control over channels ie by inputiing pin number?

[Devilfish]

I'm not a fan of the 'tv only' boxes. I like to have the option of playing with the image and having control over what I can do.

The dreamboxes do have parental control, yes.

[bash]

i your pc does not have ethernet can you buy usb convertotrs to ethernet? my pc does not have ethernet and only usbs? would these work with dream box? or does it mean new pc?

[smirnoff_rules]

u must be they only guy without one m8 . theres about 10 quid for a card u can fit in a minute

[Devilfish]

I have a usb to ethernet adapter that works just fine.

[bash]

thanks kaos, you have been a great help!! :)