dreambox vs openbox

[s23pho]

Hi there, im looking to get into this whole linux based receiver business. Im on a bit of a budget however,. I was looking at the openbox S9 HD because it's HD (which was a mjor selling point) and low cost. However everybody seems to like the dreambox 500 more as it is more supported and whatnot. What do people suggest i do as i don't think i can afford a DM800HD. Thanks Steph

[bubbles69]

its worth saving a bit more mate and getting the dm800 pro, get the best to start with otherwise ull regret it later

[s23pho]

Im only really going to be watching TV on it however, so im not looking to do much tinkering with it, you reckon i should still try and go for DM800? Steph

[bubbles69]

Yes def the pro version not the old version

DM800HD (S) (NEW VERSION DM800PRO) SATELLITE RECEIVER LATEST TUNER REV (M for PRO) BSBE2-801A - ukdreamshop (http://ukdreamshop.co.uk/product.php?id_product=10)

[theshadygavster]

i have a openbox s9 and it freezes all the time so much so you cant watch it better to save for the dreambox.

[s23pho]

ive just found a website selling DM800HD with M revision tuner for ?118. Isn't this a bit cheap to be real? I thought they were ?180 odd, but if this is legit then ill get this one.

[bubbles69]

yer maybe direct from china perhaps its always best to buy uk as if any problems you can always return etc plus who wants to wait a weak for there order

[s23pho]

yeah it is from china. I can never tell with these sites whether they're from within teh UK or abroad, can anybiody suggest some trusted sites to me please? Thanks

[bubbles69]

DM800HD (S) (NEW VERSION DM800PRO) SATELLITE RECEIVER LATEST TUNER REV (M for PRO) BSBE2-801A - ukdreamshop (http://ukdreamshop.co.uk/product.php?id_product=10)

[s23pho]

oh lol didnt see that up there thought it was part of your signature or something, cheers

[s23pho]

Well I have to pay for somebody to fit a dish in my house so I doubt I can afford the 800HD :( so really it's S9 HD or 500s?

[mark8393]

Well I have to pay for somebody to fit a dish in my house so I doubt I can afford the 800HD :( so really it's S9 HD or 500s?

if its only a sky dish that needs fixing, should cost about ?50 fitted including dish, where abouts are you, i know a few people in a few areas that charge this, even better get dish up yourself.

[redondo5]

Well I have to pay for somebody to fit a dish in my house so I doubt I can afford the 800HD :( so really it's S9 HD or 500s?

The openbox s9 HD is a far more limited box to the dreambox. For a complete begginner who isn't interested in extras or plugins or tinkering. I'd recommend the S9 HD everytime...

It's HD and it's dirt cheap for a HD box. Asking about this on the dreambox forum I think you're going to get biased replies....especially if some people have some vested interest in selling these boxes.

You might run into some problems with the S9 but nothing you can't overcome very easily. The biggest problem the S9 has is the reboot loop on some frequencies....but very easily overcome with many people providing support over the internet and new firmware updates almost monthly. Also the first version/revisions of the S9 had a really rubbish remote - the newer versions are said to have a much improived remote.

Picture qaulity wise, S9 will trash dm500s. With regards to how easy they are to use... the DM500 is probably easier once setup.... bouqets and channels lists/organizing far easier on dm500.

but initial setup i.e. flashing, ftp'ing you cfg files etc is probably easier on S9 as you only need usb stick - no ftp required (ftp not possible for s9)

Basically if you want HD picture and have a decent tv to appreciate it - go for s9 (around ?85-95 on auction site). If you're not bothered about HD and want something even cheaper...clone dm500... although i particularly like the v8 version which also costs no more than ?40-50

[s23pho]

yes im just looking for a sky minidish, ive seen them fitted on argos for ?80. Im in north london if you can recommend somebody. Also thanks very much redondo5 that was very helpful, you described exactly what im looking for and it seems S9 HD is exactly what i need, all i want is to do something that runs CCcam and thats all. The only reason i wanted the dreambox was because of the extensive support, but it doesnt seem like im gonna make full use of it so i may aswell go HD with the open box. Anyone know any reliable UK sellers of open S9 for me? Steph

[redondo5]

yes im just looking for a sky minidish, ive seen them fitted on argos for ?80. Im in north london if you can recommend somebody. Also thanks very much redondo5 that was very helpful, you described exactly what im looking for and it seems S9 HD is exactly what i need, all i want is to do something that runs CCcam and thats all. The only reason i wanted the dreambox was because of the extensive support, but it doesnt seem like im gonna make full use of it so i may aswell go HD with the open box. Anyone know any reliable UK sellers of open S9 for me? Steph

Not sure about UK sellers, but ebay might be your best bet. Most of the chinese S9 sellers on ebay are reliable (judging by feedback) and i know of many who've bought from there.

It depends on whether you willing to wait a week before it arrives and also the problem of making any potential returns in case of faults. Chinese seller will be cheaper but you lose out on delivery time and any sort of worth your while warranty. Also very very tiny chance of having to be import tax... but from my experience after witnessing (myself and friends) purchasing several relatively high value items from Chinese sellers I've never been hit by import/duty or additional shipping costs.

There are several names the S9 HD goes under as well. And some of the uk sellers might be selling under these names. just check with them that the firmware for S9 is compatible and it should be ok.

[s23pho]

ok ive been looking around but can't seem to find a definition for what a 'bouquet' llist is. What is it and what does it do? do they work on both openbox and dreambox? Steph

[hooley]

A bouquet is a group of channels, e.g Sports, movies, kids, adult. Same as on a sly box.
You can set up groups of channels on the s9 manually, they are called favourites.
On a dreambox its much easier to transfer someone elses bouquets to your box to save you the bother of doing them yourself. You can also change the order the channels are in to suit yourself.

[a1gunner]

yes im just looking for a sky minidish, ive seen them fitted on argos for ?80. Im in north london if you can recommend somebody. Also thanks very much redondo5 that was very helpful, you described exactly what im looking for and it seems S9 HD is exactly what i need, all i want is to do something that runs CCcam and thats all. The only reason i wanted the dreambox was because of the extensive support, but it doesnt seem like im gonna make full use of it so i may aswell go HD with the open box. Anyone know any reliable UK sellers of open S9 for me? Steph

Dreambox Sales UK (http://www.dreamboxsales.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home)

[s23pho]

sweet, cheers guys, can't wait to get started, just waiting on paycheck :P