Dreambox newbie questions

[snoopy145]

Hi All,

I am a Recent member to DK, looking to get my self a dream box but un-sure which model to go for as I have little experience with both DBOXES and Dream box's, I have a budget of around ?200. I have downloaded a few guides etc for flashing and FTPing this all looks pretty straight forward.

I have a few queries before i purchase though:

1) Where is the best place to buy a dreambox?
2) What models are best supported?
3) I currently have SKY will my dream box work with the SAT dish my SKY works from or do i need to upgrade to a motorized dish?
4) Where can i get new images and keys?
5) If the dream box has a constant internet connection can it update the keys automatically?

Thanks in advance for your help

[jbvid]

Hi All,

I am a Recent member to DK, looking to get my self a dream box but un-sure which model to go for as I have little experience with both DBOXES and Dream box's, I have a budget of around ?200. I have downloaded a few guides etc for flashing and FTPing this all looks pretty straight forward.

I have a few queries before i purchase though:

1) Where is the best place to buy a dreambox?
2) What models are best supported?
3) I currently have SKY will my dream box work with the SAT dish my SKY works from or do i need to upgrade to a motorized dish?
4) Where can i get new images and keys?
5) If the dream box has a constant internet connection can it update the keys automatically?

Thanks in advance for your help

Hi
A Cable box won't work at all connected to a Sat dish, you need a cable connection (Landline fibre optic)
jbvid

[snoopy145]

Hi

Thanks for your reply but i am hoping to buy a Dreambox -S (For Sat connections). I have done some reading up else where and looks as though the S models are a bit more tricky to setup and it is better to have a motorised system.

So on that note i think i will go for the cable version, I currently have a TW (Now Virgin) connection in my house but it was not installed by me it was there when i moved in. Will this still be active? How can i test it? I have heard rumours the line can be activated own your own i.e locate the CATV trap door in the street and make the connection for your house number please advise

Can anyone answer the rest of the questions in the inital post?

Thanks

[father ted]

whatever you do dont tamper with vm equipment ,if you have broadband thro them then you should be ok but i wouldnt advice any tampering

[caveman_nige]

whatever you do dont tamper with vm equipment ,if you have broadband thro them then you should be ok but i wouldnt advice any tampering

I agree 100% with Ted on that bit.. However you will more than likely find that the cable feed into the house is still live, in my experience they do not go around cutting off the signal at the area box ( a green box somewhere down your street normally) or under a manhole cover type thing as it would involve far to many different guys (i.e. one for each job, not very economical). I have seen them just take the splitter/connector out of the little box on your house/building wall where that cable comes in and cap it off. Reconnecting in that little box with a ?5 splitter from B&Q is no hassle but obviously not legal..

[snoopy145]

Thanks for your advice i think i will pass on tampering with the virgin equipment. Please can you provide answers to my queries though


Thanks

[father ted]

Thanks for your advice i think i will pass on tampering with the virgin equipment. Please can you provide answers to my queries though


Thanks

who do you get your internet from is it vm? or who ?do you know anybody with a vm box you could check that way

[snoopy145]

Thanks for the response, my internet is currently ADSL with SKY.

[father ted]

Thanks for the response, my internet is currently ADSL with SKY.

ok that was my fault i do see that your with sky as you said in your post sorry ,now as i say if you can find someone with vm box or even a dream ,run a wire from your connection in house to it and see if it works ,if it does your laffing ,but would allways advise to have even the basic package with vm just to be on the safe side

[snoopy145]

Ok i think i will change my internet to VM and purchase a dream box. I have some questions though

1) Where is the best place to buy a dreambox?
2) What models are best supported?
3) Where can i get new images and keys?
4) If the dream box has a constant internet connection can it update the keys automatically?

Help much appreciated

[father ted]

Ok i think i will change my internet to VM and purchase a dream box. I have some questions though

1) Where is the best place to buy a dreambox?
2) What models are best supported?
3) Where can i get new images and keys?
4) If the dream box has a constant internet connection can it update the keys automatically?

Help much appreciated

1) loads of places but remember all 500c are clones heres one place but mind its in china Dreambox 500c, Dreambox 500s, Dream Boxs, Dream Box, Cheap Dreamboxs Guarenteed
2)id say 500c and 600 pvr ,they are 7025 and now 800 and 8000 hd but the first 2 are the best
3)images you can download from here ,and keys ,well well cross that bridge when we get there just lets say you will get them
4)the image you download from here and once you install the magic files will auto update so you wont need to be connected at all times when they roll you wont even noticebut you can connect to the net for other things you can do while connected to the net

[snoopy145]

Thanks for the answers, What do you think about these Linux black boxes?

[father ted]

to be honest i havnt tried that one, as far as am lead to believe its the same as a dream ,but dont quote me have a look on the forum there maybe feedback for the blackbox