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  • needy
    Top Poster
    • Jan 2009
    • 105

    #1

    dreambox or spiderbox

    hi guys, ive had a dbox2 for a while now, problem is im moving to a area without cable, so gonna have to get sat.
    complete noob to sat but sure i can pick it up, ive been reading up on spiderbox an dreambox, what is the best way to go id like to get the prem footy, thanks.
  • cunny
    V.I.P. Member
    • Jan 2009
    • 4915

    #2
    I have just recently looked into the and decided on the dreambox 800HD. The spiderbox connects to a server and get 'gift' channels
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    • terry l
      Member
      • Nov 2008
      • 92

      #3
      M8,
      If your into linux based box's then the dream is the way,if you want plug and play then the spider is easy to set up your choice really..

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      • needy
        Top Poster
        • Jan 2009
        • 105

        #4
        can i watch 3pm footy on both boxes, or do i have to pay an what about sly channels

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        • Curious123
          V.I.P. Member
          • Apr 2008
          • 2591

          #5
          Originally posted by needy
          can i watch 3pm footy on both boxes, or do i have to pay an what about sly channels
          You can watch 3pm footy probably on both boxes but the dreambox is going to require a lot more work from you then the spiderbox. If its the footy you want then the spiderbox is for you as the 'gift' will give that to you now whereas with the dreambox you are going to have to create the 'gift' yourself with a lot of reading on google. The dreambox is probably the better box in the long term just my personal opinion.

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          • needy
            Top Poster
            • Jan 2009
            • 105

            #6
            if i pay for sky can i watch them channels through the boxes with the card, sorry about all the questions just want to get the right box

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            • Curious123
              V.I.P. Member
              • Apr 2008
              • 2591

              #7
              Originally posted by needy
              if i pay for sky can i watch them channels through the boxes with the card, sorry about all the questions just want to get the right box
              I only have dreambox experience so cannot comment on the spiderbox but you can watch Sky subscription channels on dreambox with Sky card.

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              • needy
                Top Poster
                • Jan 2009
                • 105

                #8
                thanks guys ill keep lookin into it

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                • afc007
                  Member
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 55

                  #9
                  Originally posted by needy
                  if i pay for sky can i watch them channels through the boxes with the card, sorry about all the questions just want to get the right box

                  you can also use your subscription card with the spiderbox as well

                  also i have not missed a single premier league game since purchasing the spiderbox using only the gift channels provided, also remember the gift at present only lasts 12 months from activation the seasons nearly finished if you got one now you would miss the end of next season footy. your option then is as the dreambox google cardsharing
                  xtrend ET 9000 HD , ipbox 9000 HD & 1mtr Dish

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                  • alunfennell
                    V.I.P. Member
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 1525

                    #10
                    Remember the spiderbox Gift can & will be switched off at some stage (most likely this happen around the start of the football season ) forcing you to buy another receiver or another code to be manualy entered yourself.

                    (No such thing as a free Dinner) as they say.

                    The Major UK problem with the Spiderbox is they are been sold and servers run / shared by individuals such as DarkMan over on Alshit.co.uk based in Willesden Lane Killburn who has invested heavly in the Spiderbox and continues to bad mouth other simular receivers thus he & others are pussing these receiver and there notoriety.

                    These Receivers will do what it says on the box but are limited to how long untill the individuals opperating the servers decide to pull the plug, The spider is not a high bit of tech and other than the free gift would be ranked as one of the lowest receiver you could buy.

                    Buy and learn how to use a proper linux receiver and it will hold you in good sted for years to come , forget about this bit of crap that will be nothing more than a door stop in a years time.
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                    • swf3
                      Banned
                      • Mar 2009
                      • 73

                      #11
                      Originally posted by afc007
                      you can also use your subscription card with the spiderbox as well

                      also i have not missed a single premier league game since purchasing the spiderbox using only the gift channels provided, also remember the gift at present only lasts 12 months from activation the seasons nearly finished if you got one now you would miss the end of next season footy. your option then is as the dreambox google cardsharing
                      would it work with my sly sat? all i need is sly channels
                      and is there a link to a good seler please

                      red army

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                      • grtmoby
                        Newbie
                        • Feb 2010
                        • 2

                        #12
                        if you are set not to get the spider box, i would suggest you have a look on the vu+ duo. it is better than the dm800 and much cheaper (almost half price of the dm8000)

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                        • Adam_UK
                          DK Veteran
                          • Nov 2009
                          • 464

                          #13
                          Technomate 800HD is in the marekt, just wait to see how its users will rate. It is Linux, not clone and picture on TM(as far as my experience ) is better than Dreambox.

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                          • needy
                            Top Poster
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 105

                            #14
                            so if i go for technomate or dreambox do i have to pay a subscription to recieve football or is there a way round it

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                            • terry l
                              Member
                              • Nov 2008
                              • 92

                              #15
                              M8,
                              The answer is c/s [cant talk about on here]..
                              but nothing is for nothing [dont expect a free ride]..

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