Dreambox 500 hd or VU+ DUO ?

[maxsuma]

yes vu+ good but its a fake box when the dream uprade there loader version vu+ not able to change it think about the future as well not just for now

[av2008]

yes vu+ good but its a fake box when the dream uprade there loader version vu+ not able to change it think about the future as well not just for now

The images on the VU are custom built enigma 2 images from PLI, VTI and Dreamelite and are not the same images as Dreamboxes. The VU has no security sim or second stage so there wont be any loader issues.

General support may be an issue in the long run though.

[bubbles69]

yes as above vu+ are not clones they have there own software all images are custom same as dreambox this is what makes this equipment very good..!

[deffc0n]

VU+ is great box is better for DM500HD

[Kennyken]

Shall i buy it then or shall i go for the dreambox?

[tomthebomb1968]

Buy the VU+ duo. I flogged my 800(genuine) in March and ordered a VU. Only received it last week but Im really glad I bought it. Build quality is better than the DM was, it has no heat issues. Really it is superb. My only gripe is that the tuners are not plug n play. So if they ever need replaced it aint gonna be a straight forward swap. The tuners seem a lot more sensative too compared to the DM.

Ive just ordered another one yesterday.

[cloudnineuk54]

Buy the VU+ duo. I flogged my 800(genuine) in March and ordered a VU. Only received it last week but Im really glad I bought it. Build quality is better than the DM was, it has no heat issues. Really it is superb. My only gripe is that the tuners are not plug n play. So if they ever need replaced it aint gonna be a straight forward swap. The tuners seem a lot more sensative too compared to the DM.

Ive just ordered another one yesterday.

as im moving into the sat scene i love these reviews,keep them coming itll help me choose my next box ty

[cactikid]

i can sell you a second hand abcom9000 hd

[arnie2010]

im new whats a dreambox

Hi their im matt

Im new to this so hello, I was in a taxi today and got talking to the driver and he started going on about a dreambox and that it allows you to get every single sky/virgin media channel for free. Just wondered is this true or was he lying.

If so how does this thing work then because if it does wouldnt everyone want one. Also could someone explain what a dreambox does, how i get every channel for free and if their is any scams or anything involved t

thank you

[owenb]

arnie mate read the forums and stickies and u may learn something .............

[alunfennell]

VU+ is great box is better for DM500HD

Once again the comparison between the Vu+ and Dreambox is misleading

The Vu+ Duo is a direct comparison with the Dreambox 8000HD
(Not to be compared with the older 800HD that's only a single tuner receiver)

The Dreambox 8000HD wins Hands down with its DVD player/Recorder, HDD , multiple Card and Cam Slots multiply Tuner card configuration & many years of support, yes it cost nearly a Thousand quid but quality come at a price.

The Vu+ solo and the Dreambox 500HD are in the same League, The Dreambox 500HD Has a newer more powerful version Broadcom Processor than that of the solo, Dreambox has many more years of support, other than that there is not much between these two, but the Dreambox 500HD wins for quality and been that bit more Powerful.

VU+ is great box is better for DM500HD

Where ever you get that idea from ? other than you bought the cheaper Weaker, Older, last Generation Broadcom Processor that's stuck in the Vu+

Compare like for like and the Dreambox wins every day......

[manxspud]

As @alunfennell says the Vu+Duo is closer to a Dm8000 with 2 tuners instead of the 4 tuner option you get with the Dm8000, that said its half the price and you can use a digital tv dongle with the Vu+Duo to make 3 tuners. Also you can use the Dm8000 imgs via usb using barry allen (not tried this myself yet).

As with everything its personal choice, and only you can decide what's right for you.

Personally i would go for the Vu+duo, its a good box with its own support.

@manx

Ps. that was fun ...

[mapex]

I was going to go with the vu but went for the
500hd simply because of the history and the length
of time dbs have been going, twin tunner would be
nice though.

[satsid]

Been reading this with lot's of intrest on what receiver,think i might be in the market myself to get a new one soon.vu+ DM500 or do i wait till end of the month for the new DM800.The 400 MHz MIPS Processor on the DM500 is winning ATM,but before i get anything i want to see what's on offer from the new DM800.

[fcukbcfc]

Dreambox DM800 HD se

The compact held DM800 HD Dreambox se based on the Linux operating system and was equipped with a DVB-S2 tuner. The heart of the new Dreambox is the powerful Broadcom chipset, which features a 400 MHz MIPS processor. On board, also both 64-MB Flash and 256 MB RAM. Was incorporated into the DM800 HD s next to a smart card reader and an HDMI output, was aside the HDCP encryption. In addition, the box offers more connections: two USB ports, a Scart connection, a B / P-DIF output and eSATA for external hard drives. If desired, a 2.5 "SATA hard drive can be installed. Was integrated Ethernet and Wi-Fi can be used via USB. A new feature in the second edition of the DM800 HD se is the color designed OLED display. Available to the Dreambox DM800 HD se be early August at the latest. The price is about 499 ?.

Dreambox DM7020 HD

Just as the first newly introduced features Dreambox DM7020 HD via the HDMI-output and color OLED display. On board there is a DVB-S2 tuner, can also thanks to an additional slot for a plug-and-play tuner can be connected. If desired, the installation of a 3.5 "SATA hard drive is available. To connect additional devices are many ports are available, including three USB ports, two CI slots, Ethernet, two smart card reader, an eSATA port and an S / P-DIF output. In the case of the DM7020 HD is working a 400-MHz MIPS processor.