DM500s going for ?60. Are they real?

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  • seanmckeown
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    • Nov 2008
    • 206

    #1

    DM500s going for ?60. Are they real?

    i'm looking at buying one and was wondering is it right for them to go at this price or is it a too good to be true offer
  • cgscott
    V.I.P. Member
    • Jul 2008
    • 3513

    #2
    Its real. This is the average price for one.
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    Patience is a virtue.

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    • bubbles69
      V.I.P. Member
      • Feb 2010
      • 1150

      #3
      Do you mean real as in original. as they are all Chinese clones.. you can get for ?54 each from ukdreamshop so slightly better than ?60

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      • seanmckeown
        Top Poster +
        • Nov 2008
        • 206

        #4
        assuming its a clone, what difference does it make to the set up?

        as far as i was aware, the things i needed for setup were:

        1. dreamup

        2. flash wizard pro, with image

        3. dreambox control centre

        does any of this differ now that its a clone?

        and what image is recommended for the dm500s clone?

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        • wilf
          V.I.P. Member
          • Jan 2009
          • 1618

          #5
          i have clones and thares lots of images safe for them. plijade is my favourite! you will use just the same progs to load and install your tools and images so no it dont differ it just the same

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          • bubbles69
            V.I.P. Member
            • Feb 2010
            • 1150

            #6
            as wilf says above, pli jade 3 image is best for dm500..

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            • Bonesy
              DK Veteran
              • Mar 2008
              • 655

              #7
              ALL new dreambox bought now will be clones. Nothing wrong in them, actually I think they are better than the old orginals of 2 years ago.

              Heres the cheapest I use: Buy DreamBox 500S,DM500S,DreamBox DM 500S,Dream Box 500S,Dreambox Satellite
              Setup: 2x Dreambox 800HD | 3x Dm500S on Motorised dish Setup

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              • bubbles69
                V.I.P. Member
                • Feb 2010
                • 1150

                #8
                I think he wants to buy from uk as he talking pounds not dollars

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                • o71g
                  Member
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 47

                  #9
                  Yeah, for a first timer I would say stick with the UK shops.

                  That way if you have any problems with the box you won't just chuck it on ebay and give up.

                  As a recommendation though, personally I would buy a DM600S.
                  All round a better unit and have more memory, HDD option for more images and add-ons. I've seen a couple go through on ebay for less than ?80 including p&p (They wre both original too!!).

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                  • 215liverpool
                    Member
                    • Oct 2009
                    • 69

                    #10
                    Originally posted by o71g
                    Yeah, for a first timer I would say stick with the UK shops.

                    That way if you have any problems with the box you won't just chuck it on ebay and give up.

                    As a recommendation though, personally I would buy a DM600S.
                    All round a better unit and have more memory, HDD option for more images and add-ons. I've seen a couple go through on ebay for less than ?80 including p&p (They wre both original too!!).
                    I can recommend the DM600 fantastic little box. I'm selling it too if anyone is interested (it's original) ? PM if you are interested. )

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                    • kamalz
                      Newbie
                      • May 2010
                      • 2

                      #11
                      Originally posted by 215liverpool
                      I can recommend the DM600 fantastic little box. I'm selling it too if anyone is interested (it's original) ? PM if you are interested. )

                      box is cool
                      Last edited by kamalz; 12 January, 2011, 19:18.

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