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Dreambox DM 800

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  • 11-08-2011 4:26pm
    #1
    samuelj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭


    Does anyone have a DM 800? Looking to purchase one this week.

    Is it worth chancing a clone? best place to get it?

    cheers for any advice
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    #2
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Most clones are grand!..

    800hd is a nice reciever! The hd is good, you just need a dvi to hdmi cable!

    Flash a good image and set it up properly and you'll never go wrong!

    www.satboxes.com is the best in Ireland in my opinion!

    You don't have to worry about it being ceased or getting caught for custom charges when you order from them!

    Usually next day delivery too!


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    #3
    samuelj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭samuelj


    I wonder what the quality is like on Dreambox DM500S, its about €100 cheaper


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    #4
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    I have a dm500s myself..

    Its a grand enigma1 reciever tbh!

    I've had it since January now and am looking at upgrading to a dm500hd clone myself..

    Its a grand reciever if you want sd and want to learn how to use a dreambox its a great starter!


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    samuelj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭samuelj


    cheers yeah i might for this as a starter, what do you reckon?

    http://www.satboxes.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=17

    I want to set this up for my dad and a few of the lads as well so I can get the 800 again


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    #6
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    You won't regret it mate!

    The guy at satboxes is dead on too, any trouble and he'll sort it!

    500s is a great box to learn the ropes!


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    ubuntulinux
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭ubuntulinux


    http://www.aliexpress.com/store/802066/209705266/8000hd-800hd-500hd-500s-c-T.html Contact David.


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    fish fingers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭fish fingers


    Satboxes.com are sound lads


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    #9
    snaps
    Registered Users Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    i'll 2nd satboxes.com never had any problems with them.


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    Those knock-off dreamboxes he sells are terrible.. and when they break you have to go chasing a man in a van.

    Better to pay a bit more and actually have somewhere to go back to.


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    #11
    Oat23
    Registered Users Posts: 15,259 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    Does anyone think asking €230 is too much for a legit 800 box straight from DM? Paid €450 /w P&P iirc in September 2009! I might be selling mine in 2 weeks but I'm a bit unsure what price I should ask for!


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    garrycann78
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭garrycann78


    shblob wrote: »
    Those knock-off dreamboxes he sells are terrible.. and when they break you have to go chasing a man in a van.

    Better to pay a bit more and actually have somewhere to go back to.

    will disagree with you on that. no issues and a gent to deal with.


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    bennyc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭bennyc


    Hi where is satboxes.com posted from, are you going to be hit for import duty on it ?


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    bennyc
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    bennyc wrote: »
    Hi where is satboxes.com posted from, are you going to be hit for import duty on it ?

    Sorry see it now :o

    Welcome to
    Satboxes.com


    All items ship from Ireland so no additional customs taxes to pay anywhere in EU, one year warranty and full after sales support..


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    #15
    samuelj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭samuelj


    I just got two boxes from satboxes.com and there were no additional charges, very easy to deal with and I had them the next day


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    #16
    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    I read somewhere there is an issue with the clone and some HD Channels.


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    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Barr wrote: »
    I read somewhere there is an issue with the clone and some HD Channels.

    There was a lot of trouble with the first batch of clones on hd, think it was a tuner prob..

    All sorted now though!


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    Glenviewjf wrote: »
    There was a lot of trouble with the first batch of clones on hd, think it was a tuner prob..

    All sorted now though!

    Was there a fix found for the older DM800hd's ?


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    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Barr wrote: »
    Was there a fix found for the older DM800hd's ?
    Think it was a case of changing the L3 tuner to an M-Rev Tuner..


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    givecredit
    Registered Users Posts: 1,654 ✭✭✭givecredit


    Glenviewjf wrote: »
    Think it was a case of changing the L3 tuner to an M-Rev Tuner..

    Yes, This tuner fixes the hd glitching problem:

    http://www.satboxes.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=13


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    #21
    banjacksed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 210 ✭✭banjacksed


    Will a upc braodband connection work ok with these boxes


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    #22
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    banjacksed wrote: »
    Will a upc braodband connection work ok with these boxes

    Be perfect..

    Im using only a 1mb line for mine...


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    banjacksed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 210 ✭✭banjacksed


    Glenviewjf wrote: »
    Be perfect..

    Im using only a 1mb line for mine...

    Fair enough, what do ye think obout this Qsat people would that work? just tring to keep the overheads down as possible but will need it to work.


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    byte
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    byte


    banjacksed wrote: »
    Fair enough, what do ye think obout this Qsat people would that work? just tring to keep the overheads down as possible but will need it to work.
    Work for what?


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    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,678 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    Are this crowd ok? Don't see where they are based doesn't say on their website, what about after sales support?

    Thanks


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    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Snake Plisken wrote: »
    Are this crowd ok? Don't see where they are based doesn't say on their website, what about after sales support?

    Thanks

    satboxes.com?

    They're perfect!

    Great guy... Based in Louth..

    Pretty good support available off them too!


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    fish fingers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭fish fingers


    Snake Plisken wrote: »
    Are this crowd ok? Don't see where they are based doesn't say on their website, what about after sales support?

    Thanks

    Sound lad, bought a few things off him.


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    #28
    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    Snake Plisken wrote: »
    Are this crowd ok? Don't see where they are based doesn't say on their website, what about after sales support?

    Thanks
    Probably doesnt say where he's based because hes like most cowboys selling out of their sheds in Ireland.


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    #29
    snaps
    Registered Users Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    shblob wrote: »
    Probably doesnt say where he's based because hes like most cowboys selling out of their sheds in Ireland.

    Seems a bit harsh. Ive brought many items off this guy and never had no problem. Next day delivery on everything ive purchased, and touch wood no faulty equipment.


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    #30
    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    snaps wrote: »
    Seems a bit harsh. Ive brought many items off this guy and never had no problem. Next day delivery on everything ive purchased, and touch wood no faulty equipment.
    thats the thing though... if you did have a fault..? where would you go chasing after this guy? I just did a CRO search and satboxes isn't registered at all.. Clearly not paying tax either..


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    #31
    snaps
    Registered Users Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    shblob wrote: »
    thats the thing though... if you did have a fault..? where would you go chasing after this guy? I just did a CRO search and satboxes isn't registered at all.. Clearly not paying tax either..

    Well he or she has always emailed me back if i had a query about something? Do you have to be VAT registered etc if your only turning over a certain amount?

    I did actually have a problem with an early DM500 (remote control), They sent a new one out straight away as far as i can remember (It was in the early days of them trading)


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