Dreambox DM 800

samuelj · 11-08-2011 3:26pm #1

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

Newtown90 · 11-08-2011 3:35pm

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!

samuelj · 11-08-2011 3:42pm

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

Newtown90 · 11-08-2011 3:45pm

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!

samuelj · 11-08-2011 3:51pm

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

Newtown90 · 11-08-2011 3:53pm

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!

ubuntulinux · 11-08-2011 7:35pm

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

fish fingers · 14-08-2011 8:19am

Satboxes.com are sound lads

snaps · 14-08-2011 6:37pm

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

Compton · 15-08-2011 12:09pm

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.

Oat23 · 15-08-2011 2:26pm

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!

garrycann78 · 16-08-2011 12:32pm

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.

bennyc · 19-08-2011 10:54am

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

bennyc · 19-08-2011 10:55am

bennyc wrote: »

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

Sorry see it now

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..

samuelj · 19-08-2011 10:57am

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

Barr · 23-08-2011 6:50pm

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

Newtown90 · 23-08-2011 7:12pm

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!

Barr · 23-08-2011 8:38pm

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 ?

Newtown90 · 23-08-2011 8:41pm

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..

givecredit · 23-08-2011 10:36pm

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

banjacksed · 24-08-2011 8:31am

Will a upc braodband connection work ok with these boxes

Newtown90 · 24-08-2011 11:15am

banjacksed wrote: »

Will a upc braodband connection work ok with these boxes

Be perfect..

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

banjacksed · 24-08-2011 12:37pm

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.

byte · 25-08-2011 5:34pm

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?

Snake Plisken · 20-10-2011 6:47pm

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

Thanks

Newtown90 · 20-10-2011 7:23pm

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!

fish fingers · 21-10-2011 9:59am

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.

Compton · 21-10-2011 10:59pm

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.

snaps · 22-10-2011 6:52am

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.

Compton · 22-10-2011 9:49pm

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..

snaps · 23-10-2011 7:51am

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)

Compton · 23-10-2011 8:18am

yes. if you are in business you have to pay VAT. is this not obvious to you?

fish fingers · 23-10-2011 10:01am

I thought if you earned under 10 grand a year you could deregister from paying it

Snake Plisken · 23-10-2011 10:37am

thinking of buying a Dreambox 800SE from him anyone got one of these and how do you find it?

t c · 23-10-2011 12:00pm

You ALWAYS have to pay VAT. There is VAT on everything you buy. But if you are in business for yourself and earn under a certain amount, (not sure how much, check with an accountant), you do not have to register for VAT and therefore do not have to CHARGE VAT on work done or pay the VAT to the Revenue.

TC

Compton · 23-10-2011 1:13pm

yes, but if you are in business you HAVE to be registered. A business name AT LEAST.

ubuntulinux · 23-10-2011 5:19pm

samuelj wrote: »

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.

www.aliexpress.com/store/802066

Snake Plisken · 23-10-2011 5:31pm

I'm in the same both I think I will go with satboxes.com and from my research on other forums the DM800SE is the one to go for as it has faster boot time due to faster processor and larger fan which keeps the unit cool. Plus if you buy it from satboxes you'll have no need to worry about getting hit with customs. I'm just waiting for clarification on the tuner which is a BCM I might get the ALPS 801A M tuner as it has a F connector loop through

Pinklady11 · 24-10-2011 9:46am

shblob wrote: »

yes, but if you are in business you HAVE to be registered. A business name AT LEAST.

You only need to be registered if you want to open a bank account in the company name. Being registered has nothing to do with paying VAT.

Seems to me you have something against Satboxes.com yet you don't mention having ever done business with them.

MrTrebus · 24-10-2011 5:04pm

this seems like a good deal !

http://satboxes.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=44

(in fact if someone wants to make me a decent offer for my genuine DM500HD I'll buy that one my self

)

(BTW, nothing wrong with my box, its in perfect condition, just I aslways liked the little screen on the front

)

anyways, after using the genuine boxes AND a clone one for my dad, I reckon as long as you are careful about what image you put on your clone box, then you cant really go wrong with them !

Dreambox DM 800

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