dreambox 800 hd

[jcl]

Hi Guys
my son wants to buy a dm 800 hd and he has asked me to get some prices for him.
I have tried to persuade him to get a bit more cash together and buy a vu+duo but he doesn't want to spend that much on a linux receiver.
I have checked the web on the dm800hd and I am a little confused with the prices.
I have found 2 sites selling this box one at £188 + delivery and the other at £189 including delivery all the other sites appear to be selling at around the £350 to £400 mark. So, are the cheaper prices cloned boxes or are the more expensive ones charging to much.
The cheaper websites are dvbmonkey and dreamboxshops.
Thanks
Regards
jcl

[basilyoung]

the cheaper ones are clones
the ave price for a gen unit are around £350/400
a good alternitive is the VU+ solo retails at about £280
clones can be ok, but there are issues

baz

[jcl]

Thanks Baz
You just confirmed what i was thinking.

Regards
jcl

[fdlsys]

Another aspect to consider: if he is not going to use it for all things-Linux, but rather just watch TV, AZBox 9000 Premium is top notch in terms of build quality, and it can do everything out of the box, including cccam but client-mode only.
Cheapest solution of all is any one of these HD boxes that run proprietary software, can do everything, and have a built-in cccam client. User "TheRookie" mentioned "Starview", do a search on the forum.

[jcl]

Thanks fdlsys
will have a look at what you suggested


regards
jcl