Q: What the hell is a dreambox?
A: It is a new German box, that is basically an updated version of the Dbox2.
Q: Whats better dreambox or dbox2?
A: DreamBox.
Q: Is there different images like with the dbox2, i.e. 1x and 2x?
A: No. There is only one image file for the Dreambox.
Q: Does it have to be in debug mode like the Dbox2?
A: No. No modifications are required.
Q: Where can i get a Dreambox from?
A: try google there are plenty of shops (if a shop wants advertising please use the contact us link at the bottom of the forum)
Q: There has been many problems with Dreamboxes power supply. What are they? And how do I address them?
A: Some Dreamboxes come with a 12v 1 amp power supply , this is very weak and may damage your dreambox, if you buy a dreambox buy a 12v with 3 amps power supply, as this will not cause problems and keep your box running longer. But check before you buy a new one.
Q: Does dreambox have interactive?
A: No, it doesn't have talkback.
Q: Can it view all channels that my pace 4000n can?
A: Yes.
Q: Can i view ppvs on it?
A: Yes untill ntl switch to vod.
Q: Will i be able to Watch vod on it?
A: Yes, it is possible to watch PPV when your area changes over to VOD. However, do NOT buy a dreambox purely to receive vod, as you may be disappointed.
Q: Are they illegal?
A: No as they aren't the cc's property, but if you use it to try and get free channels without paying then it becomes illegal.
Q: Is this box safe will the cc know im using it?
A: They can check for resistance on the end of your line.
Q: What box do i need if i am using cable in the U.K?
A: Dreambox DM500C. (C=cable, S=Satellite, T=Terrestrial)
Q: Will there be a dreambox with a hard drive in it?
A: Yes, there already is a Dreambox 7025 , it needs a few modifications before its ready to use on cable tv , and is capable of adding a hard drive on it. There is also a DM600C-PVR due for release which supports a 2.5" Hdd.
Q: The dreambox 7025 sounds great shall i get one?
A: In my opinion no! Wait a while till more is known about these boxes and a few people have them as support will be very limited if any.
Q: Do you need a viewing card for Dreambox?
A: No a viewing card is not required (certain channels may be encrypted but these tend to be on Sat).
Q: What else can the Dreambox do?
A: Stream video from your PC, record to your PC or NAS drive, Newsreader, Dreamnetcast (Internet radio played on Dreambox) and even Weatherforecasts.
Q: Can the DreamBox do everything a dbox2 can?
A: A dreambox does EVERYTHING a dbox2 can do, AND MORE! The dreambox is a more powerful receiver, with a 100mbps network connection (compared to 10mbps on a dbox), therefore providing better stability and faster access. It is 3 times smaller than a dbox but doesn't have an LCD display.
Q: Can i use some of the interactive services provided by the bbc and other companies who operate on freeview channels by plugging a normal aerial in the DreamBox aswell as the cable feed? Also can I view Teletext?
A:You cannot directly access 'interactive' services via the Dreambox, this may change though as you can upload 'plugins' to the box one such plugin answers your next question, yes you can access teletext via the 'tuxtext' plugin, not available on all channels and not quite as quick as normal text but teletext non the less.
Q: If i get a dreambox does it come with a card for the image or do you have to buy separate, and what else do i need for programming it?
A: You dont need a card. To program it you'll need a crossover cable and ideally a serial null modem cable as well as an image available from the downloads and a program to flash it such as Flashwizard Pro or Universal Dreamup. Both available from the downloads.
Q: I have heard of fake dreamboxes being sold, is this true , and how can i tell?
A: Yes this is true. Fake dreamboxes are being sold, for more ionformation on this go here
http://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=63214
Q: Are there any new images coming out and will they be better than previous ones?
A: Yes. There are Gemini (Enigma) images and Neutrino images being released all the time. These will be updated as they come out.
These are a few questions everyone wants to know mainly me so ive done some research, plse correct if any are wrong ., and add to the questions, and for all us who know the answers plse answer
A: It is a new German box, that is basically an updated version of the Dbox2.
Q: Whats better dreambox or dbox2?
A: DreamBox.
Q: Is there different images like with the dbox2, i.e. 1x and 2x?
A: No. There is only one image file for the Dreambox.
Q: Does it have to be in debug mode like the Dbox2?
A: No. No modifications are required.
Q: Where can i get a Dreambox from?
A: try google there are plenty of shops (if a shop wants advertising please use the contact us link at the bottom of the forum)
Q: There has been many problems with Dreamboxes power supply. What are they? And how do I address them?
A: Some Dreamboxes come with a 12v 1 amp power supply , this is very weak and may damage your dreambox, if you buy a dreambox buy a 12v with 3 amps power supply, as this will not cause problems and keep your box running longer. But check before you buy a new one.
Q: Does dreambox have interactive?
A: No, it doesn't have talkback.
Q: Can it view all channels that my pace 4000n can?
A: Yes.
Q: Can i view ppvs on it?
A: Yes untill ntl switch to vod.
Q: Will i be able to Watch vod on it?
A: Yes, it is possible to watch PPV when your area changes over to VOD. However, do NOT buy a dreambox purely to receive vod, as you may be disappointed.
Q: Are they illegal?
A: No as they aren't the cc's property, but if you use it to try and get free channels without paying then it becomes illegal.
Q: Is this box safe will the cc know im using it?
A: They can check for resistance on the end of your line.
Q: What box do i need if i am using cable in the U.K?
A: Dreambox DM500C. (C=cable, S=Satellite, T=Terrestrial)
Q: Will there be a dreambox with a hard drive in it?
A: Yes, there already is a Dreambox 7025 , it needs a few modifications before its ready to use on cable tv , and is capable of adding a hard drive on it. There is also a DM600C-PVR due for release which supports a 2.5" Hdd.
Q: The dreambox 7025 sounds great shall i get one?
A: In my opinion no! Wait a while till more is known about these boxes and a few people have them as support will be very limited if any.
Q: Do you need a viewing card for Dreambox?
A: No a viewing card is not required (certain channels may be encrypted but these tend to be on Sat).
Q: What else can the Dreambox do?
A: Stream video from your PC, record to your PC or NAS drive, Newsreader, Dreamnetcast (Internet radio played on Dreambox) and even Weatherforecasts.
Q: Can the DreamBox do everything a dbox2 can?
A: A dreambox does EVERYTHING a dbox2 can do, AND MORE! The dreambox is a more powerful receiver, with a 100mbps network connection (compared to 10mbps on a dbox), therefore providing better stability and faster access. It is 3 times smaller than a dbox but doesn't have an LCD display.
Q: Can i use some of the interactive services provided by the bbc and other companies who operate on freeview channels by plugging a normal aerial in the DreamBox aswell as the cable feed? Also can I view Teletext?
A:You cannot directly access 'interactive' services via the Dreambox, this may change though as you can upload 'plugins' to the box one such plugin answers your next question, yes you can access teletext via the 'tuxtext' plugin, not available on all channels and not quite as quick as normal text but teletext non the less.
Q: If i get a dreambox does it come with a card for the image or do you have to buy separate, and what else do i need for programming it?
A: You dont need a card. To program it you'll need a crossover cable and ideally a serial null modem cable as well as an image available from the downloads and a program to flash it such as Flashwizard Pro or Universal Dreamup. Both available from the downloads.
Q: I have heard of fake dreamboxes being sold, is this true , and how can i tell?
A: Yes this is true. Fake dreamboxes are being sold, for more ionformation on this go here
http://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=63214
Q: Are there any new images coming out and will they be better than previous ones?
A: Yes. There are Gemini (Enigma) images and Neutrino images being released all the time. These will be updated as they come out.
These are a few questions everyone wants to know mainly me so ive done some research, plse correct if any are wrong ., and add to the questions, and for all us who know the answers plse answer
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