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Originally posted by dcdead
If you'll only use Sat, then i'd recommend you to buy the 7025. 2 Tuners should be enough and the main features that will distinguish the 8000 from the old dreamboxes are mpeg4 and dvb-s2 capability, which require at least a hd-ready TV to make sense

dcdead,

I've discussed this also with a friend of mine working for Philips development here in the netherlands lastnight. His verdict (I agree with) is that:

It takes my TV another 4-5 years before candidate for replacement.
The HD. 4-5 years from technology wise there could be some real changes in offerings.

HD today is rather sparse. When on offer the cost producing HD is very high as both equipment and bandwidth are pushed to the limit making subscribtion fees high.
So, you guys are correct. I will aquire a 7025 soon and be part of growing Dreambox family!

Piet

digi_casi and Almos,

Thanks very much for your answers. As a dutchman, I do watch (and understand) dutch, english and german TV so it seems to be a logic step to just wait for the 8000. I considered a model 500 for the time being but learned that it could not manage the discmotor due to currect limitations. It is however possible that I will buy it and chain it to the existing FTA reciever so I can learn to apply my unix skills soon.

thanks!
Piet

Hi,

Presently I'm in the market for aquiring a Dreambox. As my TV is not as HD TV yet (for some years to come) I'm still believing that waiting for the 8000 is the best strategy as I'm assuming that this device will also allow viewing/recording non-HD channels. It would be perfect if someone could spend some time on answering this as "money can be spent only once" so a misstake is costly.

Thanks in advance

Piet

p.s.I do fully understand German also.