Well my post is just another of many posts expressing dissappointment in release of DM 8000 and the lack of information. I heavn't given up on waiting yet, DM 800 is just been released and obvioulsy in a business sense need to wait and see how that does.

But if the release of DM 8000 is pushed further than Summer 2008 then I need something to replace my 7020 mainly due to HD channel since I have a HD TV and some other uses that I am interested in.

Well HDMI for me is not much of a problem since I would be using DVI- HDMI for video and Optical Sound

Regarding the 7.1 I was just putting a point forward that the longer the delay of the relase of DM8000 the older the technology in the box is getting I don't think Dream-multimedia is aware of that.

As for the loyalty of costumers I am the most loyal you can get I have a dreambox for many years and have recomended to at least 15 of my friends, which by the way have all now have been hooked to dreambox. It is one of the most expensive set-top boxes around but I will still be willing to pay as much as it is ask for. If DM 8000 in the comes out this summer I will be willing to pay up to 1200Euro for full features withough hesitation.

Well my friend thats a loyal costumer Dream- multimedia should also try and concentrate in not loosing these type of customers

But this patience is running very thin and as I said there are competitors that are trying to beat dream and remember some have come close and getting closer, and if the developers get on their side then is all bad news and that is the wrong strategy isn't it?

Please provide some information about the hard- and software used.

7020
Enigma 1:
others

What is the possibility for DM 8000 being compatible with Blu Ray slimline driver such as one Optiarc has brought out which includes Blu Ray readable capability but DVD rewritable capability. If the engeneers here can provide and answer I would be more than gratefull

The blurry image is almost, almost cleared I will be waiting for DM 8K but my patients will run out eventually because the competitors are catching up.

The specifications for DM 8000 3 years ago when it was first announced were impressive indeed but as the years have passed they are not as impressive now adays. They are including a DVD player but todays and tomorrows technology is Blu Ray. HDMI output not available and everyone knows how important that is. Now there is talk of satellite broadcasters talking about 1080p transmission with 7.1 sound I guess all these features will be added to DM 8020 or 8025 but when will that be 2030

I hope I really really hope DM 8000 is released before my patience runs out, or before there is a better alternative out there as I said competitors of dreambox are catching very fast I fear they may be able to overtake and take advantage of the Dreamer dissappointment