No.
My point is, not to judge some new electronic product only by the negative opinions in the forums.

The software problems in DM800 are fixed, as I read in the forum. Obviously, the overheating problem can't be fixed with software patch. But I don't think DM800 is plagued product. (Judging by the posts here. Never owned one.)

I have a rule:
Never to buy the latest and greatest electronic gizmo in the first 6 months after it hits the stores! (Too many bugs, etc.)

Unfortunately, this Christmas I will have to break this rule, and buy one of the first DM8000's. (My old receiver died recently [not DM brand] and I think DM8000 will be the best for a long time.)
Let's hope, there will be no serious software bugs, power or overheating problems.
For €999 it have to be "top of the line" flagship. Any serious hardware problem, and Dm8000 will become a grave danger for DreamMultimedia.
I am sure this is the reason for the delays: Perfectionism.

Sorry for the offtopic.

Zitat

Originally posted by seff
I am considering DMM 800 PVR, but reading all about the hardware/software issues is disappointing.

You are making very common mistake.

Consider this:
The forum of a hardware manufacturer is most often used to report problems and search solutions. If 10,000 people buy some new model electronic equipment, and 1% of them are not satisfied with the product - this 1% customers go to the forum and report the problem. The other 99% happy customers don't bother to register, and to post how happy are with the product. They just use it.
So, you read the forum, and see the 100's complaints about the product, but not the positive opinions.

To put it short:
If you wonder between Dreambox 800 PVR and MythTV+PCI card, choose DM8000

I decided to buy Dreambox when I heard about the clones and copycats. No one will copy bad product...

Zitat

Originally posted by dresdner353
..I think that €799 is actually an acceptable price for a bare-bones system.. but if this is going to be €999 now, then I'm afraid that DMM needs to get their shit together as the price is not realistic.

Can anyone confirm if this €999 price is bare-bones or is it including the DVD & wifi?..

Confirmed.
Here in Bulgaria, the announced price for bare-bones DM8000 is €999.

I was also expecting around 700~800 price but...

Thank you Murray.
I didn't knew what wild jungle is the TV encryption market.
Nagravision, Viaccess, Mediaguard, Irdeto, KeyFly, Conax... This is one big war between Providers and Pirates.

So, this is the thing I'll need?
[Blockierte Grafik: http://orestisgeorgiousatelliteservicesltd.com/irdeto%20cam.jpg]

Greetings DreamMultimedia community.

Can some proud, new owner, or beta tester of the DM8000 receiver, share his/her real life experiences, regarding DM8000 compatibility with IRDETO smart-cards.

The receiver is coming in Bulgaria on December 10-th, and I will be one of the first customers. (With God's will.) Our leading Sat-TV provider use IRDETO for encryption and sharing of any experience with the DM Flagship will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.