DM800? Suggestions?

[myndphunkie]

Hi All,

I have been a member of this site for around 6 years but hadn't logged in in ages so it seems as though my account went AWOL!

Anyway, I currently have Foxtel with IQ2 and can record 3 channels and watch 1 - My understanding is that this box/decoder has 4 tuners?

I'm currently pretty annoyed with the lack of space this magonkulator has for storing TV shows / movies... With 4 kids in the house and 4 adults that frequent the lounge room, the free space hovers around 10%.

From what I've read, the DM8000 would be better (as I have the HD stuff too), but with a price tag of around $2k, I think the DM800 would be more suited.

My questions are:

1) Would the DM800 be suited to running with a foxtel card (paid subscription)
2) How much do they cost? (It seems to be around $360-$400?)
3) How hard are they to program with moderate PC experience?

I guess there will be further questions too, however, I can only take baby steps whilst I research this new idea.


Cheers

[Fernbay]

1. yes
2. The current stock I have is priced at $350 pickup
3. If you can set IP addresses, FTP and edit config (txt) files then you should be able to manage it OK

[nfnovice]

the 8000 has multiple tuners would give you IQ2 like functions in terms of multiple recording etc

the 800 would not give as many options and might feel a downward step from IQ2

both would give you the ability to add a sh*t load of hard drive (or network mount to PC)

[danone]

I'm currently pretty annoyed with the lack of space this magonkulator has for storing TV shows / movies... With 4 kids in the house and 4 adults that frequent the lounge room, the free space hovers around 10%.

Yep, you can fit any size harddrive in a dm800/8000.
Don't forget to add this to the DM price, too. You can get a 1Tb for $80 to $100.

[Fernbay]

Esata caddy is the way to go