The Dreamboxes can be set for the desired type of reception

Dream Multimedia, the leading producer of Linux-based set-top boxes, will probably be showing the DM500 HD in addition to the DM800 HD se, each of which include a new type of hybrid tuner, on the Anga Cable show from three. to five. May, and therefore will probably be presenting the long-awaited DM7020 HD. This newest DM 800 HD se is characterised by its flexible tuner concept and the large OLED display on the front panel.Because the receiver comes equipped with two slots for plug-and-play tuners, the DM7020 HD can be used for cable, satellite or antenna reception. The Dreambox is supplied ex factory full of an exchangeable DVB S2 tuner. The next slot remains open.

The DM7020 HD can be changed into a PVR by installing any commercially accessible 3.5" disk drive. Two USB 2.0 connections as well as the HDMI output and also the 10/100-Mbit Ethernet interface round down the specifications with the new DreamBox 800 HD. The recommended retail price has never yet been determined. But that's not the only innovation Dream will probably be presenting for the Anga Cable show. At our stand (U9), the DM500 HD and DM800 HD se will likely be on show with the integrated hybrid tuner, which can be used for both digital cable and DVB-T reception. The Dreamboxes can be set for the desired type of reception whenever they want. Also, Dream will be presenting the prototype of the DVB S2 tuner with two inputs, meaning you no longer require to employ a second tuner.

In addition, Dream will be showing a bare world first, and that is targeted at both television set manufacturers possibly at consumers. Having an interface developed by Dream, the functions of the DreamBox 500S may be built-into the telly set.Television manufacturers develop the choice: They can either install the interface such as the appropriate board in their TV sets, or they have their items featuring only the interface. As Dream plans to provide board easily obtainable in the trade, consumers may have selecting installing the board themselves in just a few easy steps.