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Dreambox DM100S review

The most affordable Dreambox is small, networkable and offers decent AV quality. So why is the DM100 disappointing?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-03-12March 12th 2009

Price at launch £118.00
AV Connectivity digitalaudio out (optical / coaxial), s-video out, SCART (RGB)
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Power Consumption (Operational) 12
Power Consumption (Standby) 11
Sound Output Modes 2 Channel Stereo, Dolby Digital
Symbol Rate 1-45
Teletext Details DVB
Video Output S-Video, Scart

Product Summary

DM100S

Dreambox DM100S

Price at launch

£118.00

For

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Superb AV quality

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Small size

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Can be powered from suitable 12V DC source

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Responsive

Against

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Little use of networking

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Blind search doesn't work as it should

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Bug prevents recording by external equipment

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Ran out of channels

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