Dreambox DM500 becoming the alternative to Dream Multimedia, offers those who are dealing with satellite, a multitude of features and facilities. Supports Ethernet Interface, SmartCard Reader and upgradeable operating system.
# 250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)
# Linux open source (most parts under the terms of GPL)
# Supports Linux Standard API (Direct-FB, Linux-FB, LIRC)
# 1 x Smartcard-Reader
# MPEG2 Hardware decoding (fully DVB compliant)
# Common NIM DVB-S
# 10/100 MBit compatible Ethernet Interface
# V.24/RS232 Interface
Support # Unlimited channel lists for TV / Radio
# Channel-change time <1 seconds
# Full automatic service scan
# Supports directly bouquet-lists
# Supports EPG (electronic program guide)
# Supports own videotext
# Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC)
OSD # fully translated into many languages and skin-support
# S / PDIF Interface for digital audio output (AC-3)
# 1 x Scart-interfaces