New Dreambox DM520: Interested recipient of all distribution channels

With its new compact box DM520 Dreambox has a receiver that can receive programs either through satellite or cable and terrestrial. Here, the DVB-T2 receiver also is supported.

After a long break to Dreambox is back with a new digital box. Compact, adaptable and low: So the new Dreambox will be represented DM 520th The compact receiver will shine inside and out and will be available for different distribution channels in two variants. The reception of high definition pictures is our top priority, because both the single DVB-S2 tuner for satellite TV channels as well as the DVB-C / -T2 twin tuner users can watch TV in HD. Because the DM520 supports the video standard H.265, which also ends this new digital terrestrial standard DVB-T2 can be received. However, only the reception of free programs is possible, as we have sorted obviously on a CI Plus slot.

Under the housing is to provide fast switching and fast navigation a Broadcom chipset of the latest generation with 2×750 MHz clock rate. RAM and flash memory, however, are relatively small dimensions with 512 MB. According to legend Property and IP services should be able to be used, for which first apps are already planned. Also, the satellite IP standard is supported.

With the Internet the Dreambox via WiFi or an Ethernet port can be connected. Additionally, the DM520 also two USB ports and a mini-USB service port to use for recovery after flash crashes. On the front panel there is a touch on / off sensor, the device also is equipped with a smart card reader.

In trade, the Dreambox DM520 will be available in August, the price will be 139 euros (RRP). Other new features include the manufacturer for the second half of 2016 already planned.