What does T5 offer that Dreamlink HD doesn't

[user2002]

Considering another box. I'm currently using a dreamlink HD , it's been a good one for the last couple years. I don't like the small size, always thought a larger case would allow better cooling.

[whoknows]

PRODUCT FEATURES T5

External USB 2.0 HOST HDD supporting for Timeshift and
Live recording or playback simultaneously, powerful trick mode
MPEG-2 & MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
DVB-S, DVB-S2 compliant
Multi LNB controlled by DisEqC control version 1.2 and USALS
USB 2.0 HOST support
Brilliant 65,535 colors full-resolution on screen display
Multi-language supported, (OSD & MENU)
Software upgrade via RS-232 Serial Port and USB
True to life HD, (High definition : HDMI)
CVBS video and audio via RCA
Component, (Y/Pb/Pr), output via RCA
Channel sorting by alphabet, transponder, CASMaximum 10,000 channels programmable
Closed caption support
Favorite channels groups Support extended 7 day EPG
Parental lock and receiver lock
Powerful channel control by favorites, lock, skip, move and delete
Universal Remote controller
LAN port
SPDIF port

Older HD
.New front channel display on receiver
2.External USB 2.0 host HDD supporting for Timeshift and Live recording or playback simutaneously
3.Built in ethernet/lan port, is wireless compatable via wireless bridge
4.MPEG-2 & MPEG-4 AVC (h.264)
5.DVB-S, DVB-S2 complaint
6.Multi LNB controlled by Diseqc control version 1.2 and USALS
7.Brilliant 65,535 colors full HD resolution on screen display
8.Mullt-Language supported (OSD & MENU)
9.Software upgrade via RS-232 serial port and USB
10.True to life HD (High Definition : HDMI output)
11.CVBS video & audio output via RCA
12.Component (Y/Pb/Pr) output via RCA
13.Channel sorting by Alphabet, SID, Transponder, CAS.
14.10,000 Channels programmable
15.Closed Caption support
16.Favorite Channel Grouping
17.Support 7 day extended EPG
18.Parental lock & Receiver lock
19.Powerful channel control by favorites, lock, skip, move and delete
20.Up to 10 programmable private servers in Network Settings
21.Best in class High Definition & Standard Definition picture
22.Universal remote control

You can do the comparison and also you should check into "any cast" from dish. It is a good read and may change your mind on a new purchase. good luck

[user2002]

Any first hand experience between the two, channel change, epg, picture quality ,heat issues, etc.

[whoknows]

I've used the t5 and find it ok. One of your complaints was that your receiver was small. Without getting up to measure I'm guessing the t5 is about 6 inch by 6 in. Can't say I've had any problems with heat. Guide only shows 4 channels which a lot of members complain about. Picture should be identical as to what you have. Channel changing would depend on server. Hope this helps.

[scooby8888]

i have the hd older model and have no problems. the only thing that really bothers me is when you put in all the info you can't see it when its done to double check so the best bet either download the program and do it on the computer or you just have to hope you get it all right :) but besides that its a good box and pretty cheap i have a guy lol