i have a dm500hd genuine box
and have found the best and most stable
image is the edg nemesis2.2 and any updates
can be loaded without a re-flash via the menu
software updates plus i find the glass skin good.
what is the epg like with the nemisis 2.2 can you download it from the addons and do you need a hdd attached to store epg or will it fit in the flash memory of the box . thanks
Picons are easy to install on hdd. U can choose where to install from settings, but I do not recommend it as the HDD goes to sleep and you will find yourself waiting for the channel list to pop up until it spins up.
I suggest u mod it to enable USB and install an internal USB Flash drive. I installed a fast 8Gb USB thumb drive. http://www.chargeconverter.com/store/dm500usb?keyword=dreambox&category_id=0
BTW - I agree that EDG Nemesis is the best image. Does it occasionally crash for you though?