Im sure this has been asked before but, the reason for me asking is a little different....i have a VU+ - i wanted a 8000 but couldnt afford it, i have a friend who has asked me the same question but for him money is not the issue. ive said to him if it was me id have gone for the 8000 like a shot, ive never had a dreambox hd anything (ive got a couple of 7025s) and theyve been brilliant and still get used....could any one give me their opinions...?