Cosmetically it's far classier looking than its predecessors (the DRX100 and DRX200) with a neat, silver finish rather than the black and chrome look of previous models. Other than that though, there aren't too many changes- at least superficially.

Whereas early generation set-top boxes from Amstrad (and other manufacturers) were quite slow, especially when it came to changing channels, the same couldn't be said of the DRX300. That's because it used US company Conexant's latest CX22496 chipset, rather than the lowerspec ST5512 chipset favoured for the previous year's DRX200.

Comprising:

• Silicon tuner
• Satellite demodulator,
• High-integration media processor
• V.34 controllerless modem

Year of Model - Modelr:  2001 (Oct)
		Access to all BSkyB digital satellite programs Access to all BIB interactive services User-friendly Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Switchable 4:3/16:9 widescreen pictures Digital CD quality sound 2 card readers - second card for "Home Banking" services SkyText and World Service teletext Connectors including SCART sockets, RS232 data port and expansion port "Future proof" design to allow new software downloads Ergonomically proven full function IR remote control This product is distributed through Authorised Sky Retailer

The DRX300 (CX22496) solution is significantly faster than those used for earlier models. Also provided is:

• Remote
• Batteries
• Scart Lead
• RF Lead
• Manual