Sky > Sky+ upgrade questioins..
 

I have the basic Sky "Family" package, £19.50 (used to be £13, that's
how much it's gone up...)

Anyhows, The dish/box is knackered, so I am considering "upgrading" to
Sky+, if the price is right...

I had a look at the Sky website, and I am now more confused that before
I started.. Can anyone tell me, in simple terms, how much a upgrade to
Sky+ will be (taking into account any current promotional offers).

I don't want Movies, Don't want Sport, just the same package as I have
now, but on Sky+

Cheers...

Tumbleweed wrote:
Once I have a Sky+ system, am I always gonna have
to pay the extra tenner?

Yep!..unless you go 4 a package that means its waived.

Actually, you can always stop paying the ten pounds if you want -- it's just
that you'll lose the HD record/playback functionality then and your system
will effectively be the same as a non-plus box. You're not stuck with
*having* to pay this once you move to Sky+.

Also, no one seems to have mentioned the £200 charge to purchase the box
(unless they've dropped this -- but I don't remember reading anywhere that
they have).

It is a good system that I'd personally recommend. Once you've had the
"pause and rewind live TV" feature you'll wonder how you ever did without
it. I keep going to use it on the radio in my car only to be disappointed
that it's not there..!

--

(O) e n o n e

Tumbleweed wrote:
Once I have a Sky+ system, am I always gonna have
to pay the extra tenner?

Yep!..unless you go 4 a package that means its waived.

Actually, you can always stop paying the ten pounds if you want -- it's just
that you'll lose the HD record/playback functionality then and your system
will effectively be the same as a non-plus box. You're not stuck with
*having* to pay this once you move to Sky+.

Also, no one seems to have mentioned the £200 charge to purchase the box
(unless they've dropped this -- but I don't remember reading anywhere that
they have).

It is a good system that I'd personally recommend. Once you've had the
"pause and rewind live TV" feature you'll wonder how you ever did without
it. I keep going to use it on the radio in my car only to be disappointed
that it's not there..!

--

(O) e n o n e

Oenone wrote:

Also, no one seems to have mentioned the £200 charge to purchase the box
(unless they've dropped this -- but I don't remember reading anywhere that
they have).

They haven't, of course. You can find boxes much cheaper elsewhere
though not with installation.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/yvnsy
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
BBC gone? : http://www.astra2d.co.uk/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

Oenone wrote:

Also, no one seems to have mentioned the £200 charge to purchase the box
(unless they've dropped this -- but I don't remember reading anywhere that
they have).

They haven't, of course. You can find boxes much cheaper elsewhere
though not with installation.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/yvnsy
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
BBC gone? : http://www.astra2d.co.uk/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

i can install the sky plus myself, got the quad lnb already, as use internet
via satellite.

So, where can i purchase a decent sky + box, and would it jut be a simple
conversation to sky to get sky plus running?

Stuart

i can install the sky plus myself, got the quad lnb already, as use internet
via satellite.

So, where can i purchase a decent sky + box, and would it jut be a simple
conversation to sky to get sky plus running?

Stuart

Stuart Turrell wrote:

So, where can i purchase a decent sky + box,

From any authorised Sky retailer.


and would it jut be a simple
conversation to sky to get sky plus running?

Yes, once the two LNB feeds are connected and assuming that you
already have a Sky sub and card.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/yvnsy
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
BBC gone? : http://www.astra2d.co.uk/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

Stuart Turrell wrote:

So, where can i purchase a decent sky + box,

From any authorised Sky retailer.


and would it jut be a simple
conversation to sky to get sky plus running?

Yes, once the two LNB feeds are connected and assuming that you
already have a Sky sub and card.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/yvnsy
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
BBC gone? : http://www.astra2d.co.uk/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 05:21:35 GMT, Jomtien wrote:

Oenone wrote:

Also, no one seems to have mentioned the £200 charge to purchase the box
(unless they've dropped this -- but I don't remember reading anywhere that
they have).

They haven't, of course. You can find boxes much cheaper elsewhere
though not with installation.

Are you talking about second hand or new boxes ?? If its new i'd love
to know where to buy one much cheaper.


Thanks
Neil

On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 05:21:35 GMT, Jomtien wrote:

Oenone wrote:

Also, no one seems to have mentioned the £200 charge to purchase the box
(unless they've dropped this -- but I don't remember reading anywhere that
they have).

They haven't, of course. You can find boxes much cheaper elsewhere
though not with installation.

Are you talking about second hand or new boxes ?? If its new i'd love
to know where to buy one much cheaper.


Thanks
Neil

Neil wrote:

They haven't, of course. You can find boxes much cheaper elsewhere
though not with installation.

Are you talking about second hand or new boxes ?? If its new i'd love
to know where to buy one much cheaper.

New. You can start on Ebay (£150) and in the ads in Wotsat (£179).

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/yvnsy
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
BBC gone? : http://www.astra2d.co.uk/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

Neil wrote:

They haven't, of course. You can find boxes much cheaper elsewhere
though not with installation.

Are you talking about second hand or new boxes ?? If its new i'd love
to know where to buy one much cheaper.

New. You can start on Ebay (£150) and in the ads in Wotsat (£179).

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/yvnsy
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
BBC gone? : http://www.astra2d.co.uk/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 04:21:41 GMT, Jomtien wrote:

Neil wrote:

They haven't, of course. You can find boxes much cheaper elsewhere
though not with installation.

Are you talking about second hand or new boxes ?? If its new i'd love
to know where to buy one much cheaper.

New. You can start on Ebay (£150) and in the ads in Wotsat (£179).


Cheers

Neil

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 04:21:41 GMT, Jomtien wrote:

Neil wrote:

They haven't, of course. You can find boxes much cheaper elsewhere
though not with installation.

Are you talking about second hand or new boxes ?? If its new i'd love
to know where to buy one much cheaper.

New. You can start on Ebay (£150) and in the ads in Wotsat (£179).


Cheers

Neil