Version 1 v Version 2

I had today, via my company, a special offer on Sky + - basically they've
found a way of getting rid of all those refurbed boxes!

Question 1 - is a refurbed box likely to be problematic? Or no worse than a
brand new one, or better even?

Question 2 - I understand it's a Version 2 box. they assure me there's no
technical difference except that it's 33% smaller and white instead of
silver.

Given the tripe I've been handed on other ocassions by Sky in answering my
questions, I thought I'd ask here!


Cheers
Andy

I'm a fool - I meant it's a Version 1 box!

"Andy Stansfield" wrote in message
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I had today, via my company, a special offer on Sky + - basically they've
found a way of getting rid of all those refurbed boxes!

Question 1 - is a refurbed box likely to be problematic? Or no worse than
a
brand new one, or better even?

Question 2 - I understand it's a Version 2 box. they assure me there's no
technical difference except that it's 33% smaller and white instead of
silver.

Given the tripe I've been handed on other ocassions by Sky in answering my
questions, I thought I'd ask here!


Cheers
Andy

"Andy Stansfield" wrote in message
...
I had today, via my company, a special offer on Sky + - basically they've
found a way of getting rid of all those refurbed boxes!

Question 1 - is a refurbed box likely to be problematic? Or no worse than a
brand new one, or better even?

Question 2 - I understand it's a Version 2 box. they assure me there's no
technical difference except that it's 33% smaller and white instead of
silver.

Given the tripe I've been handed on other ocassions by Sky in answering my
questions, I thought I'd ask here!


Cheers
Andy




1) No more so than the original since problems seem to be solved by replacing
the faulty component and not repairing it and since some STB's are working
fine and over two year olds it maybe more down to bad luck or perhaps the
results of overheating and poor ventilation.

2) No practical difference between the functions of the two versions but there
are certainly cosmetic differences.

Mike C

Andy Stansfield wrote:

I had today, via my company, a special offer on Sky + - basically they've
found a way of getting rid of all those refurbed boxes!

So what is the offer? You can get a brand new V2 box installed for
£200, BTW. Unless you are paying a lot less than this it isn't worth
it.

Most faults with the Sky+ are to do with dead or dying hard drives.
This is no big deal as most of the drives will probably die within 5
years anyway. Anyone with a Sky+ (or a Tivo or any other PVR) should
expect to have to replace the drive one day.

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Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/tez5
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
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It's half that price.

They are coming Tuesday 16th - next date was January!

Andy
"Jomtien" wrote in message
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Andy Stansfield wrote:

I had today, via my company, a special offer on Sky + - basically they've
found a way of getting rid of all those refurbed boxes!

So what is the offer? You can get a brand new V2 box installed for
£200, BTW. Unless you are paying a lot less than this it isn't worth
it.

Most faults with the Sky+ are to do with dead or dying hard drives.
This is no big deal as most of the drives will probably die within 5
years anyway. Anyone with a Sky+ (or a Tivo or any other PVR) should
expect to have to replace the drive one day.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/tez5
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. ;-)