Sky plus alternatives?

Hi everyone

I am about to move home to a building where I'm not allowed a satellite
dish. Unfortunately I've got hooked on Sky Plus and I'm struggling to find
anything comparable. Is there an alternative combination of broadcaster and
hardware solution that could offer timeshifted viewing and the ability to
watch/record more than one channel at a time?

The area I'm moving to has ntl and homechoice, but neither can offer the
functionality I'm used to. The new address doesn't get working Freeview and
ntl doesn't offer broadband there either.

This is the start of my research, so I'd be very grateful for any tips you
have.

Ben

On Sat, 14 May 2005 13:23:37 +0100, Ben C wrote:
Hi everyone

I am about to move home to a building where I'm not allowed a satellite
dish. Unfortunately I've got hooked on Sky Plus and I'm struggling to find
anything comparable. Is there an alternative combination of broadcaster and
hardware solution that could offer timeshifted viewing and the ability to
watch/record more than one channel at a time?

Apart from the last bit (although you can watch and record) get a Tivo.

--
Dave

"Ben C" wrote in message
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Hi everyone

I am about to move home to a building where I'm not allowed a satellite
dish. Unfortunately I've got hooked on Sky Plus and I'm struggling to
find anything comparable. Is there an alternative combination of
broadcaster and hardware solution that could offer timeshifted viewing and
the ability to watch/record more than one channel at a time?

The area I'm moving to has ntl and homechoice, but neither can offer the
functionality I'm used to. The new address doesn't get working Freeview
and ntl doesn't offer broadband there either.

This is the start of my research, so I'd be very grateful for any tips you
have.

Ben


Move somewhere else!

"Dave MacRae" wrote in message
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On Sat, 14 May 2005 13:23:37 +0100, Ben C wrote:
Hi everyone

I am about to move home to a building where I'm not allowed a satellite
dish. Unfortunately I've got hooked on Sky Plus and I'm struggling to
find
anything comparable. Is there an alternative combination of broadcaster
and
hardware solution that could offer timeshifted viewing and the ability to
watch/record more than one channel at a time?

Apart from the last bit (although you can watch and record) get a Tivo.

--
Dave

Do they still exist in the UK? I thought they went bust.

"Ben C" wrote in message
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"Dave MacRae" wrote in message
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On Sat, 14 May 2005 13:23:37 +0100, Ben C wrote:
Hi everyone

I am about to move home to a building where I'm not allowed a satellite
dish. Unfortunately I've got hooked on Sky Plus and I'm struggling to
find
anything comparable. Is there an alternative combination of
broadcaster
and
hardware solution that could offer timeshifted viewing and the ability
to
watch/record more than one channel at a time?

Apart from the last bit (although you can watch and record) get a Tivo.

--
Dave

Do they still exist in the UK? I thought they went bust.

Try a search on Ebay.

I was watching one which went for £420 with a lifetime subscription.
http://tinyurl.com/7pm5d
I don't know if that is a typical price.

"Ben C" wrote in message
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Hi everyone

I am about to move home to a building where I'm not allowed a satellite
dish.

Are you allowed a globe light??

http://www.ddelec.com/digiglobe.htm

Paul

On Sat, 14 May 2005 13:23:37 +0100, "Ben C" wrote:
Is there an alternative combination of broadcaster and
hardware solution that could offer timeshifted viewing and the ability to
watch/record more than one channel at a time?

You need a Freeview Hard Disc recorder.
http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/freeviewreceivers.html
for a list of currently available models.
All will Timeshift. You need a dual tuner model to watch more than one
program at a time. Check the specs about recording more than one.
The beauty of this is that there is NO subscription charge.
Spend the savings on beer and fags!
--
John Adams.
I do not check this mail account. Please reply to Newsgroup.

On Sat, 14 May 2005 23:37:29 GMT, "Paul G"
wrote:


"Ben C" wrote in message
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Hi everyone

I am about to move home to a building where I'm not allowed a satellite
dish.

Are you allowed a globe light??

http://www.ddelec.com/digiglobe.htm

'Its "globe" shape guarantees a prefect protection'.

Does it offer similar assurances for senators, consuls and praetors?

Charlie

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Please send no unsolicited email or foodstuffs

"Charlie Pearce" wrote in
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On Sat, 14 May 2005 23:37:29 GMT, "Paul G"
wrote:


"Ben C" wrote in message
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Hi everyone

I am about to move home to a building where I'm not allowed a satellite
dish.

Are you allowed a globe light??

http://www.ddelec.com/digiglobe.htm

'Its "globe" shape guarantees a prefect protection'.

Does it offer similar assurances for senators, consuls and praetors?

Charlie


Et, tu Charlie?

In article , John Adams
writes
On Sat, 14 May 2005 13:23:37 +0100, "Ben C" wrote:
Is there an alternative combination of broadcaster and
hardware solution that could offer timeshifted viewing and the ability to
watch/record more than one channel at a time?

You need a Freeview Hard Disc recorder.
http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/freeviewreceivers.html
for a list of currently available models.
All will Timeshift. You need a dual tuner model to watch more than one
program at a time. Check the specs about recording more than one.
The beauty of this is that there is NO subscription charge.
Spend the savings on beer and fags!

If you read the rest of his message, he says he can't get freeview.
--
Tim Mitchell