Alternatives to Sky+?

Dear all

I absolutely love Sky+. But when you actually look at what I watch, it is
actually 95% of channels that are on freeview. If I weaned myself off
watching football and my 3-year old son from Dora the Explorer, it seems
crazy to be paying £33 a month for the privilege.

What is the best solution for a PVR that has a twin tuner that can do what
Sky+ can do? I was looking at one at www.unbeatable.co.uk but there are
rumours that it has gone bust. Other sites have the Thomson DHD400 but it is
unclear whether you can watch one recorded programme whilst recording two
others.

Please, can anyone free me from the shackles of Rupert Murdoch? I've been
funding his empire since 1993!

Phil Clarke

On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:09:27 +0000 (UTC), "Phil Clarke"
wrote:

What is the best solution for a PVR that has a twin tuner that can do what
Sky+ can do? I was looking at one at www.unbeatable.co.uk but there are
rumours that it has gone bust. Other sites have the Thomson DHD400 but it is
unclear whether you can watch one recorded programme whilst recording two
others.

Why not pop over to uk.tech.tv.video.pvr

Phil Clarke wrote:

What is the best solution for a PVR that has a twin tuner that can do what
Sky+ can do? I was looking at one at www.unbeatable.co.uk but there are
rumours that it has gone bust. Other sites have the Thomson DHD400 but it is
unclear whether you can watch one recorded programme whilst recording two
others.

Argos do a twin tuner Freeview PVR for well under £200. My brother has
one. There are several others and you don't have to buy from
Unbeatable if you don't fancy them (though I don't see why you should
worry as long as you use a UK credit card).

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"Jomtien" wrote in message
...
Phil Clarke wrote:

What is the best solution for a PVR that has a twin tuner that can do
what
Sky+ can do? I was looking at one at www.unbeatable.co.uk but there are
rumours that it has gone bust. Other sites have the Thomson DHD400 but it
is
unclear whether you can watch one recorded programme whilst recording two
others.

Argos do a twin tuner Freeview PVR for well under £200. My brother has
one. There are several others and you don't have to buy from
Unbeatable if you don't fancy them (though I don't see why you should
worry as long as you use a UK credit card).

Unfortunately Unbeatable are no more. They've gone into administration.
Their shop in Crawley is all shuttered up and I couldn't see much sign of
life round at their warehouse either.

--

Simon.

Simon Pocock wrote:

............ you don't have to buy from
Unbeatable if you don't fancy them (though I don't see why you should
worry as long as you use a UK credit card).

Unfortunately Unbeatable are no more. They've gone into administration.
Their shop in Crawley is all shuttered up and I couldn't see much sign of
life round at their warehouse either.

That would indeed be a good reason not to order from them, even with a
credit card. Shame though: they were one of the better online
retailers.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/7rm2m
UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
BBC reception questions? ; http://www.astra2d.com/
Fed up with on-screen logos? : http://logofreetv.org/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)

Phil, I saw a fusion PVR that does what you want it to do in Dixons on
Saturday for 125 pounds. Dixons in Maidstone for what it's worth. I've been
thinking about it ever since.



"Phil Clarke" wrote in message
...
Dear all

I absolutely love Sky+. But when you actually look at what I watch, it is
actually 95% of channels that are on freeview. If I weaned myself off
watching football and my 3-year old son from Dora the Explorer, it seems
crazy to be paying £33 a month for the privilege.

What is the best solution for a PVR that has a twin tuner that can do what
Sky+ can do? I was looking at one at www.unbeatable.co.uk but there are
rumours that it has gone bust. Other sites have the Thomson DHD400 but it
is unclear whether you can watch one recorded programme whilst recording
two others.

Please, can anyone free me from the shackles of Rupert Murdoch? I've been
funding his empire since 1993!

Phil Clarke

" Phil, I saw a fusion PVR that does what you want it to do in Dixons on
Saturday for 125 pounds. Dixons in Maidstone for what it's worth. I've
been thinking about it ever since.

On the website they are going for £179.99. I'll definitely try to have a
look at one working. Thanks for the heads up!

Phil Clarke

" " Phil, I saw a fusion PVR that does what you want it to do in Dixons on
Saturday for 125 pounds. Dixons in Maidstone for what it's worth. I've
been thinking about it ever since.

On the website they are going for £179.99. I'll definitely try to have a
look at one working. Thanks for the heads up!

Phil Clarke

Just found a really good website, probably posted before.
http://www.emsee.co.uk/pvr/

Phil Clarke

Not totally free fro Murdoch but you could go to £10 per month and keep the
Sky+


"Phil Clarke" wrote in message
...
Dear all

I absolutely love Sky+. But when you actually look at what I watch, it is
actually 95% of channels that are on freeview. If I weaned myself off
watching football and my 3-year old son from Dora the Explorer, it seems
crazy to be paying £33 a month for the privilege.

What is the best solution for a PVR that has a twin tuner that can do what
Sky+ can do? I was looking at one at www.unbeatable.co.uk but there are
rumours that it has gone bust. Other sites have the Thomson DHD400 but it
is unclear whether you can watch one recorded programme whilst recording
two others.

Please, can anyone free me from the shackles of Rupert Murdoch? I've been
funding his empire since 1993!

Phil Clarke

"Phil Clarke" wrote in message
...
Dear all

I absolutely love Sky+. But when you actually look at what I watch, it is
actually 95% of channels that are on freeview. If I weaned myself off
watching football and my 3-year old son from Dora the Explorer, it seems
crazy to be paying £33 a month for the privilege.

What is the best solution for a PVR that has a twin tuner that can do
what Sky+ can do? I was looking at one at www.unbeatable.co.uk but there
are rumours that it has gone bust. Other sites have the Thomson DHD400
but it is unclear whether you can watch one recorded programme whilst
recording two others.

Please, can anyone free me from the shackles of Rupert Murdoch? I've been
funding his empire since 1993!

Phil Clarke

" Not totally free fro Murdoch but you could go to £10 per month and keep
the Sky+

That's exactly what I've gone for. I'm lying in wait until either i) a
better twin tuner PVR is released or ii) SKy drop the charge on Sky+ as
discussed in this newsgroup.

Phil Clarke