Sky+ Question

Sorry Guys,
What about a TiVo, how do they compare with Sky+?
I may as well explore all the options.

"Jomtien" wrote in message
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No-One wrote:

On channel 999 on the interactive bit it says on there somewhere that the
box actually receives the updates over the phone line.

If so it is an out-and-out lie. Updates are exclusively performed on
air.


Got it on screen in front of me right now.

"Sky regularly upgrades the software in your sky+ box via your phone line,
allowing us to continuously improve your sky+ experience."

On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 18:28:24 +0100, "No-One" wrote:


"Jomtien" wrote in message
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No-One wrote:

On channel 999 on the interactive bit it says on there somewhere that the
box actually receives the updates over the phone line.

If so it is an out-and-out lie. Updates are exclusively performed on
air.


Got it on screen in front of me right now.

"Sky regularly upgrades the software in your sky+ box via your phone line,
allowing us to continuously improve your sky+ experience."

What a load of rubbish! Shame it's not actually an advertisement or we could
complain to the Advertising Standards Authority.

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Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Mike Henry wrote:
: In , "PhilÃ…"
: wrote:

:You also have to agree to a min of another 12 months, the boxes are
:subsidised by Sky.

: Sky+ boxes are not.

:Best to try and find one on ebay or something, as long as you sub to one or
This isn't true!!! It was widely reported last year that Pace were forced
by Sky to agree to selling Sky+ boxes to them at WELL below wholesale cost
- so that Sky could sell them at their chosen price! The return (to Pace)
was a cut of the 10 pounds/month end user fee.

Sky+ sells at whatever price point Sky decides. (As above) this has (at least
at times!) been well below free market cost - thus an effective subsidy!

On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 18:28:24 +0100, "No-One"
wrote:

Got it on screen in front of me right now.

"Sky regularly upgrades the software in your sky+ box via your phone line,
allowing us to continuously improve your sky+ experience."

Really? Got to say, I find that hard to believe..

"Del" wrote in message
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Sorry Guys,
What about a TiVo, how do they compare with Sky+?
I may as well explore all the options.


I have just cancelled my SKY subscription and have returned to my TiVo.

As a user of tivo for a couple of years, Sky+ for 1, now back to my TiVo
with a freeview box.. I am so glad..

I know the Sky+ can dual record, has 5.1 sound and better recording quality.
But I have returned back to tivo for its suggestions, season passes and
reliability in recording.

If you are going to subscribe to sky for a premium channel, then maybe Sky
is better. For me a freeview box with my tivo is the best way to go..

"Del" wrote in message
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Thanks Chaps,
I will purchase my own box and Install myself, I assume that I just
phone Sky to marry the card to my Sky+ box when installed?
Now, which Sky+ box is the best................here we go again.


Just been looking at ebay as I will probably sell my boxed sky + box after
1yr.

Some with Buy It Now New units for £130, second hand units at £30-£90.

In article , PhilÃ… says...

"Del" wrote in message
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Sorry Guys,
What about a TiVo, how do they compare with Sky+?
I may as well explore all the options.


I have just cancelled my SKY subscription and have returned to my TiVo.

As a user of tivo for a couple of years, Sky+ for 1, now back to my TiVo
with a freeview box.. I am so glad..

I know the Sky+ can dual record, has 5.1 sound and better recording quality.
But I have returned back to tivo for its suggestions, season passes and
reliability in recording.

If you are going to subscribe to sky for a premium channel, then maybe Sky
is better. For me a freeview box with my tivo is the best way to go..

PLease can you post this in uk.tech.tv.sky?

Maybe then Jomtien will realise that people can exercise choice.


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Conor

Opinions personal, facts suspect.

Nigel Barker wrote:

On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 18:28:24 +0100, "No-One" wrote:

"Sky regularly upgrades the software in your sky+ box via your phone line,
allowing us to continuously improve your sky+ experience."

What a load of rubbish! Shame it's not actually an advertisement or we could
complain to the Advertising Standards Authority.

Now there's an agency with teeth. ;-)

Luke


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PhilÃ… wrote:

You also have to agree to a min of another 12 months, the boxes are
subsidised by Sky.

Nowhere will you find any official mention of a subsidy for the Sky+.

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