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Thanks folks. I'll mull it over for a bit then have a chat with the wife and see what she thinks. Then do the opposite!!!!!
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Plus I'll need a new TV. So got to add it up.
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'nuff said. (provided you have a decent sized TV - under 37" and I don't think HD's that worth it). |
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Yep, was thinking about a 42" LG, so mucho wonga to dosh out.
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Your missus will love the + box... mine can't live with it!
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As I understand it the unoffical Sky+ and V+ boxes offer the chance to get access to a lot of channels, but Sky / Virgin change the scrambling every so often and you have to search for a software download to programme your Sky+ / V+ box so you can unscramble it again.
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sky+ is ace
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These days they do it by updating the box via the phone line overnight. But the encryption hasn't changed in a long time now (at least 18months). There was a roaring trade in forged Sky cards back when they were the only encryption key. To combat this, as others have said, the Sky+ box will not record unless the Sky card is registered to your box, and connected to a phone line. There are ways around this system, but to be frank, it's really not worth it. Bellerophon, I got a card through the post the other day saying "free Sky+ box if you recommend a friend to get Sky+." I'll PM you with more details now. It'll shave a little of the cost off if nothing else. |
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The alternative is to ditch the SKY+ idea and wire the HUMAX FOXSATHD PVR up to your satellite dish.
http://www.freesat.co.uk/index.php?p...ucts&type_id=3 Initial outlay is about £290 but you get all the benefits - record, pause, rewind,a couple of HD channels and best of all - no monthly payments. I ditched SKY HD back in November and now have this box. Saving £70 a month now. ![]()
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