Sky+

[tinpants]

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!!!!!

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Dan

£30 if you're an existing customer, I believe.

And it's well worth every penny. Sky+ is great, and Sky+ HD even greater.

Debating wether to upgrade myself too. Sky+HD box price is good, but extra monthly fee for Sky+HD is a bind.

Plus I'll need a new TV.

So got to add it up.

Originally Posted by maviczap

Debating wether to upgrade myself too. Sky+HD box price is good, but extra monthly fee for Sky+HD is a bind.

Plus I'll need a new TV.

So got to add it up.

Worth it.

'nuff said. (provided you have a decent sized TV - under 37" and I don't think HD's that worth it).

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Dan

Worth it.

'nuff said. (provided you have a decent sized TV - under 37" and I don't think HD's that worth it).

Yep, was thinking about a 42" LG, so mucho wonga to dosh out.

Your missus will love the + box... mine can't live with it!

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.

sky+ is ace

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

sky+ is ace

best invention since the V twin imho....

nah, better than even that

Originally Posted by Well Oiled

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.

This is very true. In days gone by, they used to send out new decoder cards (the Sky card in the front of the box) whenever the encryption changed.

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.

[Blue Flame]

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.