Sky boxes

[rfisher]

My 10 year old Sky Digibox has developed a fault and has an appointment at the local recycling centre shortly.

I only used it for the free channels with a Sky card but I like the ease of setting favourite channels and checking what's on.

If I get a Sky+ box via Ebay can I use that to watch the free channels or do I need to get an older type Sky box?

[miniman]

The box will work but you won't get the + recording functionality,

[Fletch79]

I think you will .. But unless you have 2 cables from the LNB you won;t be able to watch one AND record another

You should be able to watch and record the same channel

[miniman]

Fletch79 said:

I think you will .. But unless you have 2 cables from the LNB you won;t be able to watch one AND record another

You should be able to watch and record the same channel

Not without a Sky+ subscription you can't.

[philthy]

Miniman is right, you have to have at least the minimum subscription to use the sky+functions.

[LC926]

i wouldn't bother paying the extra for the + function as already said it won't work without a subscription, just buy a basic one or ask about, there is usually plenty of the older ones being given away

[Fletch79]

Is it worth considering a freesat box with PVR

[rfisher]

Fletch79 said:

Is it worth considering a freesat box with PVR

Hmmmmmm interesting.

Think you get some free HD channels with freesat - yes?

[miniman]

rfisher said:

Fletch79 said:

Is it worth considering a freesat box with PVR

Hmmmmmm interesting.

Think you get some free HD channels with freesat - yes?

Yes with a Freesat HD box.

[gilla]

I have a couple of sky boxes that have had under 6 months use. I don't need them. Email me if you want one!

Adam

[rfisher]

Adam - YHM.

[gilla]

can't access from home - will pick up and respond in the morning mate

[RB26DETT]

gilla said:

can't access from home - will pick up and respond in the morning mate

Ohhh if you've got another spare, i wouldnt mind it.

Im in Ireland though.

[gilla]

I have 1 current normal box and 1 HD box about 18 months old or so... I'll probably keep the HD box, just moved so will decide over the weekend... if I don't find a use for it I'll post here. The other box is being sent to the OP.