Biscuits Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Anyone using it yet? My SkyHD box gave up the ghost last night (not done bad, the original launch box I got... so has lasted longer than most)... so I need a replacement and I'm sure Sky won't do it for free without tying me into an other overpriced contract. Are the Humax HD PVR boxes out again? I know they were withdrawn due to problems. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I've used a Humax HD freesat box (non PVR) out in Spain recently and it worked a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Maplin sells a freesat box that allows connection to an external USB HD for PVR functionality,I think it was £170 including a free dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm after FREESAT rather than FREEVIEW, as it offers BBCHD and ITVHD. Guess I'm going to have to wait till Humax launch the PVR version of the HD box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Yes, this was a HD FREESAT box, hence the use of the word DISH HD Satellite Kit with USB Recording Facility > Maplin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Yes, this was a HD FREESAT box, hence the use of the word DISH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Yes, this was a HD FREESAT box, hence the use of the word DISHHD Satellite Kit with USB Recording Facility > Maplin Sorry, misread your post.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_hargreaves Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 You could say you're going to leave Sky to go to Virgin unless they give you a new box for free Just go on about how you're a loyal customer spending £50+ a month and that you think it isn't a lot to ask. Should get them dishing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'd be interested to know how you get on if you get the FreeSat set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I have PlayTV for the PS3 on pre-order, but a little sceptical if this is going to be everyday user friendly or not... so I might go for the non PVR version HD box and leave the PlayTV to do any series-link stuff (only use it for Desperate Housewives, Top Gear & Confessions of a Call Girl anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Mick Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 I got the Humax HD freesat box a while ago. Nothing wrong with the box itself just the content on Freesat. Plugged it into my one of my spare slots on the LNB on my sky dish. Easy peasey When you first install the box, you have to insert your postcode so it can set up the relevant channels. Only 1 HD channel (BBC HD) available in my area :smashfreak: Just glad I never cancelled my Sky + HD subscription before buying this excuse for HD freesat. It's ok for a spare room but not as your main viewing TV. I think it will be a long while before this HD freesat stuff will be anywhere near Sky HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 The Freesat boxes don't transmit the picture down your existing RF aerial cables (like a SkyBox does out of RF2 for example), so I can't get the Freesat programs in the Kitchen, Playroom or Bedrooms, so it's back to sorting the SKYHD box out. I'm on hold to Sky as I type........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 The Freesat boxes don't transmit the picture down your existing RF aerial cables (like a SkyBox does out of RF2 for example), so I can't get the Freesat programs in the Kitchen, Playroom or Bedrooms, so it's back to sorting the SKYHD box out.I'm on hold to Sky as I type........ Does it need the Sky style Co-ax cable from the dish to the box and then onwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Does it need the Sky style Co-ax cable from the dish to the box and then onwards? Freesat uses the cables from your dish (CT100 Coax) to receive programs, however a SKYBOX also has normal aerial connections so you can distribut the picture to other rooms using your existing aerial cables (also Coax). The Freesat boxes don't do this, or so I am lead to believe. I've got an engineer coming out on Friday to replace the box with a "reconditioned" one, has cost me £65. The local Sky engineer is a mate, so it might be a VERY shiny reconditioned unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 The local Sky engineer is a mate, so it might be a VERY shiny reconditioned unit his name is'nt Paul by any chance is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 The local Sky engineer is a mate, so it might be a VERY shiny reconditioned unit his name is'nt Paul by any chance is it? Maybe...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 You can always add a SCART to RF modulator for about £20 to supply the signal around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 You can always add a SCART to RF modulator for about £20 to supply the signal around the house. Hmmm... forgot about that... I'm sticking with Sky for now, see how the HD channels go with Freesat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I can't be arsed with Sky. I don't watch enough to warrant it and I don't want to pay for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontyslapper Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Contacted the $ky yesterday - chancing my arm really. Had normal $ky on £22 package and am having $ky+ and Multiroom Lite fitted Oct 2nd - job done for £30. Box free and apparently Multiroom for free - we'll see - I'm guessing they'll try and charge me for it, I'll go to a fiver a month as thats the current 'Digital' offer for Wales based transmitter homes but I'll be pushing for free! Apparently down to the fact that I'm a 'decent' customer of 4+ years - I guess I haven't chopped and changed what I've had and this is the first 'upgrade' I've done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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