Sky H.D

elfa7 · 19th January 2007, 12:45

We're on our sixth HD box, the main problem is the picture breaking up occasionally.

Anybody beat six ?.

Charles_Harding · 19th January 2007, 12:54

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Originally Posted by elfa7

We're on our sixth HD box, the main problem is the picture breaking up occasionally.

Anybody beat six ?.

After that report, I'll doubt if I'll even go for my first one!!!

"Old people should not eat health foods. They need all the preservatives that they can get!"

Charles H.

Kremmen · 19th January 2007, 13:04

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We're on our sixth HD box

I think someone on Watchdog mentioned their seventh ?

basegreen · 19th January 2007, 14:16

Mine does this - I think its related to the signal myself. It's been better recently mind.

basegreen · 19th January 2007, 14:17

btw - when you get your box swapped out - does the engineer need to do a callback?

elfa7 · 19th January 2007, 15:28

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Originally Posted by basegreen

btw - when you get your box swapped out - does the engineer need to do a callback?

Yes he does. I think its to link the box with the card.

boltonbrowny · 19th January 2007, 17:13

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Originally Posted by basegreen

btw - when you get your box swapped out - does the engineer need to do a callback?

had sky hd for a few months, the only time ive had problems with the picture is when the weather is bad,no problems with the box, as regards the engineer visit, if youve previously had sky+ then you dont need an engineer visit, the hd and sky+ cables are like for like, just connect them up call sky and tell them to activate the hd signal to your card.
I bought my hd box off ebay and at the time saved myself the £60 installation fee by switching the wires myself, the only time the engineer should have to come out is if you have a standard sky box..hope this helps.

elfa7 · 19th January 2007, 18:31

One of the HD boxes had a problem whereby if you pressed for a reminder for a particular programme, it did remind you, but it also started to record as well.
This latest box is the best so far, and the picture on our Panasonic 42" is
great.

Charles_Harding · 20th January 2007, 15:57

All these Sky HD boxes giving grief.

And you own them!

What happens when their guarantee expires?

"Trouble is, by the time you can read a woman like a book, your library card has expired!"

Charles H.

basegreen · 20th January 2007, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

All these Sky HD boxes giving grief.

And you own them!

What happens when their guarantee expires?

"Trouble is, by the time you can read a woman like a book, your library card has expired!"

Charles H.

Oh well then, I better go out and get one of the other non-existant boxes for doing HD?

elfa7 · 20th January 2007, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

All these Sky HD boxes giving grief.

And you own them!

What happens when their guarantee expires?

"Trouble is, by the time you can read a woman like a book, your library card has expired!"

Charles H.

When I've had a problem, a Sky engineer has called within two days with another box. As I've already said, this latest box is behaving itself. Touch wood !!.

Charles_Harding · 21st January 2007, 14:34

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Originally Posted by elfa7

When I've had a problem, a Sky engineer has called within two days with another box. As I've already said, this latest box is behaving itself. Touch wood !!.

All repairs carried out so far under guarantee.....but what happens next year?

Proper regular HD isn't due to be screened until 2012, will these boxes last 'til then?

"When you reach 60, something horrible happens to music!"

Charles H.

elfa7 · 21st January 2007, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

All repairs carried out so far under guarantee.....but what happens next year?

Proper regular HD isn't due to be screened until 2012, will these boxes last 'til then?

"When you reach 60, something horrible happens to music!"

Charles H.

As with most electrical items, you will be able to take out extended warranty for the box if you want to.

What do you mean, regular HD won't be out until 2012 ?. It's here now !!.

britsbest · 21st January 2007, 22:12

I believe he means on more than the current 9/10 channels. I have had HD since Christmas and the best feature is the huge hard drive and the fact that regular TV takes next to no space up. HD files must be huge as they demolish the space ! The pic quality on HD is great but doubt its worth the expense, but I like my gadgets which is why I got the EX

pjelsworth · 22nd January 2007, 14:09

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Originally Posted by britsbest

I believe he means on more than the current 9/10 channels. I have had HD since Christmas and the best feature is the huge hard drive and the fact that regular TV takes next to no space up. HD files must be huge as they demolish the space ! The pic quality on HD is great but doubt its worth the expense, but I like my gadgets which is why I got the EX

It does seem a bit of an expense at the moment, especially if you have to buy a new TV as well. I guess it will become more widespread, but at the moment the available channels are too limited.

BTW, it is really easy to upgrade a normal Sky+ box with a bigger hard drive; they are standard PC equipment. It took me about 10 minutes, and is well worth the £60 or so for a hard drive.

Charles_Harding · 23rd January 2007, 13:32

Yes you're right, just 9-10 channels mostly showing repeats.

Sounds an expensive way of enjoying yourself, assuming that the HD box doesn't pack up!

Got a 42" screen and that is impressive in its self!

Just gotta wait 'til 2012 for HD now.

"Your birthday is just the first day of yet another 365 day journey around the sun. Enjoy your trip!"

Charles H.

boltonbrowny · 23rd January 2007, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Yes you're right, just 9-10 channels mostly showing repeats.

Sounds an expensive way of enjoying yourself, assuming that the HD box doesn't pack up!

Got a 42" screen and that is impressive in its self!

Just gotta wait 'til 2012 for HD now.

"Your birthday is just the first day of yet another 365 day journey around the sun. Enjoy your trip!"

Charles H.

I know where youre comming from slightly charles, it is quite expensive but ive paid over £2500 for a tv that produces 750/1080 hd pictures, i dont see the point in owning a lcd/plasma hd screen if youre not going to make the most of it, by 2012 youre screen will be on its way out and the technology will be far more advanced, you would have been better sticking with a crt tv.

Charles_Harding · 23rd January 2007, 15:00

Thing is, I had a 32" CRT that took up most of the space in my lounge.

The 42" just hangs on the wall and looks great too!

As for the technology, the current HD sets are not 'fully HD' as yet, as they would be unable to display the potential that HD will have to offer when it's truly up and running.

The current designed potential for HD is around twice the quality of the existing transmissions.

So even I will have to trade in later.

"I've decided to live forever, or die in the attempt!"

Charles H.

Mark996 · 23rd January 2007, 18:05

That's a very good and valid point Charles - the quality that Sky HD puts out at the moment is 1089i (basically upscaled 740 pictures), and not the 'true HD' 1089p.....

This I'm sure, is mainly becasue film makers have not yet had the chance to actually film in 1089 with HD cameras.......

I have however now seen the difference between 1089i and 1089p though using my new Playstation 3 (acquired on a recent trip to the states!!) through my cousin's HD ready Plasma, and I can confirm that the visible difference between 'i' and 'p' is..............none!

Charles_Harding · 24th January 2007, 15:15

I reckon that 1080P IS the way forward for HD, but it won't be ready 'til 2012.

So to get your money in now, 1080i has been introduced to relieve your pockets of some of that spare cash.

Shame the current available HD output is so limited!

"I suffer from 'old age'. I've got a rocking chair, but just can't get it going!"

Charles H.

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,869 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mine does this - I think its related to the signal myself. It's been better recently mind.

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One of the HD boxes had a problem whereby if you pressed for a reminder for a particular programme, it did remind you, but it also started to record as well. This latest box is the best so far, and the picture on our Panasonic 42" is great.

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	All these Sky HD boxes giving grief. And you own them! What happens when their guarantee expires? *"Trouble is, by the time you can read a woman like a book, your library card has expired!"* Charles H.

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britsbest Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Cheadle Hulme Posts: 228 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I believe he means on more than the current 9/10 channels. I have had HD since Christmas and the best feature is the huge hard drive and the fact that regular TV takes next to no space up. HD files must be huge as they demolish the space ! The pic quality on HD is great but doubt its worth the expense, but I like my gadgets which is why I got the EX

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Yes you're right, just 9-10 channels mostly showing repeats. Sounds an expensive way of enjoying yourself, assuming that the HD box doesn't pack up! Got a 42" screen and that is impressive in its self! Just gotta wait 'til 2012 for HD now. *"Your birthday is just the first day of yet another 365 day journey around the sun. Enjoy your trip!"* Charles H.

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Thing is, I had a 32" CRT that took up most of the space in my lounge. The 42" just hangs on the wall and looks great too! As for the technology, the current HD sets are not 'fully HD' as yet, as they would be unable to display the potential that HD will have to offer when it's truly up and running. The current designed potential for HD is around twice the quality of the existing transmissions. So even I will have to trade in later. *"I've decided to live forever, or die in the attempt!"* Charles H.

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 451 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	That's a very good and valid point Charles - the quality that Sky HD puts out at the moment is 1089i (basically upscaled 740 pictures), and not the 'true HD' 1089p..... This I'm sure, is mainly becasue film makers have not yet had the chance to actually film in 1089 with HD cameras....... I have however now seen the difference between 1089i and 1089p though using my new Playstation 3 (acquired on a recent trip to the states!!) through my cousin's HD ready Plasma, and I can confirm that the visible difference between 'i' and 'p' is..............none!

24th January 2007, 15:15	#20 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	I reckon that 1080P IS the way forward for HD, but it won't be ready 'til 2012. So to get your money in now, 1080i has been introduced to relieve your pockets of some of that spare cash. Shame the current available HD output is so limited! "I suffer from 'old age'. I've got a rocking chair, but just can't get it going!" Charles H.