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BGonaSTICK · 05-08-07, 03:11 PM

Amstrad is working with BSkyB on a new multi tuner satellite receiver that will allow viewers to watch separate programmes in different rooms of their house. It is the first fruits of the agreement between BSkyB and the electronics company it purchased this week for £125 million, although it is understood the device has been under development for several months.

The device would be an extension of the existing Sky+ product, which allows two programmes to be recorded, though the lack of a second video output prevents more than one programme to be viewed at any one time.

BSkyB already offers its subscribers Multiroom, where a second box mirrors the existing subscription for an additional £10 per month, and the Sky Link device makes it possible to change channels a Sky digibox sitting in a second room.

The new box would also use cabling to link two or more TV displays.

Source: Broadband TV News

madrat · 05-08-07, 03:35 PM

Sounds good but I bet they will charge extra for it, and if its got the Amstrad name on it it will go wrong all the time.

BGonaSTICK · 05-08-07, 04:52 PM

LOL. All very predictable isn't it?

wod · 05-08-07, 05:12 PM

i prefer straight feeds from the dish to separate receivers as your going to have abit of cabling going around your house

05-08-07, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,632 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Sky plans new Amstrad multi-tuner box Amstrad is working with BSkyB on a new multi tuner satellite receiver that will allow viewers to watch separate programmes in different rooms of their house. It is the first fruits of the agreement between BSkyB and the electronics company it purchased this week for £125 million, although it is understood the device has been under development for several months. The device would be an extension of the existing Sky+ product, which allows two programmes to be recorded, though the lack of a second video output prevents more than one programme to be viewed at any one time. BSkyB already offers its subscribers Multiroom, where a second box mirrors the existing subscription for an additional £10 per month, and the Sky Link device makes it possible to change channels a Sky digibox sitting in a second room. The new box would also use cabling to link two or more TV displays. Source: Broadband TV News __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

05-08-07, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,705 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Sky plans new Amstrad multi-tuner box Sounds good but I bet they will charge extra for it, and if its got the Amstrad name on it it will go wrong all the time. __________________ *I want it and I want it now*

05-08-07, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,632 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Sky plans new Amstrad multi-tuner box LOL. All very predictable isn't it? __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

05-08-07, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,002 Thanks: 10 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Sky plans new Amstrad multi-tuner box i prefer straight feeds from the dish to separate receivers as your going to have abit of cabling going around your house __________________ 90cm andrews/jaeger 1224 motor,Vantage x221tsci, tms-1500ci+, skystar 2, diablo v2.3 setanta on 60cm minidish


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