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Thompson9100 · 10-02-10, 12:31 AM

Hi folks

As my previous thread suggests, I'm not having much luck with SKY equipment over the last few years, so it leads me to wonder if I do upgrade to HD, is it worth (or indeed possible) to look at purchasing my own equipment - on the basis that it may last 3 or 5 years, unlike the rubbish Sky seem to churn out that lasts 13 months if you are unlucky, 11 if you are lucky!!!

Regards

Dan T

Rick · 10-02-10, 12:40 AM

At the moment it is possible to use your own equipment, if not somewhat complicated. Look for a linux based recievers like the Dreambox / AzBox. Sky are trying to stop their cards working with 3rd party recievers o be aware that you will need to keep your SKY box around just incase.

10-02-10, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thompson9100 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sky hd Hi folks As my previous thread suggests, I'm not having much luck with SKY equipment over the last few years, so it leads me to wonder if I do upgrade to HD, is it worth (or indeed possible) to look at purchasing my own equipment - on the basis that it may last 3 or 5 years, unlike the rubbish Sky seem to churn out that lasts 13 months if you are unlucky, 11 if you are lucky!!! Regards Dan T

10-02-10, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: Sky hd At the moment it is possible to use your own equipment, if not somewhat complicated. Look for a linux based recievers like the Dreambox / AzBox. Sky are trying to stop their cards working with 3rd party recievers o be aware that you will need to keep your SKY box around just incase. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

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