NE5 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 can anyone give me a good comparison in terms of plusses and minuses between the two ? In particular, what I would like to know is : Does having skyplus cost any more on your monthly package with sky ? How many TV's can be run off a skyplus system - at present we have an upstairs and a downstairs TV running from the skybox. Relative to the above question - if you record on the skyplus hard disk, can you watch it on the upstairs TV and copy it onto another DVD recorder which is upstairs (important requirement) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sky+ doesn't cost any more, you just have to source the box. It doesn't affect the number of TVs you can run from it; for more than one you still need Sky Multiroom. You need another feed from your dish to allow use of the dual tuner (recording whilst watching something else etc). I don't think there's an easy way of getting recorded programmes off a Sky+ box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lankybellwipe Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 can anyone give me a good comparison in terms of plusses and minuses between the two ? In particular, what I would like to know is : Does having skyplus cost any more on your monthly package with sky ? How many TV's can be run off a skyplus system - at present we have an upstairs and a downstairs TV running from the skybox. Relative to the above question - if you record on the skyplus hard disk, can you watch it on the upstairs TV and copy it onto another DVD recorder which is upstairs (important requirement) I would suggest........ er............. no idea mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sky+ without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northerngimp Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 If you already subscribe to sky then you should not be charged for sky plus except the box and installation. U We only have one box to the TV downstairs, not sure how this would work with connecting 2 or more TVs, not sure if it can TBH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northerngimp Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Oh and beware the problems of Sky+ your missus will fill it with shyte, Americas next top model etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 We're getting Sky HD soon, and that means that I'll end up with the 250gb Sky+ box all for my room and myself. I just need another LNB in here and holy shit, I'll be in tv heaven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? Nope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? You're joking arent you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Can't you just record a programme off the sky+ box using AV cables, i.e. sky+ it and then use the recorder to tape off it while something is playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sky+ without a doubt. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 thanks for all the replies..... what I have at the moment is ; a skybox downstairs, input to the TV and video. And a lead from the skybox's 2nd output through the wall and up into upstairs bedroom to 2nd TV. I have a recordable DVD upstairs connected to the upstairs TV and upstairs Video, I use this setup to edit NUFC games onto disks from the video, and a film now and again to keep or whatever. The downstairs video is bust, therefore needs replacing it with another DVD recorder or skyplus. If I can save things on the hard disk and watch them upstairs - to record them - via an output from the skyplus box then I would get skyplus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? Nope. so how do you transfer anything from the hard drive to disk, or video ? Oh, and how many hours does the hard disk hold ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 thanks for all the replies..... what I have at the moment is ; a skybox downstairs, input to the TV and video. And a lead from the skybox's 2nd output through the wall and up into upstairs bedroom to 2nd TV. I have a recordable DVD upstairs connected to the upstairs TV and upstairs Video, I use this setup to edit NUFC games onto disks from the video, and a film now and again to keep or whatever. The downstairs video is bust, therefore needs replacing it with another DVD recorder or skyplus. If I can save things on the hard disk and watch them upstairs - to record them - via an output from the skyplus box then I would get skyplus. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=317052&forumid=21 You can record onto a recordable dvd via scart. You can do this in a normal vcr stylie record manner, or by going to your saved programme, pressing 'copy' and then watching the recorded programme. The difference between these modes is unknown to me, though I'd guess that it's either to do with copy restrictions on certain programs, or just so you dont get any random sky popups being recorded on the screen. Fudge knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? Nope. so how do you transfer anything from the hard drive to disk, or video ? Oh, and how many hours does the hard disk hold ? Thats the whole idea. You dont. Sky dont want you pirating their programmes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? Nope. so how do you transfer anything from the hard drive to disk, or video ? Oh, and how many hours does the hard disk hold ? Sky+ claims 'over 40 hours' Sky+ HD box claims 'over 80 hours SD, over 30 hours HD' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibble Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have Sky+ feeding my TV downstairs. The upstairs TV is connected via one of those magic eye tv aerial systems you can get from Argos. Works a treat, no cables necessary, picture is excellent, and it lets you control and watch your Sky+ from upstairs via the remote. I'd imagine that'd be ideal for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edd Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 thanks for all the replies..... what I have at the moment is ; a skybox downstairs, input to the TV and video. And a lead from the skybox's 2nd output through the wall and up into upstairs bedroom to 2nd TV. I have a recordable DVD upstairs connected to the upstairs TV and upstairs Video, I use this setup to edit NUFC games onto disks from the video, and a film now and again to keep or whatever. The downstairs video is bust, therefore needs replacing it with another DVD recorder or skyplus. If I can save things on the hard disk and watch them upstairs - to record them - via an output from the skyplus box then I would get skyplus. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=317052&forumid=21 You can record onto a recordable dvd via scart. You can do this in a normal vcr stylie record manner, or by going to your saved programme, pressing 'copy' and then watching the recorded programme. The difference between these modes is unknown to me, though I'd guess that it's either to do with copy restrictions on certain programs, or just so you dont get any random sky popups being recorded on the screen. Fudge knows. If it's like cable, then using the "copy" option will be the only real way to copy recorded Sky HD content to DVD or video. IIRC copy protection would stop you copying through HDMI, but selecting "copy" will output the signal through Scart instead, allowing you to copy it. It just stops you making really high quality copies of stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? Nope. so how do you transfer anything from the hard drive to disk, or video ? Oh, and how many hours does the hard disk hold ? Sky+ claims 'over 40 hours' Sky+ HD box claims 'over 80 hours SD, over 30 hours HD' so which is right ? Lad at work told me it is only 20 hours, but that seems to be not much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 thanks for all the replies..... what I have at the moment is ; a skybox downstairs, input to the TV and video. And a lead from the skybox's 2nd output through the wall and up into upstairs bedroom to 2nd TV. I have a recordable DVD upstairs connected to the upstairs TV and upstairs Video, I use this setup to edit NUFC games onto disks from the video, and a film now and again to keep or whatever. The downstairs video is bust, therefore needs replacing it with another DVD recorder or skyplus. If I can save things on the hard disk and watch them upstairs - to record them - via an output from the skyplus box then I would get skyplus. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=317052&forumid=21 You can record onto a recordable dvd via scart. You can do this in a normal vcr stylie record manner, or by going to your saved programme, pressing 'copy' and then watching the recorded programme. The difference between these modes is unknown to me, though I'd guess that it's either to do with copy restrictions on certain programs, or just so you dont get any random sky popups being recorded on the screen. Fudge knows. so what you mean, is people who are now buying DVD recorders [to replace a VCR] aren't recording from sky in the way they recorded using a VCR anymore, you can do it but only if you use a scart lead to the DVD recorder ? Do you feed the aerial from terrestrial channels into the back of the skybox or the DVD recorder ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? Nope. so how do you transfer anything from the hard drive to disk, or video ? Oh, and how many hours does the hard disk hold ? Sky+ claims 'over 40 hours' Sky+ HD box claims 'over 80 hours SD, over 30 hours HD' so which is right ? Lad at work told me it is only 20 hours, but that seems to be not much. They're both right (not that lad at work!)... Sky+ HD box has a bigger hard drive than a regular Sky+ box, so can record more Standard Def stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 thanks for all the replies..... what I have at the moment is ; a skybox downstairs, input to the TV and video. And a lead from the skybox's 2nd output through the wall and up into upstairs bedroom to 2nd TV. I have a recordable DVD upstairs connected to the upstairs TV and upstairs Video, I use this setup to edit NUFC games onto disks from the video, and a film now and again to keep or whatever. The downstairs video is bust, therefore needs replacing it with another DVD recorder or skyplus. If I can save things on the hard disk and watch them upstairs - to record them - via an output from the skyplus box then I would get skyplus. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=317052&forumid=21 You can record onto a recordable dvd via scart. You can do this in a normal vcr stylie record manner, or by going to your saved programme, pressing 'copy' and then watching the recorded programme. The difference between these modes is unknown to me, though I'd guess that it's either to do with copy restrictions on certain programs, or just so you dont get any random sky popups being recorded on the screen. Fudge knows. so what you mean, is people who are now buying DVD recorders [to replace a VCR] aren't recording from sky in the way they recorded using a VCR anymore, you can do it but only if you use a scart lead to the DVD recorder ? Do you feed the aerial from terrestrial channels into the back of the skybox or the DVD recorder ? Do you need the terrestrial aerial anymore? I don't bother. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 does sky+ have a record to DVD facility ? Nope. so how do you transfer anything from the hard drive to disk, or video ? Oh, and how many hours does the hard disk hold ? Sky+ claims 'over 40 hours' Sky+ HD box claims 'over 80 hours SD, over 30 hours HD' so which is right ? Lad at work told me it is only 20 hours, but that seems to be not much. I know my Sky plus doesnt record 40 hours. IIRC an hours programme takes up between about 5-7% of the disk space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Just order HD at the weekend. £49k for the box, £30 installation (free if you take multiroom) (Sky+ box is still £99) Got half price line rental for 6 months off them as well, saving me £30. Its an offer for existing customers (for once!) And I think that Currys are doing the HD box and installation for £30 if you buy a HD TV - again new or existing subscription Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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