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Copying one or two features l see but then again Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery.:)

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Its only copying when its the same name as its a differnet name its called reinventing :D

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Nice to know that you have the same rose tinted glasses on as many before you.;)

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Who cares - it's more features for customers, which can only be for the good.

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Indeed

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Channel launch has been now moved to September 20th.

http://www.imediamonkey.com/2012/09/...eptember-20th/

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I feel guilty about all these HD channels.

Can we donate some to the less fortunate? Virgin customers? :D

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My god thy master's servants are busy bees today it seems.;):D

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They can have mine - I cancelled the HD pack - all SD stuff for me now.

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I dont want to donate them, they dont deserve them.

What makes you say that Mr Den?

Im sure it was for a good reason thou

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HD is no good to someone like me.

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To be honest, if I didn't watch sports, I'd probably drop HD too

But sports in HD is a deal breaker, as it does make a difference (at least to me)

Films etc, I could live with standard

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I can see why people do have it. But as I can't see it's a bit pointless for me ;)

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What would be great is something in the sky guide to show what channels have a +1 so you don't have to trawl through pages of menus to see if there is one

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I use my memory..mostly works :D

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mines crap and doesn't work ;)

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BSkyB, James Cameron Partner for 3D Coverage of Ryder Cup

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...der-cup-399775

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Film4 HD and More4 HD to launch on Sky early next year - confirmed.

Digital Spy has confirmed that 4 on Demand, Film4 HD and More4 HD will launch early next year on Sky.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...-more4-hd.html

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Even better is 4OD to arrive on Sky On Demand.

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Nice to know that the Sky lads are not missing out.;)

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Will be a good addtion. Glad to have Film 4 Hd back as well when it comes on

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Yes its a excellent channel and one we have enjoyed in high definition for some time.:)

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Having Sky movies can't say I'm bothered about Film 4 HD however it's a good addition as is More4 HD , the linear channel 4 bouquet on Sky Go plus 4OD is the best news for me.

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MB Opinion:

You may need to wait to until after the 8th of March 2013 if Virgin has sign an three year deal with Channel 4 to carry Film4 HD as an Virgin only channel!!!

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/news/9886...-Virgin-Media/

Yes Den but it means more HD channels for us. I think that will make it 66 in total. Believe in better

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Believe in what you want Mr Stokes as you will find that your master is not quite as loyal as you once thought.:D;)

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I think i know what you are refering to as i saw the post but say what you will about my master but he is loyal :D he brings us treats from the rainbow

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Update on ios app store for the NowTV app which allows you to view Sky movie channels and bookmark content across devices.

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Sky agrees new multi-year movies deal with Warner Bros.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...rner-bros.html

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Ofcom says BSkyB 'fit and proper' but James Murdoch criticised

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19658811

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What they did was stupid and should never have happened but to me it should effect there broadcasting licence anyway so good job OFCOM agree

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Sky Atlantic +1 added to Sky EPG channel 173.

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Thanks MM

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With Sky Atlantic SD or HD moving to Sky Channel 231.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=21

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Thanks MB i didnt even think of that

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Sky1 +1 to launch in November.

BSkyB are to launch Sky1 +1 in November on Sky.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...6&postcount=49

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Update:
-Nicktoons Replay to close on Monday.
-Comedy Cental Extra +1 to broadcast all day from October 2nd.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...2&postcount=66

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The new EPG has been updated:

- Anytime has become "On Demand", and has a "Catch Up" tab with spaces for iPlayer etc. (still only ITV Player actually up and running at the moment I think though)

- The Planner now has a "Deleted" tab, so that you can undelete things. Anything deleted goes into the Deleted tab (like a Recycle Bin), and does not take up reported space in the user partition. The oldest deleted items are automatically removed when the box needs the space.


Still Amstrad 890 / 895 only so far. If you have an Amstrad box and it doesn't have the update, it is now available as a forced download if you can't wait for the roll-out.

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Version 4.1 of the Sky+ iPad app is now available to download from the App Store! :)

Other than (so far) fixing the iOS6 freezing, it adds two new things:

1) Suggestions for when programmes you want to record clash with each other. You can also set the number of feeds your box has, as that would obviously affect clashing.

2) "Discover More". This is the zeebox integration mentioned some time ago. If you bring up a programme in the guide, you can select "Discover More" to bring up more info on it, with options to find out more about the cast members and visit related links. It also has Twitter integration if you'd like to post about something from within the app.

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Didn't see changes last night, but can see them now

The changes look helpful

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The clash management is a nice feature , very welcome :tu:

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I hope they put this on the Android app soon

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I believe they have said they will look to expand it to Android at some point.

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Thats good then, hope its soon

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News from Sky today

2TB Sky+HD box
Zeebox update for Sky+ app has arrived
Catchup TV

http://corporate.sky.com/investors/p.../2012/sky_plus

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The 2TB Sky+HB Box sounds good. I want one. No date on when this will be realsed thou

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I doubt that it will be, though.

At the moment it is only the iPad app that has the planner features, the iPhone one just has the guide plus remote record.

As it would seem that Sky is currently concentrating on tablets, then it makes some sense that it has not brought the features to Android yet.

Android may rule the smartphone market, but the iPad is still king when it comes to tablets. It sells more than all other tablets combined, and its share is actually increasing.

Fragmentation is also a far bigger problem with Android than iOS, due to a wide variety of hardware specs to cater for and a wide variety of OS versions to cater for. What specs should the app work be tested on? What OS version? Go for the old yet still popular Gingerbread (57.5%)? Honeycomb, the first Android tablet OS (2.1%)? Ice Cream Sandwich, the first version to bring together phone and tablet (20.9%)? Or Jelly Bean, the latest version (1.2%)? (Android version distribution: http://developer.android.com/about/d...rds/index.html ).

http://www.sky.com/shop/customer-shop/box-upgrade/

Under "Sky boxes and set-up" > "Sky+HD 1TB box":

So I guess the 2TB will be out this week! :)

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It will be priced the same as the 1TB box as well from what i have read

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E! HD coming to Sky.

Digital Spy forums is reporting that E! HD is now testing on Sky.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...91&postcount=3

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And we shall probably get it when a man lands on the moon.

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Sky currently has 63 HD channels , it also has 2 SBO HD channels , Film 4 HD and More4 HD already announced with someone on DS saying they've seen E! HD testing.

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Overnights.tv is now saying that Sky1 +1 will launch on November 12th.

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haven't noticed before but the sky channel listings have changed ,all the sky HD channels have been promoted and the sd ones relegated so now i will have to try to remember where they are again ,

and when did we get sky 2?

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2002 :D

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seriously ,i knew it used to be there but thought it had been taken off a good few years back :dunce:

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Haven't been around these parts for a while so I'm feeling a little out of the loop! :(

The 2TB box has just been launched, what is the price for existing customers?

Do we know anymore about the shared planner functionality - release dates, UI screenshots or videos of it in action?

I know the iPad app has been updated - does this include planner management & Zeebox integration?

Sorry for all the questions but I've got a lot of news to catch up on! :D

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The 2TB box is actually a 1.5TB (personal space) 500gb On Demand it allows 350hrs HD recording time , I believe the price to existing customers is £149 however many have reported on the forums getting deals.

The new iPad app includes planner management including clash management plus Zeebox integration and will be available very soon on the iPhone ;)

Shared planner , no news yet however many on the forums have said its due to start testing later on this year.

I take it you have catchup on your box now ?

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Thanks MM, I've missed your Sky knowledge! :D

What kind of deals are we talking about for the new box? I'd like to get one for when the shared planner arrives so I can still access all the content from my current 1TB & 500GB boxes. This would also give me a tasty 3TB of recording space! :)

Having access to the planner whilst out about about on the iPhone would be ideal, how does the clash management UI work? Do you have any links to videos or pictures?

Yeah, I've had catch up TV and undelete on my box for some time now, a very welcome addition.

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I know it's been said before, but it'd be nice for us Android users to get some attention.

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It will happen , iPhone is due soon according to a note in the iTunes Store and then I believe Android will be looked into.

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Another question for you guys is about Sky 3D.

I know when I was last on here there was talk of a couple of new 3D channels dedicated to Movies and Sports, has anything else been announced about this?

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Nothing as of yet.

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That suggest to me that 3D is what it is a niche product at best and at worse a passing fad.

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As long as it involves putting on glasses, I agree

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Glad to see that you're still about Den, I take it you haven't made the move across to Sky yet? :D

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No he still lives in hope HD will arrive COMING SOON :D

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Nice to know that you are still around Doz and as for me moving over to Sky well the master did send forth thy legions but alas he did not train them very well and l sent them forthwith scurrying back towards the masters mighty black gates of hell.;):D

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Translation..Sky had a good offer, but Virgin threatened to make liverpool lose most of their games this season..so Den stayed with them in fear

Not working out well Den :D

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Theres a bard in there somewhere but at least you are loyal to thy master.;):D

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E! HD has now launch on Sky.

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Thanks for the info , can't say it'll be my no 1 recorded channel however it's nice to see even more HD being added. :D

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Thanks for the info MB. It has launched on channel 151

Indeed. More HD channels is good

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Only if they are of a decent quality Mr Stokes.:erm:

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Like the Africa channel ;)

---------- Post added at 14:31 ---------- Previous post was at 14:26 ----------

There's a video now in the showcase section of On Demand titled Sky+ gets better showing the new features including iPad app.

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Exclusive: Sky to offer Premier League on Now TV next month

http://www.digitaltveurope.net/28854...tv-next-month/

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Sounds like they could offer some kind of day pass although £10 a day seems pricey considering a Sky Sports sub is only £21.00 a month.

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Looking at it from a unbiased point of view £10 a day is utterly laughable as there is not a hope in hell of customers paying that price and one has to wonder when they offer Sky Atlantic how much are they going to ask for that as well.:td:

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I agree however let's wait and see until the info is confirmed through official channels.

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If the information is accurate it's almost like they're turning SKY Sports in a PPV service. Although £10.00 sounds steep, there would be a market for it. Last year when SKY had exclusive rights to Rangers Vs. Celtic the pubs where I live where packed with fans who didn't have SKY at home. If they had the option to watch the game at home for £10.00 it wouldn't surprise me to see 4 or 5 mates splitting the cost of everything and enjoying the game at home i.e. £10 PPV, some beers and snacks.

There is a suggestion that SKY are the favourites to show Ricky Hattons comeback fight at the end of November. If the event is shown on SKY Sports, and this £10.00 for 24 hours access to SKY Sports is in place, you might find this will be a massive success for SKY. It's cheaper than their usual PPV price of £15.00, and for the first time it'll be available to a massive audience by way of various devices that support Now TV including Youview.

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Sky Go wins award at T3 magazine technology awards and also sets record viewing numbers during the Ryder Cup.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ce_of_the_year

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Should we not have it then? Seem to recall a been there, done that moment some years ago. Or are you think of a moon of Saturn - no you could not be,as you never do pessimism do you Den;)

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Great news, just goes to show that all Sky's innovation in the TV space is paying off for them. Sky Go is a very nice, free addition to my Sky subscription. :)

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Rising cost of Premier League TV rights 'could have knock-on effect'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...nock-on-effect

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So long as they continue to screen my favourite sports at a price I'm happy to pay I'll continue to subscribe.

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Yes indeed but they must be extremely careful in the next few years as overprice your goods too much and people will just decide enough is enough and go elsewhere to get their entertainment at a cheaper price.

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Sky customers pay £21.00 , I wouldn't be happy paying £25.75 for Sky Sports especially with only two of the channels in HD and not all events available on the red button.

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well sky should stop withholding channels shouldn't they grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr swears under breath at sky

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As loyal as ever l see.:D

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Capital TV now added to Sky EPG on channel 388 and Heart TV added to channel 387.

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Does anyone know I Sky have a limit on the amount of series links that can be set?

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I doubt it why ?

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It's something that's never crossed my mind but I noticed DirecTV were touting 'upto 100 series links' as a feature on their new DVR.

Now at the moment I've got around 30 series links set up but with the shared planner due soon, having access to a potential 6 tuners I can see this number rising rapidly.

I know that TiVo advertise 'unlimited season passes' but I can't seem to find any information on Sky+HD.

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I'm sure there'll be no issue with this :)

Surely each box will be able to set so many S/L , you have 3 so shouldn't be an issue.

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Yes, of course MM. I was forgetting that key detail! :dunce:

It would still be interesting to know if there is any hard limit though, just to appease my curiosity. :D

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You worry too much mate , I can't see it being an issue at all , I'm thinking of upgrading one of my Sky+HD boxes to the 2TB when my contracts due in the new year.

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Your issue will be time..to watch them all..and space to save because you can't watch it all :D

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There must be a limit, because it has to store them in a finite memory. But the limit is probably so high it's not worth worrying about.

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Yeah, I'm planning on doing the same for when the Shared planner feature does launch. I need to order a couple of the £10 wifi adapters as well so that I'm all prepared.

Too true mate! It's better to have too many things to watch than not enough though. ;)

You're no doubt right Spiderplant but that makes DirecTV's marketing of their HD, 5 Tuner DVR all the more puzzling... :confused:

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Isn't the DirecTV one the setup where you have the 'master' box and then 'slave' boxes around the home? If you had a household of 5 people (which I am sure was the limit if I am correct with the company), 20 each seems pants for a company of their size.

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A quick Google says that their previous boxes only support 50. So they think the increase to 100 is worth shouting about.

http://forums.directv.com/pe/element...entID=11006525