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Works like a charm and includes support for the larger iPhone 5 screen. :)

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Wonder if the Zeebox functionality will follow like on the iPad ?

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Good thing it's only HD and not 3D! Imagine having "that" wizzing over your shoulder :erm:

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Now Sky just needs to update Sky Go to support the iPhone 5's screen!

[Although it's not alone... BBC, ITV, C4, and Five have all been rather lame regarding updating their catch-up apps for the iPhone 5]

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Being that I have jellybean, you will appreciate that I am not shedding tears for you :D

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BSkyB Develops Set-Top Box With Roku for Web TV Service

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-1...v-service.html

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Sounds good

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I'm not sure if they'd be able to rework the UI to be usable on a smaller mobile screen. Zeebox functionality is much more suited to tablet devices currently in my opinion.

I asked about this on the Sky help forums and was informed that it's something that is in the works. I guess that the Sky+ app is just the first one to be updated. :)

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Well after a lot of thought, and many offers from Sky, I have decided to go back to Sky, the half price offer for 12 months could no longer be ignored. Thanks TiVo it's been an experience.

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Hope everything goes ok , are you getting a new STB or using your own previous equipment ? Keep us posted how you get on.

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Using 1 tb box which I already had and new multi room box.

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The installer should update your current 1TB off the DR stream which will give you the newer EPG with its catch up facility , is your new multiroom box a PVR or the non PVR ? If its the non PVR that will only receive the new EPG in early 2013.

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Checked my order and it will be a pvr for multi room :-)

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The non PVR is called a SkyHD box it's a (DRX595)
The PVR is now referred to as Sky+HD (DRX890) and the 2TB Sky+HD is (DRX896)
Your existing 1TB should be a (DRX895) I believe.

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Welcome back to Sky. Im on the half price offer as well but mine runs out in March 2013 so only a few months left and a discounted price :(

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It seems the master has some work to do to keep one of his loyal servants then.;)

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Ill just have have to keep my money tight so i can stay with Sky. If and a big if TV Anyway comes to Galaxy S3 and it has the Sky Sports and Movies channels then ill reconsider going back to VM but at moment im with Sky FTW

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Not sure where to post this, so sorry if it's in the wrong place, but just found out that Now TV, which, at this time, is effectively Sky Movies, currently has a special offer price of £8.99 p/m. Is this because the original £15 was not bringing in punters when compared to the £5/6 of Lovefilm and Netflix? I wonder how long the offer will go on for?

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l suspect this is a offer up to Christmas PB as after you have had it for the promotional period it soon gets bumped up to the unrealistic £15 monthly subscription fee.

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Sky always have offers for Movies and Sports , as a Sky Sports subscriber I pay an additional £8.00 a month for Sky Movies which to me represents value when compared to Lovefilm and Netflix's older movie offerings.

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I agree MM. £8 for all the latest films 12 months before Lovefilm and Netflix and of course Movies on Demand as well :)

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yes they know that sports get them most of there subscribers now only if they would let us VM customers have the missing SS HD channels

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True but that is part of yor satellite sub. Now TV is competing with Netflix and Lovefilm. I find it interesting that they have reduced the price by a significant amount, and merely wondered why.

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It's an introductory offer for new subscribers , you get 30 days free then 3 months at £8.99 before it reverts to £15.

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A Leopard never changes his spots l am afraid.

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Thanks for the info MM.

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Thanks :)

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Just could not resist ;)

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Welcome

He can never resist, deep down he wants to come to the light ide but wont admit it so will stay on the dark side :D

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The problem is l get this automated response before my brain clicks into gear pk.;)

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Mr Stokes you do serve thy master loyally.:D

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Sky Movies to relaunch it '007' Channel in January 2013.

Sky Movies Christmas Channel/HD returns on 1 December (Sky Channel 303):

including:
-Christmas Films Box Set (Saturday 1 December).
-Animation Box Set (Saturday 2 December)
-Epics Box Set (Friday 21 December)
-Comic Book Heroes Box Set (Monday 24 December)
-must-see movies Box Set
-cult classics Box Set

Following the successful launch and run of its dedicated James Bond channel earlier this year, Sky Movies HD today announce the return of Sky Movies 007/HD on 1 January 2013.

http://www.entertainment-focus.com/n...hristmas-slate

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Excellent news MB.

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Great news. Nice find MB

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Are the half price deals for returning customers? I've never been on the dark side but the HD is luring me in.

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If you can get a better deal for the same or better services, go for it!

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Just been looking and it appears that file has appeared , so both Season 1 and 2 of Boardwalk Empire are complete in both SD and HD.

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Thanks MM

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I was with Sky before, so they kept sending me offers. Eventually I just could not resist the half price offer to go back.

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Yes it must be nice to go into Poundland now and again.;)

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:LOL:

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Broadcast: BT secures Sky slots for sports channels

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Sky magazine tax loophole saved broadcaster up to £40m a year

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...e-tax-loophole

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Well Sky is back in :) , new EPG loaded and On Demand set up on to 1 tb box, like the way you can record programmes from BBC iPlayer into your planner.

Got DRX890 500 gb box for multi room. Will this get new EPG also?

Loving the iPad app for Sky+ , sorry it's a lot better than the Tivo one.

Sorry Virgin I tried to like your TV service but I needed to "believe in better" you may pay a bit more for Sky but it is worth it.

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Your multiroom should already have it , maybe the installer didn't update the system software.
To update your multiroom box , do the following

1.Turn the box off at the wall
2. Press and hold the backup button on the top of your box and flick it on at the wall only release the backup button when you see 'Updating system software' on screen.

This should take 5-10 mins and should result in you having the new EPG. Keep us posted how you get on.

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And says he defender of the faith and newly appointed servant of the master.;)

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Cheers took a couple of goes but got it now :D

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:nworthy: lol

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I have to say the "Clash Manager" feature is a work of genius. I just love the way it auto "suggests" alternate airings of shows, if available, to avoid the clash without you having to trawl through the listings to do it yourself. :cool:

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Couldn't agree more , it was a very welcome addition. I can also tell you it's being improved ;)

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Yeah I came across that feature today, it's great.

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You will be able to use catchup now on your multiroom if you can get your Internet connection through to it , it's probably worth setting up via Ethernet or homeplugs so as you can benefit from features such as planner sharing when they arrive.

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That's good to hear. :)

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Welcome back

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Thanks

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Cheers, will look into the homeplug way of connecting.

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Welcome back to Sky, I made the same move from TiVo early this year and I've never looked back! :)

Check out the Sky Movies iPad app also, I find that a very user friendly way to browse Sky's immense movie catalogue.

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Thanks :)

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Agreed , the Sky Sports iPad app is also worth a look with its F1 companion and Premier league companion features.

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If you have Sky Go on 2 other devies and you use the Sky Sports and Sky Sports F1 companion app do you have to remove another device so it will work even if you dont want to watch Sky Go on the iPad?

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I have Sky Go on my iPad which also has the Sky Sports app , I also use Sky Go on my iPhone.

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I have On demand working on main box, I have got homeplugs set up on second box, shows that network is connected, but I have no on demand content. Do I need to contact Sky to activate it on other box?

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Yes ring them up and they'll switch it on.

Go into Settings - Details and write down your viewing card number so as they know which account needs activating.

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Thanks got it sorted now. :tu:

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What do you make of the On Demand offering coming from VM ?

Now you have both boxes networked , the Sky+ ipad app should allow you to control them both. You should also be able to see both boxes listed by going into settings then Sky+HD box connectivity , this will allow you to change boxes and schedule recording across them both.

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Its very good so perhaps you need to try it sometime soon.:)

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I really like the on demand, like how you can put programmes in your planner to watch when you are ready. Like having the boxsets of series to catch up on. Find it alot easier to navigate than virgin.

The iPad app is awsome. As was mentioned in an earlier post it suggests other showings if there is a recording clash. I sure in future updates it will just move the recording for you.

Spent a big chunk of my day watching movies in better HD quality than Virgin, and finding my way around the apps.

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My parents have TIVO and I must admit I find Sky+HD On Demand far easier to navigate , plus the Sky content is all in HD unlike on Virgin.

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Once shared recordings are activated , that will be another great feature to make use of.

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Cant wait for that to come on. When the new EPG hits Multiroom boxes that is

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I can see it being an advantage for families. Single guy, I am just fighting the many channels needing recorded at same time. I need another tuner, and 30 hour days to watch all the tv :D

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It seems to me kind sir that you need a TiVo for your recording demands.:)

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And that would help recording Sky Atlantic how ? :shrug: :D

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Yes, that is the problem. I would still want sky atlantic. So tivo solves nothing.

Presently I am recording on Sky Atlantic
Girls (good series)
House of Lies (funny)
Falcon (not watched yet)
Boardwalk Empire (fantastic)

My issue, just came back from 3 weeks hols, and have 87 hours of recorded tv shows to watch

My name is Colin, and I am an addict :D

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Colin says he needs a extra tuner so why settle for second best when there is a far better option out there but alas some people will never be convinced by that.:)

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LOL :D , I've watched all of them with the exception of girls , some good shows there.

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The word MM is that Sky Atlantic will not be exclusive for much longer.:)

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Why don't you ask him that one , I'm sure he knows he's free to choose whichever platform he wants. Maybe you've convinced him to take a TIVO. :)

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Girls is good, watching it now (catching up).

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Any Official word on this Den?

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Sky have made it their intention in their latest bulletin to wholesale the channel thus expect deals sooner rather then later.

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But will VM pay the wholesale price. IF it goes to VM i expect VM to get Sky Atlantic SD only and the HD version saying exclusive to Sky. Only time will tell, lets hope there is news soon.

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For anyone wanting to watch the F1 and Football at the same time. Not sure if this works on VM Tivo but im hoping that someone can test it.

Its a good idea from Sky

http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/...s-split-screen

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Kind of goes against what you tell us almost daily on here doesn't it , what was it there withholding their channels.

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Well perhaps they have started to realise that there's more to gain by wholesaling channels rather then to continue to go down the narrow intransigent route.

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Given that no one else has Atlantic, it's possible that they currently are. There seems to be a possibility that they may change that policy in the future.

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Only time will tell thou. I think it will be a good thing for Atlantic to be on VM

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It only on Sky.

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Thanks for the clarification MB

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Found info on that link you posted.

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I didnt read it all just read on how to do it and what it offers. My bad. Oops

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Another nice feature added to the red button.

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I agree. Im using it now to keep an eye on the game and the F1. When i dare flicker over mind you

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Sky signs multi-year carriage deal with Star Network

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-sign...ork-801494926/

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NOW TV available on Roku players

http://connecteddigitalworld.com/201...-roku-players/

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Sky News nightly bulletins coming to Pick TV

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...o-pick-tv.html

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Does anyone know exactly which channels are on Sky Entertainment Extra? I go to their site but it lists things like Sky News and Sky One which I am sure are available on the normal package....

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Basically the Entertainment extra includes Documentaries , Music and Kids channels.

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So still Sky One, Sky News, Sky Sports news and their respective HD versions?

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Yep those are included.

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As long as you have the HD pack (obviously).

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Channels set to rebrand soon.

-Men & Movies will become know as 'More Than Movies'.
-Gems TV Extra will become know as 'TGGC Outlet'

http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/tv-bro...updates/112012

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BT have launch Sailing 1 and Sailing 2 now added to Sky EPG Channels 445 and 447 ahead of the launch of 'BT Sports' launching in the summer.

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Nice one MB. I assume 446 will be the HD version of one of the channels

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Yep can confirm now showing on EPG on both my boxes.