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alwaysabear 05-05-2011 12:54

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35229349)
Yes I can believe that , its a case of what you use the internet for , if its mainly web browsing and email with occasional video , them speeds are more than enough if your a big downloader , movie streamer etc your probably going to want more.

It also depends how many people are using the same internet connection at the same time. Children etc.:D

Twig The Wonder 10-05-2011 21:35

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Well friends, i have had Sky now for 4 days and I really have to say i'm impressed.

The picture quality seems so much better, which I found surprising. The number of channels is fantastic, and the red button works, but funnily now I have it, I'm not really bothered about it.

The Skyplayer is really good, just the Broadband to go, which is getting installed next Tuesday. I guess it is hen, that the honeymooon ends!!

muppetman11 10-05-2011 21:38

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Originally Posted by Twig The Wonder (Post 35233390)
Well friends, i have had Sky now for 4 days and I really have to say i'm impressed.

The picture quality seems so much better, which I found surprising. The number of channels is fantastic, and the red button works, but funnily now I have it, I'm not really bothered about it.

The Skyplayer is really good, just the Broadband to go, which is getting installed next Tuesday. I guess it is hen, that the honeymooon ends!!

Really depends , what speed have they estimated for you ? What service did you have with VM ?

thunderlips 10-05-2011 22:35

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the thing that always puts me off SKY is having the boxes connected to phone lines !

muppetman11 10-05-2011 22:46

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Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35233453)
the thing that always puts me off SKY is having the boxes connected to phone lines !

I read somewhere you can pay £20.00 now to avoid this , not 100% on that though.

thunderlips 10-05-2011 22:51

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dont need a phone line on VM boxes so thats brill !

muppetman11 10-05-2011 22:57

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Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35233472)
dont need a phone line on VM boxes so thats brill !

No but your TV sub increases if you don't take a VM landline , however still probably cheaper if you don't need a phone line , I have one so its not a big issue for me.

thunderlips 10-05-2011 23:01

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yeah i know lol i have a phone line with VM i have just the one phone socket downstairs, i just got the thought in my head if i had SKY i would of had phone line extensions running all over up stairs for my 3 multiroom boxes lol !!

muppetman11 10-05-2011 23:03

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Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35233481)
yeah i know lol i have a phone line with VM i have just the one phone socket downstairs, i just got the thought in my head if i had SKY i would of had phone line extensions running all over up stairs for my 3 multiroom boxes lol !!

No you just need a phone socket , mines plugged into my VM phone socket as I still have VM BB and phone and M TV.

thunderlips 10-05-2011 23:10

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my partner keeps going on about us going to SKY but i keep putting her off lol !

muppetman11 10-05-2011 23:20

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Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35233501)
my partner keeps going on about us going to SKY but i keep putting her off lol !

All I would say if you ever think of changing is look into what you want , remember ESPN is free with XL on VM and you have catchup , Sky has more channels and better HD range but they charge you 10.25 a month for it.

thunderlips 10-05-2011 23:22

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yep thats true about what they charge for HD as for ESPN i dont watch it anyway lol

denphone 11-05-2011 06:54

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35233488)
No you just need a phone socket , mines plugged into my VM phone socket as I still have VM BB and phone and M TV.

Typical Muppetman having a foot in both camps but in time he will come over from the dark side.

OLDGOLD 11-05-2011 12:17

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VM also have TiVo. Even with the little bugs and problems that are discussed on here, it is the best set top box I have ever used. I had Sky+HD until December and I preferred that box over the V+, but TiVo blows it away. Will be incredible as it improves and new apps get added etc.


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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35233637)
Typical Muppetman having a foot in both camps but in time he will come over from the dark side.

He wants to come over, you can sense it. It's only a matter of time :D:D:D

muppetman11 11-05-2011 12:28

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Originally Posted by OLDGOLD (Post 35233788)
VM also have TiVo. Even with the little bugs and problems that are discussed on here, it is the best set top box I have ever used. I had Sky+HD until December and I preferred that box over the V+, but TiVo blows it away. Will be incredible as it improves and new apps get added etc.




He wants to come over, you can sense it. It's only a matter of time :D:D:D

Maybe when Sky Sports 3 and 4 HD , MGM HD , Sky Atlantic HD , ESPNA HD and universal HD are added.


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