Sky throws down the gauntlet
 

SKY Q and SKY Q MINI BOXES

The 2TB Sky Q box lets people watch five screens at once, is fitted with 12 tuners and comes with a 'plug and play box' Sky Q Mini.

The Sky Q Mini box also doubles up as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The new service blends live and on-demand TV - which Sky calls 'fluid viewing.'

Elsewhere, the service brings Ultra HD 4K video quality to Sky TV channels for the first time, including sports and movies.

There is also a new remote control that features a touchpad and voice control.

The service will launch in 'early 2016' but prices have not yet been announced.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...flix-Roku.html

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I'm not a fan of sky in any way... But this... Now I hope VM has a competitive product in the pipe line...

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One suspect Virgin have got something in the pipeline....

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Yeah but with VM the pipe tends to be very, very, very long.

If they do have something they've yet again let Sky get the drop on them. I have to say I'd be very interested in Sky Q. TiVo has satisfied my needs since 2011 but it looks like this may be more suitable for my home now that the kids are growing up.

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It does sound interesting, especially with all the connectivity Powerline, WiFi, Bluetooth, airplay and recordings being downloadable to tablets fro watching offline. New bluetooth remote sounds good too.

Wait to see the cost though!

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Aye the cost will not be cheap but they might be offering some cut price deals to get people onto the tech.

The size of the box is fantastic. The only downside is needing a sky dish on the side of the house.

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I bet they will be asking a big big price for this and the features to.

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What would be interesting is if they bundle some apps on the box too like NowTV etc...

For me some of the features will justify the cost e.g. the Mini Q. I can just stream recordings to a few of these around the house.

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You can bet your bottom dollar on that.

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My only concern is the spec on the 4K box says hdmi 1.4 which if correct seems a massive own goal , if 4K is what you are after.

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Sounds very impressive.

I don't consider myself an idiot when it comes to technology, but even I'm a little confused by all the different boxes - I just worry about the average punter.

OK it has 12 tuners, but would surmise that a much more limited number will be available on the main box for recording. But I am just guessing.

But this is Sky and they have a solid track record in delivering reliable TV interfaces. It may not always be as feature rich as competitors, but it works :)

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They have ;)

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Good, current Tivo is a bag of cr@p

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Yes indeedy but the doomsayers of Cable Forum will still be prevalent one imagines even then.:waving::Yes:

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Game changer in my eyes, Virgin are last again with new tech.

BT have 4k
Sky now have 4k

Even if you aren't interested in 4k it's going to be the future.