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Originally Posted by mdean
If you can put up with $kys horrible red button and the higher price fair enough, but wtf is the attraction of $ky+ It is propriatary and ties you into $ky why not by one of the many alternatives which will work with any provider
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The red button is there because Sky have a decent interactive (eTV) service. What do you think will be appearing on NTL screens when they eventually get their eTV service working as good as Skys?
Sky may be slightly dearer at the moment but NTL will no doubt raise their prices soon. You do get a bit more for your money with Sky though.
Sky+ gives you the ability to easily record future programs and series in the quality that it was originally broadcast in. You can also record one digital channel whilst you watch another or record two different digital channels at the same time. What alternative gives you that ability? Try it for a while before you knock it.
I don't mind constructive criticism of a product if there is a cheaper, better alternative product on the market, but is there?
Some people will prefer Sky, some Freeview and some NTL or Telewest. If their chosen provider gives them what they want at a price that is acceptable then to them it is a good decision. Problems with a provider will tarnish your image of that provider, but not all people have problems with their chosen provider even if it is NTL, or in your case, Sky.