Thread: STB like Sky+
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Old 26-10-2004, 15:43   #20
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Re: STB like Sky+

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Originally Posted by themelon
No idea on HDTV...........Sky predict it will start in 2006, but you arent going to see 200 channels suddenly broadcast in HDTV, probably 1 premium content channel initally or a selection of premium content channels that Sky will charge an absolute fortune for as ever. Probably trying to reach an Annual Revenue per Subscriber of £50 a month. It will also require new equipment if its worth having it on your current TV which is likely to cost £200+. Compared to a free cable of SDTV box I know what id choose.

But I cant really see HDTV Becoming widespread for at least 10 years, yeah its great but how many TVs are gonna be compatible. It will require a new compression standard and new equipment
You make it sound like Sky are only interested in parting you from your money but NTl charge you £ 8.50 more than Sky for a DTV package with Movies and Sport. Yes you get a phoneline in with NTL, but you may not want it. It makes a mockery of NTL web pages saying you can get DTV from £10. No way can you.

When NTL eventually have things like PVR do you think they will give the boxes away for free?

As for Sky+, what are all these problems with it? I have had it for a year and it's been perfect.
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