Chris

Indeed it does. But then all this is is a re-hash of the old debate, to rent or to buy. Radio Rentals, Rumbelows, Martin Dawes ... all businesses that made their name renting TVs to people. Nowadays most people prefer to buy. Why? Because in real terms the equipment is cheaper, people earn more, and most important, it's a heck of a lot more reliable so the 'free repairs' argument isn't as persuasive as it used to be.

The same is true of the V+. It is very safe, you will get repairs and replacements, but I'm willing to bet you will pay more for that than you would by simply buying your own Freesat box and replacing it when it eventually wears out. That's why I've been prefacing my comments with the caveat about subscribing to get the TV channels rather than the PVR functions. If you actually want the TV channels, then you're probably getting value for money. If you're simply looking for a PVR rental service, you almost certainly aren't.