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JoshGrey · 19-06-2006, 08:46

Hi all.
I'm looking for advice and opinions (within reason) on a couple of areas.

Firstly, I have a Pace 2000 stb and I believe there are newer/better (?) ntl STB (with the modem built in) out there. I've asked ntl

and 2 weeks later all I have found out is that ntl have a Samsung stb. What I wanted to know is what the differences are between the Pace and the latest (??) Samsung stb and what if anything can be done to upgrade? Is it worth the hassle? I'm happy to download and read specs if they exist anywhere.

Secondly recently I have very seriously been looking at Sky to replace my ntl TV. I'm interested in people's experience with Sky TV (including Sky+) especially if you previously had ntl TV.

Using the Sky package builder (that's a trick ntl would be well advised to use) I can get most of the same channels I get from ntl at present (I'm on the Family pack) plus their Sky+ PVR service for the same or less than the ntl package. If I add one of the premium packages the cost is only marginally higher...but the inclusion of the PVR service makes it much more valuable. The real choice to shift to HD (when the prices come down a little) is also a real and tangible bonus. I'm not interested in VOD or Email on the TV, etc....

BTW I know that I might need to go back to BT for a phone line but even that initial investment is not significant since that would also open up other broadband provider options as well. That's another area where alternative providers are offering more for the same from providers that I trust...

I look forward to a blizzard of advice, opinions and anything else... Thank in advance.

19-06-2006, 08:46	#1
JoshGrey Inactive Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bucks Services: Phone, BB & TV (Waiting for the PVR service though!!) Posts: 24	Advice/Opinons sought: "ntl TV or Sky TV?" & "What STB?" Hi all. I'm looking for advice and opinions (within reason) on a couple of areas. Firstly, I have a Pace 2000 stb and I believe there are newer/better (?) ntl STB (with the modem built in) out there. I've asked ntl and 2 weeks later all I have found out is that ntl have a Samsung stb. What I wanted to know is what the differences are between the Pace and the latest (??) Samsung stb and what if anything can be done to upgrade? Is it worth the hassle? I'm happy to download and read specs if they exist anywhere. Secondly recently I have very seriously been looking at Sky to replace my ntl TV. I'm interested in people's experience with Sky TV (including Sky+) especially if you previously had ntl TV. Using the Sky package builder (that's a trick ntl would be well advised to use) I can get most of the same channels I get from ntl at present (I'm on the Family pack) plus their Sky+ PVR service for the same or less than the ntl package. If I add one of the premium packages the cost is only marginally higher...but the inclusion of the PVR service makes it much more valuable. The real choice to shift to HD (when the prices come down a little) is also a real and tangible bonus. I'm not interested in VOD or Email on the TV, etc.... BTW I know that I might need to go back to BT for a phone line but even that initial investment is not significant since that would also open up other broadband provider options as well. That's another area where alternative providers are offering more for the same from providers that I trust... I look forward to a blizzard of advice, opinions and anything else... Thank in advance.