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@DukeSilver BBC and ITV HD are free on freesat and skyboxes as is 5HD Edited by Blackmarsh63 at 13:09:00 21-02-2018 |
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Thanks for the info. I thought Sky would block HD as an extra reason people should stay with them. I might find I miss the recording ability when I don't have it but I'll wait and see. With the free catchup services I can probably get away without recording.
I might try plugging my TV into the aerial just to see what I get too.
The only other thing I might need is something to watch Now TV. My TV might even have an app for that but otherwise I'll just want something with reasonably fast software and 5.1 sound ideally. That should be easy enough. -
anephric 5,274 posts
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Registered 14 years agoI used my Sky box as a Freesat box for a while but I hated all the dead channels that you have to flick through. Sure, you can set up favourites but using the EPG is a pig.
Spending the £150 on a Humax was worth it. -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoBlackmarsh63 wrote:
It's not though. Sky's version of freesat is so limited. Doesn't have half the channels normal Freeview or Freesat has.
@DukeSilver Obviously the recording option is nice to have but every channel that's available on a dedicated Freesat box is available on an old sky box.
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r rather, didn't used to, I use live telly so little it's been a while since I've flicked through.
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Yeah it's shit. Although they're handy for watching by sport -
simpleexplodingmaybe 19,992 posts
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Registered 6 years agoDumping Sky to stick with Netflix etc.
Mrs Maybe is doing it. Going to use her stern teacher voice. -
Saul_Iscariot 4,399 posts
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Registered 9 years agoDon't Ebay sell standard aerials that receive freeview channels for a few quid?
This is the kind of thing I mean:
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/August-DTA180-HD-Freeview-Aerial-with-Magnetic-Base-Digital-TV-Antenna-/282113699584?nav=SEARCH
Edited by Saul_Iscariot at 19:11:23 21-02-2018
If you want a basic package to compliment your Amazon/Netflix or other subscription I'd have thought that this would do.
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Baihu1983 14,378 posts
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Registered 10 years agoSky mobile any good? £25 a month for the new Samsung compared to £50 with 02 -
@Dougs http://www.sdsdigital.co.uk/channel-list.html
Freeview have less. -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoVirtually all of those are garbage though, bar the terrestrial channels and spin offs. I was about to claim that Freeview had less but better channels, but aside from Dave, that ain't true either!
Can honestly say that I don't miss the aimless flicking. Just watch stuff we want to watch now. -
mal 29,326 posts
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Registered 20 years agoHere, freeview is missing BBC4 HD, ITV3, Dave, any of the channel 4 channels other than +1, more and film, film+1, and probably one of two others I'm not aware of. They're all on the semi-commercial multiplex that have decided it's not worth propagating up these parts. -
Baihu1983 wrote:
sky mobile is run by o2
Sky mobile any good? £25 a month for the new Samsung compared to £50 with 02 -
mal 29,326 posts
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Registered 20 years agoLike giffgaff, which also run on top of the o2 network, I assume you don't get o2 priorities and a few little extras like that. If all you want is a phone that mostly works, go for one of the MVNOs if they're cheaper. -
@Baihu1983 I hopped over to Sky Mobile for the iPhone X. I was on Three. Reception has been nigh on identical, so I'm happy with that. The data roll over thing is pretty decent as well, if you're a data user. -
simpleexplodingmaybe wrote:
We got rid of Sky over a year or so ago, would have been paying over £90pm plus BT sport on top of that and we have our broadband supplied by Virgin Media.
Dumping Sky to stick with Netflix etc.
Mrs Maybe is doing it. Going to use her stern teacher voice.
Went with Now TV which we are currently paying £3.49pm for the entertainment pass and £3.99pm for movies. We also have Netflix at £7.99pm. Best thing we ever did.
Also ditched our 02 phone contracts of £38pm x2 and went sim only with Tesco mobile (still O2 network) with a better tariff for £16 each.
I do pay £45pm for our broadband (got rid of the landline) but as it's used pretty much non stop for gaming, tablets, mobile phones and TV it's worth it I guess, although I do contact VM every year for a better deal. -
Since I started using Netflix I rarely channel flick. I had the moments of being overwhelmed by the choice on Netflix and could spend 20 minutes deciding/flicking but I've mostly got that under control. It's more of a conscious decision to pick things I'm interested in and watch them when I'm in the mood.
Saul_Iscariot wrote:
I started looking around after seeing that and have found people saying they got really good reception with that sort of thing, plus others saying they were rubbish. I might look into it a bit for those 12 hours of live football that are on TV each year but it could be the sort of thing I want.
Don't Ebay sell standard aerials that receive freeview channels for a few quid?
This is the kind of thing I mean:
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/August-DTA180-HD-Freeview-Aerial-with-Magnetic-Base-Digital-TV-Antenna-/282113699584?nav=SEARCH -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoStream the free to air football via the Firestick/console app etc. -
What's the lag like with that? It's probably alright as my neighbours are far too polite but I can remember hearing cheers from neighbours before I'd seen a penalty being kicked when I was watching on Virgin and they had an aerial. I'd prefer not hearing everything 30 seconds before I see it. A few seconds is OK.
I'll have my Sky dish still and as I heard that should still give me HD BBC and ITV that's probably what I'll use. The aerial is more of a backup plan. I see something, I start trying to use it, I keep going for several hours even after I realise it's mostly pointless. You know how it is. -
urban 13,148 posts
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Registered 17 years ago155 days until I can bin them at my ex ex flatshare -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoIt's probably a minute or so. It's not the neighbours that are my problem, it's the messages on my phone. Pretty much have to turn it to silent until HT! -
I'd not thought of that. Good point. Texts and even going online can be a problem if you want to see it 'live'.
When things like satellite, HD and streaming were introduced I started wondering how long a delay something could have before I'd decide it wasn't live. A few seconds is acceptable. A few hours would be too much. Where's the crossover point? -
I'm free! I'm finally free!
I tried my NowTV app on my TV and I think I should buy a NowTV stick. -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoIf anyone is after a decent deal on Sky sports, 9 months for £150:
https://www.nowtv.com/promo/formula1pass#ib-section-section-2
I shall probably be partaking towards the end of the month... -
sport 17,064 posts
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Registered 16 years agoThat's just for Formula 1, no? -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoNope, all channels, just badged as an F1 pass. -
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sport 17,064 posts
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Registered 16 years agoWow - just as the SuperRugby season is getting under way. Think I might grab that. Once I buy, can I cancel straight away to prevent auto switching to monthly payments at the end of the offer period? -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoI assume so.... -
I have been with Sky 7 years, I pay £130 a month. My broadband currently been down for 8 days and no sign of a fix. £40 a month for broadband that doesnt work. Got Relish last night, its 30% faster than Sky Fibre. If its stable, Sky can stick their services up their ass.
r rather, didn't used to, I use live telly so little it's been a while since I've flicked through.
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