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Sky+ box / TV recorder.

dori2o
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Is it possible to just buy the sky+ box and use it to record TV or would I have to be a Sky+ subscriber (currently have normal sky). Is there any way of having this type of set up without subscribing to Sky+/SkyHD.
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  • DCFC79
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    There are several things to consider here. In no particular order of importance:

    - You could use a Sky+ PVR, but you would need to pay Sky a tenner a month to activate the recording function if you dont subscribe to any pay channels.

    - You could wait for BBC Freesat PVR's to be released which will be sometime over the summer

    - You could connect a DVD recorder to your existing satellite box.

    taken from this site
  • If you already have a normal sky subscription then it will just be a simple upgrade and the monthly charge will remain the same.
  • DCFC79 wrote: »
    - You could wait for BBC Freesat PVR's to be released which will be sometime over the summer

    Just to add that the quote taken is 2 years old and there are now plenty of Freesat+ boxes available.
    Dave. :wave:
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