New version Sky remote

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Hi

We have finaly upgraded our old TV to a Technika 32" flatscreen. We have found out that our Sky remote isnt compatible with it. The instruction manual says that we need a newer Sky+ remote issued from 2010 (REV9) for it to be calibrated to the new TV.

Please can anyone tell me where I can get one from?

Also we are considering upgrading to Sky+ HD now we have a HD ready TV. Is it really worth it for the extra £10 a month?

If we did upgrade would we automaticaly receive the up to date remote (which would obviously save us paying out for a new one as well and save us some money)??

Thanks in advance

Browntoa

bought a new revision remote off ebay for £10 ish

check its an original SKY one

what sky + box do you have , is it the newer black unit ??

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Browntoa wrote: »

bought a new revision remote off ebay for £10 ish

check its an original SKY one

what sky + box do you have , is it the newer black unit ??

Thanks.

No its the white one at the moment but considering upgrading to Sky+ HD so think thats the new black box?

How do I make sure it's an original Sky remote before commiting to buy on Ebay? Thanks for the warning!

cabbage

My daughter bought one in Asda for £20 yesterday. Her's is an old sky plus box with a newish flat screen tv. It said on the packaging that she will need to program it but it worked straight out of the box, no fiddling required

Browntoa

if you upgrade to the new HD box then you will get a new remote anyway

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cabbage wrote: »

My daughter bought one in Asda for £20 yesterday. Her's is an old sky plus box with a newish flat screen tv. It said on the packaging that she will need to program it but it worked straight out of the box, no fiddling required

Thanks.
That's lucky for her, ours definately needs upgrading as we have tried everything and the directions with the TV even advise us we need a new remote.

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Browntoa wrote: »

if you upgrade to the new HD box then you will get a new remote anyway

Thanks, thats good to know and save a bit of money along the way.

Is the HD really worth it, its going to cost an extra £10 a month! :eek:

penrhyn

Not unless you have a 40 inch screen or larger, or want to watch Sky Sports F1

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penrhyn wrote: »

Not unless you have a 40 inch screen or larger, or want to watch Sky Sports F1

Thanks. Why does the TV have to be so big to appreciate HD?

We have a 32" and hubby likes F1 so if its 'included' thats ok with him

penrhyn

Because your eyes cant see the difference at normal viewing distances if the screen is not big enough.
There is a graph that relates resolution to screen size and viewing distance.

Moneymaker

Sky+ Revision 9 remotes are available from most satellite TV suppliers:
http://www.google.com/search?&q=SKY%2B+%22Revision+9%22+model