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Do I 'need' Sky?

castle96
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Have has sky for 17 years. (now on Q) I record from it. It holds a lot of recordings and is convenient . Netflix is 'thrown in' somehow, all at £25pm for basic package (no movies/sports). However what I watch is 95% of what's on Freeview (have aerial). How could I bin sky for something cheaper, yet still be able to record all of freeview. Something preferable with a one off purchase rather than monthly cost. Would want to 'hold' quite a few recordings. Confused by options/install/costs. TIA. Am older/non-tech. Have a computer/modem, but 'steaming'..? Brings to mind 'buffering'/wait/pain in the ar&e?? Be kind. Thanks
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Do you mean something like this?
91-00925 - HUMAX HDR-1800T Freeview HD Smart Digital TV Recorder - 500 GB - Currys Business
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castle96 said:Have has sky for 17 years. (now on Q) I record from it. It holds a lot of recordings and is convenient . Netflix is 'thrown in' somehow, all at £25pm for basic package (no movies/sports). However what I watch is 95% of what's on Freeview (have aerial). How could I bin sky for something cheaper, yet still be able to record all of freeview. Something preferable with a one off purchase rather than monthly cost. Would want to 'hold' quite a few recordings. Confused by options/install/costs. TIA. Am older/non-tech. Have a computer/modem, but 'steaming'..? Brings to mind 'buffering'/wait/pain in the ar&e?? Be kind. ThanksFreeview HDD recorder. See above.If you want the key Sky content at a fraction of the cost of Sky TV, look at Now (TV).0
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Steaming generally known as streaming users steam when buffering .Really its just TV or Video over the internet not aerial .0
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Neil_Jones said:castle96 said:Have has sky for 17 years. (now on Q) I record from it. It holds a lot of recordings and is convenient . Netflix is 'thrown in' somehow, all at £25pm for basic package (no movies/sports). However what I watch is 95% of what's on Freeview (have aerial). How could I bin sky for something cheaper, yet still be able to record all of freeview. Something preferable with a one off purchase rather than monthly cost. Would want to 'hold' quite a few recordings. Confused by options/install/costs. TIA. Am older/non-tech. Have a computer/modem, but 'steaming'..? Brings to mind 'buffering'/wait/pain in the ar&e?? Be kind. ThanksFreeview HDD recorder. See above.If you want the key Sky content at a fraction of the cost of Sky TV, look at Now (TV).There is also another plus that the Now contract is monthly with no tie ins, nothing worth watching just cancel & restart when there is, same goes for NetflixMany on here, including me just switch around waiting for offers or something actually worth paying forFor instance I have just received offer from Now for Sky movies £1 one month only
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why do u need a recorder when theres itv hub and iplayer for free.0
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But they do not cover all channels .
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There are people who can't bear the thought of going without Sky and think they absolutely need it. I'm not one of them, but I have it for now. This is probably my last Sky contract. I spend more time watching online video such as YouTube than anything on Sky. In fact, my Sky box is switched off from the mains almost the entire week unless there's a game of football I really want to watch (becoming less and less) or some F1 on.{Signature removed by Forum Team - if you are not sure why we have removed your signature please contact the Forum Team}0
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