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  1. Apr 23rd, 2007, 04:17 AM #1
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    Talking Sweet!

    Just got SkyHD and it's cool!

    120GB of HDD space.
    Dual incoming signals so I can record two channels, or watch one and record another.
    Pausing of Live TV, or rewinding live TV to watch your own replays
    AnytimeTV which has a selection of 8 programmes and two movies I can watch anytime I want!
    I can set my HDD recorder using both the Sky website, or text my box to record the programme

    and of course the HD channels!
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  2. Apr 23rd, 2007, 04:38 AM #2
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    Re: Sweet!

    Now all you need to do is find something worth watching. Good luck
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  3. Apr 23rd, 2007, 05:20 AM #3
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    Re: Sweet!

    Pr0nHD
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  4. Apr 23rd, 2007, 05:23 AM #4
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    Re: Sweet!

    Quote Originally Posted by mendhak
    Now all you need to do is find something worth watching. Good luck

    True. 24 hasn't been too bad and that Superstorm is interesting. At the moment though I agree there's hardly anything good on. But then most good series begin in the autumn anyway
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    Re: Sweet!

    Just checked it out and apparently I can get stuff to watch (movies, sport etc) downloaded to my pc/mobile to watch when I want too! w00t!
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  7. Apr 23rd, 2007, 06:31 AM #6
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    Re: Sweet!

    The words to Beethoven's 5th spring to mind...

    Nobody cares...
    nobody cares, nobody cares nobody cares nobody cares,
    nobody cares nobody cares nobody cares,
    NOBODY CARES nobody cares NOBODY CARES nobody cares
    NOBODY FREAKIN' CARES!!!
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  8. Apr 23rd, 2007, 07:36 AM #7
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    Re: Sweet!

    envy is an evil thing eh wossy
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  9. Apr 23rd, 2007, 08:10 AM #8
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    Re: Sweet!

    I am getting sky soon as I am moving into my new flat on Friday

    YAY
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    Re: Sweet!

    I look out the window and see Sky...


    And I'm not paying more!
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    Re: Sweet!

    Quote Originally Posted by Valleysboy1978
    envy is an evil thing eh wossy
    Gosh yes. I wish I was Welsh. They are so awesome.
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  13. Apr 23rd, 2007, 02:58 PM #11
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    Re: Sweet!

    I'm happy with my non-HD cable TV... I get over 80 channels, and the on demand content includes: "Over 500 films; 1000 music videos, including concerts; Popular drama series, kids programmes, comedies and documentaries; Our pick of last week's TV"

    For that, I pay just £2 a month. If I was willing to spend an extra £15 a month I could have HD, along with pause/rewind live TV, and recording two programmes while watching a third.

    If only there were enough decent programs on TV to make it worthwhile!
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    Re: Sweet!

    I have no TV and I'm still not paying more.
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    Re: Sweet!

    I have a plastic bag full of odd socks.
    I don't live here any more.
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    Re: Sweet!

    Quote Originally Posted by wossname
    I have a plastic bag full of odd socks.
    I have a McDonalds happy meal toy.

    I win
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    Re: Sweet!

    Looking for something to watch?

    Check out the 11 part "Planet Earth" series in High-Def on The Discovery Channel. Fantastic.
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    I saw the original low-def version on analogue terrestrial TV. pwnd.
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    Re: Sweet!

    I've had HD for 4 months now - and when there is actually something interesting to watch in HD, I don't feel that large buyer's remorse for having spent $1400 on a HD television.

    Satellite is still the best choice for HD programming and clarity - but since I need high speed internet, I had to settle for the cable company.
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    Re: Sweet!

    Quote Originally Posted by si_the_geek
    I'm happy with my non-HD cable TV... I get over 80 channels, and the on demand content includes: "Over 500 films; 1000 music videos, including concerts; Popular drama series, kids programmes, comedies and documentaries; Our pick of last week's TV"

    For that, I pay just £2 a month. If I was willing to spend an extra £15 a month I could have HD, along with pause/rewind live TV, and recording two programmes while watching a third.

    If only there were enough decent programs on TV to make it worthwhile!
    Virgin Media?

    I have all that for free, my Talk Unlimited plus call barring for 70p, and of course, 10Mb Broadband for £35.

    So, £35.70 a month ftw
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    Re: Sweet!

    It is Virgin.

    I've got the bigger TV package (which costs more), and don't have the phone (my similar mobile tariff is cheaper!) to bring down the price.

    My total price for broadband/tv/mobile is about £40 a month, so I reckon we're both winners.
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    I have an arm and a leg. And I still don't pay more.
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  23. Apr 25th, 2007, 10:50 AM #21
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    Re: Sweet!

    Quote Originally Posted by mendhak
    Now all you need to do is find something worth watching. Good luck
    What do mean? TV is GREAT, I LOVE watching those sitcoms full with funny material, I mean, FRIENDS reruns anyone?
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