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Thread ID: 61339	2005-09-01 08:50:00	Sky DVR/PVR??	Webbnzl (8810)	PC World Chat

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385208	2005-09-01 08:50:00	Hello I read an article on the herald.co.nz website regarding Sky releasing their DVR sometime in the next week. I know they are going to use Pace Micro units and they will probably be the same or similar to the Foxtel IQ. Has anyone heard exactly when they will release them, pricing, etc? I have been looking forward to this for a very long time!! :) Thanks	Webbnzl (8810)
385209	2005-09-01 20:45:00	They haven't announced pricing yet. The Herald article did give the Aussies pricing though and said its likely to be similar. And seriously rip-off too! And you don't even get to own it!	pctek (84)
385210	2005-09-02 05:26:00	Totally agree on the price/no ownership thing, but I guess it will be supported regardless of warranty. So in a couple of years time when it blows up, sky should replace it at no cost too you. Sounds like a good theory anyway.	Webbnzl (8810)
385211	2005-09-06 03:23:00	Just got this email to me from Sky We are now pleased to be able to confirm the following: “MY SKY” is a digital set-top box that uses a hard-disk drive to record and replay content from more than 80 SKY channels including sports, movies, news, documentaries, lifestyle, music and general entertainment programming . “MY SKY” is the only device of its kind that will integrate with SKY’s state-of-the-art digital Electronic Programme Guide . This means that with a single touch of a button, viewers can select from the on-screen programme guide the programmes that they want to record . “MY SKY” records up to 60 hours of television to be viewed at any time . Subscribers to this innovative SKY service will have increased control over their viewing through a range of revolutionary functions including the ability to pause live TV, record two channels at once, record at the touch of a button without needing videotapes as well as the ability to programme “MY SKY” to automatically record every episode of a favourite series . In conjunction with the new service, SKY is streamlining and updating its Electronic Programme Guide . Subscribers will find it easy to record their favourite programme thanks to an on-screen “scroll and select” menu arranged by genres such as sport, movies, news, kids, documentary, and general entertainment . Subscribers don’t need to be technologically savvy to enjoy the new “MY SKY” service . Key benefits for consumers are its ease-of-use and after sales support . “MY SKY” has clear advantages over the purchase of other personal digital recording devices sold on a stand alone basis . The “MY SKY” warranty never runs out and SKY will service the box if there are any faults . “MY SKY” will never be outdated as SKY has the ability to continually upgrade “MY SKY” ensuring subscribers have access to the latest technology, functionality and features which SKY will continue to introduce . “MY SKY” will be available to both new and existing SKY subscribers from 5th December 2005 for a one-off connection fee of $599 . 00 . There will be no extra monthly subscription fee . TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Operating Voltage: 230V AC+15%; 50Hz Power Consumption: 35 W (max) Weight: 4 . 5kg (packed) Dimensions (W x H x D): 390mm x 62mm x 265mm UHF modulator: CCIR PAL System G; CH 21 to 69 (factory setting is 24) Operating temperature range: 0˚C to +50˚C Storage temperature range; -25˚C to +55˚C REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 240V ~ 50 Hz: (Power input) IEC 320 2-pin reversible Telephone line: RJ11 female VCR SCART SCART (composite video out/loop thru; S-Video out/loop thru; RGB loop thru: Component loop thru) TV SCART SCART (composite video out; RGB out; S-Video out; Component out) Audio R and L Right and left phono (RCA) audio out S-Video Out 4-way mini-DIN Video Out Phono (RCA) composite video out Digital Audio Out Electrical S/PDIF phono (RCA) out Optical Audio Out Optical S/PDIF digital-audio out RS232 Serial connector 9-way Female D type USB Single USB (1 . 1) Type A Aerial In IEC 169-2 female RF Out – 1 IEC 169-2 male RF Out – 2 IEC 169-2 male Input 1 and 2 (Satellite PDR) 2 x IEC 169-24 F-type female We will be updating our website www . skytv . co . nz with any further developments along with various other forms of advertising including television promos to keep customers and potential customers informed . :thumbs:	Webbnzl (8810)
385212	2005-09-06 05:45:00	At $600 I may give it a mis for a while.. I wonder if their new program guide for this PVR supports the FTA channels that they carry??	paulw (1826)
385213	2005-09-06 05:50:00	Personally, I think the programme guide is over-rated. I'd prefer a HDD-based DVD recorder any day...	Lizard (2409)
385214	2005-09-06 10:25:00	I guess the best part of it is you can finally watch one channel and record another, its all integrated with the EPG, and its all crystal clear (the main reason I got sky/poor reception) I could buy a HDD/DVD recorder but I still can't record while watching another. Its a pity I'll have to wait till december.	Webbnzl (8810)
385215	2005-09-06 21:39:00	I guess the best part of it is you can finally watch one channel and record another, its all integrated with the EPG, and its all crystal clear (the main reason I got sky/poor reception) I could buy a HDD/DVD recorder but I still can't record while watching another. Its a pity I'll have to wait till december. I guess it has benefit for current Sky subscribers (i forgot you can't watch/record different channels). Personally, every time I consider the value of Sky it falls far short of my expectations. I don't see this ramping up demands for Sky.	Lizard (2409)
385216	2005-09-06 22:02:00	Hi, I heard someone on the radio yesterday talking about My Sky. Cost is $599. $100 off that for current sky subscribers & you have the choice to keep the current skybox. Pauline.	Pauline (641)
385217	2005-09-06 22:31:00	Hi, I heard someone on the radio yesterday talking about My Sky. Cost is $599. $100 off that for current sky subscribers & you have the choice to keep the current skybox. Pauline. It was written up in the ChCh Fairfax rag this am. I think that if you go for the offer you have mentioned Pauline, it means that you can put your current skybox on another TV in your house, and then you pay an extra $25 per month for the privilege. Something like that. The other issue mentioned in the rag was that you will not be able to shuttle through the ads... Apparently this is available overseas, but Sky is not introducing it here. I wonder why???? Duh!	John H (8)
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