pizzed-monkey
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This thread is for people who want to know how to do a CHEAP self install. It is alos the place to discuss your experiences in doing this, and how you got on with the suppliers.
At the moment the places to get your cheap HDbox for this are as follows:
Geoff @ Pennine Plus, 01535600700.
He will deliver a brand new HD box to you, anywhere in the country, for 180 ukp. Some now seem to be getting charged 190 ukp delivered, and he still will charge 180 ukp for pick up it seems - but I would try and pull him up on this. About a week ago he was doing 149 ukp if you picked up in person.
******02/01/07 UPDATE: THIS OFFER HAS ENDED NOW (after sending hundreds to Avforum memebers by the sound of it!). The price is now 230ukp pick up or 240ukp delivered untill further notice - there may well be new offers in the New Year so keep checking*******
or:
Kelly Vision in Peterborogh. At the time of writing they are out of stock, and may no longer post out of their postcode region.
or:
You can buy a box off Ebay. Currently all boxed are going for over 200 ukp, average is 245 including postage. Also you may not get a sealed brand new box.
If you know of any others PLEASE post on this thread, or let me know and I'll add them to this opening post.
I have already contacted every indy dealer in London I could find (about 20) and none would do this deal (would only sell me the box for 299).
THE DEAL:
You will be provided with a brand new HD box - that is all.
you will have to have an exisiting Sky+ set up for this, and then it is a simple "swicharoo" of the two boxes, and follow the points on this thread ( not done yet so cant comment, will update):
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435740
....thus saving yourself the 60 quid sky charge you to do the same thing.
If you dont have Sky+ already, this is not the deal for you as you will need an installer to run an extra line from your dish for HD.
Remember, there is a half price deal at currys/comet but they do NOT give you the box, you have to phone Sky to arrange an install. If you have multiroom this is free, so the best option, if not it is 60 quid.
EDIT: I have now done as in this link above, worked perfectly, box updated etc. The number I used to phone sky on to pair the card to the box was 08705 800822, no hold time or pointless options. Just 1 for customer install (us!) or 2 for engineer install (not us!)
This thread is for people who want to know how to do a CHEAP self install. It is alos the place to discuss your experiences in doing this, and how you got on with the suppliers.
At the moment the places to get your cheap HDbox for this are as follows:
Geoff @ Pennine Plus, 01535600700.
He will deliver a brand new HD box to you, anywhere in the country, for 180 ukp. Some now seem to be getting charged 190 ukp delivered, and he still will charge 180 ukp for pick up it seems - but I would try and pull him up on this. About a week ago he was doing 149 ukp if you picked up in person.
******02/01/07 UPDATE: THIS OFFER HAS ENDED NOW (after sending hundreds to Avforum memebers by the sound of it!). The price is now 230ukp pick up or 240ukp delivered untill further notice - there may well be new offers in the New Year so keep checking*******
or:
Kelly Vision in Peterborogh. At the time of writing they are out of stock, and may no longer post out of their postcode region.
or:
You can buy a box off Ebay. Currently all boxed are going for over 200 ukp, average is 245 including postage. Also you may not get a sealed brand new box.
If you know of any others PLEASE post on this thread, or let me know and I'll add them to this opening post.
I have already contacted every indy dealer in London I could find (about 20) and none would do this deal (would only sell me the box for 299).
THE DEAL:
You will be provided with a brand new HD box - that is all.
you will have to have an exisiting Sky+ set up for this, and then it is a simple "swicharoo" of the two boxes, and follow the points on this thread ( not done yet so cant comment, will update):
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435740
....thus saving yourself the 60 quid sky charge you to do the same thing.
If you dont have Sky+ already, this is not the deal for you as you will need an installer to run an extra line from your dish for HD.
Remember, there is a half price deal at currys/comet but they do NOT give you the box, you have to phone Sky to arrange an install. If you have multiroom this is free, so the best option, if not it is 60 quid.
EDIT: I have now done as in this link above, worked perfectly, box updated etc. The number I used to phone sky on to pair the card to the box was 08705 800822, no hold time or pointless options. Just 1 for customer install (us!) or 2 for engineer install (not us!)