Hi guys,
I think I'm about to take the plunge and finally get a HD box for my Samsung M86 40" tv. But before I do, can any of you help me out with these questions?
1) where is the best place to buy? I see on ebay, what looks like reputable sellers are selling for about £250, and the sky website is offering a box and installation for £310. Im happy to fit myself as I have Sky+ and as I understand it, will just need to replicate the connections. Is it worth paying the extra and definately having warranty with sky, or is it safe to buy from ebay and will I have sky warranty?
2) Looking at ebay, they list the latest box as Thompson DSI8215, is this correct? If I buy from sky will I definately get the latest box?
3) How reliable are HD boxes? I remember when I first got Sky +, the hardware quality was awful and i went thru a few boxes before i got a good one. Is it a similar situation with HD boxes?
4) I currently use a Sky magic eye for the bedroom tv, I assume HD boxes still have this capability?
5) I watch a lot of football, on my 40" tv, will I be blown away by the increased picture quality?
6) and finally, is it possible to buy from sky without buying the installation?
Many thanks, and if you have any other advice for me, feel free to comment!!!
Cheers!
I think I'm about to take the plunge and finally get a HD box for my Samsung M86 40" tv. But before I do, can any of you help me out with these questions?
1) where is the best place to buy? I see on ebay, what looks like reputable sellers are selling for about £250, and the sky website is offering a box and installation for £310. Im happy to fit myself as I have Sky+ and as I understand it, will just need to replicate the connections. Is it worth paying the extra and definately having warranty with sky, or is it safe to buy from ebay and will I have sky warranty?
2) Looking at ebay, they list the latest box as Thompson DSI8215, is this correct? If I buy from sky will I definately get the latest box?
3) How reliable are HD boxes? I remember when I first got Sky +, the hardware quality was awful and i went thru a few boxes before i got a good one. Is it a similar situation with HD boxes?
4) I currently use a Sky magic eye for the bedroom tv, I assume HD boxes still have this capability?
5) I watch a lot of football, on my 40" tv, will I be blown away by the increased picture quality?
6) and finally, is it possible to buy from sky without buying the installation?
Many thanks, and if you have any other advice for me, feel free to comment!!!
Cheers!