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Sky Digiboxes Available

February 14, 2010

With all the changes made recently by Sky, we have been asked a few times what make/models of Sky digibox still existing, so we thought we’d list them for you. Don’t forget that Sky treat all digiboxes the same, so if you are signing up and upgrading, there is little point asking Sky for a [...]

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Sky set to launch 500GB HD Digibox

January 27, 2010

It has been confirmed that over the next month or two Sky will replace the current 300GB model with the new 500GB version. Initially the makes will be Amstrad (DRX890) and Samsung (Samsung 500). The units will not only give increased personal storage space of 250GB but also will be smaller than the correct model, [...]

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Sky to launch new Sky+HD Digibox

September 23, 2009

We have it from a very reliable source that Sky will launch a new Sky+HD Digibox early in 2010. The unit seen in action is manufactured by Amstrad, which of course is now part of the BSkyB franchise. In terms of looks the design is exactly the same, though the overall size is much smaller [...]

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New EPG first release underway

March 10, 2009

Sky’s new HD EPG got under way in the early hours of this morning with release to 38,000 Sky HD Digiboxes, manufactured by Thomson. The initial new EPG has been rolled-out to version 4E300E boxes, which is said to be the smaller volume of version numbers (the last from Thomson) allowing Sky the opportunity to [...]

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New Sky+HD EPG website launched

March 6, 2009

Sky have today launched a micro-site filled with information on the upcoming new Sky+HD EPG. The site includes a few demo’s, user guides and FAQ’s to help smooth the process of transfer. According to Sky’s release notes, the roll-out will begin within the next couple of weeks and continue for a number of months. Thomson [...]

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Official response to Pace Sky HD recall

February 16, 2009

Following on from our previous post regarding the possible recall of all Pace Sky+HD Digiboxes, we can confirm that Sky have issued the following statement: We are providing a free replacement Sky+HD box to customers who have one from the first batch of boxes supplied by Pace. The reason for the swap is that Pace [...]

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New Sky EPG Imminent

February 5, 2009

It has been confirmed today that after many delays, the new eagerly-anticipated electronic programme guide (EPG) launch is “imminet”. The new EPG, which has been been a popular topic throughout the satellite industry has supposedly endured a number of additional tweaks since it’s last proposed launch back in September 2008. It is designed to make [...]

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Buy New, Expect New

January 26, 2009

It has become apparent over the past few months that some of you have been receiving second hand reconditioned Sky+HD Digiboxes when you have in fact purchased new. This all stems from November 2008 when Sky somehow managed to run out of supply of new Sky+HD Digiboxes, even though they had a number of manufacturers [...]

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New Sky HD EPG delayed

October 1, 2008

Sky have disclosed that the new Sky HD EPG which was due for launch in November 2008 has now been delayed back to 2009, most likely March. Reasons are unclear at this time, but a few remaining issues and lack of certain features have meant Sky are going to delay to avoid launching anywhere near [...]

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New Sky HD EPG coming soon

September 25, 2008

The new Sky EPG, which will be rolled out in batches on all Sky HD Digiboxes is coming soon, and our sources suggest this will take place early November, as testing continues. We expect that everyone will know in advance, as instruction guides are due to arrive prior to launch, so everyone knows what they [...]