RE: [OT]Sky+

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> <rant>
> I have had HUGE problems with my Sky+ and lip synch issues.
> Sky have confirmed this to be a current 'feature' of Sky+ :-)
> Apparently it is due to "Static build up" and the fix they
> give..."Unplug power, unplug all connections, remove viewing
> card, faff about, get stroppy, re-connect in the reverse of
> removal, shout at SWMBO" does solve the problem for a few
> days/weeks (Varies) for me.

See - told you you had sync issues. ;-)

Static buildup my arse!

> I am currently demanding a replacement box but currently am
> having little luck due to having little time for
> perseverance! :-( Added to this I constantly receive stroppy
> letters from Sky saying my boxes are not connected to the
> phone line. Which they are! In fact I even buy the odd film
> which means thy MUST be. This results in me phoning them,
> spend minutes explaining the situation yet again, them
> testing, them finding its OK............Then back we go again.
> I have SO little time for these problems.
> </end rant!>
>
> P.S. Tivo's UI is a THOUSAND times better, but alas the image
> compression lets it down.

Yup - only noticed just how soft the image from TiVo is when I got the
Thomson PVR box - the picture from that on digital terrestrial is most
acceptable!

Phil