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Sky Box

  • 29-12-2017 7:53pm
    #1
    onlyonpaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭


    Family bought me replacement TV for Xmas. I have a very old sky box (10-12 yrs) which I use in bedroom. Unfortunately Tv only has HDMI connection whereas the box has only scart. Can I buy a reconditioned box with HDMI connection and how much would it cost approx ???


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  • #2
    Vic_08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭Vic_08


    onlyonpaper wrote: »
    Family bought me replacement TV for Xmas. I have a very old sky box (10-12 yrs) which I use in bedroom. Unfortunately Tv only has HDMI connection whereas the box has only scart. Can I buy a reconditioned box with HDMI connection and how much would it cost approx ???

    Do you have a Sky subscription or are you using the sky box only for free channels?

    If subscription then you can get used sky+ HD boxes very cheap from ebay, adverts.ie, donedeal, etc.

    If only free channels then you would be much better off with a proper FTA or Freesat box than another sky box.


  • #3
    Thurston?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭Thurston?


    What's the make & model of the TV? It might have a built-in satellite tuner, if it's only non-sub. stuff you're watching.


  • #4
    onlyonpaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭onlyonpaper


    Thank you for replies. I have multiroom with a sky card inc Sports,Movies etc. so I need box.


  • #5
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,033 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    onlyonpaper wrote: »
    Thank you for replies. I have multiroom with a sky card inc Sports,Movies etc. so I need box.

    You can pick one up on adverts for next to nothing.


  • #6
    In the old days
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭In the old days


    onlyonpaper wrote: »
    Family bought me replacement TV for Xmas. I have a very old sky box (10-12 yrs) which I use in bedroom. Unfortunately Tv only has HDMI connection whereas the box has only scart. Can I buy a reconditioned box with HDMI connection and how much would it cost approx ???
    You could use the RF output from SKY Box using an aerial fly lead as a stop gap solution and tune into the matching analogue channel on the tv, e.g. channel 40.


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    onlyonpaper wrote: »
    Thank you for replies. I have multiroom with a sky card inc Sports,Movies etc. so I need box.

    The Amstrad DRX 595 is the multiroom box you are probably looking for. Does HD via its HDMI socket. As said, should be available via adverts for a decent price. Various online satellite retailers also still offer new and/or refurbished boxes.


  • #8
    STB.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    onlyonpaper wrote: »
    Family bought me replacement TV for Xmas. I have a very old sky box (10-12 yrs) which I use in bedroom. Unfortunately Tv only has HDMI connection whereas the box has only scart. Can I buy a reconditioned box with HDMI connection and how much would it cost approx ???

    Does the TV have phono sockets at the back (the red white & yellow type) for component a/v in.. If it does you could use a scart to phono cable.


  • #9
    nilescraneo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭nilescraneo


    If you rang up sky would they not just give you a brand new box? albeit doing so would probably mean you entering a new 12 month contract. But if you've no intention of leaving then at least you have a brand new box and don't have to be faffing about with adverts etc.


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