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    • #212
      stesaurus
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      So it's a case of a higher initial setup but lower monthly for people with a lot of multirooms. Probably 100-150 per extra mini box setup plus stuck with an 18 month contract and probably zero chance of discounts during that period. That would be a long payback period


    • #213
      Avada
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      s.welstead wrote: »
      Would the multiroom sub be gone by taking this out or is that still to be paid? I have 3 extra boxes so at currently €15 a pop (before discounts) this could be cheaper if it was one set fee.

      From what I can see, it seems to be a max of 2 extra boxes as well.
      helimachoptor wrote: »
      MR sub will be gone

      And so will the fraud associated with Multiscreen. Quite a clever move.


    • #214
      helimachoptor
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      Avada wrote: »
      From what I can see, it seems to be a max of 2 extra boxes as well.



      And so will the fraud associated with Multiscreen. Quite a clever move.


      You can buy more but you can only watch to extra boxes at the same time (aswell as 2 tablets)


    • #215
      murpho999
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      So there only seems to be value in it if you have Multiroom.

      I got rid of that a couple of years ago so it would be a big increase.


    • #216
      TCP/IP
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      I am ready and waiting to order. Three SkyQ Silver please. Really looking forward to this


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    • #217
      helimachoptor
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      TCP/IP wrote: »
      I am ready and waiting to order. Three SkyQ Silver please. Really looking forward to this

      You wont be able to order 3 Sky Q Silvers


    • #218
      Avada
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      helimachoptor wrote: »
      You wont be able to order 3 Sky Q Silvers

      Unless you have 3 houses :P


    • #219
      TCP/IP
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      helimachoptor wrote: »
      You wont be able to order 3 Sky Q Silvers

      If you want 4K on three different TV's you need to.


    • #220
      jones
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      How do people think the pricing structure will work over here? €150/200 for the box?

      I'm interested in this as I have Sky multiroom hd at the moment and paying 80 a month so it might not be THAT much more expensive for me


    • #221
      ForstalDave
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      TCP/IP wrote: »
      If you want 4K on three different TV's you need to.

      dont they just relay the signal from they main box via a built in power-line adapter so id assume they can do 4k


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    • #222
      helimachoptor
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      TCP/IP wrote: »
      If you want 4K on three different TV's you need to.
      ForstalDave wrote: »
      dont they just relay the signal from they main box via a built in power-line adapter so id assume they can do 4k

      This


    • #223
      TCP/IP
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      helimachoptor wrote: »
      You wont be able to order 3 Sky Q Silvers
      helimachoptor wrote: »
      This


      The only box that will do 4k is the SkyQ silver. Only one with HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 the others will not


    • #224
      murpho999
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      TCP/IP wrote: »
      I am ready and waiting to order. Three SkyQ Silver please. Really looking forward to this

      What exactly are you looking forward to?

      I really don't see the big advantages yet.


    • #225
      Avada
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      ForstalDave wrote: »
      dont they just relay the signal from they main box via a built in power-line adapter so id assume they can do 4k
      helimachoptor wrote: »
      This

      Nope no 4k on the mini boxes.


    • #226
      peteeeed
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      TCP/IP wrote: »
      The only box that will do 4k is the SkyQ silver. Only one with HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 the others will not

      i think the spec sheet for the initial sky q silver box is 1.4b with a future update to bring it up to speed for 4k


    • #227
      helimachoptor
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      TCP/IP wrote: »
      The only box that will do 4k is the SkyQ silver. Only one with HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 the others will not
      Avada wrote: »
      Nope no 4k on the mini boxes.

      Sorry you are both correct, getting my facts mixed up :P


    • #228
      TCP/IP
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      peteeeed wrote: »
      i think the spec sheet for the initial sky q silver box is 1.4b with a future update to bring it up to speed for 4k

      That has since been updated by the Project Manager of SkyQ to confirm it will be 2.0.


    • #229
      Avada
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      Sky Ireland have confirmed a few things here


    • #230
      MarkAnthony
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      People are going to be pleased with the comparative set up prices. Irish customers are getting a better deal.


    • #231
      murpho999
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      MarkAnthony wrote: »
      People are going to be pleased with the comparative set up prices. Irish customers are getting a better deal.

      It's not very clear to me and the word 'from' is there which is always a bad sign.


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    • #232
      Avada
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      murpho999 wrote: »
      It's not very clear to me and the word 'from' is there which is always a bad sign.

      Not really its actually a very good indication in this case as £42 (the UK price) is nearly exactly €55. Could be very good news for Irish customers.

      ETA: If they go down this route, it may only cost a customer with Variety, Sports, Movies, HD + MS an extra 50c per month (€116 versus current €115.50).


    • #233
      murpho999
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      Avada wrote: »
      Not really its actually a very good indication in this case as £42 (the UK price) is nearly exactly €55. Could be very good news for Irish customers.

      ETA: If they go down this route, it may only cost a customer with Variety, Sports, Movies, HD + MS an extra 50c per month (€116 versus current €115.50).

      You are though ignoring the set up costs of "from €99".

      I got rid of all the excess baggage from Sky 2 years ago, No more multiroom, sports or movies. As my bills were €110 per month./
      Just have the basic with HD (On offer for a year for €10 per month) and pay €39.50 per month. From what I can see with this I would pay at least €55 per month now and that is quite a jump plus the set up costs.


    • #234
      snaps
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      So is there only a feed from the satellite dish to the main box? All the multirooms are done by wifi/ethernet?


    • #235
      helimachoptor
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      snaps wrote: »
      So is there only a feed from the satellite dish to the main box? All the multirooms are done by wifi/ethernet?

      Yes and wifi and powerline in the future


    • #236
      Avada
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      murpho999 wrote: »
      You are though ignoring the set up costs of "from €99".

      I got rid of all the excess baggage from Sky 2 years ago, No more multiroom, sports or movies. As my bills were €110 per month./
      Just have the basic with HD (On offer for a year for €10 per month) and pay €39.50 per month. From what I can see with this I would pay at least €55 per month now and that is quite a jump plus the set up costs.

      The UK setup costs are from £99 as well.


    • #237
      cannco253
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      Can you use existing home plugs with the new boxes? I have my sky hd box connected to a tp link home plug and it works very well at the moment. From reading the details I can't figure out if the boxes will only work with sky's new home plug solution.


    • #238
      MarkAnthony
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      It's not been made clear how much of the NDA has been lifted. Seems pricing in Ireland will be lower in Ireland (set up) and is a binary along the lines of the article posted.

      Product features are looking like they're discusable (making up words). I'm going to remain tight lipped for now other than to say if you want a very polished product with WiFi and tv wherever you want it, this is looking to be a great premium product. It's not any cheaper and not a replacement for Sky+ but goes a long way to addressing complaints about certain aspects such as better pricing for new v existing, service calls and a like.

      If you're a power user with Ethernet everywhere and various other things like chromecast/Apple tv, sling boxes and whatnot, it might not be for you. If you want a full home entertainment and WiFi solution with one set of cables from the dish it's epic!


    • #239
      MarkAnthony
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      Sky have and, it's my understanding, will deploy power plugs and boosters as required included in the install.

      Their usp on broadband will be excellent WiFi coverage within the home at near bandwidth received on the eir line, rather than Virgin who can (potentially) get you 360 meg but for WiFi you need to sit on the router.


    • #240
      peteeeed
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      It's just going to nice to move away from 1080i , watching 1080p through blurays and Netflix , there is quite a difference never mind when 4K hits


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    • #241
      The Ayatolla
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      Happy with my Sky+HD + multiroom offering for now. Won't go near this for a few years. Early adopter disasters and all that :D


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