[access-uk] Re: sky plus

  • From: "Saqib" <saqib@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:44:53 +0100

Hi JOhn. We are thinking of upgrading to the Sky Plus box. I can see the TV 
Guide menu display on the standard box. but if I can get better use out of a 
box by using the methods which have been discussed in this thread then I would 
much prefer to upgrade and have better accessibility. I get too much neck 
strain by trying to read the standard guides and the Sky shop menu. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Land 
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:57 PM
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: sky plus


  Keith,
  you seem to be under a huge miss-aprension regarding the usefullness of sky+ 
for anyone who can't see the screen.  Accessibility is no problem for total 
recording and playback functions, but you have to adopt a procedure which no 
sighted person would use, and which is not contained in the instructions.  You 
can even tell whether a programme to be recorded by sky+ has been accepted, or 
is in conflict with another programme previously enterred for recording.  You 
can record programmes which follow-on, to the minute, and you can prescribe 
daily, five-daily, or weakly series links.  You can record two programmes 
simultaneously on any tv or radio channel at any time on any day.  If you have 
to stop watching a pre-recorded programme for any reason, sky+ will 
automatically restart at the same point.  Programmes are recorded in a strict 
time sequential order.  Erasing programmes is a doddle, and accessing 
programmes to play is also not difficult as the oldest programme is at the top 
of the list.  All this can be achieved without recourse to mobile phone or 
computer.  In fact, in my experience, recording manually is more reliable than 
using the texting system.  
  In conclusion, sky+ is without doubt, the most reliable and slickest pvr to 
use, includes audio description if you want it, and gives you acess to many 
more channels.  You can even install a larger hard drive which will give you 
125 hours capacity and, with a optimally sited dish, the audio quality is 
outstanding.
  If you want any further information, or a step by step costomized user guide, 
contact me off list at:
  john.land@xxxxxxxxxxxx, or 020 8343 4330
  Best Regards,
  John


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Keith Brown 
    To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 7:37 PM
    Subject: [access-uk] Re: sky plus


    Cheers Steve.  is the mobile the only way to record apart from one-touch 
record. i.e. i take it it's not possible to set up a timed recording.

      sorry for all the questions

      Cheers
      Keith
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Steve Nutt 
      To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
      Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 6:24 PM
      Subject: [access-uk] Re: sky plus


      Hi,

       

      Yes, you can do all of this kind of.

       

      Navigating recordings is guesswork, and you have to remember in which 
order the recordings come if you want something specific, but I am very happy 
with Sky Plus.  I have also sent it texts from the phone to record, 
successfully.  You need a sightling to help you set this up though, since you 
have to tie your box to your mobile phone number in My Sky on the box.

       

      All the best

       

      Steve

       


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      From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf 
Of Keith Brown
      Sent: Friday 10 October 2008 21:44
      To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
      Subject: [access-uk] sky plus

       

        Could anyone tell me if the sky plus box is accessible. I believe you 
can send it info from a mobile has anyone done this and if so how did you get 
on. also what about navigating through recordings.

       

      thanks

       

      Keith



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