[access-uk] Re: who got a Sky Talker?
- From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:31:25 -0000
Hi Scot.
I'm inclined to disagree with you actually. Firstly, Sky Talker is a
complementary not necessary piece of equipment, and you don't need it in order
to use your sky service. Sky provides the sky equipment free of charge because
it is contractually obliged to do so when the customer takes out a service
agreement as part of the terms of the contract you sign with them and in order
for you to access the programming and other content they provide. The
important thing is that if you want it, sky talker is available and if you
don't, you don't need to pay for it. I have a sky subscription myself and sky
talker doesn't provide me with the level of access I would want for £60, but
that's just my personal opinion.
All the best, Ibrahim.
------ Original Message -----
From: Scott
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 5:15 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: who got a Sky Talker?
Sounds a good piece of kit allowing us more on a par with the sighted viewers
Ian.
I think though, as it does indeed put us on a par a bit, that this should be
supplied free if we request it, after all the rest of the Sky equipment is
supplied free, having to shell out £60 is surely discrimination?
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Ian Robinson
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:02 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: who got a Sky Talker?
Hi Damon,
I use the Sky Talker every day and it has 2 minor benefits.
1. I find it useful having the programme name announced as soon as a
recording starts to play. Previously, I would sometimes have to fast forward
through a few minutes of adverts to be sure I was playing the right programme.
That can make navigating the planner less frustrating.
2. With a recorded film, it is sometimes a couple of weeks before I get
around to watching it. Being able to here the programme info is useful to
remind me what the film is about.
I rarely watch anything on Sky as it is broadcast, so having the current
programme and channel announced doesn’t really make any difference to me.
For the small benefit the Sky Talker offers, it is hard to justify the
price. On the other hand, I don’t regret buying the box, just wish it could do
so much more.
Incidentally, I recently received a form from Sky allowing me to claim back
the VAT so should be getting around £10 credited to my next Sky statement.
Cheers.
Ian
From: Damon
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 3:45 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] who got a Sky Talker?
Two months down the road I'm interested to know who got a Sky Talker and if
they use it often and find it useful.
It was talked down quite a bit because potential users were upset that it
was feature poor, but has it made a difference to the way you use Sky?
IT'd be really good to hear from you.
...Damon
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