Sky plus?

[auntiebertie]

Our video died last night. With Sky Plus do you need a Sky subscription please? I don't want Sky, I just want a means to record Desperate Housewives once a week!!!!

[hc4361]

Buy any dvd hard drive recorder with twin digital tuners. You will be able to record two programmes while watching another, pause live tv and watch a recordedprogramme from the beginning while it is recording the end.
Humax is a good one to look for. Expect to pay anything from £90 upwards.

[hc4361]

Here's an example.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-PVR9150T-160GB-Twin-Tuner/dp/B001EBQGIO/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_t

[Dodger666]

Don't buy anything made by Thomson, they're rubbish.

[rojash]

^^
He's right, y'know

[auntiebertie]

Thanks for answers - but original one not given yet - do you need to have Sky to have Sky Plus?
I have Freeview integrated TV.

[Giggsie]

yes. you need a sky package

[Dodger666]

Buy a cheap VHS or DVD recorder auntiebertie, there are many about.

You could also buy a cheap Freeview set top box. You will then be able to record one digital channel via the set top box on the VHS/DVD recorder whilst watching a different digital channel on your digital TV. With a twin tuner Freeview PVR you can record two digital channels on the PVR whilst watching a third on the TV, should you want to..

[auntiebertie]

Thanks a lot. Recordable DVD it is then! Any recommendations as to best one - they all seem to be around £299

[Hammer]

You don't need a sky package per se, but if you don't have one then you have to pay for the recording features to work. Used to be about £10 per month just to record the 'free' channels. If you have any sort of sky package then the recording features are chucked in for free.

[trish432]

No need to spend that much, something like this would be ideal for your needs.
I`m not saying buy this one, but something similar.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120474268675&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

[Dodger666]

Don't take this as a recommendation but If I was in your position, auntie, I would for this from Argos.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5321681/Trail/searchtext%3EHUMAX+PVR.htm

I don't think you would be disappointed. HUMAX have a very good reputation.

[Dodger666]

Any one know why these links don't always copy correctly?

[hc4361]

The one I linked to for £119 has had excellent reviews.