screech Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Anybody got one of these as an alternative to having a sky box. Anything I should be wary of, I don't expect this to be something that will last forever, I'm guessing 6 - 12 months would be it shelflife, but over that time if it works well, this would pay for itself comfortably over sky prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 You're aware you won't get anything other than free to air channels right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 You're aware you won't get anything other than free to air channels right? With the chipped boxes? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SKYBOX-F5S-12-MONTH-GIFT-FULL-SUPPORT-LIFETIME-UPDATES-NEXT-DAY-DELIVER-/301095184686?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Satellite_TV_Receivers&hash=item461aabe92e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 With the chipped boxes? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SKYBOX-F5S-12-MONTH-GIFT-FULL-SUPPORT-LIFETIME-UPDATES-NEXT-DAY-DELIVER-/301095184686?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Satellite_TV_Receivers&hash=item461aabe92eYes. Encrypted channels are encrypted. You can only decrypt them with a keycard. If you get a dodgy keycard (cloned) then it might work for some period of time until the next set of keycards are sent or the next update is done. The box you link makes no mention of that, you won't see Sky Sports or Movies. Calling it a "SkyBox" is a deliberate ploy to lure people in by the manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Your wrong im afraid on this Nibor That listing is offering the "12 mth free gift" which is all channels that a the box can receive ( un scrambled ) which is the same as a standard sky+ box and more. That said its expensive you should be able to find an 18mth gift for that price, or even cheaper get the F3 which i have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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