Sky HD set-top box Does the hype of HDTV live up to its promise? Pocket-lint has been living with one of the new Sky HD boxes to find out

Reviewer: Stuart Miles
Review Date: 2 June 2006
Manufacturer: Sky
Price as reviewed: £300
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User: Roy Vernon, Dorset
Date Posted: 6 October 2006
Review: I have had Sky HD from day one, I think the sports on HD are much better as are the movies etc. My only problem seems to be loss of volume when switching from digital to HD, I have to turn up my volume 25% which can be a nuisance. But still, I love my HD, bring on more asap.
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User: Al Glennie, Montrose, UK
Date Posted: 1 September 2006
Review: With the exception of BBC Preview, National Geographical, Sky HD is a waste of money. The Sports on HD are no better than the normal Digital Channel. When you phone Sky the Overseas Help Desk do not understand what HD is. The level 2 are slightly better but say it will improve. Note the sport is only in HD when it has HD on the Information bar.
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User: Aaron, Manchester
Date Posted: 24 June 2006
Review: I would love to be able to review this but the installation date has been cancelled for the second time and they can't even give me a date now! Very, very annoying! At this rate we will have had it through freeview before we do through sky! I just want to get it installed and get this beast working. I've tried a few HD videos through my PC but I want to see real HD TV! Come on SKY.
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