Sky+ to HDD?

Snakepit Boy · 27-12-2012, 15:35

Apologies if this is a stupid question, but I want to find a way of saving some of my Sky+ programmes before I upgrade to Sky+ HD.

I'm told that as soon as I upgrade, I will be unable to access the programmes on my existing Sky+ box any more.

Assuming this is true, I have been looking to buy a DVD recorder with a built-in hard drive. But I have found some comments on the web that suggest that not all DVD/hard drives will record from external sources.

Can someone point me in the right direction in terms of what I should be looking for? Ideally, it would have at least 160GB of space on the hard drive, and it must be able both to record stuff from my Sky+ box and then burn it on to a DVD.

Thanks.

Nigel Goodwin · 27-12-2012, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakepit Boy

Assuming this is true, I have been looking to buy a DVD recorder with a built-in hard drive. But I have found some comments on the web that suggest that not all DVD/hard drives will record from external sources.

As far as I'm aware all DVD/HDD recorders will record from external sources - not much point otherwise.

It's PVR's that won't record from external sources, but DVD/HDD's will as they have the require analogue to digital conversion, and MPEG encoding.

Snakepit Boy · 27-12-2012, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

As far as I'm aware all DVD/HDD recorders will record from external sources - not much point otherwise.

It's PVR's that won't record from external sources, but DVD/HDD's will as they have the require analogue to digital conversion, and MPEG encoding.

Great - many thanks for your reply.

I don't suppose you would have any opinion about this particular offering? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DM...pr_product_top

Thanks again.

Nigel Goodwin · 27-12-2012, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakepit Boy

Great - many thanks for your reply.

I don't suppose you would have any opinion about this particular offering? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DM...pr_product_top

Thanks again.

That looks fine, and Panasonic are one of the top two brands.

Snakepit Boy · 28-12-2012, 00:06

Cheers - your help is appreciated.

27-12-2012, 15:35	#1
Snakepit Boy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 32	Sky+ to HDD? Apologies if this is a stupid question, but I want to find a way of saving some of my Sky+ programmes before I upgrade to Sky+ HD. I'm told that as soon as I upgrade, I will be unable to access the programmes on my existing Sky+ box any more. Assuming this is true, I have been looking to buy a DVD recorder with a built-in hard drive. But I have found some comments on the web that suggest that not all DVD/hard drives will record from external sources. Can someone point me in the right direction in terms of what I should be looking for? Ideally, it would have at least 160GB of space on the hard drive, and it must be able both to record stuff from my Sky+ box and then burn it on to a DVD. Thanks.

27-12-2012, 19:17	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Snakepit Boy Assuming this is true, I have been looking to buy a DVD recorder with a built-in hard drive. But I have found some comments on the web that suggest that not all DVD/hard drives will record from external sources. As far as I'm aware all DVD/HDD recorders will record from external sources - not much point otherwise. It's PVR's that won't record from external sources, but DVD/HDD's will as they have the require analogue to digital conversion, and MPEG encoding.

27-12-2012, 19:56	#3
Snakepit Boy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 32	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin As far as I'm aware all DVD/HDD recorders will record from external sources - not much point otherwise. It's PVR's that won't record from external sources, but DVD/HDD's will as they have the require analogue to digital conversion, and MPEG encoding. Great - many thanks for your reply. I don't suppose you would have any opinion about this particular offering? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DM...pr_product_top Thanks again.

27-12-2012, 20:16	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Snakepit Boy Great - many thanks for your reply. I don't suppose you would have any opinion about this particular offering? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DM...pr_product_top Thanks again. That looks fine, and Panasonic are one of the top two brands.

28-12-2012, 00:06	#5
Snakepit Boy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 32	Cheers - your help is appreciated.

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