Sky installation engineer came around 11am and was told the mini satellite dish cannot be installed on the back of the house tile. Therefore he installed it near the roof top.
By far I like Sky's service as he prepared a clean plastic shoe cover whenever he walked into the house.
I was told my Sky+ model is very new, it comes with 80gb hdd. I'll find out the firmware later..
Finally after 1 hour of installation, I can watch satellite TV now.
Update 8/2: I refunded some stuff and got back the mentioned £.
Last Saturday we were having streamboat with asian friends in Swindon. The meatball was fantastic.
As for Wednesday CNY reunion gathering, this is my 2nd time not having celebrating with my family. Since we were rushing to complete painting, we ordered chinese take away from Lee Takeaway. Their food is delicious.
Been busy since Wednesday night as we were rushing to complete painting the last room in order to bring up the cabinet we bought from IKEA from the living room to give room for Habitat furniture delivery on Thurday. At the same time, I need to drill a hole for the washer's cold water intake pipe and waste hose.
I'm very satisfy with Dixons/Currys delivery service. 5 star for Dixons!
In the evening, we spent about 2 hours just to assemble the the Kasha sofa, Aspen TV console (25kg) and dining table (20kg) from Habitat. The table glass top is 43kg!
I've not watch any yet, but I'll soon have a show to watch. This morning when I logged in, the owner of recorded simpson episode has allowed to lent me his show.
Ay, caramba! I can watch The Simpson now!
As for the storage, for an hour show, it will take up 60MB and you have 30 days to watch it.
Update 15/2: Understand TVCatchup has been shutdown with some legal question with the content provider. Read more here. It is a matter of time as BBC would not let such technology exist while they'd invested £ in their iplayer. If you go to TVCatchup website, below is what you see. What a shame that such wonderful technology need to go.
We had finally decided to go for Samsung LE40M86BD instead of LE40F86BDX with 100Hz.
At first I thought the Dixons' FIVEOFFTV code (5% off) is over, but it still works. The only expired code was PR25 for £25 off. Instead Iuse AW20 for £20 off. I ordered it yesterday for £701.05.
Just as I thought the stock won't come for Dixons' LE40F86BDX , it is now available and can be purchased for £986.99 using the same codes.
Variety Channels I picked
Sky+ box for £49 instead of £99
16mb for £10 pending on BT line connection
This is the combo I would take if I have a BT landline, paying extra £50 for Sky+
The reason I picked Sky instead of Sky Pay Once Watch Forever deal I bought from Dixons is the combine calculation that make Sky the winner. First of all, BT is charging me £124.99 BT connection for new home and line rental is £10.5 per month with 12 months compulsory contract (exit contract need to pay £70 penalty) . This spoilt my intention to take Tiscali £14.99 8mb plan with free Bt line rental. Therefore I'll be paying £25.49 with BT with Tiscali for broadband. But with Sky 16mb unlimited, I will save £4.99 each month. As for Sky Pay Once £70.5/12 month = £5.875 vs £16 Sky contract, this is justified by £124.99 BT connection cashback and Sky+ box at £49.9. If I can get the box for free, then there is no different in term of payment, but a greater deal.
Clearly Sky package is slightly cheaper and on top of that, I have not include £50 voucher from Sky. This calculation only correct if you are a new home owner that you need to pay BT Connection fee.
Update 5/2: I called Sky 3 times, 1st time was on hold for >5min, 2nd time the guy was straightforward and wanting to cancel my package, but I told him i'll reconsider and 3rd time I make an excuse and told the guy Virgin is giving V+ box for free. But the sales advisor told me Sky+ box will not be given for free. Ok, tough luck but at least I tried.
Bought a pandora battery for PSP slim. This battery allows PSP to boot in tool mode for me to load homebrew firmware.
Still looking for a sleek casing, and found NuriTech skin for PSP Lite but it is not available in UK yet :(
While on our way to WHSmith in town centre to collect my DIY book, Cherlyn offered 1 PSP game at CEX. Anyway, I was having tough time picking one as I used to download games where I need not to pick any but download it all :)
Actually can get the same price at Littlewoods Direct after 10% off. But we decided to go Comet for collection.
Although space saving is important, on second thought, I'd reservev Dyson DC15 as Currys is running half price deal. Both reserve collection will be at Chippenham, so I have 1 day to make my decision.
Update 3/2: When I was in Comet, I got a call from Currys saying DC15 I reserved was no longer available. Therefore it was destined for me to pick DC18 Slim. While I was there, I picked up Panasonic NN-E205WBBPQ manual microwave with the usual timer and power dials. I reckon the digital one might be too advance for me. It was having a promo at £39.99
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