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[RSTom]

i've got sky at the moment and was wondering if anyone knows if a sky hd box will work as a direct replacement of the original one? i don't have sky+ but would like to run it through a hdmi cable. i would be looking to buy a second hand box and hopefully just plug it in and run normal sky through the hd box.

[dontpannic]

You won't notice much gains unless you subscribe to the HD service, but yes, the box should be a direct replacement.

I don't think the HD box upscales SD content, but if I were you I'd pay and get the subscription - at least then your box has a warranty.

[Rhinopower]

Not a direct replacement, a second cable is required to view one program while watching another. You will receive a couple of HD channels fta but it is more worthwhile getting a brand new box (i've replaced a lot on service calls!) and the hd sub