[TV] Sky Stream or Sky Q?

[ofco8]

OP here again.

Latest is I wrote to Virgin Executive with a complaint and have had a reply saying they are going to investigate and come back to me, but will take 28 days Have told them I expect the price to remain as previous, in the meantime, as I have not negotiated a new contract. They said they will be coming back with an offer.

However, not expecting much from them and further to my original query about Sky Stream V Sky Q, if Virgin don't perform to my satisfaction, think I will opt for Sky Q. Thanks for all your comments and advice.

 

[Easy 10]

Wise choice.

Sky Glass is great in theory (no box, wires etc). But I don't like the fact you're stuck with their own brand TV, the total dependence wi-fi, and then the lack of recording is a total dealbreaker as far as I'm concerned. I'm a big fan of a series link, I just can't be arsed to rely on streams for everything. Sky Q is such a good product, especially for the multiroom (although my son was somewhat put out that the UHD doesn't work upstairs, but thats not my problem).

 

[HHGull]

Wise choice.

Sky Glass is great in theory (no box, wires etc). But I don't like the fact you're stuck with their own brand TV, the total dependence wi-fi, and then the lack of recording is a total dealbreaker as far as I'm concerned. I'm a big fan of a series link, I just can't be arsed to rely on streams for everything. Sky Q is such a good product, especially for the multiroom (although my son was somewhat put out that the UHD doesn't work upstairs, but thats not my problem).

I think you can use any TV now on their Sky Stream service, but still dependant on Wi-Fi and no recording.

 

[dazzer6666]

OP here again.

Latest is I wrote to Virgin Executive with a complaint and have had a reply saying they are going to investigate and come back to me, but will take 28 days Have told them I expect the price to remain as previous, in the meantime, as I have not negotiated a new contract. They said they will be coming back with an offer.

However, not expecting much from them and further to my original query about Sky Stream V Sky Q, if Virgin don't perform to my satisfaction, think I will opt for Sky Q. Thanks for all your comments and advice.

In my experience they respond to complaints far, far better……..doubt it’ll be 28 days

 

[Since1982]

I have freeview which is free and have a firestick which costs £45 a YEAR to watch all live football

Do you not have issues with buffering on the Firestick? Asking for a friend.

 

[Neil]

no , just do a refresh once a week

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

It boils my piss that you have to go through the price negotiation 'merry dance' every bloody time. Just give us a good price straight up and stop being *****, you *****!

It’s annoying but then again you probably wouldn’t get the discount if 2 others customers didn’t bother and auto renewed

 

[stewardxxx]

I have used This site the last 2 times my deal has come to an end and cant fault it.

I simply put in the package I have and how much I pay and it gets me the best deal and if I accept it does everything for me.

I have 1gb Internet and a home phone (tv via "other sources") and pay 58 quid a month

 

[Weststander]

Moving to Sky for the first time, after Virgin lied.

Does Sky Stream tick most boxes, with no need for Sky Q?

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

Was looking to go back to Sky after a number of years away as Virgin quoted me a new discounted deal as my current contract expires next month for £130 ( tv, sports Sky + TNT, cinema, Netflix, broadband and land-line). I informed their retention team there was no way I will be paying that and told them that I wanted to give my 30 notice. 5 minutes later I had the same deal that I currently have but with increased broadband speed (which I don't need) and an upgraded router on it's way. 18 month contract £84 per month.

 

[Easy 10]

Moving to Sky for the first time, after Virgin lied.

Does Sky Stream tick most boxes, with no need for Sky Q?

I wouldn't touch Sky Glass (streams) with a shitty stick. My thoughts on this are already on this thread.

Sky Q all the way

 

[Easy 10]

The ads on FB for Glass are rammed full of comments from people who have tried Glass and loathed it. Loads have cancelled and gone back to Q.

 

[dwayne]

Sky glass is one minute behind real time isn't it? Why would anyone ever pay a lot of money for that. I struggle being 20 seconds behind a game in real time. A minute I don't think I could take.

 

[Weststander]

I ended up staying with Virgin.

After they reneged on £40 per month, I could’ve held to them to it in law, by later attempting to fleece me at £54. The next day I had a call from a rep with far better PR skills, offering me £41.

All up and running with a 360 box, the Ultra HD is stunning.