Pace: Sky+ V3

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Paul, Liverpool on October 9th, 2005
I have had this pace box for for 3 weeks now no failed recordings also the its had the new software update and its running very smooth indeed the live pause is great not look the the 160 box i have done stairs, in short this pace pvr3 is the best box on the market at the moment if your digibox needs replacing get a pace pvr3 you wont be dissapointed.

Tom, Antwerp on October 13th, 2005
Forget it. Nothing but trouble with the HD.

Shay, Dublin on October 13th, 2005
Box itself is great. No failed recordings, thankfully. The one downfall, which seems to have resulted from the latest software download, is that everytime I use either the red button, or the Skytext, it automatically resets the settings on the box: eg I have it set for 16:9 broadcasting and on-screen icon to disappear, but as soon as I use red button the box resets to 4:3 broadcasting and won't get rid of the red dot.

Derek, Essex on October 13th, 2005
Had mine just over a month now, took the 160GB Seagate drive out (now in my V1 box) & fitted a Western Digital 250GB. The day after the last software update I managed to crash it whilst scrolling through the EPG (dropped into standby). Left it a couple of mins then it all came back, otherwise a pleasure to use.

Peter, Milton Keynes on November 7th, 2005
I have had my PVR3 for over 6 weeks now. Not a single crash or failed recording. It has received the latest update which put the new background and PIN controls. I did have a problem with the incorrect record time for programs set after the clock change, but a simple delete and reset fixed it. Just waiting for guarentee to expire then will put 250GB drive in it.

Kelly, Swindon on November 21st, 2005
This is the best box by far, would live without it.

Amanda, Scotland on November 21st, 2005
I've had my PVR3 box since it was first out and I've had no problems at all with it, I wouldn't trade this is in at all. I also know a lot of my friends who haven't had any issues.

Noel, Guisborough on November 30th, 2005
Had my Pace box since beginning of Nov. Excellent piece of kit. Only one crash and I think that was my fault (finger trouble), rectified itself in a couple of mins. Would not be without it. No failed recordings.

Derek, Dublin on December 19th, 2005
Box working great. Had it for 8 weeks now and no significant problems. Crashed a few times initially, but since the latest update I have had no problems.

Patrick, Ireland on December 19th, 2005
very good indeed

Trevor, North East Lincolnshire on December 28th, 2005
Had about five failed recordings over the Christmas Day through to the 28th .

Mark Scott, Melksham on December 29th, 2005
Our firsy Sky+ box was a v2, we had 4 of them and it ultimately died. 3 months later, we v3 on a new subscription and apart from a few lockups, we have been very pleased!

Jez, Brighton on March 3rd, 2006
Superb - no major problems - even with all the latest updates...

Orbitalzone on March 7th, 2006
Have had the Pace PVR3 for several weeks and so far so good other than a couple glitches. Mine is the standard model that has an 80Gb drive but only 40Gb is available to record onto (for the time being). There are USB ports on it that are reserved for future use, maybe. The machine is very quiet, no fan noise and a faint whir from the hard drive but almost silent even when listening very close. Fast menus and great image playback and live tv. Had 2 glitches where the Sky+ features say 'please wait' and a reboot is required to clear this, a couple of other forum members have had this too. On the whole it's a great box and am pleased with it.

chris, sussex on March 10th, 2006
its the better plus box going out of the 3 pvr3 boxes no noice or anything. its a lot quickier then the others and faster.

Andy, Somerset on March 12th, 2006
Found to be Quick Quiet & Reliable so i bought 2 for multiroom well worth paying a bit more for from your independent or ebay, think i will upgrade to a 250 gig drive once warranty has expired need i say more.

CC London on March 17th, 2006
I had my amstrad replaced by SKY for a PACE as the amstrad had so many problems. The PACE by comparison is so quiet, I have to check it is on! Seems to be a great box.

Mark, Oxford on March 23rd, 2006
I got my Amstrad box replaced for a Pace box, I find it better working. It's a tiny but quieter but not much.

Jeff, Dublin on April 9th, 2006
Had my original sky+ for 11 months with no problems untill Sky did their software updade in late Dec then just kept getting "no sat signal" messages they changed the box in Jan and now its stuck in standby sounds like the hard drive is just turning over and over, well with Irish sky service will be about 3 weeks to get it sorted.

Mike on August 20th, 2006
have had a V3 box for a couple of months now. works fine except 1 Sky+ features say 'please wait' and a reboot is required to clear this, happens at least once a week, im hoping this is a sofware bug. 2 Although this unit has same drive size as my upgraded V1 box, holds much less recording time. 3 Tried to upgrade the harddrive to a larger sixe, butit would not even power up the drive, just clicked, drive powered up fine in my V1 box.

TrevorSP, Essex, UK on September 16th, 2006
Excellent, keeps itself cool and will easily keep working in a glass fronted cabinet etc........

Coopermanyorks on March 12th, 2007
Hi. Just had a 14 month old failed "Hair Dryer" Thomson replaced by a Pace PVR3 the difference is amazing. Whisper quiet and much faster on reacting to the remote instructions. 10 out of 10. I have also just bought a 2nd Pace PVR3 in the multi-room set up, this one is in my kids bedroom (aged 6) because it’s important that it is not noisy.

Ashley, London on May 1st, 2008
Very nice piece of kit, and very quiet. Superfast remote response and tuner gives better signal than previous box. No failed recordings. Yet to upgrade to 500gb hard drive.