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jodash 30-04-2011 18:08

Re: sky sports red button
 
I still cant see it here in Medway Kent

mersey70 30-04-2011 18:16

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by jodash (Post 35225977)
I still cant see it here in Medway Kent

It musn't be available on VM right now.

It's working on Sky but not much to write home about today other than highlights and goal flashes.

I wonder why they have fired up the 14 interactive streams as they don't seem to be getting used much, let's see if match choice pops up at 1015.

jodash 30-04-2011 18:39

Re: sky sports red button
 
thanks Mersey,wonder if it will be ready for match choice

mersey70 30-04-2011 18:45

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by jodash (Post 35225984)
thanks Mersey,wonder if it will be ready for match choice

From the launch webpage and what staff have said on here it seems unlikely but I guess you will know soon enough!

I am sure it will be available next season though.

Sirius 30-04-2011 18:48

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35225974)
There is no doubt then at the moment we have a very watered down version which is better then nothing but lets hope by August that this improves significantly.

I would have totally agree with that :clap:

mersey70 30-04-2011 18:58

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35225988)
I would have totally agree with that :clap:

Let's face it though VM's publicity of the service has been a bit watered down too. We have no idea what the contract involved and whether it has to be staggered, whatever the reason.

I have a hunch (just my opinion) they don't want to upset the blessed Tivo customers too much when they have shelled out for a service that cannot even provide BBC red button never mind Sky, it might keep people with V/V HD/V+ a bit longer if the full red button was available on those boxes now. What those 14 streams are providing though is anyones guess, they definitely seem to have comparable capacity to Sky's red button services.

It will pan out, I think it will be a pretty comprehensive service eventually.

gers 30-04-2011 19:00

Re: sky sports red button
 
VM staff havent been told about the red button as I asked a vm staff member and I knew more than him vm havent told there staff about the RB

Sirius 30-04-2011 19:02

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35225992)

It will pan out, I think it will be a pretty comprehensive service eventually.

Very much so. VM are coming on leaps and bounds in my eyes and i cannot wait to see whats next.

mersey70 30-04-2011 19:02

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by gers (Post 35225994)
VM staff havent been told about the red button as I asked a vm staff member and I knew more than him vm havent told there staff about the RB

Masque knew the launch date before us (understanable), he has confirmed that.

I doubt call centre staff would know much more than us about what will actually be provided though.

denphone 30-04-2011 19:06

Re: sky sports red button
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35225992)
Let's face it though VM's publicity of the service has been a bit watered down too. We have no idea what the contract involved and whether it has to be staggered, whatever the reason.

I have a hunch (just my opinion) they don't want to upset the blessed Tivo customers too much when they have shelled out for a service that cannot even provide BBC red button never mind Sky, it might keep people with V/V HD/V+ a bit longer if the full red button was available on those boxes now. What those 14 streams are providing though is anyones guess, they definitely seem to have comparable capacity to Sky's red button services.

It will pan out, I think it will be a pretty comprehensive service eventually.

Lets hope so as it gives the viewer much more options.

Sirius 30-04-2011 19:08

Re: sky sports red button
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gers (Post 35225994)
VM staff havent been told about the red button as I asked a vm staff member and I knew more than him vm havent told there staff about the RB

I knew a bit about when and how but i was not going to post it ahead of the release the other day. We as staff have to agree to a confidentiality clause about posting on forums when it comes to new products.

gers 30-04-2011 19:10

Re: sky sports red button
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35225996)
Masque knew the launch date before us (understanable), he has confirmed that.

I doubt call centre staff would know much more than us about what will actually be provided though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gers (Post 35225994)
VM staff havent been told about the red button as I asked a vm staff member and I knew more than him vm havent told there staff about the RB

He workedin st enochcentre for vm

muppetman11 30-04-2011 19:10

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35226002)
I knew a bit about when and how but i was not going to post it ahead of the release the other day. We as staff have to agree to a confidentiality clause about posting on forums when it comes to new products.

Very wise that mate it's not great to speculate , you know what some people react like :D

gers 30-04-2011 19:13

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35226002)
I knew a bit about when and how but i was not going to post it ahead of the release the other day. We as staff have to agree to a confidentiality clause about posting on forums when it comes to new products.

Can you spill the beans if match choice will b allowed tonight?

Sirius 30-04-2011 19:16

Re: sky sports red button
 
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Originally Posted by gers (Post 35226008)
Can you spill the beans if match choice will b allowed tonight?

No sorry. I don't post info that i am not authorised to post


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