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RichardCoulter 15-05-2014 15:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35698160)
Thanks mate, well the NowTV box arrived today and it's useless without a NowTV account can't do anything, i've email skys ceo office to see if they can help and someone from Sky was supposed to be calling me back yesterday, surprise surprise no phonecall.
We've located the account in question it's a old account that was cancelled 7 years ago it seems cs did not put the cancellation through and Sky continued to bill me after i moved. Hopefully ceo office will sort this out or i'll be requesting my £9.99 back.
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35698243)
Think i've got them mate, the woman i spoke to openly admitted that the NowTV box shouldn't of been sent if there was a doubt on my account, now i record my phonecalls as i have the call recorder app and i used my mobile as unlimited calls lol, In her credit she did try to help but apparantly there is a £131 debt on my account, guess where from? From where Sky have mysteriously lost the call when i phoned up to cancel 7 years ago, to my workings i'm actually owed £1.26 by sky lol.
Ohwell nothing lost really as just created a dud nowtv account and got box up and running and using it as catch up tv service plus i sideloaded plex so got a media streamer too, can't really grumble at that.
Skys loss not mine lol.
Whether you owed the money or not, it's likely to be statute barred by this time- hence why they appear to be using underhand techniques such as this. Anyone would think they were on the brink of bankruptcy, scratting around for £9.99!!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35698436)
I've requested my file from Equifax and Experian, i have noodle too nothing on there.
Also i've contacted trading standards and ofcom and sent a copy of the conversation from yesterday to both.
Nice one :) Btw, before paying for any credit reports, it's worth searching the cashback sites. My cleaner did this regarding Noodle and ended up BEING PAID for having the report sent to her (a tenner I think it was) lol.

theone2k10 15-05-2014 15:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35698481)
Whether you owed the money or not, it's likely to be statute barred by this time- hence why they appear to be using underhand techniques such as this. Anyone would think they were on the brink of bankruptcy, scratting around for £9.99!!!



Nice one :) Btw, before paying for any credit reports, it's worth searching the cashback sites. My cleaner did this regarding Noodle and ended up BEING PAID for having the report sent to her (a tenner I think it was) lol.
A bit of good news i've had a email back from the Ceo office of Sky, they have looked through the old account and found the phonecall where i phoned up to cancel, they have cleared the outstanding ammount and have sent me a code for 6 months Sky movies nowtv pass for free.
They said it should of been cancelled when i phoned by rights and are going to investigate further to find out why it wasn't.
Overall though a possitive result and within 48 hours i'll have my nowtv services resumed.

Kabaal 15-05-2014 17:03
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Unlikely the person still works there but if they do then someone's going to be unhappy getting a 7 year old reprimand :p:

RichardCoulter 15-05-2014 17:27
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35698486)
A bit of good news i've had a email back from the Ceo office of Sky, they have looked through the old account and found the phonecall where i phoned up to cancel, they have cleared the outstanding ammount and have sent me a code for 6 months Sky movies nowtv pass for free.
They said it should of been cancelled when i phoned by rights and are going to investigate further to find out why it wasn't.
Overall though a possitive result and within 48 hours i'll have my nowtv services resumed.
I'm glad you got it sorted out. It just shows that it pays for companies to operate within a 'The customers is always right' culture.

Now they have corrected this and offered you something by way of an apology for the inconvenience, you may well go on to purchase things from them in the future.

By Sky thinking that they were being clever by ripping me off for 11 months worth of subscriptions at one of my lowest points in my life, it has cost them much, much more than what they gained by way of lost future subscriptions over the years from myself and sympathetic members of my peer group. In addition, they have lost potential costly commercial subscriptions and the steps I have taken to prevent staff who live on the premises from subscribing to Sky have led to a further loss of possible income.

A couple of questions, I was just wondering, if the alleged debt was for a previous address, how could they be so sure you were the same customer as the one opening a Now TV account?

Also, will loading Plex (not sure what that is) affect it's capabilities as a Now TV box? Could sky get funny if they found out people had done this (being the control freaks that they are)?

dilli-theclaw 15-05-2014 17:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35698486)
A bit of good news i've had a email back from the Ceo office of Sky, they have looked through the old account and found the phonecall where i phoned up to cancel, they have cleared the outstanding ammount and have sent me a code for 6 months Sky movies nowtv pass for free.
They said it should of been cancelled when i phoned by rights and are going to investigate further to find out why it wasn't.
Overall though a possitive result and within 48 hours i'll have my nowtv services resumed.
Indeed I am glad you got it all sorted :tu:

I wonder when they started this policy, I was in dispute with sky when I got a nowTV box and it didn't stop me either signing up for an account or using one. I still have a nowTV account but got rid of the box.

A word of caution though, be careful when considering sending your info to people who claim they can help you on forum. /some/ are not what they claim. This of course goes for all forums not just this one.

theone2k10 15-05-2014 17:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35698516)
I'm glad you got it sorted out. It just shows that it pays for companies to operate within a 'The customers is always right' culture.

Now they have corrected this and offered you something by way of an apology for the inconvenience, you may well go on to purchase things from them in the future.

By Sky thinking that they were being clever by ripping me off for 11 months worth of subscriptions at one of my lowest points in my life, it has cost them much, much more than what they gained by way of lost future subscriptions over the years from myself and sympathetic members of my peer group. In addition, they have lost potential costly commercial subscriptions and the steps I have taken to prevent staff who live on the premises from subscribing to Sky have led to a further loss of possible income.

A couple of questions, I was just wondering, if the alleged debt was for a previous address, how could they be so sure you were the same customer as the one opening a Now TV account?

Also, will loading Plex (not sure what that is) affect it's capabilities as a Now TV box? Could sky get funny if they found out people had done this (being the control freaks that they are)?
Plex is just a media streamer which has a few channels of it's own but allows you to stream content such as music/videos etc from your pc to your nowtv box/ps3 etc, it's easy to set up following these instructions it took me literually 2 minutes to get up and running on my nowtv box http://www.strayed.co.uk/2013/07/29/...-a-now-tv-box/

theone2k10 17-05-2014 16:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35699001)
Interesting info, thanks :)

---------- Post added at 16:10 ---------- Previous post was at 16:01 ----------



Is a Now TV account of any use without a box :confused:

Just to make it clear, any offer of help that I give to any other member is given in good faith.

It's not entirely clear what you mean by "some are not what they claim". I have never claimed to be an expert in contract law and I'm sure that theone2k10 isn't stupid.

Maybe it doesn't mean anything and you're just going through one of your sporadic sessions where you simply feel the need to stir things up.
I use nowtv on my ps3 too mate i find the pic quality slightly better on it however the nowtv box sound quality is slightly better, but i think that's only because i've got the sound settings wrong on my ps3 lol.

shadow771 17-05-2014 16:13
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Quick question, I noticed the Netflix offer is back free for 6 months. Could a friend of mine get a code and still use on my account? Or does it only include new customers only?

theone2k10 17-05-2014 16:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shadow771 (Post 35699009)
Quick question, I noticed the Netflix offer is back free for 6 months. Could a friend of mine get a code and still use on my account? Or does it only include new customers only?
The code can be used on any account, it's just really a Netflix one use giftcode.

theone2k10 18-05-2014 19:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35699363)
Don't want to answer the question? fair enough not on topic after all I guess.

I can't help what your paranoia believes and it doesn't matter to me or anyone what you believe.



If you like, but I doubt you can to be honest. I've said what I needed to say and didn't mention you which of course I would if I felt I needed to.


Well I would have kept the box but I found it too restrictive and the Roku (II) box was on offer for £19.99 at the time. Twice the price but it can do a lot more. The only thing I did find odd on it was the lack of a youtube channel as most streaming things (even my TV set) seem to have one. But roku added one last month.

Incidentally my dad uses my Netflix account on his TiVo box. But I really don't know how he puts up with it to be honest.
That is a cracking price for the Roku 2 tbh, i side loaded plex onto my NowTV box and installed the unofficial channel app too which gives me access to services such as anime.tv, ustv, cw (i use a smart dns service) amongst other USA tv channels, using plex i'm able to use this on my NowTV box too.
If i had the money i certainly would of chosen a Roku 2 box over the NowTV box though.

dilli-theclaw 18-05-2014 19:13
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35699378)
That is a cracking price for the Roku 2 tbh, i side loaded plex onto my NowTV box and installed the unofficial channel app too which gives me access to services such as anime.tv, ustv, cw (i use a smart dns service) amongst other USA tv channels, using plex i'm able to use this on my NowTV box too.
If i had the money i certainly would of chosen a Roku 2 box over the NowTV box though.
and I gave my dad the now TV box so it didn't go to waste :)

Hugh 19-05-2014 14:40
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Off topic posts removed - let's have less of the bickering and personal attacks, please, or the Mallet of Loving Correction™ may have to be unsheathed.....

OLD BOY 21-05-2014 12:40
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That's more like it! Hopefully this arrangement will soon be available over here as well. Let's hope that VM's proposal to bring Amazon Instant to our TIVO boxes gains traction soon.

Given how far behind we are with the Sky Atlantic shows, I would be happy to gain access to them three years after the first showings (although I was hoping for two years!).

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...HBO-shows.html

Amazon ramps up Netflix competition with HBO shows
A deal between Amazon and HBO has made the network's older shows available to stream.

The rivalry between American TV subscription network HBO and entertainment streaming service Netflix has intensified as HBO revealed they were partnering with Amazon to stream content online for the first time through a subscription.
In February Amazon released a Netflix-style service that allowed Prime and LoveFilm subscribers to benefit from their new merged service, Amazon Instant Video, which provided streams of 15,000 films and TV shows.
The deal with HBO will enable Amazon Prime Instants subscribers in America to watch older HBO shows such as The Wire and The Sopranos through the retail giant's service. However, no HBO shows that have been made recently, including Game of Thrones, which is so popular with online viewers that it has broken illegal download records, will be part of the service until three years after they were originally shown.
Classic HBO series such as Sex and the City, Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm will not be available on Amazon either because they are linked to US cable networks.
However, the move does give Amazon more weight in the currently one-sided market of streaming services. Netflix has always maintained that it aspires to be as popular and successful as HBO, which currently shares no content with the service. In a recent letter to shareholders, Netflix executives outlined that the service was second only to HBO for offering the best original programming according to a Morgan Stanley survey, but were "eager to close the gap" between HBO's 130 million subscribers and Netflix's 50 million.
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dilli-theclaw 21-05-2014 12:48
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Hhhmmm I tried amazon and found the choice lacking so this would help a lot.

Joedm45 21-05-2014 12:54
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Great article, hopefully it comes to the UK too.

The three year comment is interesting seeing as Game of Thrones first aired April 2011 according to IMDB... Or am I reading too much into that???

OLD BOY 21-05-2014 13:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35700117)
Hhhmmm I tried amazon and found the choice lacking so this would help a lot.
Some have said the same of Netflix, but both are working hard to increase content here in the UK.

dilli-theclaw 21-05-2014 13:20
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Not really applicable in my case, as I've said I use the us Netflix.

I must admit tho if I was only able to use the uk one like my dad does on his TiVo I wouldn't bother with it. Or amazon.

theone2k10 22-05-2014 19:23
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Regarding WWE Network this was posted on dspy "That seems to be happening actually. Talk of Summerslam being the target for launching the network in the UK rather than waiting til the end of the year." http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=2562

denphone 23-05-2014 15:40
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Netflix plans £100m epic on the Queen.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...n-peter-morgan

kandinsky 23-05-2014 17:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35700825)
Netflix plans £100m epic on the Queen.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...n-peter-morgan
Freddie?

:D

RichardCoulter 23-05-2014 21:02
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35700108)
That's more like it! Hopefully this arrangement will soon be available over here as well. Let's hope that VM's proposal to bring Amazon Instant to our TIVO boxes gains traction soon.

Given how far behind we are with the Sky Atlantic shows, I would be happy to gain access to them three years after the first showings (although I was hoping for two years!).

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...HBO-shows.html

Amazon ramps up Netflix competition with HBO shows
A deal between Amazon and HBO has made the network's older shows available to stream.

The rivalry between American TV subscription network HBO and entertainment streaming service Netflix has intensified as HBO revealed they were partnering with Amazon to stream content online for the first time through a subscription.
In February Amazon released a Netflix-style service that allowed Prime and LoveFilm subscribers to benefit from their new merged service, Amazon Instant Video, which provided streams of 15,000 films and TV shows.
The deal with HBO will enable Amazon Prime Instants subscribers in America to watch older HBO shows such as The Wire and The Sopranos through the retail giant's service. However, no HBO shows that have been made recently, including Game of Thrones, which is so popular with online viewers that it has broken illegal download records, will be part of the service until three years after they were originally shown.
Classic HBO series such as Sex and the City, Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm will not be available on Amazon either because they are linked to US cable networks.
However, the move does give Amazon more weight in the currently one-sided market of streaming services. Netflix has always maintained that it aspires to be as popular and successful as HBO, which currently shares no content with the service. In a recent letter to shareholders, Netflix executives outlined that the service was second only to HBO for offering the best original programming according to a Morgan Stanley survey, but were "eager to close the gap" between HBO's 130 million subscribers and Netflix's 50 million.
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Hopefully, this will be excellent news for those that want to watch HBO content and cut out Sky.

I long since gave up on being an early adopter and would be perfectly happy to wait two or three years for any HBO stuff that I want to see. I don't have enough time to watch what I record as it is!

Those that don't want to wait have probably watched the shows illegally anyway.

The TV station BFBS shows Game Of Thrones btw. It is encrypted on satellite with Irdeto and Cryptoworks, but both appear to have been hacked.

dilli-theclaw 23-05-2014 21:08
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I saw now TV boxes form£14.99 in sainsburys (Biggleswade) today with 4 months entertainment passes included.

An option for those desperate for some sky Atlantic action I guess. Just for info mind.

theone2k10 23-05-2014 22:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35700921)
I saw now TV boxes form£14.99 in sainsburys (Biggleswade) today with 4 months entertainment passes included.

An option for those desperate for some sky Atlantic action I guess. Just for info mind.
Be careful with Sky they like to disable Nowtv accounts even though they claim Nowtv is a different entity. Happened to me, they restored after a bit of messing around waitd until i bought the movie pass n entertainment pass then disabled the account again with no refund.

RichardCoulter 24-05-2014 00:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35700945)
Be careful with Sky they like to disable Nowtv accounts even though they claim Nowtv is a different entity. Happened to me, they restored after a bit of messing around waitd until i bought the movie pass n entertainment pass then disabled the account again with no refund.
Oh no, I thought you'd got it sorted out :mad:

theone2k10 24-05-2014 01:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35700981)
Oh no, I thought you'd got it sorted out :mad:
So did i mate but screw them i'm pretty sure amazon or wukai will appreciate my money instead (i'm already with netflix lol).

muppetman11 28-05-2014 22:34
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This was interesting ,

Amazon acquires UK rights for Halle Berry sci-fi drama Extant

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...-sci-fi-extant

I believe Amazon and Netflix sent buyers to the LA Screenings last year this could be the start of things to come.

kgollop 29-05-2014 19:13
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Apologies if already answered, where on earth is My List on the new Netflix TIVO app?

Scratch that, have added a new program to my list and it's now appeared along with all my old entries!

steveh 30-05-2014 07:51
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Sometimes if there's a temporary problem My List doesn't appear - happens on the Netflix Android app too.

johnholmes 31-05-2014 07:37
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Is the Virgin Media Tivo box a Super HD compatible device?
How do I tell if it is streaming in Super HD?
Many thanks for any answer.

nicknewark 31-05-2014 08:21
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if you press the Info button on TIVO while streaming it shows you what your streaming at, I watched Breaking Bad last night and achieved 1080p super HD.

I can also select the Info button on my TV remote and this also indicates the picture ratio being received.

theone2k10 02-06-2014 21:27
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Wuaki now have HBO ppv content including Game of thrones! So much for those shouting only Sky have the rights eh? Looks quite pricey though.
https://uk.wuaki.tv/lists/hbo-tv-series/seasons

muppetman11 02-06-2014 21:31
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35703618)
Wuaki now have HBO ppv content including Game of thrones! So much for those shouting only Sky have the rights eh? Looks quite pricey though.
https://uk.wuaki.tv/lists/hbo-tv-series/seasons
Try to read what people actually put , Sky have the exclusive UK subscription rights you can get HBO content by purchasing from many places like Blinkbox , Amazon Prime , itunes , Google.

theone2k10 02-06-2014 21:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35703619)
Try to read what people actually put , Sky have the exclusive UK subscription rights you can get HBO content by purchasing from many places like Blinkbox , Amazon Prime , itunes , Google.
Remind me where did i say it was anyone on this forum?
Anyway regardless from looking at prices Sky is the best for value for getting HBO content atm but more choice can only be a good thing in the long run.
Also only just saw in the email that you can get a chromecast for £10 when purchasing a box set.

andy_m 02-06-2014 22:49
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The thing about "buying" shows in this way, is it means you can't sell them on. I agree they''re a bit pricey, but no more so than a DVD box set. Except that you can offset the cost of one of those by selling it on after you've watched it.

theone2k10 02-06-2014 23:04
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35703645)
The thing about "buying" shows in this way, is it means you can't sell them on. I agree they''re a bit pricey, but no more so than a DVD box set. Except that you can offset the cost of one of those by selling it on after you've watched it.
True and i guess in a way too you haven't got to woory about breaking the disc or the disc getting jammed lol, that was the reason i went to digital gaming on my ps3 too lol.

denphone 03-06-2014 05:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35703645)
The thing about "buying" shows in this way, is it means you can't sell them on. I agree they''re a bit pricey, but no more so than a DVD box set. Except that you can offset the cost of one of those by selling it on after you've watched it.
Yes you can sell it on and nearly get your money back but we have no intention of selling our GOT sets that's for sure.

martin201002 03-06-2014 09:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35703649)
True and i guess in a way too you haven't got to woory about breaking the disc or the disc getting jammed lol, that was the reason i went to digital gaming on my ps3 too lol.
Isn't digital gaming really expensive though?

theone2k10 03-06-2014 12:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35703696)
Isn't digital gaming really expensive though?
I paid £64.99 for watch dogs deluxe edition :shocked: but i tend to mostly wait a bit for the sales and that can work out cheaper than retail, but if you want new games as they're released then digital is very expensive.

martin201002 03-06-2014 12:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35703709)
I paid £64.99 for watch dogs deluxe edition :shocked: but i tend to mostly wait a bit for the sales and that can work out cheaper than retail, but if you want new games as they're released then digital is very expensive.
Thought as much you must have a hefty hard drive in your ps3 lol, Only digital game I have is pvz garden warfare for xbone got that because it was the same price at retail.

Wouldn't even consider buying box sets in that way though.

bargepole 03-06-2014 22:03
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Just got Netflix on the 6 month trial, can find it on the TiVo but not on the V+ box.

Is it available on the V+?

theone2k10 03-06-2014 22:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bargepole (Post 35703889)
Just got Netflix on the 6 month trial, can find it on the TiVo but not on the V+ box.

Is it available on the V+?
It isn't on the v+ box no.

bargepole 03-06-2014 23:09
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Cheers

denphone 10-06-2014 19:22
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Netflix rumored to get exclusive new Star Trek series.

http://www.geek.com/news/netflix-rum...eries-1596342/

More new Star Trek series would be very interesting.

OLD BOY 10-06-2014 20:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35705827)
Netflix rumored to get exclusive new Star Trek series.

http://www.geek.com/news/netflix-rum...eries-1596342/

More new Star Trek series would be very interesting.
Yes, I would certainly watch that! Hope it's good quality with spectacular HD pictures. I'd be as happy as Larry!

Mad Max 10-06-2014 20:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35705854)
Yes, I would certainly watch that! Hope it's good quality with spectacular HD pictures. I'd be as happy as Larry!
You old trekky you........:D

tizmeinnit 10-06-2014 20:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35705827)
Netflix rumored to get exclusive new Star Trek series.

http://www.geek.com/news/netflix-rum...eries-1596342/

More new Star Trek series would be very interesting.
Was gonna start a new thread for this. Hope it comes off

Mad Max 10-06-2014 20:54
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I had Netflix, but only for House of Cards, imo it's just a load of old stuff on there.

vincerooney 11-06-2014 08:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35705863)
I had Netflix, but only for House of Cards, imo it's just a load of old stuff on there.
the american version of netflix is much better

OLD BOY 11-06-2014 12:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35705946)
the american version of netflix is much better
We have to be patient, Vince. It takes a while to acquire all the rights. I think it will look very different in a few short years.

denphone 11-06-2014 13:37
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Says he the man still waiting for SA.

OLD BOY 11-06-2014 14:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35706007)
Says he the man still waiting for SA.
Ha, ha, cheeky monkey! ;)

muppetman11 11-06-2014 15:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35705998)
We have to be patient, Vince. It takes a while to acquire all the rights. I think it will look very different in a few short years.
It will take quite a few years if were going off the US service , most of that is still repeats of shows that have already aired on US pay TV.

RichardCoulter 11-06-2014 18:08
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http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/now-tv

If you haven't ever had an Entertainment Pass before (Sports/Movies don't count) you can pay £5 for a pass and get a £10 John Lewis voucher in return!

How difficult/easy would it be for those who have already had an Entertainment Pass to set up a duplicate account to take advantage of this offer? Would you have to buy a new box??

Thought that this might be useful for some :)

pengedragon 12-06-2014 10:17
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dont need a box, have set up 2 or 3 different accounts on the pc to take advantage of offers

and thanks for the info

OLD BOY 12-06-2014 12:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35706042)
It will take quite a few years if were going off the US service , most of that is still repeats of shows that have already aired on US pay TV.
TV shows, by their very nature, are mostly going to be programmes that have already aired. However, a relatively small amount of original shows will be available as a result of commissions by Netflix, such as House of Cards and Star Trek.

I would imagine the films library will get brought up to date over the coming years, as the Sky exclusive contracts with the various film studios run out. Don't expect this until about 2018/19, though.

RichardCoulter 12-06-2014 13:38
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Netflix have informed VM that, by the end of 2014, they will be subtitling 100% of their content.

Apparently, this has come about after pressure from the deaf community. They complained that, after being used to the amount of subtitle coverage on linear television, as technology moved on, they were going backwards.

Well done Netflix :)

dilli-theclaw 12-06-2014 14:22
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Indeed that is good. On the flipside I find the lack of audio description on various TV / streaming services quite irritating.

I realise I am in a fortunate situation in that my TV can read the subtitles out loud (not a brilliant voice but at least it means I can at least get a gist of what's going on). I get to test some exciting technology in this area and it's going to keep getting better. I'm sure most people don't have this though so I see TV accessibility as a work in progress.

I'd much rather have a proper audio description on more programs though.

In the last year or so for example the cinema that I go to has now got audio description on most showings which is great.

RichardCoulter 12-06-2014 14:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35706309)
Indeed that is good. On the flipside I find the lack of audio description on various TV / streaming services quite irritating.

I realise I am in a fortunate situation in that my TV can read the subtitles out loud (not a brilliant voice but at least it means I can at least get a gist of what's going on). I get to test some exciting technology in this area and it's going to keep getting better. I'm sure most people don't have this though so I see TV accessibility as a work in progress.

I'd much rather have a proper audio description on more programs though.

In the last year or so for example the cinema that I go to has now got audio description on most showings which is great.
Yes, there is still much work to be done on various accessibility needs.

I've never heard of a television that can read out the subtitles before! Can you give me some details please, it would make a marvellous Christmas present for someone I know who is slowly losing her sight.

How does Audio Description work in a cinema :confused:

dilli-theclaw 12-06-2014 15:03
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I have a modified Panasonic Vierra smart TV.

As for the cinema - you get a Bluetooth headset which you take in with you. Just need to ask before the show starts. Most cinemas offer this now.

The only time I've not had a good experience with it was with Les Mis, generally it's quite good.

This doesn't show talking subtitles (as that's not standard) but it gives you an idea of how it talks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iJyh630aOQ

RichardCoulter 12-06-2014 17:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35706326)
I have a modified Panasonic Vierra smart TV.

As for the cinema - you get a Bluetooth headset which you take in with you. Just need to ask before the show starts. Most cinemas offer this now.

The only time I've not had a good experience with it was with Les Mis, generally it's quite good.

This doesn't show talking subtitles (as that's not standard) but it gives you an idea of how it talks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iJyh630aOQ
Interesting, thanks for the info.

dilli-theclaw 12-06-2014 18:17
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You could try your friend with one of these to start with

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Goodmans-Fre.../dp/B0044R8FJS

Not talki subs but it reads out the menus and epg.

RichardCoulter 13-06-2014 15:08
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Thanks, I'll look into that.

The One Show compared streaming services in their first feature last night.

They mentioned some sort of stick that could be plugged into the back of the television that effectively makes it into a Smart TV.

Are these similar to the Roku sticks available abroard?

theone2k10 13-06-2014 15:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35706621)
Thanks, I'll look into that.

The One Show compared streaming services in their first feature last night.

They mentioned some sort of stick that could be plugged into the back of the television that effectively makes it into a Smart TV.

Are these similar to the Roku sticks available abroard?
Was that the Roku streaming stick mate? That's just come out or you have the Google chromecast, both are about £30.

RichardCoulter 16-06-2014 16:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35706629)
Was that the Roku streaming stick mate? That's just come out or you have the Google chromecast, both are about £30.
Thanks for the info., I didn't know that Roku was now available in this country.

Where do you put the stick? The One Show just said "stick it into the back of the TV"!) also, do these devices have seperate remotes to control them?

theone2k10 16-06-2014 20:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35707272)
Thanks for the info., I didn't know that Roku was now available in this country.

Where do you put the stick? The One Show just said "stick it into the back of the TV"!) also, do these devices have seperate remotes to control them?
They just plug into a hdmi slot on the tv mate.
I think with the sticks you download a app to your phone and use that as a remote, however the Roku boxes have a remote, atm they are on offer in pc world/currys roku 2 is £59.99 whilst the high end version the roku 3 is £79.99.
The stick is £49.99 but the roku 1 is also £49.99

Kabaal 17-06-2014 08:13
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The Roku stick comes with a remote and also works with 3rd party remotes like Logitech Harmony ones. Chromecase i believe only works with phone and tablet apps, doesn't work with remotes at all.

Thinking of picking up a Roku stick myself. We use a HTPC + XBMC for local files these days so the WDTV on the shelf is only used for Netflix, iPlayer etc. Netflix on it is a bit clunky and it'll be one less device cluttering the place up.

OLD BOY 17-06-2014 18:50
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From Digital Spy today:

HBO has announced that the series - which concluded its latest season on Monday (June 16) in the UK - can be owned in full via Amazon Instant Video, blinkbox, Google Play, Wuaki.tv and Xbox Video from today (Tuesday, June 17)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s15...#ixzz34v5sZJSt

Even more reason why we need Amazon Instant as an app on Tivo!

howardmicks 17-06-2014 19:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35707650)
From Digital Spy today:

HBO has announced that the series - which concluded its latest season on Monday (June 16) in the UK - can be owned in full via Amazon Instant Video, blinkbox, Google Play, Wuaki.tv and Xbox Video from today (Tuesday, June 17)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s15...#ixzz34v5sZJSt

Even more reason why we need Amazon Instant as an app on Tivo!
Not really as it's £23 for the full season in hd,peeps want to pay that just to watch a show need there head examining :shocked:

denphone 17-06-2014 19:45
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35707658)
Not really as it's £23 for the full season in hd,peeps want to pay that just to watch a show need there head examining :shocked:
You are better off buying your own copy.

theone2k10 17-06-2014 23:42
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Atm on Wuaki you can get any game of thrones season plus a chromecast for £33.99 https://chromeshop.wuaki.tv/uk/check..._campaign=acq3

Also it looks like the Wuaki app is certainly on the way there is now a Wuaki app on the xbox 360, no doubt more devices will follow soon.

OLD BOY 18-06-2014 12:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35707658)
Not really as it's £23 for the full season in hd,peeps want to pay that just to watch a show need there head examining :shocked:
Really? That is OTT! Can you view all the GOT series from the beginning on the Now TV box via on demand? That would certainly be a cheaper option.

theone2k10 18-06-2014 13:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35707824)
Really? That is OTT! Can you view all the GOT series from the beginning on the Now TV box via on demand? That would certainly be a cheaper option.
Or if anyone is after a Chromecast they can click the link i posted and technically get the a G.O.T season for £3.99.
Although if you're after all the seasons it is still quite expensive at £23.99 for each season.

OLD BOY 18-06-2014 19:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35707835)
Or if anyone is after a Chromecast they can click the link i posted and technically get the a G.O.T season for £3.99.
Although if you're after all the seasons it is still quite expensive at £23.99 for each season.
i'll pass on that, then!

RichardCoulter 30-06-2014 15:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35707824)
Really? That is OTT! Can you view all the GOT series from the beginning on the Now TV box via on demand? That would certainly be a cheaper option.
What's this about Game Of Thrones being taken off Now TV boxes (you touched upon this in the 'Coming soon' thread)?

theone2k10 30-06-2014 15:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35710869)
What's this about Game Of Thrones being taken off Now TV boxes (you touched upon this in the 'Coming soon' thread)?
I think he was refering to the issues people were having watching GOT live via nowtv or skygo.

muppetman11 30-06-2014 15:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35710869)
What's this about Game Of Thrones being taken off Now TV boxes (you touched upon this in the 'Coming soon' thread)?
The reason its been taken off is down to licensing , Sky (Now TV) usually get rights for On Demand Boxsets of around 3-4 months , the Boxsets change so as new content can be added this is about the third time GOT has appeared so I've no doubt it will appear again.

theone2k10 02-07-2014 12:43
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
A bit of a turn around Sky have reinstated my NowTV account and given me 2 months free movies and entertainment pass as a apology, turned out they'd mixed me up with someone with a similar surname to mine.

theone2k10 02-07-2014 22:52
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
I emailed VUTV earlier asking if it'll be available on any other devices apart from freeview HD, they emailed back saying it will be available on other devices in the future including the pc but they can't say more than that at this moment in time.

theone2k10 06-07-2014 00:42
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Anyone using a vpn or smart dns might like to know that lone survivor and vampire acadamy are on Netflix Argentina.

bubblegun 06-07-2014 04:07
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35710872)
The reason its been taken off is down to licensing , Sky (Now TV) usually get rights for On Demand Boxsets of around 3-4 months , the Boxsets change so as new content can be added this is about the third time GOT has appeared so I've no doubt it will appear again.
This may or may not be true but I've been told Game of Thrones will return to Sky On-demand near the end of the year when series 4 comes out on DVD. So series 1-4 will be available for a while then be withdrawn again until the month before series 5 starts. Just like this year.

theone2k10 14-07-2014 16:19
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BEINsports have announced their prices for this season $130 will give you full 12 months or $13 per month (£7.56) this will give you access to all EPL/CL matches aswell as Championship and league1 football, tennis, f1 amongst other stuff.

RichardCoulter 16-07-2014 18:12
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35706385)
You could try your friend with one of these to start with

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Goodmans-Fre.../dp/B0044R8FJS

Not talki subs but it reads out the menus and epg.
As a sight impaired person, I thought that you might be interested in (or may wish to let Ofcom know your views about) this development:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...pg-v-tivo.html

I have also been told that the Radio 4 programme aimed at the sight impaired 'In Touch' covered this too. Not sure if it's repeated, but it should be available on demand :)

Edit: Found it for you: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b049828n

Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35710872)
The reason its been taken off is down to licensing , Sky (Now TV) usually get rights for On Demand Boxsets of around 3-4 months , the Boxsets change so as new content can be added this is about the third time GOT has appeared so I've no doubt it will appear again.
Ok, thanks for the info.

Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35711449)
A bit of a turn around Sky have reinstated my NowTV account and given me 2 months free movies and entertainment pass as a apology, turned out they'd mixed me up with someone with a similar surname to mine.
Didn't they do this to you before though and then changed their minds and cut you off again!

theone2k10 16-07-2014 18:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35714997)
As a sight impaired person, I thought that you might be interested in (or may wish to let Ofcom know your views about) this development:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...pg-v-tivo.html

I have also been told that the Radio 4 programme aimed at the sight impaired 'In Touch' covered this too. Not sure if it's repeated, but it should be available on demand :)

Edit: Found it for you: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b049828n

Yeah lol but so far it's been fine but still don't trust them lol, plus now got 2 months free hulu+ with my new ROKU (set up to usa) so no real loss if Sky do their usual trick.

Ok, thanks for the info.



Didn't they do this to you before though and then changed their minds and cut you off again!

OLD BOY 17-07-2014 12:57
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bubblegun (Post 35712256)
This may or may not be true but I've been told Game of Thrones will return to Sky On-demand near the end of the year when series 4 comes out on DVD. So series 1-4 will be available for a while then be withdrawn again until the month before series 5 starts. Just like this year.
I think you are right. However, I really do struggle to understand why the previous series have to be pulled while the current series airs! What a ridiculous arrangement. I think it is an HBO thing, though, I don't think it is Sky's fault (so I apologise to Sky for my earlier comment about the Now TV boxes being a con!).

theone2k10 17-07-2014 13:08
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35714997)
As a sight impaired person, I thought that you might be interested in (or may wish to let Ofcom know your views about) this development:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...pg-v-tivo.html

I have also been told that the Radio 4 programme aimed at the sight impaired 'In Touch' covered this too. Not sure if it's repeated, but it should be available on demand :)

Edit: Found it for you: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b049828n



Ok, thanks for the info.



Didn't they do this to you before though and then changed their minds and cut you off again!
No idea why my post buggered up lol, but yes they did that to me before but this time so far it's been 2 weeks so looks like everything is now ok. Still don't trust sky lol.

RichardCoulter 17-07-2014 22:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35715250)
No idea why my post buggered up lol, but yes they did that to me before but this time so far it's been 2 weeks so looks like everything is now ok. Still don't trust sky lol.
Don't blame you :D

theone2k10 17-07-2014 23:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35715518)
Don't blame you :D
Quite happy with huluplus tbh mate ok it has adverts but i don't mind the American ads as i can't be tempted to buy any of the stuff lol. Plus got 2 months huluplus free with my roku.

theone2k10 25-07-2014 15:49
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Nikleodeon and nick jnr have been added to the entertainment pack on Nowtv.

RichardCoulter 17-08-2014 16:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35717409)
Nikleodeon and nick jnr have been added to the entertainment pack on Nowtv.
Whilst trying to find out where I thought I'd read that the credit card problems with HBO Nordic had been sorted out, I came across this:

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2165731

It says that it's because HBO Nordic changed their credit card processor, but that a solution is being sought. Also, there is a suggestion that a provider accessible to the UK may be better value.

Hope this helps :)

theone2k10 17-08-2014 17:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35722526)
Whilst trying to find out where I thought I'd read that the credit card problems with HBO Nordic had been sorted out, I came across this:

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2165731

It says that it's because HBO Nordic changed their credit card processor, but that a solution is being sought. Also, there is a suggestion that a provider accessible to the UK may be better value.

Hope this helps :)
Tbf mate i'm more than happy with the combination of netflix, hulu+ and nowtv. I'm getting all the shows i normally watch plus more for about £17p/m which is cracking value.

passingbat 17-08-2014 18:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35722526)
Whilst trying to find out where I thought I'd read that the credit card problems with HBO Nordic had been sorted out, I came across this: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2165731 It says that it's because HBO Nordic changed their credit card processor, but that a solution is being sought. Also, there is a suggestion that a provider accessible to the UK may be better value. Hope this helps :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35722532)
Tbf mate i'm more than happy with the combination of netflix, hulu+ and nowtv. I'm getting all the shows i normally watch plus more for about £17p/m which is cracking value.
AFAIK, the credit card issue hasn't been resolved, and I suspect it won't be; seems more like a corporate decision than an accident to me. UK Credit cards used to signup before they switched processor still work.

That is a shame as it leaves Now TV as the only option for UK viewers and, for various reasons, in my opinion, Now TV is nowhere near as good as HBO Nordic if US cable type content is what you want.

theone2k10 18-08-2014 22:23
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Just got a HBOGo shared account, just had to do a trade with someone in USA their hbo for my netflix.

OLD BOY 19-08-2014 11:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35722898)
Just got a HBOGo shared account, just had to do a trade with someone in USA their hbo for my netflix.
Ha, ha! It's a shame we can't just get all of this stuff on the TIVO. What a rigmarole! :rolleyes:

theone2k10 19-08-2014 12:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35722936)
Ha, ha! It's a shame we can't just get all of this stuff on the TIVO. What a rigmarole! :rolleyes:
If you look around google mate there are people trading comcast accounts for vm tv anytime accounts.
Takes a lot of searching though lol.

passingbat 19-08-2014 12:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35722936)
Ha, ha! It's a shame we can't just get all of this stuff on the TIVO. What a rigmarole! :rolleyes:
I suppose you could blame it on the greed of HBO. In the states, HBO is available as an add on Premium subscription channel to most cable and satellite operators. Here in the UK HBO chose to make large amounts of money by doing an exclusive deal with Sky.

muppetman11 19-08-2014 12:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35722944)
I suppose you could blame it on the greed of HBO. In the states, HBO is available as an add on Premium subscription channel to most cable and satellite operators. Here in the UK HBO chose to make large amounts of money by doing an exclusive deal with Sky.
Personally I'd sooner have it included with my package than have to pay for it as a premium standalone.

vincerooney 19-08-2014 13:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35722898)
Just got a HBOGo shared account, just had to do a trade with someone in USA their hbo for my netflix.
haha what a genius idea! so you can use netflix still and youve given your password to them too? very clever

any word on the wwe network mate? it says launching before the 1st of october. or does it mean it will launch on the 1st of october?

passingbat 19-08-2014 13:05
Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35722952)
Personally I'd sooner have it included with my package than have to pay for it as a premium standalone.
You're right; that's even better. But the way that has worked out in the UK is that you are tied to only one provider to be able to access that.


To be fair, Now TV does go some way to alleviating that situation. If Now TV offered a 'proper' HBO Go service with past seasons always available, and showed new season with episodes airing the day after US air dates, then it would be a very good solution; I had seen the Banshee Season 2 finale via HBO Nordic before Atlantic even started showing season 2.

theone2k10 19-08-2014 13:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35722958)
haha what a genius idea! so you can use netflix still and youve given your password to them too? very clever

any word on the wwe network mate? it says launching before the 1st of october. or does it mean it will launch on the 1st of october?
I set up seperate user for them had to give password though but no biggie they have very high rep.
In return i gave him the code that came up on my appletv and he activated hbo for me, said once he gets to know me a bit he'll give me his direct tv to go log in so i can watch all the channels.

WWE Network 1st october will not be part of any package with Sky. It will be a streaming service and cost equivelent of $9.99 per month with a option to pay 6 months up front.

vincerooney 19-08-2014 13:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35722961)
I set up seperate user for them had to give password though but no biggie they have very high rep.
In return i gave him the code that came up on my appletv and he activated hbo for me, said once he gets to know me a bit he'll give me his direct tv to go log in so i can watch all the channels.

WWE Network 1st october will not be part of any package with Sky. It will be a streaming service and cost equivelent of $9.99 per month with a option to pay 6 months up front.
about 7 odd quid for us then. thats a bargain. is it only via paypal or can you via a direct debit each month??

you have the network dont you mate? Are all the old ppvs included? how many raws and smackdowns from what year?? any wcw nitros? sorry for the questions haha


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