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RichardCoulter

11-10-2024 13:08

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36184142)

The pros and cons have been discussed at length in this same thread, Richard.

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So you’d rather not watch TV at all, then? If IPTV is the only option, it will be the only way. Considering the amount of time you seem to spend in front of the box, that will be a drastic change in your lifestyle, so I assume that this is just a knee-jerk reaction.

I asked for the answer to my question.

If the method of receiving material isn't to my liking i'll certainly stop using it.

There are many other things in life than television, I don't watch that much as it is as i'm now partially sighted.

OLD BOY

11-10-2024 13:35

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36184145)

If the method of receiving material isn't to my liking i'll certainly stop using it.

There are many other things in life than television, I don't watch that much as it is as i'm now partially sighted.

Fair enough!

epsilon

11-10-2024 15:08

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36184132)

I have never stated that the 360 has a long term future.

Perhaps there is little point in retiring the V6 before the TV360 as they are both based on the same hardware and there is obvious customer resistance to downgrading.

OLD BOY

11-10-2024 16:56

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36184155)

Perhaps there is little point in retiring the V6 before the TV360 as they are both based on the same hardware and there is obvious customer resistance to downgrading.

I agree, as long as the contract with TiVo doesn’t expire in the meantime. I doubt whether Virgin would pay more to extend it, though.

epsilon

11-10-2024 17:12

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36184170)

I agree, as long as the contract with TiVo doesn’t expire in the meantime. I doubt whether Virgin would pay more to extend it, though.

Xperi, nowadays, collects IP rights to license on to other companies. Virgin probably pays them licence fees for several other PVR features that aren't even a part of the Tivo collection. Maybe they should just mix and match the licences for the features customers want. A sort of PVR feature "pic 'n' mix". Just as long as Virgin doesn't also opt in to the dreadful Vewd / Opera TV apps which are now included in the Tivo stable.

cheekyangus

11-10-2024 19:45

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36184132)

Whatever will you do when the IPTV switchover happens?

“IPTV” covers a very large number of things, including those that to the end user work the way current TV works for them with regards to the user experience.

My point being that everything could be Internet Protocol based and resemble the TV experience of the late 1990s to the present day.

kgollop

11-10-2024 19:48

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

Maybe a dumb question, but how do I turn off the need to enter PIN code when watching Sky On Demand content (included in sub not PPV)? I've turned off requirement for PIN on watershed content but no dice.

OLD BOY

11-10-2024 20:49

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 36184180)

I don’t think you can! If I understand this correctly, Sky is obliged to do this by Ofcom to enable them to broadcast more adult programmes during the day.

Mr K	11-10-2024 21:17

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36184185)

I don’t think you can! If I understand this correctly, Sky is obliged to do this by Ofcom to enable them to broadcast more adult programmes during the day.

Not Sky tv, but just had to enter a PIN to watch the Sky at Night before 9pm. It is indeed very scary content. Life on other planets, my backside...

Paul	12-10-2024 01:30

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 36184180)

Maybe a dumb question, but how do I turn off the need to enter PIN code when watching Sky On Demand content.

AFAIK, you cant - nanny state rules. :rolleyes:

kgollop

12-10-2024 09:57

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36184191)

AFAIK, you cant - nanny state rules. :rolleyes:

Ok thanks all, I thought these stupid rules only affected live broadcast as it's obviously not an issue for Netflix etc. Rather frustrating as a house with two 46 year old adults and no kids!

nodrogd

12-10-2024 10:57

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Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 36184202)

Ok thanks all, I thought these stupid rules only affected live broadcast as it's obviously not an issue for Netflix etc. Rather frustrating as a house with two 46 year old adults and no kids!

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-an...to-regulation/

Itshim

12-10-2024 17:41

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

To be realistic most of us will just go with the flow. I don't have a great like of the latest gimmick. So tend to wait and see. 3d tv comes to mind, guess no one will admit to buying one.

vincerooney

13-10-2024 04:37

Re: TV360 - pro and cons

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36184217)

To be realistic most of us will just go with the flow. I don't have a great like of the latest gimmick. So tend to wait and see. 3d tv comes to mind, guess no one will admit to buying one.

hahah remember that era. 80s had the 3d glasses and the 2010s had the same. i hope to see the 2040 reemergence of the 3d glasses

Paul	13-10-2024 05:28

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36184217)

3d tv comes to mind, guess no one will admit to buying one.

I bought one that had 3D (in 2012). :wavey:
Its not the reason I bought it though, it just came with it.

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