Thread: VOD Linear is old tech - on demand is the future
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Old 22-11-2017, 18:09   #167
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Re: Linear is old tech - on demand is the future
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 View Post
1) additional cost - actually works out cheaper than a vm or sky sub (including the fact most vm/sky customers now have BB)
2) smooth service as offered by std to channels - judder and buffering are things of the past i run 1080p streams perfectly on a 38mbs connection so even vms lowest 50mbs should handle it with ease
3) huge amount of my broadband usage - not a issue as most are unlimited
4) inability to record to watch at a later date (rarely in when matches are on) - you can record streams on pcs you will need software to do this thouigh, i believe some boxes may offer this too.
I would add that there is nothing to stop providers from permitting their subscribers to access past matches through video on demand.

The BBC i-Player currently does both, but all too many programmes disappear after 4 weeks.
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