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Originally Posted by jimbo
Since the deal between ntl and SA has just been announced, what would count as a quick launch? When do you think it will actually launch (sensible answers, please)?
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It depends. As far as I am aware the PVR project has been going on for some time which brings some questions...
1. Have ntl had development hardware from SA to work on prior to the announcement?
2. If so, would the code and EPG be ready to upload to the boxes as soon as they are retail ready?
3. will ntl have access to boxes for field testing prior to retail?
If the answers to the above are yes, then I could see testing beginning early next year with a roll out starting as early as March/April, or whenever SA can actually begin shipping the boxes.
If the answer to question 3 is a no, then testing could not begin until SA begin shipping which could be March or later. Then there would be internal testing, followed by field tests which could see a roll out no sooner than the second half of next year.
Personally, I am hoping for the March/April option.
Andy.