[Merged] VOD & PVR-*ALL* Telewest VOD/PVR Posts In Here Please

bigitup_j · 11-11-2004, 16:48

Telewest plan to roll out a VOD service during H1 2005, and a PVR service in H2 2005.
all according to their results
http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_...ss_Release.pdf

plus, VOD deal between Sony, Disney and ONDemand group will see a direct competitor to BSkyB, on cable:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/11...okays_movieco/

zerolight · 08-12-2004, 16:20

where does it say anything about PVR?

I've read rumours about video on demand, but nothing about a HDD PVR.

rnb14 · 08-12-2004, 16:25

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where does it say anything about PVR?

I've read rumours about video on demand, but nothing about a HDD PVR.

They're not rumours, both developments will go ahead during 2005 - look towards bottom of page 4

eshaq786 · 08-12-2004, 18:43

do u think they will upgrade the set top boxes to PVR for free?

but anyway 2005 is very early from what ive heard. some people have said that its 2006-2008 but one thing is that this can only mean better service as a result of competition.

Lakin · 10-12-2004, 17:38

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do u think they will upgrade the set top boxes to PVR for free?

but anyway 2005 is very early from what ive heard. some people have said that its 2006-2008 but one thing is that this can only mean better service as a result of competition.

I doubt it. They are probably looking to mirror Sky+, by charging extra for a PVR stb. But who knows? This is the first ive heard about it, not that i follow telewest much.

andrew_wallasey · 08-01-2005, 17:30

There is a couple of working PVR boxes on Telewest, they are absolutely brilliant. The boxes can deal with multiple (4 I think) streams and it in general is a much better setup than sky+. The picture quality on Telewest is also must better as I personally dont think Amstrad boxes give good pic quality.

Tristan · 09-01-2005, 18:09

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There is a couple of working PVR boxes on Telewest, they are absolutely brilliant. The boxes can deal with multiple (4 I think) streams and it in general is a much better setup than sky+. The picture quality on Telewest is also must better as I personally dont think Amstrad boxes give good pic quality.

Um... that's not true.

Neil · 09-01-2005, 23:32

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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey

There is a couple of working PVR boxes on Telewest, they are absolutely brilliant. The boxes can deal with multiple (4 I think) streams and it in general is a much better setup than sky+. The picture quality on Telewest is also must better as I personally dont think Amstrad boxes give good pic quality.

1) Are you speaking from experience (I.E. do you have one?)?

2) If not, how you you be so certain of what you are saying?

3) Do you have a link to a reputable source/site to support your claims?

eshaq786 · 10-01-2005, 09:22

Im guessing that he might've seen some boxes being being tested. But as i said thats a guess.

Neil · 10-01-2005, 19:55

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Im guessing that he might've seen some boxes being being tested. But as i said thats a guess.

How do you "see boxes being tested"?

andrew_wallasey · 10-01-2005, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Neil

1) Are you speaking from experience (I.E. do you have one?)?

I don't live in a Telewest area and am unsure what headends the software has been installed on for testing of the PVR boxes. As far as I know the testing is yet to have started outside employees.

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2) If not, how you you be so certain of what you are saying?

There are some employees who have the boxes.

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Originally Posted by Neil

3) Do you have a link to a reputable source/site to support your claims?

What claims?

andrew_wallasey · 10-01-2005, 23:35

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Um... that's not true.

What is not true?

rnb14 · 10-01-2005, 23:43

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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey

There is a couple of working PVR boxes on Telewest, they are absolutely brilliant. The boxes can deal with multiple (4 I think) streams and it in general is a much better setup than sky+. The picture quality on Telewest is also must better as I personally dont think Amstrad boxes give good pic quality.

Are these the Scitnific Atlanta PVR's TW are supposed to be testing? Page 15- http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_...UBS_061204.pdf
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andrew_wallasey · 11-01-2005, 00:24

Yes!

Neil · 11-01-2005, 13:28

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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey

I don't live in a Telewest area and am unsure what headends the software has been installed on for testing of the PVR boxes. As far as I know the testing is yet to have started outside employees.

Ok, but how do you *know* how "brilliant" TW's PVR offering is?

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There are some employees who have the boxes.

Right, but have you spoken to them about these tests?

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What claims?

These ones you made a few posts up....

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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey

There is a couple of working PVR boxes on Telewest

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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey

they are absolutely brilliant.

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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey

The boxes can deal with multiple (4 I think) streams

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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey

and it in general is a much better setup than sky+

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Originally Posted by andrew_wallasey

The picture quality on Telewest is also must better as I personally dont think Amstrad boxes give good pic quality.