Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II. - Page 66

Digital Fanatic · 28-04-2011, 10:10

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Originally Posted by mersey70

This guy is talking about things like banking though which surely isn't what Tivo is about. That's been tried and scrapped long ago.

That's pointless in my opinion, why use the TV as you are obviously at home. Just use the PC.

I can't see banking being on Tivo, personally.

mersey70 · 28-04-2011, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

I can't see banking being on Tivo, personally.

Indeed, what a waste of valuable resources it would be both creating an app and maintaining it.

TV Banking was quite clever in it's day.............. a decade ago!

muppetman11 · 28-04-2011, 10:13

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Originally Posted by Hugh

I am sure people said the same thing to smartphone developers.....

The problem with apps on TV is speed , example say Yell , would it not be quicker to find a plumbers number on your yell mobile app and phone them straight from it , to me its a novelty offering , maybe the streaming apps will take off if any arrive , we'll see.

mersey70 · 28-04-2011, 10:27

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

The problem with apps on TV is speed , example say Yell , would it not be quicker to find a plumbers number on your yell mobile app and phone them straight from it , to me its a novelty offering , maybe the streaming apps will take off if any arrive , we'll see.

In that instance I guess using a smartfone would be the best choice but as long as the Tivo apps provide content (which after all is what it's connected to a TV for) it could be really good. I think Cindy is perhaps being a bit ambitious with her '100's of apps in a year' claim though but we'll see.

Even text based content like news and sport is valuable but if i'm ever going to get it i'm looking for premium video content and nothing less and I will be happy to pay for such content.

Not long until red button will be available guys!!!

denphone · 28-04-2011, 10:44

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Originally Posted by mersey70

Mate I couldn't really give a toss whether they do or don't launch I just personally don't think there is much demand from the publc to be fiddling with their remote control to look at their bank account or go shopping, we have been there and done that.

I can think of far more useful apps than that. And for the record Cindy Rose claimed that Tivo will provide '100's of apps within 12 months' as early as 1st December 2010 so they had better get a very, very serious move on!!

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/

Lets hope ther are plenty of apps being developed for the future.

Stephen · 28-04-2011, 10:51

All you need to do is look at the current range of Smart TVs by Samsung and others that currently have their own app stores. There are plenty of apps available but many of them are not that great and some just offer extra info for channels or pre existing services.

mersey70 · 28-04-2011, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Stephen

All you need to do is look at the current range of Smart TVs by Samsung and others that currently have their own app stores. There are plenty of apps available but many of them are not that great and some just offer extra info for channels or pre existing services.

I think people are hoping and indeed expecting Tivo will offer a better range of apps than connected TV's though due to it's superior connectivity.

carlwaring · 28-04-2011, 10:57

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Originally Posted by mersey70

This guy is talking about things like banking though which surely isn't what Tivo is about. That's been tried and scrapped long ago.

That's pointless in my opinion, why use the TV as you are obviously at home anyway. Just use the PC.

Okay. Scary. I'm about to agree with mersey70

I have no intention of ever using any apps (other than iPlayer if necessary) or YouTube on my Tivo. They are a complete waste of time. In my opinion only, of course.

mersey70 · 28-04-2011, 11:02

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Okay. Scary. I'm about to agree with mersey70

I have no intention of ever using any apps (other than iPlayer if necessary) or YouTube on my Tivo. They are a complete waste of time. In my opinion only, of course.

The current apps may well be a waste of time but a lot of customers are expectng far greater things to come, apps seem to be a big selling point for the STB.

Please don't ever agree with me again Carlos, what little credibility I have will be shattered

**Hugh** · 28-04-2011, 11:58

Get a room, guys....

carlwaring · 28-04-2011, 12:06

Oh come on, Hugh. Bit of fun is all

mersey70 · 28-04-2011, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Hugh

Get a room, guys....

No i'll leave that to you and your friend.

Chad · 28-04-2011, 12:49

SKY Sports Red Button launch confirmed:

http://help.virginmedia.com/system/s...CUSTOMER_TYPE=

Info provided by BenMcr in the Red Button thread.

denphone · 28-04-2011, 14:52

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Okay. Scary. I'm about to agree with mersey70

I have no intention of ever using any apps (other than iPlayer if necessary) or YouTube on my Tivo. They are a complete waste of time. In my opinion only, of course.

And l agree with him as well.

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Originally Posted by Hugh

Get a room, guys....

What room are we talking about is it room 1 or room 51.

carlwaring · 28-04-2011, 14:57

Or possbile Room 101?

And I'm not paying!

(Plus, I reserve the right to change my mind if I find a useful one that I can use with a proper keyboard

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