Set Top Box - Page 2

rnb14 · 10-12-2004, 21:30

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

Telewest already use a box made by Scientific Atlanta (the SA4000)

Alongside the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4000DVB they are now also using the SA Explorer 4200DVB

MytchettMan · 11-12-2004, 07:23

I think what Picolo is talking about is VOD over IP. The STB companies he mentions all make IPTV STBs for video over xDSL telco networks.
Sorry Picolo NTL uses the DVB-C standard on its cable network, it is not video over IP.

gooner4life · 11-12-2004, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnb14

Alongside the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4000DVB they are now also using the SA Explorer 4200DVB

The 4000DVB is pretty much the same as the NTL Pace boxes but the card reader is on the right instead of the left, same display same buttons etc, has more memory though AFAIK.

Picolo · 15-12-2004, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by MytchettMan

I think what Picolo is talking about is VOD over IP. The STB companies he mentions all make IPTV STBs for video over xDSL telco networks.
Sorry Picolo NTL uses the DVB-C standard on its cable network, it is not video over IP.

Yeah thats the point!!
Do any company start this kind of service over threre??

Thx for the welcome.

MytchettMan · 15-12-2004, 22:46

Yes there is one Video over IP network in London operated by Video Networks called Home Choice. There are also a number of trials around Europe including a few limited deployments in Switzerland and Italy, but generally Video over IP is not catching on quickly. Most of the IPTV STB manufacturers are Europe based companies.

themelon · 16-12-2004, 08:14

I think Kingston (may) use Video over IP not 100% however

Picolo · 16-12-2004, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by MytchettMan

Yes there is one Video over IP network in London operated by Video Networks called Home Choice. There are also a number of trials around Europe including a few limited deployments in Switzerland and Italy, but generally Video over IP is not catching on quickly. Most of the IPTV STB manufacturers are Europe based companies.

Ohh thx!
Home Choice have a nice service, so many features in their packets...
Do you know which brand produces their set top boxes??

Well, u know Pace set top boxes, right? Are they good?

MytchettMan · 18-12-2004, 06:26

Pace are good boxes, but I think Home Choice have changed to Amino IPTV boxes. And yes Kingston announced they were moving to an IP based network, but I'm not sure if at the moment it's just telephony or telephony and video, but it probably will be soon both.