General : TV360 - pro and cons

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

The pros and cons have been discussed at length in this same thread, Richard.

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So you’d rather not watch TV at all, then? If IPTV is the only option, it will be the only way. Considering the amount of time you seem to spend in front of the box, that will be a drastic change in your lifestyle, so I assume that this is just a knee-jerk reaction.

I asked for the answer to my question.

If the method of receiving material isn't to my liking i'll certainly stop using it.

There are many other things in life than television, I don't watch that much as it is as i'm now partially sighted.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

If the method of receiving material isn't to my liking i'll certainly stop using it.

There are many other things in life than television, I don't watch that much as it is as i'm now partially sighted.

Fair enough!

[epsilon]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I have never stated that the 360 has a long term future.

Perhaps there is little point in retiring the V6 before the TV360 as they are both based on the same hardware and there is obvious customer resistance to downgrading.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by epsilon

Perhaps there is little point in retiring the V6 before the TV360 as they are both based on the same hardware and there is obvious customer resistance to downgrading.

I agree, as long as the contract with TiVo doesn’t expire in the meantime. I doubt whether Virgin would pay more to extend it, though.

[epsilon]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I agree, as long as the contract with TiVo doesn’t expire in the meantime. I doubt whether Virgin would pay more to extend it, though.

Xperi, nowadays, collects IP rights to license on to other companies. Virgin probably pays them licence fees for several other PVR features that aren't even a part of the Tivo collection. Maybe they should just mix and match the licences for the features customers want. A sort of PVR feature "pic 'n' mix". Just as long as Virgin doesn't also opt in to the dreadful Vewd / Opera TV apps which are now included in the Tivo stable.

[cheekyangus]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Whatever will you do when the IPTV switchover happens?

“IPTV” covers a very large number of things, including those that to the end user work the way current TV works for them with regards to the user experience.

My point being that everything could be Internet Protocol based and resemble the TV experience of the late 1990s to the present day.

[kgollop]

Maybe a dumb question, but how do I turn off the need to enter PIN code when watching Sky On Demand content (included in sub not PPV)? I've turned off requirement for PIN on watershed content but no dice.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by kgollop

Maybe a dumb question, but how do I turn off the need to enter PIN code when watching Sky On Demand content (included in sub not PPV)? I've turned off requirement for PIN on watershed content but no dice.

I don’t think you can! If I understand this correctly, Sky is obliged to do this by Ofcom to enable them to broadcast more adult programmes during the day.

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I don’t think you can! If I understand this correctly, Sky is obliged to do this by Ofcom to enable them to broadcast more adult programmes during the day.

Not Sky tv, but just had to enter a PIN to watch the Sky at Night before 9pm. It is indeed very scary content. Life on other planets, my backside...

Originally Posted by kgollop

Maybe a dumb question, but how do I turn off the need to enter PIN code when watching Sky On Demand content.

AFAIK, you cant - nanny state rules.

[kgollop]

Originally Posted by Paul

AFAIK, you cant - nanny state rules.

Ok thanks all, I thought these stupid rules only affected live broadcast as it's obviously not an issue for Netflix etc. Rather frustrating as a house with two 46 year old adults and no kids!

[nodrogd]

Originally Posted by kgollop

Ok thanks all, I thought these stupid rules only affected live broadcast as it's obviously not an issue for Netflix etc. Rather frustrating as a house with two 46 year old adults and no kids!

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-an...to-regulation/

[Itshim]

To be realistic most of us will just go with the flow. I don't have a great like of the latest gimmick. So tend to wait and see. 3d tv comes to mind, guess no one will admit to buying one.

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by Itshim

To be realistic most of us will just go with the flow. I don't have a great like of the latest gimmick. So tend to wait and see. 3d tv comes to mind, guess no one will admit to buying one.

hahah remember that era. 80s had the 3d glasses and the 2010s had the same. i hope to see the 2040 reemergence of the 3d glasses

Originally Posted by Itshim

3d tv comes to mind, guess no one will admit to buying one.

I bought one that had 3D (in 2012).
Its not the reason I bought it though, it just came with it.