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Old 07-08-2013, 21:08   #2236
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It is certainly interesting. It looks like the record icon from the SKY+ box but in gold.

So thinking outside the box here. A common complaint from SKY customers is not enough tuners. SKY recently confirmed they plan to roll out 20 more catch up channels to their current list of about 18 channels.

Maybe SKY are launching a new facility where programs from these channels, that will be added to catch up TV shortly after they are broadcast, will have a golden R displayed next to them. You can set them to "record" but they won't actually record from the live broadcast. They'll download to your SKY+ box as soon as they hit catch up TV. This means there should be less chance of your tuners being occupied by multiple recordings.

It would be a good work around by SKY to compete with TiVo's 3 tuners.
Maybe it is free BT sport for all sky sports customers , and what you said.

oops..i am now sounding like a virgin user
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Old 07-08-2013, 21:37   #2237
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Re: General Sky TV Discussion

Sky Sports for ipad app receives new update , it's now live in the App Store.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...-features.html
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Old 07-08-2013, 21:39   #2238
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Sky Sports for ipad app receives new update , it's now live in the App Store.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...-features.html
What a let down
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Old 07-08-2013, 21:44   #2239
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What a let down
I take it you mean due to the fact it's not available on Android ?
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Old 07-08-2013, 21:48   #2240
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Oh dear sometimes believing in better dear chaps leads to disappointment it seems.
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Old 07-08-2013, 22:14   #2241
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I take it you mean due to the fact it's not available on Android ?
It's not that, I prefer my idea more

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Oh dear sometimes believing in better dear chaps leads to disappointment it seems.
One mans disappointment is another mans joy. Not what i was looking for from SKY personally.

Not to worry, I've submitted my idea to SKY. Maybe I'll get commission if it's implemented

http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Prod...t/td-p/1253178

If you are a SKY customer I'd appreciate your support. Okay I admit it's unlikely it'll ever be implemented however it's worth a try.

I've also submitted it to SKY's project team too.
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Not to worry, I've submitted my idea to SKY. Maybe I'll get commission if it's implemented
Aren't you describing a network PVR?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_DVR
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Old 07-08-2013, 23:17   #2243
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Aren't you describing a network PVR?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_DVR
And what VM are supposedly heading towards?
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Old 07-08-2013, 23:27   #2244
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Aren't you describing a network PVR?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_DVR
Sounds very similar. Best not to make too many plans on how to spend my commission then

SKY "push" content to your SKY+ box most nights. A selection of shows and movies they think you'll enjoy from your subscription package automatically downloaded to your box. What I'd like to do is be able to tell my SKY+ box not to push random stuff to my box but instead push this, that and the next think when they become available.
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Old 07-08-2013, 23:34   #2245
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Is it definite that the Sky Sports for iPad update was the mystery thing?

I fail to see why out of all the logos they could have teased that with, that they'd use what they did.
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SKY "push" content to your SKY+ box most nights..
Do they have to push it because most Sky boxes don't have a fast enough internet connection to just stream what the user wants?
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Old 07-08-2013, 23:40   #2247
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Just seen this on Sky's Facebook page

http://www.Facebook.com/sky

It says ,We've been working on something exciting that we can't wait to share with you... more news soon!
Hmmmm
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Do they have to push it because most Sky boxes don't have a fast enough internet connection to just stream what the user wants?
No because push On Demand was launched before the boxes were updated with the ability to download via an Internet connection , its still kept in action for those with older Sky+ boxes and those users who haven't connected their STB to the Internet.
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Is it definite that the Sky Sports for iPad update was the mystery thing?

I fail to see why out of all the logos they could have teased that with, that they'd use what they did.
It will be something and nothing I bet , it's all about engaging on the social networks isn't it.
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Old 08-08-2013, 14:04   #2249
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Just seen this on Sky's Facebook page

http://www.Facebook.com/sky

It says ,We've been working on something exciting that we can't wait to share with you... more news soon!
Hmmmm.... Very exciting. Hopefully it turns out to be something worth getting excited about!
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Rumour: Sky to rebrand Sky Arts Channels?

I am hearing that Sky may also be set to rebrand their Sky Arts Channels.

Here is the new channels names that I was told of -

-Sky Arts
-Sky Arts HD
-Sky Arts “In Concert”
-Sky Arts “In Concert” HD

Bear in mind this post is an rumour and not been confirm by Sky.
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