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Old 09-10-2021, 12:40   #10741
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What I mean by ‘locked in’ is that without a Sky subscription, you only get the Freeview channels. The TV allows you only to pick up the Sky fare.

At least, that’s what we’ve been led to believe. Interesting that it has HDMI ports, though, so I guess there must be other options available.
It’s got all the major streaming apps.
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Old 09-10-2021, 12:52   #10742
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It’s got all the major streaming apps.
But is that extra cost on top . . . same as an ordinary TV?
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Old 09-10-2021, 13:21   #10743
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What I mean by ‘locked in’ is that without a Sky subscription, you only get the Freeview channels. The TV allows you only to pick up the Sky fare.

At least, that’s what we’ve been led to believe. Interesting that it has HDMI ports, though, so I guess there must be other options available.
Yeah but then if it's got HDMI ports then you would be able to watch cable tv or BT tv too,wouldn't you?
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Old 09-10-2021, 13:34   #10744
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Yeah but then if it's got HDMI ports then you would be able to watch cable tv or BT tv too,wouldn't you?

Sky have a history of including ports you cannot use on their boxes (USB ports come to mind), so unusable had I ports would not be a surprise.

There again it could be that however makes the Sky Glass is using the spec of a TV they currently make and it's easier not to remove them?

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But is that extra cost on top . . . same as an ordinary TV?
I seriously doubt these apps will be free, but you can always dream
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Old 09-10-2021, 14:38   #10745
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But is that extra cost on top . . . same as an ordinary TV?
Well yes, none of this is particularly revolutionary but OB seems to think it’s going to change how everyone consumes TV.
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Old 09-10-2021, 14:39   #10746
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If the HDMI ports didn't work then who'd want a TV they can't plug their dvd or blu ray player into?
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Old 09-10-2021, 15:32   #10747
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If the HDMI ports didn't work then who'd want a TV they can't plug their dvd or blu ray player into?
Same people that buy an Iphone 13 with no headphone socket?
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Old 09-10-2021, 16:00   #10748
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Same people that buy an Iphone 13 with no headphone socket?
But doesn't that work via Bluetooth? Don't think you can connect a dvd player or blu ray player to TV via Bluetooth? So not the same comparison,is it?
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Old 09-10-2021, 20:49   #10749
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It’s got all the major streaming apps.
I don’t think you do actually, unless you pay the Sky Glass subscription.

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Well yes, none of this is particularly revolutionary but OB seems to think it’s going to change how everyone consumes TV.
Ultimately, it will all be IPTV.

Incidentally, neither the Sky channels nor the streamers are free. Premium content has to be paid for, that’s pretty obvious.
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I know you’ll want to know whether there is an update regarding the future of BT Sport – the short answer is ‘not yet’; discussions are ongoing and we’ll provide an update at the appropriate time.
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So, Discovery is now speaking to BT about a joint venture in sport as the DAZN-BT negotiations get tricky.

https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broad...165757.article

Is there a stand alone and profitable TV sports broadcaster?
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So, Discovery is now speaking to BT about a joint venture in sport as the DAZN-BT negotiations get tricky.

https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broad...165757.article

Is there a stand alone and profitable TV sports broadcaster?
Interesting development
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Indeed, and merging the rights held by Discovery via Eurosport and BT Sport would make this a very strong competitor with Sky as the rights held by Eurosport would compliment the rights held by BT Sport very well.
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