I Player Starts Tomorrow ?

davt99 · 08-12-2009, 08:43

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Originally Posted by hedgidj

I cant wait, my Humax HDR is already plugged in to the router ready and waiting!!

What exactly do you think will be earth shattering about this?

aljdavie · 08-12-2009, 08:49

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Originally Posted by davt99

What exactly do you think will be earth shattering about this?

Well, for a change its in advance of Sky !!!

I am also looking forward to it !

larkim · 08-12-2009, 10:28

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Originally Posted by davt99

What exactly do you think will be earth shattering about this?

Er, the ability for your TV to have access to the entire BBC broadcast schedule (well, more or less) without having to record a single thing? Its the first step towards completely remove the need for PVRs for most people. Its not going to change the world overnight, but it is a fairly revolutionary service to be honest!

Matt

finbaar · 08-12-2009, 12:44

Should I be able to see the iPlayer on one of the options (Media I would guess) or will it only be available when it is rolled out to everyone? I checked my box last night and I have the latest software (.12) and looking at the Humax site the iPlayer was rolled out in .11.

I am not expecting to use the iPlayer I just thought it might be there.

MOB · 08-12-2009, 12:52

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Originally Posted by brush2805

What are the Humax users supposed to do with the stream?
Surely it's going to look truely bloody awful on big tv's which people now have in the lounge.

Looks good on my 37". We watched an hour of Delia yesterday & totally forgot it was on iplayer.

Nigel Goodwin · 08-12-2009, 13:01

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Originally Posted by larkim

Er, the ability for your TV to have access to the entire BBC broadcast schedule (well, more or less) without having to record a single thing? Its the first step towards completely remove the need for PVRs for most people. Its not going to change the world overnight, but it is a fairly revolutionary service to be honest!

Why would you want to use low quality iPlayer images instead of high quality PVR ones?.

Hardly revolutionary, when it's already been going for years, and is simply been added to another 'receiver'.

PaulB67b · 08-12-2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Why would you want to use low quality iPlayer images instead of high quality PVR ones?.

Hardly revolutionary, when it's already been going for years, and is simply been added to another 'receiver'.

Well its not that simple cos it aint on $ky yet

Don't worry, I am sure $ky player will be available on $ky boxes soon, for yet another £10 a month !!

finbaar · 08-12-2009, 13:40

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Why would you want to use low quality iPlayer images instead of high quality PVR ones?.

Hardly revolutionary, when it's already been going for years, and is simply been added to another 'receiver'.

Why would you not want access to all BBC content? What a bizzare question!

Who said it was revolutionary? Better to have iPlayer access on your Freesat box than using another device. And most Freesat users do not have a PVR so it will be even more usefull for them. A no-brainer you numpty

Miriyo · 08-12-2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by finbaar

Why would you not want access to all BBC content? What a bizzare question!

Although it's brand new now and not perfect quality, surely it's in place for when broadband is much improved and the picture will be almost perfect - whenever that will be?

GrannyGruntbuck · 08-12-2009, 13:45

What boxes is this available on?

jwball · 08-12-2009, 13:49

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Hardly revolutionary, when it's already been going for years,

2 years from launch via PC. PS3 this year.
Hardly VHS age yet?

grahamlthompson · 08-12-2009, 13:54

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Originally Posted by GrannyGruntbuck

What boxes is this available on?

Only on Humax Hd boxes at the moment. I think some are in for a shock when their broadband suppliers slaps on a download limit.

jwball · 08-12-2009, 13:56

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Originally Posted by grahamlthompson

Only on Humax Hd boxes at the moment. I think some are in for a shock when their broadband suppliers slaps on a download limit.

How is iPlayer accessed?

nwhitfield · 08-12-2009, 13:59

And, frankly, it is a significant step, as far as many ordinary users (ie not the sort of people who tend to come on here) are concerned.

Rather than having a games device or a network media player with iPlayer bolted on somehow, this is going to provide it though the same devices that many people already use to watch their TV, using the same remote, and in a much more seemless manner.

That's what's going to make a massive difference, I think, in terms of the acceptance of video on demand for the general public. It's already very popular on Virgin, most likely due to simple integration in the one bit of kit, and making it easy to access via Freesat (and later Freeview HD) is going to have a bigger impact than I think some here realise.

It really is starting to take on-demand watching from the realm of the geek into that of the 'ordinary person'

That's why some are considering it revolutionary.

nwhitfield · 08-12-2009, 14:00

iPlayer will be accessed via an MHEG application - that's the interactive stuff that you call up via the red button.

The application will then request the appropriate stream via the ethernet port on the receiver.

wiimunkee · 08-12-2009, 14:18

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Originally Posted by BBCi Tech Team

We're not compiling lists of people to add to the beta, as the intention is that when we do widen it out, we'll widen it out to everyone who wants it, rather than have an invite mechanism. I'm sure it will end up being mentioned on these forums at the time

So come on, whats keep all the beta testers - the BBC person has basically said its okay to tell everyone else 'the secret code'

BBCi Tech Team · 08-12-2009, 14:22

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Originally Posted by wiimunkee

So come on, whats keep all the beta testers - the BBC person has basically said its okay to tell everyone else 'the secret code'

By "at the time" I really did mean "at the time". And the time is NOT now

Give us a chance to make sure it's working first! Better for you to get access to something we know works properly, than something that may break and disappoint you all.

jwball · 08-12-2009, 14:27

So for all of us who won't be disappointed if it doesn't work what is the code

Miriyo · 08-12-2009, 14:32

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Originally Posted by jwball

So for all of us who won't be disappointed if it doesn't work what is the code

Haha I was thinking that but wasn't sure whether to post it.

edbcar · 08-12-2009, 14:32

go on give us the code we wont be disappointed

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jwball · 08-12-2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Miriyo

Haha I was thinking that but wasn't sure whether to post it.

PM Please

wiimunkee · 08-12-2009, 14:45

Yeah, come on, just to us 4 posters - it is nearly Christmas after all.

If you dont ask, you dont get.

sony ps2 · 08-12-2009, 15:44

i would love the code im allways on i player on my laptop i woluld love to be able to watch it with my wife and kids

wiimunkee · 08-12-2009, 16:30

BBCi Tech Team please do not read ....

Once we get the said code, where do you put it ? Has anyone seen a page or menu that is asking for a it, which will gain access to the iplayer ?

Miriyo · 08-12-2009, 16:32

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Originally Posted by wiimunkee

BBCi Tech Team please do not read ....

Once we get the said code, where do you put it ? Has anyone seen a page or menu that is asking for a it, which will gain access to the iplayer ?

Presumably when you press "Guide" and select "Interactive", it'll be in there somewhere.

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08-12-2009, 12:44	#29
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,945	Should I be able to see the iPlayer on one of the options (Media I would guess) or will it only be available when it is rolled out to everyone? I checked my box last night and I have the latest software (.12) and looking at the Humax site the iPlayer was rolled out in .11. I am not expecting to use the iPlayer I just thought it might be there.

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GrannyGruntbuck Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,368	What boxes is this available on?

08-12-2009, 13:59	#39
nwhitfield Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London Services: Topfield TF5800 PVR, Freeview, Wizards ADSL Posts: 4,517	And, frankly, it is a significant step, as far as many ordinary users (ie not the sort of people who tend to come on here) are concerned. Rather than having a games device or a network media player with iPlayer bolted on somehow, this is going to provide it though the same devices that many people already use to watch their TV, using the same remote, and in a much more seemless manner. That's what's going to make a massive difference, I think, in terms of the acceptance of video on demand for the general public. It's already very popular on Virgin, most likely due to simple integration in the one bit of kit, and making it easy to access via Freesat (and later Freeview HD) is going to have a bigger impact than I think some here realise. It really is starting to take on-demand watching from the realm of the geek into that of the 'ordinary person' That's why some are considering it revolutionary.

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nwhitfield Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London Services: Topfield TF5800 PVR, Freeview, Wizards ADSL Posts: 4,517	iPlayer will be accessed via an MHEG application - that's the interactive stuff that you call up via the red button. The application will then request the appropriate stream via the ethernet port on the receiver.

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jwball Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Nottinghamshire Services: Panasonic 50PZ80B, PS3, Xbox 360, Humax HDR, Raspbmc Posts: 1,015	So for all of us who won't be disappointed if it doesn't work what is the code

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wiimunkee Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staffordshire Services: Panasonic PX70, FOXSAT-HDR Posts: 122	Yeah, come on, just to us 4 posters - it is nearly Christmas after all. If you dont ask, you dont get.

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sony ps2 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: cambridge Services: virgin 50 meg broadband ,humax freesat hdr,humax freeview hdr fox t2 Posts: 175	i would love the code im allways on i player on my laptop i woluld love to be able to watch it with my wife and kids

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wiimunkee Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staffordshire Services: Panasonic PX70, FOXSAT-HDR Posts: 122	BBCi Tech Team please do not read .... Once we get the said code, where do you put it ? Has anyone seen a page or menu that is asking for a it, which will gain access to the iplayer ?

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