ITV Player & 4oD on Sony Blu-ray players

gonefishin · 18-12-2010, 09:14

Sony this week updated its PS3 video store with ITV Player and 4oD.

Does anyone know if the same is planned for its networked Blu-ray players?

drumtochty · 18-12-2010, 10:05

ITV Player is due on the Sony 2010 and on Blu-Ray players around the 20th January 2011 and on the Bravia TV's at the end of February 2011.

C4 on Demand approx 6 weeks later in both cases.

Allow an allowane of an extra two weeks for problems found during Beta testsing. At the moment no show stoppers have been found.

eddie

gonefishin · 18-12-2010, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumtochty

ITV Player is due on the Sony 2010 and on Blu-Ray players around the 20th January 2011 and on the Bravia TV's at the end of February 2011.

C4 on Demand approx 6 weeks later in both cases.

Allow an allowane of an extra two weeks for problems found during Beta testsing. At the moment no show stoppers have been found.

eddie

Just in time for Christmas then... Boo

grahamcrowden · 18-12-2010, 20:52

I wouldn't worry - the quality is a shit as you would expect.

But I guess if you don't have Virgin and its far better picture quality for catchup it's better than viewing on the PC but blowing up a web page video on a tv screen is never much good

gonefishin · 19-12-2010, 07:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by grahamcrowden

I wouldn't worry - the quality is a shit as you would expect.

But I guess if you don't have Virgin and its far better picture quality for catchup it's better than viewing on the PC but blowing up a web page video on a tv screen is never much good

It would be hard to make the VOD-to-TV experience for ITV much worse than it is online. 4oD online is pretty good though.

grahamcrowden · 19-12-2010, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonefishin

It would be hard to make the VOD-to-TV experience for ITV much worse than it is online. 4oD online is pretty good though.

The 2 good things about ITV Player on Virgin over the online version is the superior quality and the lack of adverts

GiMBOJETSET · 10-01-2011, 13:24

So Drumtochty aka Eddie, what is the update on the go-live dates for ITV Player & 4OD?

By the info you gave before I'm expecting for Bravia;
ITV Player - 15th March 2011
4OD - 26th April 2011

are the plans for the service to match the PS3? I really like ITV Player on the PS3 but 4OD is really below par service with lots of buffering and poor layout.

Also, besides ITV Player & 4OD are there any other Internet TV channel services coming and when?

Sorry last thing, do you have a launch date for the Skype service? and will it be available for the KDL-37EX403/503 range of Bravia TV's?

Don't really agree with the comments below based on BBC Iplayer/Five on Demand on the Bravia.. and ITV Player on the PS3 are all good quality services... it's only 4OD on the PS3 that lacks a high quality of service and is unwatchable.

Keep up the good work Sony!

hessy2 · 27-01-2011, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumtochty

ITV Player is due on the Sony 2010 and on Blu-Ray players around the 20th January 2011 and on the Bravia TV's at the end of February 2011.

C4 on Demand approx 6 weeks later in both cases.

Allow an allowane of an extra two weeks for problems found during Beta testsing. At the moment no show stoppers have been found.

eddie

Is there any updates to these dates for ITV Player and 4OD on the Sony Blu Ray player?

gonefishin · 28-01-2011, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by hessy2

Is there any updates to these dates for ITV Player and 4OD on the Sony Blu Ray player?

I was wondering the same thing.

GiMBOJETSET · 02-02-2011, 15:40

Me too

Donkey · 13-02-2011, 09:40

New update available for my Sony S570 this morning.

Did not include ITV player or C4

ney · 13-02-2011, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donkey

New update available for my Sony S570 this morning.

Did not include ITV player or C4

What did the update do. As I have a Sony bluray S370 and will see if that has an update later.

Darren

Donkey · 13-02-2011, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ney

What did the update do. As I have a Sony bluray S370 and will see if that has an update later.

Darren

As far as I could tell, it was just an extra radio station.

-GONZO- · 13-02-2011, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ney

What did the update do. As I have a Sony bluray S370 and will see if that has an update later.

Darren

There is an update on the Sony site for the s370 to update via CD.
It will be available for network update on the 18th Feb.

It doesnt really offer anything new:

Quote:

This utility upgrades the Blu-ray player firmware to version M03.R.742 and provides the following benefits:

BD-ROM playability improvement
When DVD playback is done in upscale to 1080p, the horizontal bar might be displayed.

sila1999 · 15-02-2011, 11:18

Firmware upgrade fixes;

Playability improvement of the following discs: BD-ROM Compliance Disc, "Alejandro Sanz" (BD),"Solomon Kane" (BD), "The Road" (BD), "The Bourne Ultimatum" (DVD), "Apocalyptico" (DVD)

Incorrect characters on DivX Caption restored

Horizontal bar no longer accidentally displayed when DVD playback is done in upscale to DVD playback.

The firmware upgrades do not add any new VOD channels or radio stations, the updates to these are carried out on Sony's servers in the respective country your in.
I have a USA model that gets content from USA, CA, GB, FR, IT, Australia, etc depending on what i set my VPN access to. I can say that the USA & GB content is the best

pjg · 15-02-2011, 11:30

my s370 doesn't have any radio stations - kust NPR podcasts. How do I get radio stations through it?

hessy2 · 17-02-2011, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjg

my s370 doesn't have any radio stations - kust NPR podcasts. How do I get radio stations through it?

So is there a known updated timescale for ITV Player and 4OD that anyone is aware of?

Donkey · 19-02-2011, 07:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by hessy2

So is there a known updated timescale for ITV Player and 4OD that anyone is aware of?

Anyone?

Goober · 20-03-2011, 10:01

Hi - was wondering the same myself. The a5 March has come and gone with no ITV Player - anyone got any news, rumours or guestimates?

Donkey · 20-03-2011, 11:17

Perhaps Sony are hoping that we all get fed up with waiting and buy a PS3

hessy2 · 15-04-2011, 00:29

Still no news it would seem.

drumtochty · 15-04-2011, 18:43

I made those up last year!!!!!!!!!!!!

eddie

Donkey · 15-04-2011, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumtochty

I made those up last year!!!!!!!!!!!!

eddie

Any revised estimates?

gonefishin · 15-04-2011, 19:13

Informed sources at both broadcasters tell me it's not a current priority. They really struggle with developing for all of these new platforms.

GiMBOJETSET · 19-04-2011, 08:36

thanks Eddie, how do you report a user for spam?

Sony seem to have issued some revised software yesterday, well at least for the KDL-37EX403 but I don't think new services are dependant on a software update (like the PS3's).

Whhyy would some looser make dates up! I guess we are in for a long wait if it ever does turn up... I guess the Sony Bravia service is dead now and that ProjectCanvas aka YouView will pick up where Sony started.

18-12-2010, 09:14	#1
gonefishin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 137	ITV Player & 4oD on Sony Blu-ray players Sony this week updated its PS3 video store with ITV Player and 4oD. Does anyone know if the same is planned for its networked Blu-ray players?

10-01-2011, 13:24	#7
GiMBOJETSET Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Berkshire, England. Posts: 576	Update? So Drumtochty aka Eddie, what is the update on the go-live dates for ITV Player & 4OD? By the info you gave before I'm expecting for Bravia; ITV Player - 15th March 2011 4OD - 26th April 2011 are the plans for the service to match the PS3? I really like ITV Player on the PS3 but 4OD is really below par service with lots of buffering and poor layout. Also, besides ITV Player & 4OD are there any other Internet TV channel services coming and when? Sorry last thing, do you have a launch date for the Skype service? and will it be available for the KDL-37EX403/503 range of Bravia TV's? Don't really agree with the comments below based on BBC Iplayer/Five on Demand on the Bravia.. and ITV Player on the PS3 are all good quality services... it's only 4OD on the PS3 that lacks a high quality of service and is unwatchable. Keep up the good work Sony!

19-04-2011, 08:36	#25
GiMBOJETSET Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Berkshire, England. Posts: 576	Useless! thanks Eddie, how do you report a user for spam? Sony seem to have issued some revised software yesterday, well at least for the KDL-37EX403 but I don't think new services are dependant on a software update (like the PS3's). Whhyy would some looser make dates up! I guess we are in for a long wait if it ever does turn up... I guess the Sony Bravia service is dead now and that ProjectCanvas aka YouView will pick up where Sony started.

18-12-2010, 10:05	#2
drumtochty Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auchenblae Posts: 228	ITV Player is due on the Sony 2010 and on Blu-Ray players around the 20th January 2011 and on the Bravia TV's at the end of February 2011. C4 on Demand approx 6 weeks later in both cases. Allow an allowane of an extra two weeks for problems found during Beta testsing. At the moment no show stoppers have been found. eddie

18-12-2010, 10:57	#3
gonefishin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 137	Quote: Originally Posted by drumtochty ITV Player is due on the Sony 2010 and on Blu-Ray players around the 20th January 2011 and on the Bravia TV's at the end of February 2011. C4 on Demand approx 6 weeks later in both cases. Allow an allowane of an extra two weeks for problems found during Beta testsing. At the moment no show stoppers have been found. eddie Just in time for Christmas then... Boo

18-12-2010, 20:52	#4
grahamcrowden Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,017	I wouldn't worry - the quality is a shit as you would expect. But I guess if you don't have Virgin and its far better picture quality for catchup it's better than viewing on the PC but blowing up a web page video on a tv screen is never much good

19-12-2010, 07:53	#5
gonefishin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 137	Quote: Originally Posted by grahamcrowden I wouldn't worry - the quality is a shit as you would expect. But I guess if you don't have Virgin and its far better picture quality for catchup it's better than viewing on the PC but blowing up a web page video on a tv screen is never much good It would be hard to make the VOD-to-TV experience for ITV much worse than it is online. 4oD online is pretty good though.

19-12-2010, 20:52	#6
grahamcrowden Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,017	Quote: Originally Posted by gonefishin It would be hard to make the VOD-to-TV experience for ITV much worse than it is online. 4oD online is pretty good though. The 2 good things about ITV Player on Virgin over the online version is the superior quality and the lack of adverts

27-01-2011, 22:43	#8
hessy2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gillingham Kent Posts: 1,115	Quote: Originally Posted by drumtochty ITV Player is due on the Sony 2010 and on Blu-Ray players around the 20th January 2011 and on the Bravia TV's at the end of February 2011. C4 on Demand approx 6 weeks later in both cases. Allow an allowane of an extra two weeks for problems found during Beta testsing. At the moment no show stoppers have been found. eddie Is there any updates to these dates for ITV Player and 4OD on the Sony Blu Ray player?

28-01-2011, 08:44	#9
gonefishin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 137	Quote: Originally Posted by hessy2 Is there any updates to these dates for ITV Player and 4OD on the Sony Blu Ray player? I was wondering the same thing.

02-02-2011, 15:40	#10
GiMBOJETSET Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Berkshire, England. Posts: 576	Me too

13-02-2011, 09:40	#11
Donkey Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth Posts: 871	New update available for my Sony S570 this morning. Did not include ITV player or C4

13-02-2011, 09:50	#12
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Quote: Originally Posted by Donkey New update available for my Sony S570 this morning. Did not include ITV player or C4 What did the update do. As I have a Sony bluray S370 and will see if that has an update later. Darren

13-02-2011, 12:33	#13
Donkey Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth Posts: 871	Quote: Originally Posted by ney What did the update do. As I have a Sony bluray S370 and will see if that has an update later. Darren As far as I could tell, it was just an extra radio station.

13-02-2011, 17:16	#14
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by ney What did the update do. As I have a Sony bluray S370 and will see if that has an update later. Darren There is an update on the Sony site for the s370 to update via CD. It will be available for network update on the 18th Feb. It doesnt really offer anything new: Quote: This utility upgrades the Blu-ray player firmware to version M03.R.742 and provides the following benefits: BD-ROM playability improvement When DVD playback is done in upscale to 1080p, the horizontal bar might be displayed.

15-02-2011, 11:18	#15
sila1999 Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 32	Firmware upgrade fixes; Playability improvement of the following discs: BD-ROM Compliance Disc, "Alejandro Sanz" (BD),"Solomon Kane" (BD), "The Road" (BD), "The Bourne Ultimatum" (DVD), "Apocalyptico" (DVD) Incorrect characters on DivX Caption restored Horizontal bar no longer accidentally displayed when DVD playback is done in upscale to DVD playback. The firmware upgrades do not add any new VOD channels or radio stations, the updates to these are carried out on Sony's servers in the respective country your in. I have a USA model that gets content from USA, CA, GB, FR, IT, Australia, etc depending on what i set my VPN access to. I can say that the USA & GB content is the best

15-02-2011, 11:30	#16
pjg Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SW London Posts: 180	my s370 doesn't have any radio stations - kust NPR podcasts. How do I get radio stations through it?

17-02-2011, 21:36	#17
hessy2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gillingham Kent Posts: 1,115	Quote: Originally Posted by pjg my s370 doesn't have any radio stations - kust NPR podcasts. How do I get radio stations through it? So is there a known updated timescale for ITV Player and 4OD that anyone is aware of?

19-02-2011, 07:01	#18
Donkey Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth Posts: 871	Quote: Originally Posted by hessy2 So is there a known updated timescale for ITV Player and 4OD that anyone is aware of? Anyone?

20-03-2011, 10:01	#19
Goober Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 206	Hi - was wondering the same myself. The a5 March has come and gone with no ITV Player - anyone got any news, rumours or guestimates?

20-03-2011, 11:17	#20
Donkey Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth Posts: 871	Perhaps Sony are hoping that we all get fed up with waiting and buy a PS3

15-04-2011, 00:29	#21
hessy2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gillingham Kent Posts: 1,115	Still no news it would seem.

15-04-2011, 18:43	#22
drumtochty Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auchenblae Posts: 228	I made those up last year!!!!!!!!!!!! eddie

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ITV Player & 4oD on Sony Blu-ray players

15-04-2011, 18:46	#23
Donkey Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth Posts: 871	Quote: Originally Posted by drumtochty I made those up last year!!!!!!!!!!!! eddie Any revised estimates?

15-04-2011, 19:13	#24
gonefishin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 137	Informed sources at both broadcasters tell me it's not a current priority. They really struggle with developing for all of these new platforms.