Youview now launched

wwwebber · 26-07-2012, 13:35

Ok, so today a vanilla Youview box is now officially available from Humax and TalkTalk has also announced thier Youview offering today.

Having had a look at what TalkTalk is offering - what do people think ?. The big downer for me regarding TalkTalk is that you can't record any of the streamed channels and none of are in HD either.

I hope BT address both the HD & recording aspect.

I'm even tempted to buy the Humax box and then flog it when BT release thiers.

promo-only · 26-07-2012, 13:52

TalkTalk would have had a new customer today up until I read the small print. Don't see why anybody would pay extra for channels and not be able to record them onto the PVR the service is coming through.

I guess it's a case of waiting for BT to announce their details but I'm not sure if they'll be carrying the Sky channels because of the game they're no doubt playing with each other over the Premier League next year... but we shall see.

Already got access to on demand content through Xbox and PS3. The TalkTalk TV package looks perfect for me but without recording capability it becomes a total fail.

wwwebber · 26-07-2012, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by promo-only

TalkTalk would have had a new customer today up until I read the small print. Don't see why anybody would pay extra for channels and not be able to record them onto the PVR the service is coming through.

I guess it's a case of waiting for BT to announce their details but I'm not sure if they'll be carrying the Sky channels because of the game they're no doubt playing with each other over the Premier League next year... but we shall see.

Already got access to on demand content through Xbox and PS3. The TalkTalk TV package looks perfect for me but without recording capability it becomes a total fail.

BT have a big bargaining chip to use when negotiating with Sky - I fully expect to see Sky channels on BT and in HD too hopefully.

In regards to TalkTalk, yes - total fail. If BT can address this then then they can compete.

TonyW · 27-07-2012, 14:42

Although the TalkTalk page doesn't mention recording, one of the features of YouView is that you're able to record, as well as pause and rewind TV. The Humax box is surely capable of doing all three.

gother · 27-07-2012, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyW

Although the TalkTalk page doesn't mention recording, one of the features of YouView is that you're able to record, as well as pause and rewind TV. The Humax box is surely capable of doing all three.

Yes it can do all 3 also it can record two channels whilst you watch a third channel.

chrisbartley · 27-07-2012, 15:06

Live TV - Yes

But can you record Catch up TV ?

I think the answer is No

edit : already answered : wheres the delete button gone !

promo-only · 27-07-2012, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyW

Although the TalkTalk page doesn't mention recording, one of the features of YouView is that you're able to record, as well as pause and rewind TV. The Humax box is surely capable of doing all three.

The TalkTalk page does mention recording. Read the 'small print' section.

1andrew1 · 27-07-2012, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by promo-only

The TalkTalk page does mention recording. Read the 'small print' section.

Agreed.
It would be interesting if a TT forum member could ask TT if it has any plans to make the IPTV channels recordable and to report back over here.

TonyW · 27-07-2012, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisbartley

But can you record Catch up TV ?

That might defeat the purpose of catch-up TV. Why not record the original transmission, if you can?

I realise there are times where catch-up TV is useful, like when you hear about something after broadcast or, heaven forbid, one of your recordings failed.

I must admit I use catch-up TV infrequently as I seem to manage to record what I want at the scheduled time. There have been a couple of times when a recording failed so I have used the relevant websites to catch-up. Useful in that regard.

AyeJay · 28-07-2012, 02:46

No variant (Humax, BT or TalkTalk) of the YouView box has an IPTV tuner so you will never be able to record non-Freeview channels on this current generation of boxes.

TalkTalk 'booster' channels are delivered via 'TalkTalk Player', which is an app. BT Vision on Demand (from Warner Bros, etc) is also delivered via BT's app, 'BT Vision Player'.

jamcambs · 28-07-2012, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyeJay

No variant (Humax, BT or TalkTalk) of the YouView box has an IPTV tuner so you will never be able to record non-Freeview channels on this current generation of boxes.

TalkTalk 'booster' channels are delivered via 'TalkTalk Player', which is an app. BT Vision on Demand (from Warner Bros, etc) is also delivered via BT's app, 'BT Vision Player'.

BT will be offering linear channels though.

gother · 28-07-2012, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamcambs

BT will be offering linear channels though.

So are TalkTalk.
It'll be interesting to see how all this unfolds for both companies.

AyeJay · 28-07-2012, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamcambs

BT will be offering linear channels though.

TalkTalk are offering 60 channels, plus kids, plus Sky Sports & Movies.

BT haven't a clue what just hit them.

Johnste · 28-07-2012, 16:02

I think BT is more than a match for TalkTalk

AyeJay · 28-07-2012, 16:04

Really? BT's ADSL broadband prices are terrible vs. TalkTalk (or pretty much anyone).

tally100 · 28-07-2012, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyeJay

Really? BT's ADSL broadband prices are terrible vs. TalkTalk (or pretty much anyone).

I'd be desperate if i had to take Talk Talk over BT any day.

jamcambs · 28-07-2012, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyeJay

TalkTalk are offering 60 channels, plus kids, plus Sky Sports & Movies.

BT haven't a clue what just hit them.

I think BT will be able to compete with TalkTalk easy.
They already have BTVision up and running with a great platform for ondemand.

Crease2000 · 28-07-2012, 20:46

TT are getting shocking press right now. In the trials, BT have opened up certain stuff. I am only permitted to be that vague.

26-07-2012, 13:35	#1
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Youview now launched Ok, so today a vanilla Youview box is now officially available from Humax and TalkTalk has also announced thier Youview offering today. Having had a look at what TalkTalk is offering - what do people think ?. The big downer for me regarding TalkTalk is that you can't record any of the streamed channels and none of are in HD either. I hope BT address both the HD & recording aspect. I'm even tempted to buy the Humax box and then flog it when BT release thiers.

26-07-2012, 13:52	#2
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	TalkTalk would have had a new customer today up until I read the small print. Don't see why anybody would pay extra for channels and not be able to record them onto the PVR the service is coming through. I guess it's a case of waiting for BT to announce their details but I'm not sure if they'll be carrying the Sky channels because of the game they're no doubt playing with each other over the Premier League next year... but we shall see. Already got access to on demand content through Xbox and PS3. The TalkTalk TV package looks perfect for me but without recording capability it becomes a total fail.

26-07-2012, 14:23	#3
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by promo-only TalkTalk would have had a new customer today up until I read the small print. Don't see why anybody would pay extra for channels and not be able to record them onto the PVR the service is coming through. I guess it's a case of waiting for BT to announce their details but I'm not sure if they'll be carrying the Sky channels because of the game they're no doubt playing with each other over the Premier League next year... but we shall see. Already got access to on demand content through Xbox and PS3. The TalkTalk TV package looks perfect for me but without recording capability it becomes a total fail. BT have a big bargaining chip to use when negotiating with Sky - I fully expect to see Sky channels on BT and in HD too hopefully. In regards to TalkTalk, yes - total fail. If BT can address this then then they can compete.

27-07-2012, 14:42	#4
TonyW Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 363	Although the TalkTalk page doesn't mention recording, one of the features of YouView is that you're able to record, as well as pause and rewind TV. The Humax box is surely capable of doing all three.

27-07-2012, 14:57	#5
gother Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Venus and Mars Posts: 9,027	Quote: Originally Posted by TonyW Although the TalkTalk page doesn't mention recording, one of the features of YouView is that you're able to record, as well as pause and rewind TV. The Humax box is surely capable of doing all three. Yes it can do all 3 also it can record two channels whilst you watch a third channel.

27-07-2012, 15:06	#6
chrisbartley Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: berks Posts: 1,643	Live TV - Yes But can you record Catch up TV ? I think the answer is No edit : already answered : wheres the delete button gone !

27-07-2012, 16:13	#7
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Quote: Originally Posted by TonyW Although the TalkTalk page doesn't mention recording, one of the features of YouView is that you're able to record, as well as pause and rewind TV. The Humax box is surely capable of doing all three. The TalkTalk page does mention recording. Read the 'small print' section.

27-07-2012, 17:25	#8
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	Quote: Originally Posted by promo-only The TalkTalk page does mention recording. Read the 'small print' section. Agreed. It would be interesting if a TT forum member could ask TT if it has any plans to make the IPTV channels recordable and to report back over here.

27-07-2012, 19:28	#9
TonyW Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 363	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisbartley But can you record Catch up TV ? That might defeat the purpose of catch-up TV. Why not record the original transmission, if you can? I realise there are times where catch-up TV is useful, like when you hear about something after broadcast or, heaven forbid, one of your recordings failed. I must admit I use catch-up TV infrequently as I seem to manage to record what I want at the scheduled time. There have been a couple of times when a recording failed so I have used the relevant websites to catch-up. Useful in that regard.

28-07-2012, 02:46	#10
AyeJay Guest Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 186	No variant (Humax, BT or TalkTalk) of the YouView box has an IPTV tuner so you will never be able to record non-Freeview channels on this current generation of boxes. TalkTalk 'booster' channels are delivered via 'TalkTalk Player', which is an app. BT Vision on Demand (from Warner Bros, etc) is also delivered via BT's app, 'BT Vision Player'.

28-07-2012, 08:18	#11
jamcambs Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 575	Quote: Originally Posted by AyeJay No variant (Humax, BT or TalkTalk) of the YouView box has an IPTV tuner so you will never be able to record non-Freeview channels on this current generation of boxes. TalkTalk 'booster' channels are delivered via 'TalkTalk Player', which is an app. BT Vision on Demand (from Warner Bros, etc) is also delivered via BT's app, 'BT Vision Player'. BT will be offering linear channels though.

28-07-2012, 10:34	#12
gother Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Venus and Mars Posts: 9,027	Quote: Originally Posted by jamcambs BT will be offering linear channels though. So are TalkTalk. It'll be interesting to see how all this unfolds for both companies.

28-07-2012, 15:33	#13
AyeJay Guest Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 186	Quote: Originally Posted by jamcambs BT will be offering linear channels though. TalkTalk are offering 60 channels, plus kids, plus Sky Sports & Movies. BT haven't a clue what just hit them.

28-07-2012, 16:02	#14
Johnste Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South West Posts: 17	I think BT is more than a match for TalkTalk

28-07-2012, 16:04	#15
AyeJay Guest Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 186	Really? BT's ADSL broadband prices are terrible vs. TalkTalk (or pretty much anyone).

28-07-2012, 20:15	#16
tally100 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 117	Quote: Originally Posted by AyeJay Really? BT's ADSL broadband prices are terrible vs. TalkTalk (or pretty much anyone). I'd be desperate if i had to take Talk Talk over BT any day.

28-07-2012, 20:37	#17
jamcambs Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 575	Quote: Originally Posted by AyeJay TalkTalk are offering 60 channels, plus kids, plus Sky Sports & Movies. BT haven't a clue what just hit them. I think BT will be able to compete with TalkTalk easy. They already have BTVision up and running with a great platform for ondemand.

28-07-2012, 20:46	#18
Crease2000 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South London, UK Posts: 522	TT are getting shocking press right now. In the trials, BT have opened up certain stuff. I am only permitted to be that vague.

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