Periscope

benster · 29-05-2015, 10:35

How much data will periscope use a minute etc with people having limited mobile data would be good to know how long any data would last

StuBFrost · 29-05-2015, 10:50

Good question. I've been using it on WiFi but would like to know as well.

benster · 01-06-2015, 23:31

Anyone any ideas

artnada · 02-06-2015, 05:50

I find it hard to believe that using a simple search engine you couldn't answer this yourself...in a few seconds?

Using your words "How much data will periscope use" I found the answer in less than a few seconds....rather quicker than the hours, or in some cases, days that you waited.

Here you go. I've done the work for you! You can thank me later. /rolleyes/

http://gizmodo.com/meerkat-and-peris...rec-1694855170

Mark in Essex · 02-06-2015, 10:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by artnada

I find it hard to believe that using a simple search engine you couldn't answer this yourself...in a few seconds?

Using your words "How much data will periscope use" I found the answer in less than a few seconds....rather quicker than the hours, or in some cases, days that you waited.

Here you go. I've done the work for you! You can thank me later. /rolleyes/

http://gizmodo.com/meerkat-and-peris...rec-1694855170

Could you post some other search results you found as well to compare them please.

StuBFrost · 02-06-2015, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by artnada

I find it hard to believe that using a simple search engine you couldn't answer this yourself...in a few seconds?

Using your words "How much data will periscope use" I found the answer in less than a few seconds....rather quicker than the hours, or in some cases, days that you waited.

Here you go. I've done the work for you! You can thank me later. /rolleyes/

http://gizmodo.com/meerkat-and-peris...rec-1694855170

Hey wise guy. That article was posted on 31/03/2015 before the Android version was released and even then the Android version has had at least 3 updates which may have changed things so wind your neck in and if you've got nothing sensible to contribute then go away.

!!11oneone · 03-06-2015, 12:23

Also bear in mind that Periscope says 250Mb an hour but you're only likely to be watching/broadcasting a stream for a few minutes. Unless suddenly you're Stephen Spielberg.

artnada · 04-06-2015, 05:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuBFrost

Hey wise guy. That article was posted on 31/03/2015 before the Android version was released and even then the Android version has had at least 3 updates which may have changed things so wind your neck in and if you've got nothing sensible to contribute then go away.

Nope. I've read, and re-read the OP, and forgive me for being dumb, but I missed "mind reading classes" at school...but NOWHERE in the OP is the question OS specific. And neither is YOUR response to the OP OS specific.

So my response, a response I went out of my way to get for this thread, still stands!

But, you're welcome anyway.

StuBFrost · 04-06-2015, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by artnada

Nope. I've read, and re-read the OP, and forgive me for being dumb, but I missed "mind reading classes" at school...but NOWHERE in the OP is the question OS specific. And neither is YOUR response to the OP OS specific.

So my response, a response I went out of my way to get for this thread, still stands!

But, you're welcome anyway.

The OS is irrelevant. In all cases Periscope is an imature just released product so an article more than 2 months old is of almost no use when data usage is going to be high on list of development priorities.

My response to you was for the patronising way you posted in the first place and indeed how that continued in your response above.

!!11oneone · 04-06-2015, 09:29

I love DS. Yes, it was a rather rude reply. But yes, it was an easily Googled question.

Which makes both of you somehow in the "wrong" if you're going to be an arse about it, and neither of you with any need to be unpleasant.

Of course, if you're using Periscope it's pretty easy to see how much data it uses. Especially on Android on the data network, where you can go to the data menu and it'll tell you.

grumpyoldbat · 04-06-2015, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by !!11oneone

Also bear in mind that Periscope says 250Mb an hour but you're only likely to be watching/broadcasting a stream for a few minutes. Unless suddenly you're Stephen Spielberg.

Aside from the fact that one of America's top racing drivers shared a Periscope of him answering questions and playing pool at home for 2 hours the other night, so it is possible for Periscope to be used for much longer videos, so worth knowing how much data it uses.

The same racing driver shared a bunch of videos of him riding roller coasters yesterday, which must have been 30 mins worth in total, and another driver did a Periscope of a live dirt track race he was at.

Periscope can be used in a different way to, say, Vine, and it does have the potential to use a lot of data, which is important to know if you don't have an unlimited cellular or wi-fi plan.

corf · 04-06-2015, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuBFrost

Hey wise guy. That article was posted on 31/03/2015 before the Android version was released and even then the Android version has had at least 3 updates which may have changed things so wind your neck in and if you've got nothing sensible to contribute then go away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuBFrost

The OS is irrelevant. In all cases Periscope is an imature just released product so an article more than 2 months old is of almost no use when data usage is going to be high on list of development priorities.

My response to you was for the patronising way you posted in the first place and indeed how that continued in your response above.

Thats a quick change of attitude

So its gone from "Thats the wrong OS" to "OS is irrelelvant" and unless I am mistaken you have absolutely no idea of the development priorities. I would guess data is a lot lower a prioirty than you do.

StuBFrost · 04-06-2015, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by corf

Thats a quick change of attitude

So its gone from "Thats the wrong OS" to "OS is irrelelvant" and unless I am mistaken you have absolutely no idea of the development priorities. I would guess data is a lot lower a prioirty than you do.

Thanks for your valuable input. I don't know how I would have slept tonight without it.

artnada · 04-06-2015, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuBFrost

The OS is irrelevant. In all cases Periscope is an imature just released product so an article more than 2 months old is of almost no use when data usage is going to be high on list of development priorities.

My response to you was for the patronising way you posted in the first place and indeed how that continued in your response above.

Again, you're more than welcome for my valued input in finding the answer you were looking [originally] for.

WOW, I even gone and helped you out again, as you've not bothered to find the info for yourself or to share for others.

And this is for the ANDROID version.
This report is much much more up to date...especially for you.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32884869

No need to thank me.

rjb101 · 04-06-2015, 18:35

Which will go first, your data allowance or your battery

StuBFrost · 05-06-2015, 07:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by artnada

Again, you're more than welcome for my valued input in finding the answer you were looking [originally] for.

WOW, I even gone and helped you out again, as you've not bothered to find the info for yourself or to share for others.

And this is for the ANDROID version.
This report is much much more up to date...especially for you.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32884869

No need to thank me.

It's a wonder your head doesn't explode with all that knowledge and patronising. I'm so in awe that you're such a genius with a computer.

prking · 05-06-2015, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuBFrost

Hey wise guy. That article was posted on 31/03/2015 before the Android version was released and even then the Android version has had at least 3 updates which may have changed things so wind your neck in and if you've got nothing sensible to contribute then go away.

Hang on, you are disagreeing with an answer because of something (data rate changing with new version of the app) That MAY be true. You present no evidence to say why you believe that to be true. Surely the point of a broadcast / multi cast stream is that its client independent?

StuBFrost · 05-06-2015, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by prking

Hang on, you are disagreeing with an answer because of something (data rate changing with new version of the app) That MAY be true. You present no evidence to say why you believe that to be true. Surely the point of a broadcast / multi cast stream is that its client independent?

You're right that I don't know that to be the case but looking at the latest Android change log, one of the entries is "This release may also include traces of video improvements and stability". Again that isn't conclusive and may not be down to data but the fact they are still tinkering with the basics means that an article published well over 2 months ago is surely going to be well out of date.

prking · 05-06-2015, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuBFrost

You're right that I don't know that to be the case but looking at the latest Android change log, one of the entries is "This release may also include traces of video improvements and stability". Again that isn't conclusive and may not be down to data but the fact they are still tinkering with the basics means that an article published well over 2 months ago is surely going to be well out of date.

Isn't conclusive? Video is what you see and hear on the screen. How it gets to you is a different matter and is what affects data rate.

It's never a good idea to draw conclusions based on guesswork. If you don't understand something or lack knowledge of it then its pointless drawing conclusions and doubly pointless arguing over them.

Fair better to do research: learning how to evaluate the results of a search and critically test any hypothesis you make.

Anyway, if you do have a Android phone then look in Settings under Data Usage. You'll soon see how much is actually being used.

29-05-2015, 10:35	#1
benster Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blackburn Posts: 396	Periscope How much data will periscope use a minute etc with people having limited mobile data would be good to know how long any data would last

29-05-2015, 10:50	#2
StuBFrost Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	Good question. I've been using it on WiFi but would like to know as well.

01-06-2015, 23:31	#3
benster Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blackburn Posts: 396	Anyone any ideas

02-06-2015, 05:50	#4
artnada Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,397	I find it hard to believe that using a simple search engine you couldn't answer this yourself...in a few seconds? Using your words "How much data will periscope use" I found the answer in less than a few seconds....rather quicker than the hours, or in some cases, days that you waited. Here you go. I've done the work for you! You can thank me later. /rolleyes/ http://gizmodo.com/meerkat-and-peris...rec-1694855170

02-06-2015, 10:21	#5
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Quote: Originally Posted by artnada I find it hard to believe that using a simple search engine you couldn't answer this yourself...in a few seconds? Using your words "How much data will periscope use" I found the answer in less than a few seconds....rather quicker than the hours, or in some cases, days that you waited. Here you go. I've done the work for you! You can thank me later. /rolleyes/ http://gizmodo.com/meerkat-and-peris...rec-1694855170 Could you post some other search results you found as well to compare them please.

02-06-2015, 10:36	#6
StuBFrost Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	Quote: Originally Posted by artnada I find it hard to believe that using a simple search engine you couldn't answer this yourself...in a few seconds? Using your words "How much data will periscope use" I found the answer in less than a few seconds....rather quicker than the hours, or in some cases, days that you waited. Here you go. I've done the work for you! You can thank me later. /rolleyes/ http://gizmodo.com/meerkat-and-peris...rec-1694855170 Hey wise guy. That article was posted on 31/03/2015 before the Android version was released and even then the Android version has had at least 3 updates which may have changed things so wind your neck in and if you've got nothing sensible to contribute then go away.

03-06-2015, 12:23	#7
!!11oneone Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,807	Also bear in mind that Periscope says 250Mb an hour but you're only likely to be watching/broadcasting a stream for a few minutes. Unless suddenly you're Stephen Spielberg.

04-06-2015, 05:02	#8
artnada Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,397	Quote: Originally Posted by StuBFrost Hey wise guy. That article was posted on 31/03/2015 before the Android version was released and even then the Android version has had at least 3 updates which may have changed things so wind your neck in and if you've got nothing sensible to contribute then go away. Nope. I've read, and re-read the OP, and forgive me for being dumb, but I missed "mind reading classes" at school...but NOWHERE in the OP is the question OS specific. And neither is YOUR response to the OP OS specific. So my response, a response I went out of my way to get for this thread, still stands! But, you're welcome anyway.

04-06-2015, 08:49	#9
StuBFrost Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	Quote: Originally Posted by artnada Nope. I've read, and re-read the OP, and forgive me for being dumb, but I missed "mind reading classes" at school...but NOWHERE in the OP is the question OS specific. And neither is YOUR response to the OP OS specific. So my response, a response I went out of my way to get for this thread, still stands! But, you're welcome anyway. The OS is irrelevant. In all cases Periscope is an imature just released product so an article more than 2 months old is of almost no use when data usage is going to be high on list of development priorities. My response to you was for the patronising way you posted in the first place and indeed how that continued in your response above.

04-06-2015, 09:29	#10
!!11oneone Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,807	I love DS. Yes, it was a rather rude reply. But yes, it was an easily Googled question. Which makes both of you somehow in the "wrong" if you're going to be an arse about it, and neither of you with any need to be unpleasant. Of course, if you're using Periscope it's pretty easy to see how much data it uses. Especially on Android on the data network, where you can go to the data menu and it'll tell you.

04-06-2015, 10:10	#11
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Quote: Originally Posted by !!11oneone Also bear in mind that Periscope says 250Mb an hour but you're only likely to be watching/broadcasting a stream for a few minutes. Unless suddenly you're Stephen Spielberg. Aside from the fact that one of America's top racing drivers shared a Periscope of him answering questions and playing pool at home for 2 hours the other night, so it is possible for Periscope to be used for much longer videos, so worth knowing how much data it uses. The same racing driver shared a bunch of videos of him riding roller coasters yesterday, which must have been 30 mins worth in total, and another driver did a Periscope of a live dirt track race he was at. Periscope can be used in a different way to, say, Vine, and it does have the potential to use a lot of data, which is important to know if you don't have an unlimited cellular or wi-fi plan.

04-06-2015, 11:31	#12
corf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,458	Quote: Originally Posted by StuBFrost Hey wise guy. That article was posted on 31/03/2015 before the Android version was released and even then the Android version has had at least 3 updates which may have changed things so wind your neck in and if you've got nothing sensible to contribute then go away. Quote: Originally Posted by StuBFrost The OS is irrelevant. In all cases Periscope is an imature just released product so an article more than 2 months old is of almost no use when data usage is going to be high on list of development priorities. My response to you was for the patronising way you posted in the first place and indeed how that continued in your response above. Thats a quick change of attitude So its gone from "Thats the wrong OS" to "OS is irrelelvant" and unless I am mistaken you have absolutely no idea of the development priorities. I would guess data is a lot lower a prioirty than you do.

04-06-2015, 13:30	#13
StuBFrost Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	Quote: Originally Posted by corf Thats a quick change of attitude So its gone from "Thats the wrong OS" to "OS is irrelelvant" and unless I am mistaken you have absolutely no idea of the development priorities. I would guess data is a lot lower a prioirty than you do. Thanks for your valuable input. I don't know how I would have slept tonight without it.

04-06-2015, 18:12	#14
artnada Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,397	Quote: Originally Posted by StuBFrost The OS is irrelevant. In all cases Periscope is an imature just released product so an article more than 2 months old is of almost no use when data usage is going to be high on list of development priorities. My response to you was for the patronising way you posted in the first place and indeed how that continued in your response above. Again, you're more than welcome for my valued input in finding the answer you were looking [originally] for. WOW, I even gone and helped you out again, as you've not bothered to find the info for yourself or to share for others. And this is for the ANDROID version. This report is much much more up to date...especially for you. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32884869 No need to thank me.

04-06-2015, 18:35	#15
rjb101 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,609	Which will go first, your data allowance or your battery

05-06-2015, 07:57	#16
StuBFrost Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	Quote: Originally Posted by artnada Again, you're more than welcome for my valued input in finding the answer you were looking [originally] for. WOW, I even gone and helped you out again, as you've not bothered to find the info for yourself or to share for others. And this is for the ANDROID version. This report is much much more up to date...especially for you. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32884869 No need to thank me. It's a wonder your head doesn't explode with all that knowledge and patronising. I'm so in awe that you're such a genius with a computer.

05-06-2015, 08:29	#17
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by StuBFrost Hey wise guy. That article was posted on 31/03/2015 before the Android version was released and even then the Android version has had at least 3 updates which may have changed things so wind your neck in and if you've got nothing sensible to contribute then go away. Hang on, you are disagreeing with an answer because of something (data rate changing with new version of the app) That MAY be true. You present no evidence to say why you believe that to be true. Surely the point of a broadcast / multi cast stream is that its client independent?

05-06-2015, 10:45	#18
StuBFrost Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	Quote: Originally Posted by prking Hang on, you are disagreeing with an answer because of something (data rate changing with new version of the app) That MAY be true. You present no evidence to say why you believe that to be true. Surely the point of a broadcast / multi cast stream is that its client independent? You're right that I don't know that to be the case but looking at the latest Android change log, one of the entries is "This release may also include traces of video improvements and stability". Again that isn't conclusive and may not be down to data but the fact they are still tinkering with the basics means that an article published well over 2 months ago is surely going to be well out of date.

05-06-2015, 18:21	#19
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by StuBFrost You're right that I don't know that to be the case but looking at the latest Android change log, one of the entries is "This release may also include traces of video improvements and stability". Again that isn't conclusive and may not be down to data but the fact they are still tinkering with the basics means that an article published well over 2 months ago is surely going to be well out of date. Isn't conclusive? Video is what you see and hear on the screen. How it gets to you is a different matter and is what affects data rate. It's never a good idea to draw conclusions based on guesswork. If you don't understand something or lack knowledge of it then its pointless drawing conclusions and doubly pointless arguing over them. Fair better to do research: learning how to evaluate the results of a search and critically test any hypothesis you make. Anyway, if you do have a Android phone then look in Settings under Data Usage. You'll soon see how much is actually being used.

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