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Old 01-07-2016, 15:43
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Nothing really new about this announcement. They used to do broadband and Nowtv bundles until very recently anyway.
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Old 01-07-2016, 20:42
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Can you get this new Freeview equipped box anywhere yet? No mention on the Now TV website that I can see, and nothing on Amazon. Haven't checked any high street stores.

When is the release date?
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Old 01-07-2016, 22:36
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Can you get this new Freeview equipped box anywhere yet? No mention on the Now TV website that I can see, and nothing on Amazon. Haven't checked any high street stores.

When is the release date?
I've already got one
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Old 02-07-2016, 12:11
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I've already got one
Me too
But shhhh were not ment to talk about them yet
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Old 02-07-2016, 12:23
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Me too
But shhhh were not ment to talk about them yet
So when will they be available to buy? Its early July now but they don't seem to be on sale anywhere yet.
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Old 02-07-2016, 12:37
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So when will they be available to buy? Its early July now but they don't seem to be on sale anywhere yet.
Don't know, hasn't been confirmed yet
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Old 02-07-2016, 14:46
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Me too
But shhhh were not ment to talk about them yet
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Old 02-07-2016, 15:24
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Are the movies in Dolby Digital 5.1 on the new box?
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Old 03-07-2016, 15:22
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Are the movies in Dolby Digital 5.1 on the new box?
No they are not
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Old 03-07-2016, 15:43
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That's a shame 😞.
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Old 03-07-2016, 15:51
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For those who have the new boxes, are they still 60Hz? (Causes a juddery image mainly on sport)
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Old 03-07-2016, 16:09
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For those who have the new boxes, are they still 60Hz? (Causes a juddery image mainly on sport)
I watch nbcsn via my apple tv at 60Hz and there no issues with judder,strange how the now tv box has issues.
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Old 04-07-2016, 19:26
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I watch nbcsn via my apple tv at 60Hz and there no issues with judder,strange how the now tv box has issues.
That is because NBCSN broadcasts at 60Hz and the Apple TV is displaying at 60Hz, Sky broadcasts at 50Hz so when its transferred to the Now TV box which only outputs at 60Hz judder is introduced.

The Sky Sports streams look great watching the Now TV Windows app via my HTPC which is connected to my TV but I have the PC set to output at 50Hz.

A 50Hz option on the new box is finally a great introduction from Sky but then they've regressed by only giving it a 720P resolution.
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Old 04-07-2016, 21:02
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That is because NBCSN broadcasts at 60Hz and the Apple TV is displaying at 60Hz, Sky broadcasts at 50Hz so when its transferred to the Now TV box which only outputs at 60Hz judder is introduced.

The Sky Sports streams look great watching the Now TV Windows app via my HTPC which is connected to my TV but I have the PC set to output at 50Hz.

A 50Hz option on the new box is finally a great introduction from Sky but then they've regressed by only giving it a 720P resolution.
That i did no know
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Old 06-07-2016, 09:35
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Can you connect this new box to a virgin media hub?
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Old 06-07-2016, 20:57
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Can you connect this new box to a virgin media hub?
The box will work over Ethernet or wifi with any half-decent router and broadband service. Bear in mind you'll need a terrestrial aerial to receive the FTA channels via the box though.
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Old 07-07-2016, 11:54
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So how come this new now TV box is £40 but its like a roku 4 which costs over £100?
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Old 07-07-2016, 13:22
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So how come this new now TV box is £40 but its like a roku 4 which costs over £100?
Roku 4 does 4K.
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Old 07-07-2016, 13:52
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So how come this new now TV box is £40 but its like a roku 4 which costs over £100?
Sky/Now TV heavily subsidise the cost of their boxes in the hope you will subscribe to their service.
Also, they restrict which additional channels you can add from the Roku Channel Store.
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Old 07-07-2016, 15:44
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For those that are interested:

From today, the NOW TV Combo - the UK’s first ever contract-free TV, broadband and calls bundle - is available to buy via www.nowtv.com/combo Featuring the latest and best TV, reliable unlimited broadband as well as call packages starting from just £9.99* a month plus line rental, all without a contract.

Every NOW TV Combo also comes complete with the brand new NOW TV Smart Box. With live pause and rewind functionality, plus a wide range of live and on demand free and pay TV from 60 free-to air channels, NOW TV and Catch Up TV services, the Smart Box makes it easier for you to find and watch the shows you love.

More information can be found at www.nowtv.com/combo
For those that just want to buy the new box, these are also available to buy directly from Now TV for £39.99 (link)

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Old 07-07-2016, 17:05
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Can any of the people who've posted that they have the new box answer a couple of questions please?

Are the entertainment and sport live channels in HD?
How are the freeview channels? I.E. are there any issues as Freeview channels are interlaced but this box only outputs from what I've read 720P so is the deinterlacing up to the job?

And can you confirm it does output a 50Hz signal?

If these answers are positive I may well invest in one of these and not rely on my HTPC for Now TV and Freeview
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Old 07-07-2016, 17:29
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Couple of things I notice on this new box

It says;
My TV
Save your favourite shows and the new ones you’re dying to watch in one place for a satisfying binge when you want.
So you can make recordings then and watch them later, is that from freeview?

It also says under setup;
Create a NOW TV account with a Pass
So it will cost more than £39.99 with adding a pass as it does not seem to come with one

Does the nowtv aerial socket have in/out to passthrough the aerial signal to a tv or recorder as well?
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Old 07-07-2016, 18:31
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Can any of the people who've posted that they have the new box answer a couple of questions please?

Are the entertainment and sport live channels in HD?
How are the freeview channels? I.E. are there any issues as Freeview channels are interlaced but this box only outputs from what I've read 720P so is the deinterlacing up to the job?

And can you confirm it does output a 50Hz signal?

If these answers are positive I may well invest in one of these and not rely on my HTPC for Now TV and Freeview
Yeah now it's on shelves we can talk about its current features

Same old now, sd watching live, catch up slightly better quality 720 (and no ads)

Box outputs 1080p and yes 50Hz
No problems with freeview & freebie hd for me
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Old 07-07-2016, 18:35
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Couple of things I notice on this new box

It says;

So you can make recordings then and watch them later, is that from freeview?

It also says under setup;

So it will cost more than £39.99 with adding a pass as it does not seem to come with one

Does the nowtv aerial socket have in/out to passthrough the aerial signal to a tv or recorder as well?
No recording only live pause, that sounds like marketing talk for catch up

Pass will cost extra for now content freeview, I player, itvplayer, my5 will work without

No pass through you'll need to split aerial before box

Only now & next guide no full epg
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Old 07-07-2016, 19:12
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Yeah now it's on shelves we can talk about its current features

Same old now, sd watching live, catch up slightly better quality 720 (and no ads)
Thanks, its probably not worth the upgrade for me then, I might as well keep my current setup and save the 40 quid towards some passes in the future.
I kinda hoped their new flagship device might have the live channels in HD, and the Freeview facility would've freed up a USB port on my PC, but never mind.
As an aside I wonder why the newest Apple TV gets all their live channels in HD but not much else does?
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