FetchTV - VOD with Freeview PVR

hxbro · 21-11-2008, 12:06

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IP Vision has announced a new hybrid set-top box which can be used to access the complete range of Freeview channels, acts as a digital video recorder (DVR), as well as being able to access a range of video on demand content over the Internet.

The company is keen to point out that this is a subscription-free, operator independent service, unlike those from the likes of BT, Virgin Media and Tiscali. It can be used with any broadband provider.

http://www.techdigest.tv/2008/11/fetchtv_launche.html
http://fetchtv.co.uk/

chriswilsonuk · 21-11-2008, 15:19

Pants. Only has one Tuner

jongruner · 22-11-2008, 16:38

I got it after considering Bt Vision which I cannot afford plus I'm with another phone company. It really isn't an issue that it has one tuner, I have a freeview + box anyway. I use Fetch TV for on demand stuff when I fancy it.

jasperjones · 22-11-2008, 20:53

So it is up and running then!,what is on there download service and whats the pq like?
Something new to sit under the tv for xmas !

stuntmaster · 23-11-2008, 21:54

and using another form of netgem too....

wwwebber · 24-11-2008, 08:59

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Originally Posted by jongruner

I got it after considering Bt Vision which I cannot afford plus I'm with another phone company. It really isn't an issue that it has one tuner, I have a freeview + box anyway. I use Fetch TV for on demand stuff when I fancy it.

You've surprised me there jongruner - especially considering you comments here :-

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=926635

Whats changed ?.

Do you actually have it yet ?.

jongruner · 24-11-2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by wwwebber

You've surprised me there jongruner - especially considering you comments here :-

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=926635

Whats changed ?.

Do you actually have it yet ?.

well I suprised myself actually! i was sitting one evening the other week channel hopping and it was on one of the auction channels cheaper than on the fetch tv website, so I just thought i'd give it a go. I already have an archos tv+ box which I use for vod, but mostly for using on my pc.

But I was considering getting bt vision next year, but it's really expensive and I would have to switch to BT again. The fetch box isn't bad, it's not perfect in that it won't satisfy someone who is constantly recording stuff, but for me it does the job fine.

There is recently released movies for rent, web tv streaming (free), euronews (free), it keeps me occupied when i'm bored. But it's flaw is that you have to buy each individual thing which if you use it a lot over the week like i did beacuse I was playing with it, you might get a surprise when you get you VISA bill

1andrew1 · 04-02-2009, 22:41

I thought this company was keeping a low profile but it looks to be hanging on in there and has signed a deal with National Geographic.

www.ipvision-uk.tv/index.asp?pageID=2145848267

One to watch, I could see a broadband provider re-badging this service if Fetch can secure more content deals like this.

jongruner · 04-02-2009, 23:56

excellent! i'm enjoying their service so far!!

jongruner · 23-02-2009, 10:23

Does anybody else have fetch or am I the only one?

stuntmaster · 23-02-2009, 22:33

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Originally Posted by jongruner

Does anybody else have fetch or am I the only one?

it is intriguing thats for sure!

bout time someone used the HD netgem to its potential.

its oh so very tempting to get one...

can you do screenshots of what the menus look like and the box?

jongruner · 24-02-2009, 00:02

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Originally Posted by stuntmaster

it is intriguing thats for sure!

bout time someone used the HD netgem to its potential.

its oh so very tempting to get one...

can you do screenshots of what the menus look like and the box?

no problem, but in a few days time as my sister is borrowing my camera

jongruner · 24-02-2009, 13:26

here a some pics, i'll keep them online for a few weeks

http://webspace.mypostoffice.co.uk/~...ite/index.html

betsvigi9 · 24-02-2009, 13:52

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Originally Posted by jongruner

excellent! i'm enjoying their service so far!!

Out of interest, how much does it cost to view different types of program, roughly?

jongruner · 24-02-2009, 14:07

It really depends, prices range for TV shows 49p, 99p older movies 1.99 and 3.49 for new release movies. However periodically there are discounts, like january's sale in which everything was half price.

wwwebber · 24-02-2009, 15:26

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Originally Posted by jongruner

It really depends, prices range for TV shows 49p, 99p older movies 1.99 and 3.49 for new release movies. However periodically there are discounts, like january's sale in which everything was half price.

The costing sounds comparable to BTVision.

stuntmaster · 24-02-2009, 15:53

cheers for the pics!

at least its a service that doesn't rely on being tied into a specific service.

i mean Virgin broadband is unlimited so anyone who hasn't got VM digital could look at this option, they keep their broadband but get the IPTV digital service....

i hope no phone company snaps this one up.

jongruner · 24-02-2009, 18:55

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Originally Posted by stuntmaster

cheers for the pics!

at least its a service that doesn't rely on being tied into a specific service.

i mean Virgin broadband is unlimited so anyone who hasn't got VM digital could look at this option, they keep their broadband but get the IPTV digital service....

i hope no phone company snaps this one up.

Thats why I took it, I was going to get Bt Vision but I didn't want to switch phone company or broadband. I think it's great, and the customer service is excellent. And you don't get ripped off like BT Vision users do!

Theres alway's great choice, if ever theres a dull moment on freeview, on goes Fetch and bish bash I've found something to watch.

sonnyy · 25-02-2009, 15:24

is ther any free content?

wwwebber · 25-02-2009, 15:39

How does it cope with congestion ?, what bandwidth do you need ?. How much was the box ?.

jongruner · 25-02-2009, 23:47

on occasion there is free content but it is strictly pay per view. The box cost £107 bargain

I think it's a great service, though their website could do with an overhaul to show newbies whats on offer.

jongruner · 25-02-2009, 23:50

oops forgot, i have 2mb speed which serves me great, i haven;t experienced any problems with downloads, they are available to watch in about 5 seconds after purchase.

wwwebber · 26-02-2009, 08:22

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Originally Posted by jongruner

oops forgot, i have 2mb speed which serves me great, i haven;t experienced any problems with downloads, they are available to watch in about 5 seconds after purchase.

hmmm, I bet it goes tits up when another user jumps on the line or you get congestion at the exchange. I also wonder how compressed it all is - I see you watch it on an old square tube CRT which helps to hide a multitude if possible issues.

Plus it's only got one tuner so that drops it straight to the bottom of the pile when comparing it to other PVRs.

If it works for you thats great - I just think others need to be aware that it may not work as well for them.

jongruner · 26-02-2009, 10:40

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Originally Posted by wwwebber

hmmm, I bet it goes tits up when another user jumps on the line or you get congestion at the exchange. I also wonder how compressed it all is - I see you watch it on an old square tube CRT which helps to hide a multitude if possible issues.

Plus it's only got one tuner so that drops it straight to the bottom of the pile when comparing it to other PVRs.

If it works for you thats great - I just think others need to be aware that it may not work as well for them.

Well funny story (well not so funny really) I thought I'd treat myself to and LCD TV at xmas and got a Samsung F86 I was using Fetch with it and the picture was super sharp lovely. Then!!!!!!! the TV died, I don't know what I did with it, either I looked it wrong in it's third eye, I have no idea, but it died. So the retailer I bought it from has none in stock so I have to wait until they get more in.

As I mentioned I've had no issues with my service, there hasn't been any congestion issues I've noticed. I suppose it really depends upon the ISP. But you don't have to stream right away, you can just download and watch within the 7 day licence period. The compression isn't pixeled, everything is in excellent quality. Yes the one tuner thing is a downer, but it's price overall was less than any of the other platforms I considered, and I have a freeview+ box with two tuners already, so no big issue really.

Not to step on a BT Visionist toes, but the content and service is the same as BT Vision, everything is supplied through Entriq who supply BT Vision. The plus is, no need to use BT and no contract!

wwwebber · 26-02-2009, 15:38

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Originally Posted by jongruner

. Then!!!!!!! the TV died, I don't know what I did with it, either I looked it wrong in it's third eye, I have no idea, but it died.

Not to step on a BT Visionist toes, but the content and service is the same as BT Vision, everything is supplied through Entriq who supply BT Vision. The plus is, no need to use BT and no contract!

LOL at the third eye thing !!

It wont have TV Replay though will it ?. Thats a killer app for me.

21-11-2008, 12:06	#1
hxbro Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,161	FetchTV - VOD with Freeview PVR Quote: IP Vision has announced a new hybrid set-top box which can be used to access the complete range of Freeview channels, acts as a digital video recorder (DVR), as well as being able to access a range of video on demand content over the Internet. The company is keen to point out that this is a subscription-free, operator independent service, unlike those from the likes of BT, Virgin Media and Tiscali. It can be used with any broadband provider. http://www.techdigest.tv/2008/11/fetchtv_launche.html http://fetchtv.co.uk/

21-11-2008, 15:19	#2
chriswilsonuk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 85	Pants. Only has one Tuner

22-11-2008, 16:38	#3
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	I got it after considering Bt Vision which I cannot afford plus I'm with another phone company. It really isn't an issue that it has one tuner, I have a freeview + box anyway. I use Fetch TV for on demand stuff when I fancy it.

22-11-2008, 20:53	#4
jasperjones Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: north wales Posts: 138	So it is up and running then!,what is on there download service and whats the pq like? Something new to sit under the tv for xmas !

23-11-2008, 21:54	#5
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	and using another form of netgem too....

24-11-2008, 08:59	#6
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by jongruner I got it after considering Bt Vision which I cannot afford plus I'm with another phone company. It really isn't an issue that it has one tuner, I have a freeview + box anyway. I use Fetch TV for on demand stuff when I fancy it. You've surprised me there jongruner - especially considering you comments here :- http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=926635 Whats changed ?. Do you actually have it yet ?.

24-11-2008, 20:27	#7
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber You've surprised me there jongruner - especially considering you comments here :- http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=926635 Whats changed ?. Do you actually have it yet ?. well I suprised myself actually! i was sitting one evening the other week channel hopping and it was on one of the auction channels cheaper than on the fetch tv website, so I just thought i'd give it a go. I already have an archos tv+ box which I use for vod, but mostly for using on my pc. But I was considering getting bt vision next year, but it's really expensive and I would have to switch to BT again. The fetch box isn't bad, it's not perfect in that it won't satisfy someone who is constantly recording stuff, but for me it does the job fine. There is recently released movies for rent, web tv streaming (free), euronews (free), it keeps me occupied when i'm bored. But it's flaw is that you have to buy each individual thing which if you use it a lot over the week like i did beacuse I was playing with it, you might get a surprise when you get you VISA bill

04-02-2009, 22:41	#8
1andrew1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,981	I thought this company was keeping a low profile but it looks to be hanging on in there and has signed a deal with National Geographic. www.ipvision-uk.tv/index.asp?pageID=2145848267 One to watch, I could see a broadband provider re-badging this service if Fetch can secure more content deals like this.

04-02-2009, 23:56	#9
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	excellent! i'm enjoying their service so far!!

23-02-2009, 10:23	#10
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	Does anybody else have fetch or am I the only one?

23-02-2009, 22:33	#11
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by jongruner Does anybody else have fetch or am I the only one? it is intriguing thats for sure! bout time someone used the HD netgem to its potential. its oh so very tempting to get one... can you do screenshots of what the menus look like and the box?

24-02-2009, 00:02	#12
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	Quote: Originally Posted by stuntmaster it is intriguing thats for sure! bout time someone used the HD netgem to its potential. its oh so very tempting to get one... can you do screenshots of what the menus look like and the box? no problem, but in a few days time as my sister is borrowing my camera

24-02-2009, 13:26	#13
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	here a some pics, i'll keep them online for a few weeks http://webspace.mypostoffice.co.uk/~...ite/index.html

24-02-2009, 13:52	#14
betsvigi9 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 389	Quote: Originally Posted by jongruner excellent! i'm enjoying their service so far!! Out of interest, how much does it cost to view different types of program, roughly?

24-02-2009, 14:07	#15
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	It really depends, prices range for TV shows 49p, 99p older movies 1.99 and 3.49 for new release movies. However periodically there are discounts, like january's sale in which everything was half price.

24-02-2009, 15:26	#16
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by jongruner It really depends, prices range for TV shows 49p, 99p older movies 1.99 and 3.49 for new release movies. However periodically there are discounts, like january's sale in which everything was half price. The costing sounds comparable to BTVision.

24-02-2009, 15:53	#17
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	cheers for the pics! at least its a service that doesn't rely on being tied into a specific service. i mean Virgin broadband is unlimited so anyone who hasn't got VM digital could look at this option, they keep their broadband but get the IPTV digital service.... i hope no phone company snaps this one up.

24-02-2009, 18:55	#18
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	Quote: Originally Posted by stuntmaster cheers for the pics! at least its a service that doesn't rely on being tied into a specific service. i mean Virgin broadband is unlimited so anyone who hasn't got VM digital could look at this option, they keep their broadband but get the IPTV digital service.... i hope no phone company snaps this one up. Thats why I took it, I was going to get Bt Vision but I didn't want to switch phone company or broadband. I think it's great, and the customer service is excellent. And you don't get ripped off like BT Vision users do! Theres alway's great choice, if ever theres a dull moment on freeview, on goes Fetch and bish bash I've found something to watch.

25-02-2009, 15:24	#19
sonnyy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 27	is ther any free content?

25-02-2009, 15:39	#20
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	How does it cope with congestion ?, what bandwidth do you need ?. How much was the box ?.

25-02-2009, 23:47	#21
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	on occasion there is free content but it is strictly pay per view. The box cost £107 bargain I think it's a great service, though their website could do with an overhaul to show newbies whats on offer.

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FetchTV - VOD with Freeview PVR

25-02-2009, 23:50	#22
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	oops forgot, i have 2mb speed which serves me great, i haven;t experienced any problems with downloads, they are available to watch in about 5 seconds after purchase.

26-02-2009, 08:22	#23
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by jongruner oops forgot, i have 2mb speed which serves me great, i haven;t experienced any problems with downloads, they are available to watch in about 5 seconds after purchase. hmmm, I bet it goes tits up when another user jumps on the line or you get congestion at the exchange. I also wonder how compressed it all is - I see you watch it on an old square tube CRT which helps to hide a multitude if possible issues. Plus it's only got one tuner so that drops it straight to the bottom of the pile when comparing it to other PVRs. If it works for you thats great - I just think others need to be aware that it may not work as well for them.

26-02-2009, 10:40	#24
jongruner Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 765	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber hmmm, I bet it goes tits up when another user jumps on the line or you get congestion at the exchange. I also wonder how compressed it all is - I see you watch it on an old square tube CRT which helps to hide a multitude if possible issues. Plus it's only got one tuner so that drops it straight to the bottom of the pile when comparing it to other PVRs. If it works for you thats great - I just think others need to be aware that it may not work as well for them. Well funny story (well not so funny really) I thought I'd treat myself to and LCD TV at xmas and got a Samsung F86 I was using Fetch with it and the picture was super sharp lovely. Then!!!!!!! the TV died, I don't know what I did with it, either I looked it wrong in it's third eye, I have no idea, but it died. So the retailer I bought it from has none in stock so I have to wait until they get more in. As I mentioned I've had no issues with my service, there hasn't been any congestion issues I've noticed. I suppose it really depends upon the ISP. But you don't have to stream right away, you can just download and watch within the 7 day licence period. The compression isn't pixeled, everything is in excellent quality. Yes the one tuner thing is a downer, but it's price overall was less than any of the other platforms I considered, and I have a freeview+ box with two tuners already, so no big issue really. Not to step on a BT Visionist toes, but the content and service is the same as BT Vision, everything is supplied through Entriq who supply BT Vision. The plus is, no need to use BT and no contract!

26-02-2009, 15:38	#25
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by jongruner . Then!!!!!!! the TV died, I don't know what I did with it, either I looked it wrong in it's third eye, I have no idea, but it died. Not to step on a BT Visionist toes, but the content and service is the same as BT Vision, everything is supplied through Entriq who supply BT Vision. The plus is, no need to use BT and no contract! LOL at the third eye thing !! It wont have TV Replay though will it ?. Thats a killer app for me.