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paulzolo

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YouView internet TV service launches in UK


	Quote: YouView - an internet TV service that combines the UK's Freeview channels with on-demand content - has been formally launched. Users will have access to programmes broadcast over the previous week from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel Five, as well as the ability to pause and rewind live TV.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18699924

So, basically, a Freeview recorder. I wonder how much it will cost.


	Quote: Lord Sugar, the project's non-executive chairman, showed off a set-top box made by Humax which will allow users to access the service. He said it would cost £299, but added that he would not be surprised if that fell to £99 in a couple of years.

Ah - and I see they have Mr Amstrad onboard. That’s clearly going to succeed then. :lol:

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Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:29 am

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Re: YouView internet TV service launches in UK

paulzolo wrote:


	Quote: Lord Sugar, the project's non-executive chairman, showed off a set-top box made by Humax which will allow users to access the service. He said it would cost £299, but added that he would not be surprised if that fell to £99 in a couple of years.

See you in a couple of years then....

Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:03 am

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Re: YouView internet TV service launches in UK

I just wish Samsung would put an ITV player and 4OD app on their smart TV's.

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Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:58 am

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Re: YouView internet TV service launches in UK

I have a brand new Humax Freeview PVR connected to the internet. What would be nice is a firmware upgrade to bring the YouView features to the box. But they will want to sell new boxes so it probably won't happen.

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Re: YouView internet TV service launches in UK


	l3v1ck wrote: I just wish Samsung would put an ITV player and 4OD app on their smart TV's.

Far as I know, a cheap second-hand console from either of the only two companies that matter would cover that and let you play games too

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Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:43 pm

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Re: YouView internet TV service launches in UK

Oh yeah, and YV appears not to have any clothes

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