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Re: Fios Media Server Thanks for the explanation, UnnDunn.
I assume that this would work on iPads as well?
I would personally stream to my iPad, which would be free ass it is now, rather than pay 50 bucks for xbox live Gold, to do the same thing. |
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| Does anyone know if the Media Server will have HEVC? I assume it will because it is ready to be ratified as an international standard this month.
So, better picture at 1/2 the Bandwidth to support future Ultra HD TVs and Tablets etc . It is a must have, IMHO |
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| said by Webcobbler :Does anyone know if the Media Server will have HEVC? I assume it will because it is ready to be ratified as an international standard this month.
So, better picture at 1/2 the Bandwidth to support future Ultra HD TVs and Tablets etc . It is a must have, IMHO
Doubtful, production silicon was only announced at CES, and it's usually at least a year before it appears in any shipping products |
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| That's too bad. I would be willing to wait longer for them to have the HEVC codec in the Media Server. |
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 frankpf3verizon.net
join:2007-08-09
Huntington Station, NY | reply to Reyr
Is there any way to order this thing yet? Is there a waiting list? |
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 PoloDudePremium,VIP
join:2006-03-29
Northport, NY
kudos:3 | No. |
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navyson
join:2011-07-15
Upper Marlboro, MD | reply to Reyr
Will there be any additional monthly charges in addition to the current $20 a month DVR charge for this new media server? |
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kes601
join:2007-04-14
Virginia Beach, VA
kudos:2 | PRicing hasn't been released, but you can rest assured the price will be well above $20. |
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| said by kes601:PRicing hasn't been released, but you can rest assured the price will be well above $20.
Probably. They may even charge a higher fee monthly based on how may auxiliary boxes you have connected, even if you own them. (i.e. PS3 or Smart TV). |
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navyson
join:2011-07-15
Upper Marlboro, MD | reply to kes601
said by kes601:PRicing hasn't been released, but you can rest assured the price will be well above $20.
No thankyou Verizon. I am already paying $155(TV and Internet) for double play with(DVR with 2 HD boxes). I refuse to pay more.
1. Recording up to 6 programs at once isn't important to me. Current system of 2 live recordings is okay for me.
2. 1 TB of additional storage no longer important. I already have a 1 TB external drive connected to my DVR.
3. Availability of youtube. I already have youtube on both my Roku boxes |
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| Yeah, I agree there isn't a whole lot of value add in this.
Directv's Genie is pretty much the same thing, if not better, and their per tv price is far cheaper than Verizon already. If Fios is charging even more than they charge for their current setup, they are not going to be the least bit competitive. FIOS internet is good, but their TV is a half notch below directv already. I would think a setup like with with light weight clients could be offered at a lower total price than with their current tv, not at a higher price.
If they are not going to use the media server to reduce equipment charges, they are going to lose a lot of tv customers like myself. |
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navyson
join:2011-07-15
Upper Marlboro, MD | said by nfotiu:Yeah, I agree there isn't a whole lot of value add in this.
Directv's Genie is pretty much the same thing, if not better, and their per tv price is far cheaper than Verizon already. If Fios is charging even more than they charge for their current setup, they are not going to be the least bit competitive. FIOS internet is good, but their TV is a half notch below directv already. I would think a setup like with with light weight clients could be offered at a lower total price than with their current tv, not at a higher price.
If they are not going to use the media server to reduce equipment charges, they are going to lose a lot of tv customers like myself.
Verizon has already said that they do not plan to compete on price because they believe they have a "superior product".
They are trying to use the same rational they use with Verizon Wireless with Verizon FIOS. However, that's its not an equal comparison.
Even though both Verizon Wireless and Verizon FIOS regularly come out on top with consumer survey's, Verizon Wireless is clearly leaps and bounds above its competitors in coverage and service. Verizon FIOS though not so and many of its competitors have lots more HD, better DVR's, lower prices, etc.
I am not sure how much more than $20 month people will be willing to pay.
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crgauth
join:2004-05-18
Glen Burnie, MD | reply to nfotiu
I disagree.
One of the things I understand will be available will be the ability to control live TV from every box. Would love to be able to pause TV from every STB.
I know more people that have dropped satellite due to reception problems than have dropped cable for satellite.
When I looked, it was not much cheaper. And although they have a few more channels, not anything I really want.
Plus as I understand it, Directv doesn't have VOD like FIOS. |
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navyson
join:2011-07-15
Upper Marlboro, MD | said by crgauth:I disagree.
One of the things I understand will be available will be the ability to control live TV from every box. Would love to be able to pause TV from every STB.
I know more people that have dropped satellite due to reception problems than have dropped cable for satellite.
When I looked, it was not much cheaper. And although they have a few more channels, not anything I really want.
Plus as I understand it, Directv doesn't have VOD like FIOS.
Directv's VOD requires an internet connection. Its kinda like Netflix.
How much additional per month are you willing to pay to get the new media server?
Controlling live TV from every box? Not important to me. Most times I forget I have that feature since I DVR most of my shows. |
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| I'm excited about this - but if they price it about $20, my excitement starts dropping.
Technology advances, and generally had has positive pricing benefits. If they look to make it a cash cow, I'll just say with TWC. |
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navyson
join:2011-07-15
Upper Marlboro, MD | said by JackBauer:I'm excited about this - but if they price it about $20, my excitement starts dropping.
Technology advances, and generally had has positive pricing benefits. If they look to make it a cash cow, I'll just say with TWC.
Don't hold your breadth. Verizon never gives you more for less. |
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bsangs
join:2002-08-21
Montclair, NJ Reviews:
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said by navyson:Directv's VOD requires an internet connection. Its kinda like Netflix. There are several other differences as well - including the fact that FiOS has over 50,000 On Demand offerings, while Directv has about 10,000. |
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crgauth
join:2004-05-18
Glen Burnie, MD | reply to navyson
said by navyson:Directv's VOD requires an internet connection. Its kinda like Netflix.
How much additional per month are you willing to pay to get the new media server?
Hard to say at this point until all the features are known. But would be ok with paying what I am paying today (others were wondering if price should drop). |
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navyson
join:2011-07-15
Upper Marlboro, MD | said by crgauth:said by navyson:Directv's VOD requires an internet connection. Its kinda like Netflix.
How much additional per month are you willing to pay to get the new media server?
Hard to say at this point until all the features are known. But would be ok with paying what I am paying today (others were wondering if price should drop). Why would the prices drop? Verizon never drops prices.They have said repeatedly that they won't compete on price since it considers itself as offering a premium product.
I would be shocked if Verizon offers all these new features for the same price as the current DVR. |
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navyson
join:2011-07-15
Upper Marlboro, MD | reply to bsangs
said by bsangs:said by navyson:Directv's VOD requires an internet connection. Its kinda like Netflix. There are several other differences as well - including the fact that FiOS has over 50,000 On Demand offerings, while Directv has about 10,000. Great if you consider On Demand offerings important. I rarely ever watch anything on demand. I DVR 99% of my viewing. |
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