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Re: VMedia Launches Hi GeorgeBurger,
If a Whole Home PVR is not possible with your initial model of PVR, would it at the very least be possible for other devices in a home, like DLNA players, or devices that can mount an SMB share such as a WD TV Live or a Roku be able to play the content from the PVR's drive? Assuming the "PVR" has a hard drive.
Alternately, if the PVR could store "recordings" on a local SMB share that would be awesome as well. But of course, due to legal issues, I doubt you would be able to allow for unencrypted files/recordings.
This would go a long way to being Whole Home without the need to have a PVR in every room.
Cheers ......
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said by rosenqui:George and Alexei from VMedia were kind enough to give me a tour of the VMedia facilities in Toronto last weekend and talk to me about their business.
I've posted some of my observations on their technology and the challenges they face on my blog. Hopefully it will be helpful for those thinking of subscribing to their IPTV service.
Article link: VMedia Launches IPTV Service
I had no idea about the DVR feature, beautiful piece thank you. |
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xdrag
join:2005-02-18
North York, ON | reply to GeorgeBurger
Hi George,
Two things that are really pressing for me:
1) transfer charge. I'm currently a TSI subscriber for 5-6 years now and unfortunately the $100 charge IMO is way too steep. Would be easier to swallow if there's a discount somewhere (TSI to start doesn't cost any)
2) what is the streaming bit rate? The 2megs was never clarified. Would be able to offer something like enhanced HD? Part of the downfall for Rogers is compression! If your streams are only as good as Rogers, you're shooting yourself in the foot. With speeds of 45megs the quality should be dictated by the connection.
Lastly I heard that a PVR service is coming in a few months? |
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join:2004-05-28
Kanata, ON | reply to GeorgeBurger
George and Alexei from VMedia were kind enough to give me a tour of the VMedia facilities in Toronto last weekend and talk to me about their business.
I've posted some of my observations on their technology and the challenges they face on my blog. Hopefully it will be helpful for those thinking of subscribing to their IPTV service.
Article link: VMedia Launches IPTV Service
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When will VMedia get its own ATPIA with Rogers? Is there an estimated time frame? |
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45/4 for 52.95 and it's unlimited? Wish it was available in Barrie.
Crossing my fingers when Distributel comes out with their new speeds/pricing packages they are competitive. |
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said by London1983 :Come to London and I'll jump ship from Teksavvy in a heartbeat. I don't even care about the installation fee's or anything; $46 for 35/3? My body is ready.
I think Vmedia should be able to sell you internet where you are, provided Rogers is there. I think Cik-tel is aggregated. And since you don't need to buy Vmedia TV (which is location specific), it should be a go.
Call and find out?
Maybe George will let us know if their Internet offering is geography specific like their TV offering. But I get the feeling it isn't. |
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mikee
join:2012-12-21
Gloucester, ON | reply to GeorgeBurger
You guys don't sell cable in Ottawa yet? 45/4 for 52.95$ with unlimited = amazing.
Just saw that you posted ottawa should launch in june.  |
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Hey George/VMedia,
I am hoping that you guys could post a short demo video of the UI/UX of the VBOX. It looks great/slick in the few screenshots on your site, but I'd love to see a video demo of it in action (TV guide, apps area, etc).
Cheers!
(Also - Hi geokiller! That you from HWC?  ) |
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said by GeorgeBurger:said by koreyb:I would love to see Vmedia work on any ISP, but if that doesn't happen, it would be nice to see an ability to transfer for a reduced, or no charge. If your with a TPIA provider already, to pay to have no one come to the house, a full install charge is very ridiculous.
We agree. However, it is our understanding and correct us if we are wrong that transfers are only possible from incumbent cable internet providers, not from their resellers, so no transfer option is available if a customer would like to jump from TekSavvy to VMedia. No transfer/activation charge jumping from Teksavvy to Start, if that's what you meant by resellers. |
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said by koreyb:I would love to see Vmedia work on any ISP, but if that doesn't happen, it would be nice to see an ability to transfer for a reduced, or no charge. If your with a TPIA provider already, to pay to have no one come to the house, a full install charge is very ridiculous.
We agree. However, it is our understanding and correct us if we are wrong that transfers are only possible from incumbent cable internet providers, not from their resellers, so no transfer option is available if a customer would like to jump from TekSavvy to VMedia. |
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I would love to see Vmedia work on any ISP, but if that doesn't happen, it would be nice to see an ability to transfer for a reduced, or no charge. If your with a TPIA provider already, to pay to have no one come to the house, a full install charge is very ridiculous. |
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Come to London and I'll jump ship from Teksavvy in a heartbeat. I don't even care about the installation fee's or anything; $46 for 35/3? My body is ready. |
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said by GeorgeBurger:said by geokilla:Someone said that you can get VMedia Internet without your IPTV service. True or false?
True. But I guess those with existing cable Internet still have to pay the installation fee right? Even though no Rogers trucks will get sent out?
Also might wanna fix that on your page then. Because the only way to bypass the IPTV service is if I click Step 3. Otherwise, it'll tell me to select a Basic TV package. |
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Thanks very much Limber, we are looking into it. No glitch is too minor. |
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said by coldmantis:does the vbox have wifi or do I have to run cables everywhere in the house?
It works with wifi but that is so variable in strength based on your router and distance that we recommend ethernet wherever possible.We also think if your house is properly wired that powerline adaptors are a good alternative. |
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said by geokilla:Someone said that you can get VMedia Internet without your IPTV service. True or false?
True. |
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does the vbox have wifi or do I have to run cables everywhere in the house? |
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said by geokilla:Someone said that you can get VMedia Internet without your IPTV service. True or false?
Good question... I'd like to hear the answer to this also.
There are some odd aspects to all this.
- If you signup for cable internet, you're required to provide cancellation info regarding your current "cable" provider. It's unclear if this refers to your TV provider, cable internet provider, or both. And what if you don't already have a cable provider to begin with?
- If you sign up for 25/10 internet, they offer an ADSL2+ Modem Router. Isn't the Sagemcom 2864 mandatory at that speed tier? |
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will we get 60fps on sports channels? |
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