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Saorview Connect

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  • #1352
    Spon Farmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,293 ✭✭✭Spon Farmer


    STB. wrote: »
    Just the ondemand/playback stuff.

    The rest of it is just a bog standard dvb-t dvb-s2 combo box, without 7 day epg, without the ability to combine both sets of channels in one list and right now the inability to record......

    Do you mean on Saorview Connect you have to switch between the feed giving you RTÉ and the one for the dish with BBC, etc?


  • #1353
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,120 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    They need us lot on the trail to give them the real feedback. I presume trial users got the box for free (+ some compensation). They might feel different after paying €200.


  • #1354
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,421 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    Maysa07 wrote:
    I got rid of sky about 3 years and had a first gen walker box with an aireal in the attic, so I already had the setup to use a combi box. The menu is neat and easy to navigate, App works ok for reminders and as a remote, over all it works very well for my requirements.


    Hi Maysa07,
    Have you tried the box with any other satellite's?
    Saorsat on 9 east
    13 east
    19 east

    When watching BBC on satellite, will the red button function?

    Does the box have any record function at the moment?

    Thanks


  • #1355
    STB.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    JDxtra wrote: »
    They need us lot on the trail to give them the real feedback. I presume trial users got the box for free (+ some compensation). They might feel different after paying €200.

    Yeah but, RTE wouldnt have been able to proceed with just designing a box that concentrated on their own IPTV playback elements using the Methaphor software, rather than designing a box for the platform. IE one that combined the UK and Irish stations in one with 7 day epg.

    The feedback would have been horrendous!

    Imagine trialling a box that couldnt even record.
    Spon Farmer wrote: »
    Do you mean on Saorview Connect you have to switch between the feed giving you RTÉ and the one for the dish with BBC, etc?

    Yes.


  • #1356
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,361 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Maysa07 wrote: »
    Was trialing it.

    I assume the NDA is no longer in effect, and so if you can answer, how long were you trialling the receiver?


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  • #1357
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,596 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    Just saw an ad for Saorview Connect on RTE1.


  • #1358
    Spon Farmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,293 ✭✭✭Spon Farmer


    STB. wrote: »
    Yes.

    Well that is a big no-no.

    Are all Saorview boxes like that?


  • #1359
    STB.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    The Cush wrote: »
    I assume the NDA is no longer in effect, and so if you can answer, how long were you trialling the receiver?

    And more importantly are you willing to disconnect the box from the mains and take the lid off and take a picture of the inside ? :)


  • #1360
    Maysa07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭Maysa07


    FRIENDO wrote: »
    Hi Maysa07,
    Have you tried the box with any other satellite's?
    Saorsat on 9 east
    13 east
    19 east

    When watching BBC on satellite, will the red button function?

    Does the box have any record function at the moment?

    Thanks

    I haven't tried other any other satellites. I used the the dish i had setup already when i was a sky customer.
    The red button home button brings you into your settings, and where you switch between Saorview and Satellite modes
    The record function is not available as yet, i understand it will be available sometime in 2018.


  • #1361
    STB.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    Maysa07 wrote: »
    I haven't tried other any other satellites. I used the the dish i had setup already when i was a sky customer.
    The red button home button brings you into your settings, and where you switch between Saorview and Satellite modes
    The record function is not available as yet, i understand it will be available sometime in 2018.

    Pictures.:) We'll leave you alone then.


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  • #1362
    Maysa07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭Maysa07


    The Cush wrote: »
    I assume the NDA is no longer in effect, and so if you can answer, how long were you trialling the receiver?

    I'm assuming also :o better double check my email

    Edit - I'm safe. Over 100 did it for about two months


  • #1363
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    @sponfarmer

    The combi version of the box will let you view both satellite and saorview channels.

    Normally with combi boxes you can switch very quickly between saorview and satellite. Not sure yet how quick this one will allow it as the satellite section seems to be separate.
    Not sure if you can create channel lists or not.

    I have a box ordered so will update when I get a chance to play with it.

    I am surprised that the box doesn't allow one to view live feeds unless the integrated player allows it.


  • #1364
    FRIENDO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,421 ✭✭✭FRIENDO


    Maysa07 wrote:
    I haven't tried other any other satellites. I used the the dish i had setup already when i was a sky customer. The red button home button brings you into your settings, and where you switch between Saorview and Satellite modes The record function is not available as yet, i understand it will be available sometime in 2018.

    Sorry Maysa, should have explained my question better

    On BBC on Satellite channels, if you press the red button or possibly the text button, will you get an interactive service?

    For example I've pressed the red button or text button on BBC 1 tonight and I can select a football match between Crusaders and Linfield.

    Thanks


  • #1365
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    Reading the manual the satellite function is the same standard we had before with no programme data appearing until the channel has been selected. There will thus be no series linking on the satellite side.

    This box has potential but it needs/needed a couple of things to appeal

    - be able to quickly switch between sat and saorview (if the back button doesn't allow quick switching between chosen sat and saorview channels it will kill the combi version)

    - control over the hdmi function with the connect remote (this doesn't appear to be the case). This would allow one to switch quickly to another hdmi source (e.g. a chromecast for netflix or youtube)

    If the above doesn't happen one would be better off waiting for just a saorview only connect box to come out and pair it with a freesat box.

    The combi could always be used for a 2nd room.

    The above is just a small thing that wouldn't have been difficult to do. E.g. the 'Spotlight' button on the remote control is a waste of space. A source button with the ability to then toggle between hdmi inputs would have been so handy and all done on one remote.


  • #1366
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,361 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    I have a box ordered so will update when I get a chance to play with it.

    I am surprised that the box doesn't allow one to view live feeds unless the integrated player allows it.

    According to RTÉ's press release earlier this year about its Next Generation Player they said
    The new RTÉ Player experience will be a gateway into a world of great content, from box-sets and curated on-demand libraries across 10 genres, to exciting new original RTÉ Player shorts, as well as the ability to enjoy RTÉ's live channels on any screen.

    Delivering a multi-platform experience, the redeveloped RTÉ Player will be available across web, iOS, Android, connected TVs and OTT services, including Saorview, Chromecast, Android TV and Apple TV.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=103424192


  • #1367
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    @Maysa07

    Did you look at the Powerpoint apps section of the box? What type of apps are in there?


  • #1368
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,361 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    How do you switch between the Saorview and satellite tuners on this box?

    I've purchased a new Walker smart TV (Vestel) which includes a satellite tuner, all channels are in a single list, satellite channels starting at 301. Why couldn't EKT do this?


  • #1369
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    The Cush wrote: »
    How do you switch between the Saorview and satellite tuners on this box?

    I've purchased a new Walker smart TV (Vestel) which includes a satellite tuner, all channels are in a single list, satellite channels starting at 301. Why couldn't EKT do this?

    It is a big question. If 2 or 3 button clicks are required to switch it will be a pain in the ass.

    Freesat obviously don't want the sat side near their metaphor software which in fairness was only procured for the saorview side of things.

    If the rte player becomes chromecast enabled people might start to wonder whether there is a need for a Connect box especially with no Netflix either.

    Saorview are going to have to offer some exclusive content on this Connect box or it may struggle for sales.

    With no tv3 rollback on the box either it is another negative as soap fans would have liked to have the rollback option.


  • #1370
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,596 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    So can anyone who has trialled it answer whether the RTE Player/Catchup system is overloaded with ads like the normal RTE Player, for example having to watch 4 pretty much identical ad breaks while trying to skip through a 1 hour show?


  • #1371
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,361 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    So can anyone who has trialled it answer whether the RTE Player/Catchup system is overloaded with ads like the normal RTE Player, for example having to watch 4 pretty much identical ad breaks while trying to skip through a 1 hour show?

    And another question, does the box come with the next generation player or will that be future update one they officially launch it?


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  • #1372
    Hyblaeus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Hyblaeus


    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    If the rte player becomes chromecast enabled people might start to wonder whether there is a need for a Connect box especially with no Netflix either.

    The RTÉ player received Chromecast functionality in October, I have it working on my tv using Chromecast.


  • #1373
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,368 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    I've received nothing to say that NDA is no longer in effect.

    The Cush wrote: »
    I assume the NDA is no longer in effect,

    Owner: satellite.ie



  • #1374
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,361 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    The Cush wrote: »
    Did this launch really happen yesterday?

    Had look at their Facebook and Twitter pages and couldn't find a single post announcing it. Were they worried about the rush to the shops for limited supplies or just a bit embarrassed?

    They eventually updated their social media sites last evening, better late than never I suppose.


  • #1375
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,361 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Tony wrote: »
    I've received nothing to say that NDA is no longer in effect.

    Thanks Tony, question answered in any case.


  • #1376
    STB.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    Tony wrote: »
    I've received nothing to say that NDA is no longer in effect.

    The NDA for the Trial ? The trial is finished and the product is in the public domain.

    Obviously questions about the box if its the one and the same box would be completely different to specific questions about the trial.


  • #1377
    dublinman1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,227 ✭✭✭dublinman1990


    I had a look at the Saorview Facebook page. One person in the comments about Saorview Connect said that there was no 3Player app available on this new connect box which is very disappointing for the price of €200. I am not sure about the TG4 Player included with the box. Maybe the poster who did the trial for Saorview Connect could make further comments on the available apps for this box.

    I would assume that the RTE Player is the only app available for Irish catch up TV which is pathetic really since it is only out since Wednesday.


  • #1378
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    Hyblaeus wrote: »
    The RTÉ player received Chromecast functionality in October, I have it working on my tv using Chromecast.

    Android?


  • #1379
    Hyblaeus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Hyblaeus


    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    Android?

    I have only used it on iOS, not sure about Android


  • #1380
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,361 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    The next-generation RTÉ Player is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2018.

    https://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/nativity-comedy-series-to-debut-online-in-a-first-for-rt%C3%A9-1.3293341


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  • #1381
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,950 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    The core audience for the RTÉ Player is 25-35-year-olds, she added, indicating that the Player has a natural “affiliation” with RTÉ 2 programmes.

    Oh well seemingly us old farts can ignore it ...... nothing of interest there .....
    :D


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