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Reply # 601707 29-Mar-2012 08:56
old3eyes: Looks like those who were hopping for HBO content are going to be disappointed.. "The only other difference in the offering was that Quickflix New Zealand would not have a package of shows from Home Box Office because Sky had signed an exclusive deal for New Zealand rights to HBO programming, which is the foundation for its premium channel Soho." http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10795165. I suspect that this will be the problem with all TV content. Unless it's been shown here you won't get to see it and the same will apply to movies. Unless it's available on DVD or BD here you won't see it either.. And therein lies the problem..... As a customer (and simplifying things) I don't care that sky has broadcast rights, I don't have sky, don't want sky, I want my tv, if I can't get it legally, then I'll get it other ways - either illegally, or by pretending I live in a different country. Previously knows as psycik NextPVR Based HTPC: 2 x HVR3000 - DVB-S - Freeview, HVR3000 - DVB-T Freeview\|HD, Nova-T 500 - Dual Freeview\|HD, Digital Coax --> Yamaha RX-v540, 8600GT --> Samsung LA46A650D via HDMI Clients: Popcorn Hour A-100, 1xATV2, 1xATV3 Windows 7 Ultimate Host 4x2TB + 1x1.5TB using DriveBender, VMWare Server 2 with 1xW7, 2xW2k3 1xUbuntu 11.10 Desktop, 1xWHS2011, Plex

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Reply # 601709 29-Mar-2012 08:58
I wonder if this will make companies like Netflix and Hulu come to NZ. Netflix said they wouldn't come due to our poor broadband, but if they could unmeter with ISP's like Quickflix has, then surely they would look at NZ as an option Apple: Have it their way Android: Have it your way

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Reply # 601711 29-Mar-2012 08:58
Someone just pointed out that "New releases" are not included in the unlimited streaming... Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

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Reply # 601712 29-Mar-2012 09:00
freitasm: Someone just pointed out that "New releases" are not included in the unlimited streaming... wow. that is pretty weak.

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Reply # 601716 29-Mar-2012 09:11
I can live with it... Im so far behind on movies anyway, anything "old" in their catalogue will be new to me :-p XPD / @DemiseNZ / Gavin Website CPU : Intel E5300 GFX: Geforce 9800GTX/+ RAM: 3GB DDR2 A+ - MCDST - MCTS CCNA Arriving soon.

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Reply # 601718 29-Mar-2012 09:20
Hmmm not off to a good start, Signed up, Can't stream - Asks me to call an 0800, 0800 number says they are only open for support from 11am to midnight. You'd think on launch day they would atleast have support open early All comment's I make are my own personal opinion and do not in any way, shape or form reflect the views of current or former employers unless specifically stated

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Reply # 601719 29-Mar-2012 09:26
Looks like this is a seriously neutered service. I was considering signing up just to support the fact that we have a service like this in NZ now...but on looking deeper it's got to be just a joke....they can't be serious.... (rhetorical)

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Reply # 601721 29-Mar-2012 09:29
The tv content is laughable to be honest. You can't launch on to the market with rubbish like that.

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Reply # 601722 29-Mar-2012 09:33
Thats in part to do with SKY's lockdown, Without support things like quickflix wont have the numbers or cash to goto war with Sky All comment's I make are my own personal opinion and do not in any way, shape or form reflect the views of current or former employers unless specifically stated

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Reply # 601734 29-Mar-2012 10:04
The problem is that if people don't use the service they won't have numbers to justify content owners licensing it. It's a catch 22 really. Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

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Reply # 601739 29-Mar-2012 10:11
mattRSK: The tv content is laughable to be honest. You can't launch on to the market with rubbish like that. Agreed. I looked at it and it was worse than TiVo which is the pits.. Regards, Old3eyes

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Reply # 601742 29-Mar-2012 10:15
I'm signing up, simple as that. Basically $9.00 to $17.00 per month is a very cheap price for a legal option. So it isn't perfect. I don't pirate so it is better than scratched DVDs from the store or waiting for Fastso to post discs. I hope the content gets better, but that isn't going to happen without support. Didn't anybody tell you I was a hacker?

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Reply # 601746 29-Mar-2012 10:21
crackrdbycracku: I'm signing up, simple as that. Basically $9.00 to $17.00 per month is a very cheap price for a legal option. So it isn't perfect. I don't pirate so it is better than scratched DVDs from the store or waiting for Fastso to post discs. I hope the content gets better, but that isn't going to happen without support. +1 Theyve just opened the doors, give it a chance. Just because youve downloaded illegally all the shows they offer isnt their fault... ;) (puts on anti-flame suit) XPD / @DemiseNZ / Gavin Website CPU : Intel E5300 GFX: Geforce 9800GTX/+ RAM: 3GB DDR2 A+ - MCDST - MCTS CCNA Arriving soon.

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Reply # 601748 29-Mar-2012 10:23
their website isnt loading for me.... edit: and its not just me, "is it down" reports it as down (with and without www) www.reven.co.nz

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Reply # 601749 29-Mar-2012 10:24
And it's down, Even if it has issues or lack of content I'll stay signed up as it's a good idea All comment's I make are my own personal opinion and do not in any way, shape or form reflect the views of current or former employers unless specifically stated

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