Apparently according to Stuff, there is going to be an announcement this week that Quickflix is launching in NZ.
It is in the article, Time to smarten up your TV.
Anyone got any more info?
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semigeek: Apparently according to Stuff, there is going to be an announcement this week that Quickflix is launching in NZ.
It is in the article, Time to smarten up your TV.
Anyone got any more info?
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xpd: Im in two minds about such a service coming to NZ... yes, very cool and handy, but can everyone afford it ? Looking at a minimum $15 per month for streaming access then PPV.... (as i understand it anyway) plus your ISP charges for the data thats used - unless someone like Orcon came on board and added it to the O-zone... (I did ask them, but got a "not saying yes or no" response ;)
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davidcole: Biggest problem will be what devices will it be on.....unlike netflix - I doubt quickflicks are big enough to get loaded on GoogleTV/Apple TV etc.
If you're stuck with computer only, I think you're limiting your market.
Re Caps etc, people are doing it now on their existing caps and using netflix/hulu + a VPN - surely it got to be cheaper than that....
reven:davidcole: Biggest problem will be what devices will it be on.....unlike netflix - I doubt quickflicks are big enough to get loaded on GoogleTV/Apple TV etc.
If you're stuck with computer only, I think you're limiting your market.
Re Caps etc, people are doing it now on their existing caps and using netflix/hulu + a VPN - surely it got to be cheaper than that....
It's in ps3 and some Sony Bravia tvs. And will work on google tv just as a website
If they get it on Xbox and a few more models of tvs. That would get them a fair bit of penetration.
Also could be selling feature of tv. If I'm undecided about 3 tvs and one tv
Supports this. I'll buy that tv.
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xpd: Im in two minds about such a service coming to NZ... yes, very cool and handy, but can everyone afford it ? Looking at a minimum $15 per month for streaming access then PPV.... (as i understand it anyway) plus your ISP charges for the data thats used - unless someone like Orcon came on board and added it to the O-zone... (I did ask them, but got a "not saying yes or no" response ;)
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NonprayingMantis: looking at what they do in Ozzie, I see they have apps loaded onto Sony and Samsung Devices including connected TVs, PS3s, tablets etc. that pretty much covers off a large proportion of the market.
If they partner with Telstraclear (with the T-Box and cable set top box) or Telecom (with the TiVo) then they could potentially load apps onto their devices I presume.
Not sure what their library for Nz will look like though. Will they be able to get access to the good content, or does sky have it all locked up? If the only shows are old then I won't bother, but if there is some good stuff (SoHo type stuff) then I will definitely get rid of my multiroom, and possibly Sky altogether.
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davidcole:Ahh, but would you pay a premium on the telly for that feature, say an equivalent Samsung for $100 less doesn't have Quickflicks?
freitasm:NonprayingMantis: looking at what they do in Ozzie, I see they have apps loaded onto Sony and Samsung Devices including connected TVs, PS3s, tablets etc. that pretty much covers off a large proportion of the market.
If they partner with Telstraclear (with the T-Box and cable set top box) or Telecom (with the TiVo) then they could potentially load apps onto their devices I presume.
Not sure what their library for Nz will look like though. Will they be able to get access to the good content, or does sky have it all locked up? If the only shows are old then I won't bother, but if there is some good stuff (SoHo type stuff) then I will definitely get rid of my multiroom, and possibly Sky altogether.
Telecom and TiVo? Surely you are not suggesting giving those two a second chance of a marriage?
davidcole:reven:davidcole: Biggest problem will be what devices will it be on.....unlike netflix - I doubt quickflicks are big enough to get loaded on GoogleTV/Apple TV etc.
If you're stuck with computer only, I think you're limiting your market.
Re Caps etc, people are doing it now on their existing caps and using netflix/hulu + a VPN - surely it got to be cheaper than that....
It's in ps3 and some Sony Bravia tvs. And will work on google tv just as a website
If they get it on Xbox and a few more models of tvs. That would get them a fair bit of penetration.
Also could be selling feature of tv. If I'm undecided about 3 tvs and one tv
Supports this. I'll buy that tv.
Ahh, but would you pay a premium on the telly for that feature, say an equivalent Samsung for $100 less doesn't have Quickflicks?
People complain when there's no option for legal content sourcing, then complain when there's...
My point is that pirates will keep pirating, regardless. It would be wonderful if that was not the case, but sorry, it's how it works. Free trumps paid.
NonprayingMantis:
that wouldnt be the only difference. Connected TVs are very popular now for other reasons - Skype, Youtube. adding Quicklfix or iSky etc would be the icing on the cake.
reven:
the thing that sucks about netflix is its silverlight and doesnt work on linux, but they are working on a linux player (as a developer i would use silverlight over flash, but cuts out linux community)
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