Oz BBC iPlayer launched
Sep 27th 2011, 1:41 am
#1
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Oz BBC iPlayer launched
The Beeb have finally got around to launching their ill considered international iPlayer app in Australia.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09..._iplayer_aust/
Lowlights:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09..._iplayer_aust/
Lowlights:
- iPad only for the moment
- Not all the programmes, particularly not ones you may want.
- More 'video-on-demand' than 'catch-up'
- $AU9.49 per month or $AU89.99 annually.
Sep 27th 2011, 1:54 am
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Re: Oz BBC iPlayer launched
The Beeb have finally got around to launching their ill considered international iPlayer app in Australia.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09..._iplayer_aust/
Lowlights:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09..._iplayer_aust/
Lowlights:
- iPad only for the moment
- Not all the programmes, particularly not ones you may want.
- More 'video-on-demand' than 'catch-up'
- $AU9.49 per month or $AU89.99 annually.
Sep 27th 2011, 2:23 am
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Re: Oz BBC iPlayer launched
sounds like they got the memo that its the norm to overcharge in Australia
I'll use Channel BT or a VPN for my tv needs till this changes.
I'll use Channel BT or a VPN for my tv needs till this changes.
Sep 27th 2011, 2:23 am
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Re: Oz BBC iPlayer launched
Thanks for the update Garry.
All I can say is "f**k that sh*t"
Either they think we are stupid or they are stupid or both.
All I can say is "f**k that sh*t"
Either they think we are stupid or they are stupid or both.
Sep 27th 2011, 2:25 am
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Re: Oz BBC iPlayer launched
Why bother?
Just download anything you need from your local, friendly torrent site.
Just download anything you need from your local, friendly torrent site.
Sep 27th 2011, 2:56 am
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Sep 27th 2011, 3:07 am
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Re: Oz BBC iPlayer launched
That was free on the One channel...had Ads I will grant you but not too interuptive to the race.
Sep 27th 2011, 3:30 am
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Re: Oz BBC iPlayer launched
The OH had reserved the only digital TV in the house so the 'net coverage was welcome in any case.
Sep 27th 2011, 5:02 am
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Re: Oz BBC iPlayer launched
True, to be honest the ads on One don't bother me that much, they seem to time them with a bit of thought. Unlike the NRL coverage on 9 ... <returns from break> Oh, he converted that did he? Nice to know, thanks home of the NRL ...
The OH had reserved the only digital TV in the house so the 'net coverage was welcome in any case.
The OH had reserved the only digital TV in the house so the 'net coverage was welcome in any case.
Sep 27th 2011, 6:57 pm
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Re: Oz BBC iPlayer launched
abc iview is also one you might one to check out they have a lot of bbc content for free
but yeah torrents are good if its a recent show, older stuff tends to be harder and slower to get
but yeah torrents are good if its a recent show, older stuff tends to be harder and slower to get
