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March 26th, 2007, 03:50 PM
So, updates are "enabled" Durka and my 4100 receiver still is a no go for iTV... maybe I am not waiting long enough, or the I don't press select correctly.
And its never worked on 9200...
maybe my receiver is screwed.
Quoting westmanguy
sanctus or someone said the usa was more racist then Canada.
I was pointing out that we are not immune.
Playing TV on ExpressVu! Durka! The block buster game... I wish you had family feud on there.
I was pointing out that we are not immune.
Playing TV on ExpressVu! Durka! The block buster game... I wish you had family feud on there.
Quoting DurkaDurka
ExpressVu is getting licenses for trademarked games all the time, you never know.
Do you play Playin'TV?
Do you play Playin'TV?
Quoting westmanguy
Yeah, I play the demoes, and some games I order for $1 for the day.
Think I will subscribe next month... probably cheaper!
Some games don't work on the 9200 apparently.
Oh, and still no go on TSN Extra and CBC News Plus, on the triggers on channels 400 and 502.. this is even on my 4100 receiver... no go.
Think I will subscribe next month... probably cheaper!
Some games don't work on the 9200 apparently.
Oh, and still no go on TSN Extra and CBC News Plus, on the triggers on channels 400 and 502.. this is even on my 4100 receiver... no go.
Quoting DurkaDurka
We were hijacing that other thread - yeah.
All the interactive applications & triggers should work for your 4100 receiver, make sure you have the latest software on the box. As for the 9200, 400 & 520 have not been enabled yet.
So, updates are "enabled" Durka and my 4100 receiver still is a no go for iTV... maybe I am not waiting long enough, or the I don't press select correctly.
And its never worked on 9200...
maybe my receiver is screwed.
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March 26th, 2007, 03:53 PM
With your 4100, tune channel 400 or 502, after 10-15 seconds, you will see a banner appear asking you to "Press Select etc etc". If you somehow miss that part, the trigger will attach it self to the info banner. Press "info", you should see a little graphic on it for the trigger. If that fails, check to see that TV enhancements are enabled, you could also try a reseting the options to factory.
The "triggers" are currently hidden to the 9200, they should be enabled in the near future.
With your 4100, tune channel 400 or 502, after 10-15 seconds, you will see a banner appear asking you to "Press Select etc etc". If you somehow miss that part, the trigger will attach it self to the info banner. Press "info", you should see a little graphic on it for the trigger. If that fails, check to see that TV enhancements are enabled, you could also try a reseting the options to factory.
The "triggers" are currently hidden to the 9200, they should be enabled in the near future.
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March 26th, 2007, 04:00 PM
Not soon, 2-3 weeks probably.
Not soon, 2-3 weeks probably.
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March 26th, 2007, 05:44 PM
so what are some features that the iTV crew is working on?
CTV News Vu?
Game Show iTV aps?
You know this technology can continuely advanced... I have heard not so distant ideas as "interactive" commercials.
Say a pizza commercial came on, Bell could put a iTV app on it, and press "select" to order now, then you get a menu, and your reciever dials out the order.
If not on regular tv, BEV could do it for $$ on their simsubbed commercials on FOX News Channel, CNN, Headline News... instead of the current promos.
That would be cool being able to have interactive commercials!
Another thing I was interested in was, will iTV ever be able to work while your in guide mode? it always disables when you click guide.
so what are some features that the iTV crew is working on?
CTV News Vu?
Game Show iTV aps?
You know this technology can continuely advanced... I have heard not so distant ideas as "interactive" commercials.
Say a pizza commercial came on, Bell could put a iTV app on it, and press "select" to order now, then you get a menu, and your reciever dials out the order.
If not on regular tv, BEV could do it for $$ on their simsubbed commercials on FOX News Channel, CNN, Headline News... instead of the current promos.
That would be cool being able to have interactive commercials!
Another thing I was interested in was, will iTV ever be able to work while your in guide mode? it always disables when you click guide.
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March 26th, 2007, 06:25 PM
If you live in the States, you can order ExpressVu here.
http://www.canamsatellites.com/
ExpressVu only goes so far south, though. Apparently, you can't pick up the signal in LA, Dallas and Miami, though I get it here in north Florida. Star works though, I understand. I have read it goes right into the Caribbean and Mexico.
If you live in the States, you can order ExpressVu here.
http://www.canamsatellites.com/
ExpressVu only goes so far south, though. Apparently, you can't pick up the signal in LA, Dallas and Miami, though I get it here in north Florida. Star works though, I understand. I have read it goes right into the Caribbean and Mexico.
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March 26th, 2007, 06:33 PM
Quoting Toro
It came in very good when we were in Arizona, (Express Vu), small dish.
If you live in the States, you can order ExpressVu here.
http://www.canamsatellites.com/
ExpressVu only goes so far south, though. Apparently, you can't pick up the signal in LA, Dallas and Miami, though I get it here in north Florida. Star works though, I understand. I have read it goes right into the Caribbean and Mexico.
http://www.canamsatellites.com/
ExpressVu only goes so far south, though. Apparently, you can't pick up the signal in LA, Dallas and Miami, though I get it here in north Florida. Star works though, I understand. I have read it goes right into the Caribbean and Mexico.
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March 26th, 2007, 06:36 PM
yeah Star Choice works well anywhere in the USA.
But a few years back Bell ExpressVu realigned their continental footprint.
The further south the bigger the dish.
I wonder if you can get the HD/foreign programming satellite in the USA (Nimiq 2 I think)
Although Bell ExpressVu does not have a license in the USA, so its not condoned by the company, but ALOT of snow birds take them with them to Arizona, Texas, and Florida... but its harder to get down south so the snow birds usually go with Star Choice now.
yeah Star Choice works well anywhere in the USA.
But a few years back Bell ExpressVu realigned their continental footprint.
The further south the bigger the dish.
I wonder if you can get the HD/foreign programming satellite in the USA (Nimiq 2 I think)
Although Bell ExpressVu does not have a license in the USA, so its not condoned by the company, but ALOT of snow birds take them with them to Arizona, Texas, and Florida... but its harder to get down south so the snow birds usually go with Star Choice now.
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March 26th, 2007, 06:47 PM
Quoting westmanguy
There is going to be some interactive porn movies coming out at some point.
so what are some features that the iTV crew is working on?
CTV News Vu?
Game Show iTV aps?
You know this technology can continuely advanced... I have heard not so distant ideas as "interactive" commercials.
Say a pizza commercial came on, Bell could put a iTV app on it, and press "select" to order now, then you get a menu, and your reciever dials out the order.
If not on regular tv, BEV could do it for $$ on their simsubbed commercials on FOX News Channel, CNN, Headline News... instead of the current promos.
That would be cool being able to have interactive commercials!
Another thing I was interested in was, will iTV ever be able to work while your in guide mode? it always disables when you click guide.
CTV News Vu?
Game Show iTV aps?
You know this technology can continuely advanced... I have heard not so distant ideas as "interactive" commercials.
Say a pizza commercial came on, Bell could put a iTV app on it, and press "select" to order now, then you get a menu, and your reciever dials out the order.
If not on regular tv, BEV could do it for $$ on their simsubbed commercials on FOX News Channel, CNN, Headline News... instead of the current promos.
That would be cool being able to have interactive commercials!
Another thing I was interested in was, will iTV ever be able to work while your in guide mode? it always disables when you click guide.
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March 26th, 2007, 06:54 PM
Quoting westmanguy
ExpressVu is looking at all sorts things to do with the iTV. One thing you will see soon is called "Green Guide". For instance, if you are not subscribed to lets says TSN, it will show up green. When you press select on it, it will allow you to order it via phoneline, giving you instant access more or less.
so what are some features that the iTV crew is working on?
CTV News Vu?
Game Show iTV aps?
You know this technology can continuely advanced... I have heard not so distant ideas as "interactive" commercials.
Say a pizza commercial came on, Bell could put a iTV app on it, and press "select" to order now, then you get a menu, and your reciever dials out the order.
If not on regular tv, BEV could do it for $$ on their simsubbed commercials on FOX News Channel, CNN, Headline News... instead of the current promos.
That would be cool being able to have interactive commercials!
Another thing I was interested in was, will iTV ever be able to work while your in guide mode? it always disables when you click guide.
CTV News Vu?
Game Show iTV aps?
You know this technology can continuely advanced... I have heard not so distant ideas as "interactive" commercials.
Say a pizza commercial came on, Bell could put a iTV app on it, and press "select" to order now, then you get a menu, and your reciever dials out the order.
If not on regular tv, BEV could do it for $$ on their simsubbed commercials on FOX News Channel, CNN, Headline News... instead of the current promos.
That would be cool being able to have interactive commercials!
Another thing I was interested in was, will iTV ever be able to work while your in guide mode? it always disables when you click guide.
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March 26th, 2007, 07:12 PM
Yeah, but TSN and other channels are in theme groups
So you would be ordering an entire theme pack for TSN.
So more or less your saying in our Guide if its not subscribed we can click on it and subscribe, it will come up with the details of order, you purchase the theme pack, and its immediately available.
Making it so you never have to call in to get channels?
Yeah I heard about Interactive porn games.. lol
I still hope we get interactive commercials! Ordering delivered pizza on my tv would be awesome.
Yeah, but TSN and other channels are in theme groups
So you would be ordering an entire theme pack for TSN.
So more or less your saying in our Guide if its not subscribed we can click on it and subscribe, it will come up with the details of order, you purchase the theme pack, and its immediately available.
Making it so you never have to call in to get channels?
Yeah I heard about Interactive porn games.. lol
I still hope we get interactive commercials! Ordering delivered pizza on my tv would be awesome.
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March 26th, 2007, 07:19 PM
Less calls to the call centre is better for both the consumer and the business. As a consumer I dislike ever having to call a call centre for support, billing etc. I would much rather do it by the web/interacyive tv etc.
Not porn games, interactive movies. ie. being to change the camera angles etc.
Quoting westmanguy
The green guide idea could be applied to any channel, or themes what not. That's just an example.
Yeah, but TSN and other channels are in theme groups
So you would be ordering an entire theme pack for TSN.
So more or less your saying in our Guide if its not subscribed we can click on it and subscribe, it will come up with the details of order, you purchase the theme pack, and its immediately available.
Making it so you never have to call in to get channels?
Yeah I heard about Interactive porn games.. lol
I still hope we get interactive commercials! Ordering delivered pizza on my tv would be awesome.
So you would be ordering an entire theme pack for TSN.
So more or less your saying in our Guide if its not subscribed we can click on it and subscribe, it will come up with the details of order, you purchase the theme pack, and its immediately available.
Making it so you never have to call in to get channels?
Yeah I heard about Interactive porn games.. lol
I still hope we get interactive commercials! Ordering delivered pizza on my tv would be awesome.
Less calls to the call centre is better for both the consumer and the business. As a consumer I dislike ever having to call a call centre for support, billing etc. I would much rather do it by the web/interacyive tv etc.
Not porn games, interactive movies. ie. being to change the camera angles etc.
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March 26th, 2007, 07:22 PM
Quoting westmanguy
188 is similar, green guide will reduce the number os steps in the transaction.
Oh like those websites that have interactive tours of their room suites.
You could rearange the angles for a "better view"
Doesn't 188 have something similar to the Green Guide.
You can order packages there..
You could rearange the angles for a "better view"
Doesn't 188 have something similar to the Green Guide.
You can order packages there..
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March 26th, 2007, 07:26 PM
I have a question.
Satellites can only download not upload.
Upload would require a different system through internet connection or something.
So if satellites can download, why can't they do VOD?
Cable uses download for VOD..
Why is it so impossible to stream videos to receivers...?
I have a question.
Satellites can only download not upload.
Upload would require a different system through internet connection or something.
So if satellites can download, why can't they do VOD?
Cable uses download for VOD..
Why is it so impossible to stream videos to receivers...?
World Police
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March 26th, 2007, 07:33 PM
Quoting westmanguy
Satellites send out a constant data stream which cannot be paused, fast forwarded or rewound, which kills the whole PVR theory. There is no acknowledgement system with satellite, you either have the signal or not.
I have a question.
Satellites can only download not upload.
Upload would require a different system through internet connection or something.
So if satellites can download, why can't they do VOD?
Cable uses download for VOD..
Why is it so impossible to stream videos to receivers...?
Satellites can only download not upload.
Upload would require a different system through internet connection or something.
So if satellites can download, why can't they do VOD?
Cable uses download for VOD..
Why is it so impossible to stream videos to receivers...?
