And due to the fact that we PAY for bbc content.
Having said that surely an appletv rental service would also allow them put a charge on rentals from outside the UK - not much mind you but enough
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And due to the fact that we PAY for bbc content.
Having said that surely an appletv rental service would also allow them put a charge on rentals from outside the UK - not much mind you but enough
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"...though the hard drive was allowed to spin down if able"? I thought this puppy was solid state?
You seem to be confused about the thread you are posting in. How in the world did you do that?
Anyone else find it more than just 'annoying' that US users can't see what journalism is supposed to look like (and share the news the rest of the world gets to see), while European users aren't allowed to see and understand the brainwashing we're subjected to from our corporate news?
I think its a wee bit more than just Digital Rights.
I think its a wee bit more than just Digital Rights.
BBC on AppleTV / iTunes - Yay!
I think BBC is one of the best documentary channels out there, that would be a great addition!
And yes,, it might add a certain new "news" angle to the isolated FOX News audience...
TV rocks.
PS: There's a TON of Video-Podcasts you can get for free for it already btw. But full-quality BBC documentaries would be most welcome!
I think BBC is one of the best documentary channels out there, that would be a great addition!
And yes,
, it might add a certain new "news" angle to the isolated FOX News audience... TV rocks.PS: There's a TON of Video-Podcasts you can get for free for it already btw. But full-quality BBC documentaries would be most welcome!
How about opening it to make it a on-demand and streaming box?
I honestly would pay 200-300 Euros to get the chance to see all nba games that i want over here in europe. Technically it should be no problem, sopcasting already does it (illegally).
So why not make the appleTV a boy which also works as a IP-TV Box where you can watch sports and stuff. For and fee or some stuff even for free, if the right owner wants it
I honestly would pay 200-300 Euros to get the chance to see all nba games that i want over here in europe. Technically it should be no problem, sopcasting already does it (illegally).
So why not make the appleTV a boy which also works as a IP-TV Box where you can watch sports and stuff. For and fee or some stuff even for free, if the right owner wants it
I was wondering about this - surely BBC DVDs should only be the price of manufacture as we already pay for the content.
Actually some US news channels like Fox News are available (at least in the UK) via satellite so we know exactly what you get. And you can keep it
I always watch FOX news if I fancy a laugh
.Talk about unprofessional news broadcasting.
No!!!!!
It's our BBC and we're keeping it for ourself. Though you can gladly have Eastenders and Casualty for free.
UK pay for BBC
Would a TV license be required in the UK to ONLY watch downloaded/streamed content?
The license states something about 'live broadcasts'... so that means we wouldn't need one right?
If that is the case then there shouldn't be any issue on pricing between UK and US.
Does anyone know if the UK TV licenses been changed to account for internet viewing?
Would a TV license be required in the UK to ONLY watch downloaded/streamed content?
The license states something about 'live broadcasts'... so that means we wouldn't need one right?
If that is the case then there shouldn't be any issue on pricing between UK and US.
Does anyone know if the UK TV licenses been changed to account for internet viewing?
It depends what live is interpreted as. Obviously very little TV is actually live and yet you still need a license. I think you still need a license. I'm sure the BBC would be quick to fill that little loop hole.
BBC DVDs are published under the commercial arm of the BBC which are a source of additional revenue. If they lowered the price they would have to raise the licence fee to make it up.
The iPlayer will never be available to anyone outside of the UK. The content is provided freely based on the fact that every user in the UK has already paid for it. Even if they don't want to.
Paid retail distribution through iTunes overseas would not be out of the question, but they would just be treating their content like any other iTunes content provider.
but it specifies 'live broadcast'-is streamed/download content defined as live broadcast?
I'm sure the BBC would quickly correct any loopholes too if that was the case, which is why I asked if anyone knew of the license changing specifically with regard internet streaming/download.
I have no T.V.
Well, you are streaming / downloading it live from their servers if they are taking that approach. Better safe than sorry if you ask me though.
No you don't need a licence. If you only use the iPlayer it doesn't count unless they start streaming live broadcasts of the BBC networks. You can write and tell them that you don't have any television receiving equipment and they will send someone round to check it out.
"Therefore, if you are using your PC or laptop solely to watch TV programmes from the BBC iPlayer service in its current form, you do not need to be covered by a TV Licence."
I believe the BBC are trying to get the License changed so that you would need one for these online services even though they aren't live broadcasts. They wanted to make everyone with a internet connection have TV License but the government haven't let them so far.
Agreed.
I'm just debating buying a T.V. to use only for gaming and possibly appleTV, don't see why that should require a license with their stance being 'live broadcast'.
I feel that their costs for production are covered from resale to other countries/networks. The license fee probably covers their 'broadcast' costs i.e. transmitters, frequency bands etc. I don't know but I imagine the revenue the BBC is making through it's 'business' arm far outweighs it's 'public service'.
Add me to that list also. We live in the UK but are moving to New Zealand later in the year - would happily pay for some BBC and c4 content.
Great!
The BBC and the National Health Service are the two greatest institutions ever developed in the world.
The BBC and the National Health Service are the two greatest institutions ever developed in the world.
This alone will make me purchase apple TV.
I HATE BBC america!! We just get the crap that they assume americans wan to watch. Why can't I get some of the great news programs? London Calling!!!