WizTV Software

[Bruce85]

Does Beyonwiz have the means to tinker with the WizTV software so it can broadcast VOD services like Hybrid TV's 'Caspa'? Beyonwiz will need to offer more content on WizTV if it wants to retain its customers and stop people from crossing over to Tivo, Telstra T-Box, etc.

Perhaps a deal between Beyonwiz and Optus could be set up?

[IanSav]

Hi Bruce85,

Perhaps a deal between Beyonwiz and Optus could be set up?

What content does Optus have to offer?

Regards,
Ian.

[Bruce85]

Hi Bruce85,

Perhaps a deal between Beyonwiz and Optus could be set up?

What content does Optus have to offer?

Regards,
Ian.

Nothing that I can think of at the moment, but it could offer a lot if it decided to enter the field. I read some where that Optus is looking at starting up an IPTV service with Fetch TV. The rumour I heard was it would offer 12 pay channels $25, plus VOD and and PPV movies. I'd prefer to see Optus work with Beyonwiz.

[Swordfish805]

Does Beyonwiz have the means to tinker with the WizTV software so it can broadcast VOD services like Hybrid TV's 'Caspa'? Beyonwiz will need to offer more content on WizTV if it wants to retain its customers and stop people from crossing over to Tivo, Telstra T-Box, etc.

Perhaps a deal between Beyonwiz and Optus could be set up?

Some free content is not going to make me get a dumbed down freeview box like Tivo or anything from Telstra. I like to avoid the free content known as advertising.

[Bruce85]

Does Beyonwiz have the means to tinker with the WizTV software so it can broadcast VOD services like Hybrid TV's 'Caspa'? Beyonwiz will need to offer more content on WizTV if it wants to retain its customers and stop people from crossing over to Tivo, Telstra T-Box, etc.

Perhaps a deal between Beyonwiz and Optus could be set up?

Some free content is not going to make me get a dumbed down freeview box like Tivo or anything from Telstra. I like to avoid the free content known as advertising.

it depends on a) the content they're offering and b) your taste. If you like rugby league, Australian rules football and V8 supercars then the Telstra T-Box is ideal. Why pay $60 for Foxtel's basic connection and sports package when you can get it free with an internet connection?

[Bruce85]

I suppose Optus, Beyonwiz and the many major video-viewing sites like YouTube could come to an agreement that'll benefit all parties. One option would be for Beyonwiz to reconfigure its WizTV software so it offers access to YouTube, with Optus users gaining unmetred downloads.

[IanSav]

Hi Bruce85,

...One option would be for Beyonwiz to reconfigure its WizTV software so it offers access to YouTube...

This won't be happening with the current hardware. YouTube codec support is a feature of the newer Sigma Designs chipsets.

Regards,
Ian.

[Bruce85]

Hi Bruce85,

...One option would be for Beyonwiz to reconfigure its WizTV software so it offers access to YouTube...

This won't be happening with the current hardware. YouTube codec support is a feature of the newer Sigma Designs chipsets.

Regards,
Ian.

Hi IanSav,

Let's hope Beyonwiz release a new model that contains the Sigma Designs chipset!

[Bruce85]

Is the DP-P2's hardware capable of streaming Joost's content? If so, then Beyonwiz's best way of competing with Tivo and T-Box is by streaming Joost's content.

[IanSav]

Hi Bruce85,

Is the DP-P2's hardware capable of streaming Joost's content? If so, then Beyonwiz's best way of competing with Tivo and T-Box is by streaming Joost's content.

No. Joost is just another Adobe Flash application.

Regards,
Ian.

[Bruce85]

Hi Bruce85,

Is the DP-P2's hardware capable of streaming Joost's content? If so, then Beyonwiz's best way of competing with Tivo and T-Box is by streaming Joost's content.

No. Joost is just another Adobe Flash application.

Regards,
Ian.

Okay.

Thanks for the info.

I don't know what Beyonwiz can do to compete with Tivo.