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  • JKJ JK

    Just heard that the Samsung App is now available.

    Also, managed to pick up a cheap Apple TV which I hooked up and works fine.

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    @JK said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

    Just heard that the Samsung App is now available.

    Also, managed to pick up a cheap Apple TV which I hooked up and works fine.

    Yep

    https://twitter.com/sparknzsport/status/1136018735888707584

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    • StargazerS Stargazer

      I watched NZ v Georgia match on a desktop computer (Chrome) and the quality of the streaming was excellent. No hick-ups whatsoever. What's the Fern's experience been with other devices?

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      @Stargazer said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

      I watched NZ v Georgia match on a desktop computer (Chrome) and the quality of the streaming was excellent. No hick-ups whatsoever. What's the Fern's experience been with other devices?

      Watched a 1987 game on the weekend and wife commented how poor quality it was and that I had wasted my money. I had to point out it was 1987.....

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      • JKJ JK

        @Stargazer said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

        I watched NZ v Georgia match on a desktop computer (Chrome) and the quality of the streaming was excellent. No hick-ups whatsoever. What's the Fern's experience been with other devices?

        Watched a 1987 game on the weekend and wife commented how poor quality it was and that I had wasted my money. I had to point out it was 1987.....

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        @JK bet you got some action after that. Chicks love it when you point out their mistakes.

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        • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

          @JK bet you got some action after that. Chicks love it when you point out their mistakes.

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          @Crazy-Horse said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

          @JK bet you got some action after that. Chicks love it when you point out their mistakes.

          No more than any other night mate

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          • JKJ JK

            @Stargazer said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

            I watched NZ v Georgia match on a desktop computer (Chrome) and the quality of the streaming was excellent. No hick-ups whatsoever. What's the Fern's experience been with other devices?

            Watched a 1987 game on the weekend and wife commented how poor quality it was and that I had wasted my money. I had to point out it was 1987.....

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            @JK it is disturbing to see the quality (or lack of) of the images we used to eat up...we are spoiled with the quality at present.

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            • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

              @JK it is disturbing to see the quality (or lack of) of the images we used to eat up...we are spoiled with the quality at present.

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              @taniwharugby said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

              @JK it is disturbing to see the quality (or lack of) of the images we used to eat up...we are spoiled with the quality at present.

              Yeah. I accidentally recorded a few games in SD last year because Fox are idiots. Pretty much unwatchable.

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              • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                @JK it is disturbing to see the quality (or lack of) of the images we used to eat up...we are spoiled with the quality at present.

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                @taniwharugby said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                @JK it is disturbing to see the quality (or lack of) of the images we used to eat up...we are spoiled with the quality at present.

                Footage of cricket from the old days is barely watchable; you can't even see the ball. You just got a general idea of what was happening based on the batsmen's shot and the umpires signal.

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                • No QuarterN No Quarter

                  @taniwharugby said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                  @JK it is disturbing to see the quality (or lack of) of the images we used to eat up...we are spoiled with the quality at present.

                  Footage of cricket from the old days is barely watchable; you can't even see the ball. You just got a general idea of what was happening based on the batsmen's shot and the umpires signal.

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                  @No-Quarter said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                  Footage of cricket from the old days is barely watchable; you can't even see the ball. You just got a general idea of what was happening based on the batsmen's shot and the umpires signal.

                  Some of the worst footage for NZ cricket/rugby is from the early 2000's. It seems everything is on worn VHS.

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                    I think this is the best place to post this:

                    https://twitter.com/petergnz/status/1140786747674021888

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                      And that content is what? Fuck all?

                      I've always been disappointed how little they put up, and cancelled my sub because of it. I'd watch old games if they put them up, for example.

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                      • KirwanK Kirwan

                        And that content is what? Fuck all?

                        I've always been disappointed how little they put up, and cancelled my sub because of it. I'd watch old games if they put them up, for example.

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                        @Kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                        And that content is what? Fuck all?

                        I've always been disappointed how little they put up, and cancelled my sub because of it. I'd watch old games if they put them up, for example.

                        Cancelled your sky sub or just your sub to the rugby channel?

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                        • HoorooH Hooroo

                          @Kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                          And that content is what? Fuck all?

                          I've always been disappointed how little they put up, and cancelled my sub because of it. I'd watch old games if they put them up, for example.

                          Cancelled your sky sub or just your sub to the rugby channel?

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                          @Hooroo Rugby channel. I only have sports during the rugby season. Yes, I pay to watch the Blues 😞

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                          • KirwanK Kirwan

                            @Hooroo Rugby channel. I only have sports during the rugby season. Yes, I pay to watch the Blues 😞

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                            @Kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                            @Hooroo Rugby channel. I only have sports during the rugby season. Yes, I pay to watch the Blues 😞

                            That makes sense. I do wonder how long Sky has got. They seem to be moving too slow. When they announced the above, I wasn't even the slightest excited about it. Basically they are closing all their failing platforms and saying they are given us extra

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                              If you want to watch the RWC pool games live you will have to either pay a subscription or take out a new contract with Spark. I just checked my eligibility and it turns out that although I am part way through a contract I’ll need to renew for another 12 months if I want to get free access. Which is a bit hard to stomach given I’m paying them nearly 330 bucks a month.

                              I’ll see if I can negotiate something and let the Fern know if it works.

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                              • JCJ JC

                                If you want to watch the RWC pool games live you will have to either pay a subscription or take out a new contract with Spark. I just checked my eligibility and it turns out that although I am part way through a contract I’ll need to renew for another 12 months if I want to get free access. Which is a bit hard to stomach given I’m paying them nearly 330 bucks a month.

                                I’ll see if I can negotiate something and let the Fern know if it works.

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                                @JC said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                If you want to watch the RWC pool games live you will have to either pay a subscription or take out a new contract with Spark. I just checked my eligibility and it turns out that although I am part way through a contract I’ll need to renew for another 12 months if I want to get free access. Which is a bit hard to stomach given I’m paying them nearly 330 bucks a month.

                                I’ll see if I can negotiate something and let the Fern know if it works.

                                That's great business but also disgusting

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                                • JCJ JC

                                  If you want to watch the RWC pool games live you will have to either pay a subscription or take out a new contract with Spark. I just checked my eligibility and it turns out that although I am part way through a contract I’ll need to renew for another 12 months if I want to get free access. Which is a bit hard to stomach given I’m paying them nearly 330 bucks a month.

                                  I’ll see if I can negotiate something and let the Fern know if it works.

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                                  @JC said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                  I’m paying them nearly 330 bucks a month.

                                  Jaysus, are you getting escort services laid on as well as broadband?

                                  remember - it only costs 80 bucks for all the games; sounds like you could be better off with an alternative provider and just pay for spark RWC directly.

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                                  • nzzpN nzzp

                                    @JC said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                    I’m paying them nearly 330 bucks a month.

                                    Jaysus, are you getting escort services laid on as well as broadband?

                                    remember - it only costs 80 bucks for all the games; sounds like you could be better off with an alternative provider and just pay for spark RWC directly.

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                                    @nzzp said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                    Jaysus, are you getting escort services laid on as well as broadband?

                                    is... is that an option?

                                    asking for a mate...

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                                    • nzzpN nzzp

                                      @JC said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                      I’m paying them nearly 330 bucks a month.

                                      Jaysus, are you getting escort services laid on as well as broadband?

                                      remember - it only costs 80 bucks for all the games; sounds like you could be better off with an alternative provider and just pay for spark RWC directly.

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                                      @nzzp said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                      remember - it only costs 80 bucks for all the games; sounds like you could be better off with an alternative provider and just pay for spark RWC directly.

                                      $60 if you got in on the early bird offer. I'm still waiting for their ATV app so haven't bothered checking it out yet.

                                      I get the impression that the uptake of Spark Sport hasn't been what they expected as they are offering a free subscription for new Spark users. The Com Com should be all over this after Spark's complaints about the Sky-Vodafone merger.

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                                        Yeah I'm waiting for the LG app, too. Hopefully not too long and not full of bugs

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                                          You spunk $330 a month on your phone bill yet are quibbling over paying $70 to get all matches live?

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