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Kind of related, I have Kayo sport here in Oz and after some initial teething problems have come round to really liking it.
But, I have an older chromcast so I have only been watching in 720p and it seemed ok, but the last couple of matches I've watched at my mates place and he has a projector and Apple TV (so 1080p) and the picture is awesome even wall sized. Now I can't bloody watch the 720p version anymore so I'll have to buy an Apple TV or new Chromecast - as they've been promising a PS4 app that's never going to happen.
First world problems! Although, I guess I'm lucky in that I live in Oz and am one fo the few to have decent internet (although I did have a year of hell with a lying snivelling piece of tutae Telstra subsidiary).
@Nepia Its bloody good alright. I'm currently doing it the old fashioned way via hdmi cable to my chromebook. I do have one weird issue, when I start a stream regardless of the quality settings it will only be in SD, I then need to manually change it to Auto or HD (whatever setting it isn't currently on) and it then kicks into life. Absolutely quality product a shame NZ probably doesn't have the population to support an equivalent.
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@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Stargazer That is mental. What the hell were they thinking? Recipe for disaster here.
Amateur hour. I'm going to watch the ABs games on FTA, haven't figured out the rest yet. Hopefully the knockout games will be on FTA as well
I keep in touch with the now elderly parents of a mate of mine who passed away a couple years back, he was an only child and they don't really know anyone who is tech literate where they live so they are all sorts of screwed by things like this. Hoping for some FTA, will be a lot of older folk in that same situation. Copyright protection on a cable? So ridiculous, you think you're likely to lose money with people recording your shows? Wait until bad PR gets out of the most vulnerable folk being unable to watch something they paid for.
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Copyright protection on a cable? So ridiculous, you think you're likely to lose money with people recording your shows?
It's been around for years. This isn't something Spark added
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@Nepia Its bloody good alright. I'm currently doing it the old fashioned way via hdmi cable to my chromebook. I do have one weird issue, when I start a stream regardless of the quality settings it will only be in SD, I then need to manually change it to Auto or HD (whatever setting it isn't currently on) and it then kicks into life. Absolutely quality product a shame NZ probably doesn't have the population to support an equivalent.
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Nepia Its bloody good alright. I'm currently doing it the old fashioned way via hdmi cable to my chromebook. I do have one weird issue, when I start a stream regardless of the quality settings it will only be in SD, I then need to manually change it to Auto or HD (whatever setting it isn't currently on) and it then kicks into life. Absolutely quality product a shame NZ probably doesn't have the population to support an equivalent.
I've tried running it through my spare laptop but even on 1080p it seems to lose something in the picture - I think the movement is less fluid so I stick with the iPad and Chromecast. I'm always wary with my iPad though because it occasionally gets pushed off the network so I have to switch it's wifi on and off again (not sure why it happens and not IT/Wifi/Modem savvy enough to fix it).
I think I'll bit the bullet and get an Apple TV, after all I've already saved the cost of the Apple TV since cancelling my Foxtel.
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@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
I bought the newest generation chromecast. Seems okay
I've got an older version of a Chromecast which is restricted to 720p, if I update I'd prefer an all in one like Apple TV so that I don't need to use iPad and can sit down and flick it on with a remote.
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@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Stargazer That is mental. What the hell were they thinking? Recipe for disaster here.
Amateur hour. I'm going to watch the ABs games on FTA, haven't figured out the rest yet. Hopefully the knockout games will be on FTA as well
I'm hoping it implodes on itself and TVNZ will take over the whole thing.
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
@Hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
I had this attitude until I saw the kickoff times. Perfect viewing time for nz. If it was a European based world cup I'd be ok taking your approach.
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@Hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
I had this attitude until I saw the kickoff times. Perfect viewing time for nz. If it was a European based world cup I'd be ok taking your approach.
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
I had this attitude until I saw the kickoff times. Perfect viewing time for nz. If it was a European based world cup I'd be ok taking your approach.
Depends how delayed the FTA screenings are
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@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
I had this attitude until I saw the kickoff times. Perfect viewing time for nz. If it was a European based world cup I'd be ok taking your approach.
Depends how delayed the FTA screenings are
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
I had this attitude until I saw the kickoff times. Perfect viewing time for nz. If it was a European based world cup I'd be ok taking your approach.
Depends how delayed the FTA screenings are
They'll turn plenty of excellent timed broadcasts into just a bit too late (plus drag of adds)
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@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Nepia Its bloody good alright. I'm currently doing it the old fashioned way via hdmi cable to my chromebook. I do have one weird issue, when I start a stream regardless of the quality settings it will only be in SD, I then need to manually change it to Auto or HD (whatever setting it isn't currently on) and it then kicks into life. Absolutely quality product a shame NZ probably doesn't have the population to support an equivalent.
I've tried running it through my spare laptop but even on 1080p it seems to lose something in the picture - I think the movement is less fluid so I stick with the iPad and Chromecast. I'm always wary with my iPad though because it occasionally gets pushed off the network so I have to switch it's wifi on and off again (not sure why it happens and not IT/Wifi/Modem savvy enough to fix it).
I think I'll bit the bullet and get an Apple TV, after all I've already saved the cost of the Apple TV since cancelling my Foxtel.
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@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
I had this attitude until I saw the kickoff times. Perfect viewing time for nz. If it was a European based world cup I'd be ok taking your approach.
Depends how delayed the FTA screenings are
They'll turn plenty of excellent timed broadcasts into just a bit too late (plus drag of adds)
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
I had this attitude until I saw the kickoff times. Perfect viewing time for nz. If it was a European based world cup I'd be ok taking your approach.
Depends how delayed the FTA screenings are
They'll turn plenty of excellent timed broadcasts into just a bit too late (plus drag of adds)
Closer to time I might end up caving in and paying for the package. I mean it's only once every 4 years right? A bit of a bitter pill on top of the monthly I pay to watch football on Spark
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@canefan I umm’d and ahh’d for a while but then ended up getting it. FTA are not showing many games and I’ll be wanting to watch a lot of the games that don’t involve the ABs - Wallabies, SA, Ireland, Wales, England and even Argentina who are improving and generally do well at WCs. Heaps of very interesting matches given how even this cup is!
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@canefan I umm’d and ahh’d for a while but then ended up getting it. FTA are not showing many games and I’ll be wanting to watch a lot of the games that don’t involve the ABs - Wallabies, SA, Ireland, Wales, England and even Argentina who are improving and generally do well at WCs. Heaps of very interesting matches given how even this cup is!
@No-Quarter I think I'll feel more ready to pay if the service stands up to the pressure
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@Machpants said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Interesting stuff, as airways, by 1014. Worked fine Chrome cast from my PC
Just watched it, interesting reveal at the end
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@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rembrandt said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Not fussed if I watch delayed AB games as the semi and final is live on TVNZ, I believe?
I had this attitude until I saw the kickoff times. Perfect viewing time for nz. If it was a European based world cup I'd be ok taking your approach.
Depends how delayed the FTA screenings are
They'll turn plenty of excellent timed broadcasts into just a bit too late (plus drag of adds)
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
They'll turn plenty of excellent timed broadcasts into just a bit too late (plus drag of adds)
What are bars/pubs going to do? Is there a separate arrangement for them? You can't have it on delay there with twitter etc.
It's a bit of a shame really - when living in Aus/NZ it's always a treat when a big tournament of any code is in primetime - I have very fond memories (and lack therof) of the 2003 and 2011 tournaments.
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@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
They'll turn plenty of excellent timed broadcasts into just a bit too late (plus drag of adds)
What are bars/pubs going to do? Is there a separate arrangement for them? You can't have it on delay there with twitter etc.
It's a bit of a shame really - when living in Aus/NZ it's always a treat when a big tournament of any code is in primetime - I have very fond memories (and lack therof) of the 2003 and 2011 tournaments.
@rotated said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
What are bars/pubs going to do? Is there a separate arrangement for them?
Yes, was mentioned somewhere here earlier I think.
https://www.sky.co.nz/-/mk_pressrelease_300719
"SPARK SPORT AND SKY ANNOUNCE THAT COMMERCIAL PREMISES THAT WANT TO SHOW RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019
WILL BE ABLE TO BUY ACCESS TO A SPARK SPORT POP-UP CHANNEL ON THEIR SKY DECODER." -
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
They'll turn plenty of excellent timed broadcasts into just a bit too late (plus drag of adds)
What are bars/pubs going to do? Is there a separate arrangement for them? You can't have it on delay there with twitter etc.
It's a bit of a shame really - when living in Aus/NZ it's always a treat when a big tournament of any code is in primetime - I have very fond memories (and lack therof) of the 2003 and 2011 tournaments.
@rotated said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
They'll turn plenty of excellent timed broadcasts into just a bit too late (plus drag of adds)
What are bars/pubs going to do? Is there a separate arrangement for them? You can't have it on delay there with twitter etc.
It's a bit of a shame really - when living in Aus/NZ it's always a treat when a big tournament of any code is in primetime - I have very fond memories (and lack therof) of the 2003 and 2011 tournaments.
My memory of the 2003 world cup in Australia , was that the timezones during the pool stages were quite annoying.
Nz went to daylight savings time about 3 weeks before Australia , so all these midweek pool games were 11pm starts. I'd fall asleep half an hour into each match.
Seen the kickoff times for this tournament and there are lots of tasty 10:15pm kickoffs. Fuck waiting until 11:30 or12:00 to watch on delay.
The pool stages of this tournament are shaping up great for 3 out of 4 pools, unlike the aforementioned 2003 version where I would wait up late and give up at 28-nil after 20 minutes ... biggest gap between tier 1 and tier 2 pro and amateur, back in 2003.
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@Machpants said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Interesting stuff, as airways, by 1014. Worked fine Chrome cast from my PC
Just watched it, interesting reveal at the end
Good episode, and it was just 2 men pointing at numbers ....@Rapido said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
@Machpants said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Interesting stuff, as airways, by 1014. Worked fine Chrome cast from my PC
Just watched it, interesting reveal at the end
Good episode, and it was just 2 men pointing at numbers ....Yeah, aside from the amazing 2015 winning team, the rest of the wining teams of the pro era were very similar statistically - caps, age, time together (1 game as same 15 during the year leading up to final!), lost last time's QF, etc
