iTunes + Streaming

[StellenboschStudent]

Not sure if this has been asked before, but is iTunes downloads hampered by mweb during the day?
I don't mind paying $20 for a season of a series, if it downloads within a couple of minutes...

And then, what is the best site for sport streaming (f1, cricket and the odd rugby game)?

Thinking about canceling dstv.

 

[rooi baard]

Yo dude,
I only grab podcasts from itunes (video and audio) and I can't say I feel the shaping at all (granted I'm on a 384).
But unless you have a US linked itunes account you won't be able to download series anyway,hey.
No info on sports streaming though hey. DsTv's more reliable than a stream hey...

 

[StellenboschStudent]

I buy vouchers, used it all on apps, and downloading small apps doesn't really show me if itunes is shaped.

 

[rooi baard]

You should be fine hey. You might want to limit your simultaneous downloads capability so you don't end up with 5 eps that are only partially complete.

 

[StellenboschStudent]

Wil get some more vouchers and have a look if it is being shaped or not.
Did a quick search, there is a number of threads on the forum for streaming... no real alternative for sport, best seems to be justin.tv

 

[rooi baard]

Let us know how it goes, (along with your line speed). Will be good for future reference for other people who are on MWEB who might want to know. Good luck!

 

[StellenboschStudent]

Anybody else maybe knows if itunes downloads are shaped?
Will buy vouchers tonight and test it...