New Internet-connected DStv decoder planned

[rpm]

New Internet-connected DStv decoder on its way

MultiChoice is planning to launch an Internet-connected decoder early in 2013

 

[quax]

Will this new decoder also come with a reduction for my subscription since I am not using their infrastructure to deliver the service for me? I stick to downloading thank you. Lower subs.. thats what DSTV needs.

 

[abandonallhope]

“if you have a fantastic Internet connection then you could have access to other content”

Well that rules the SA broadband community out then :\

 

[Bismuth]

Well that rules the SA broadband community out then :\

heh, Multichoice could blame service issues on your slow internet connection, then!

B

 

[ToxicBunny]

Correct me if I'm wrong, all the HDPVR's have ethernet ports already.. why do we need a "new" decoder to get this wonderful new functionality???

 

[Dan C]

she looks like my mother, jokes...

Don't think DSTV will ever get it right. Good concept tho'

 

[Skerminkel]

Wrong name under the picture, perhaps?

 

[Shake&Bake]

How's about, just the internet?

 

[HapticSimian]

Correct me if I'm wrong, all the HDPVR's have ethernet ports already.. why do we need a "new" decoder to get this wonderful new functionality???

Because the outer shell of the HDPVR has an Ethernet-shaped hole only - it isn't actually connected to anything internally. The same shell is used for more elaborate decoders internationally.

 

[Syphonx]

I'm sure they'll add on some extra subscription charges for this amazing new service . Sorry multichoice but your services will never come close to SAB+Sickbeard+Couchpotato.

 

[Roadrunner]

“A fantastic connection is the one that lets you watch high quality content streamed seamlessly.”

That rules out just about everyone.

 

[Hemi300c]

And no matter what Telscum will stuff it up.

 

[CorneN]

Yeah, this will work...

 

[pampoenskyf]

“A fantastic connection is the one that lets you watch high quality content streamed seamlessly.”

That rules out just about everyone.

nuff said

 

[2026]

Head of multichoice CONTENT doesn't know what a good internet connection is needed for steaming their content... ****ing unbelievable...

No wonder SA is so slow on the "netflix" type services

 

[Beri]

Lol.... Got to love them. And it looks like the are very proud of this...... Idiots

 

[siyya]

i think dtt decoders are gona be internet enabled, correct me if im wrong.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Because the outer shell of the HDPVR has an Ethernet-shaped hole only - it isn't actually connected to anything internally. The same shell is used for more elaborate decoders internationally.

Ummm, as far as I know it is connected, its just disabled by the MC software... since of course, its New Age technology, so they don't know how to use it.

 

[Davedes]

Can't wait! Hopefully we can load XBMC on it.... Wishful thinking

 

[BruceA]

One possibility with "connected" decoders is web based programming of recordings, as well as smart recommendations based on your viewing history. These are low bandwidth uses, but offer a much improved user experience. All they need to do is add a wi-fi radio to the current PVR.