Archive for November, 2006

Finally some news from CanWest, plus Optus D1 technical issues

November 20th, 2006

CanWest have been awfully quiet until now about their plans, but they finally talked to the NZ Herald today. Also stuff covers some of the technical issues they are having with Optus D1. Just hope this doesn’t delay the Digital TV launch CanWest insists free-to-air digital TV can make a profit – NZ Herald Optus [...]

myPVR FAQ page now on-line

November 18th, 2006

Based on all of the feedback generated by Big Boys Toys we now have a myPVR Frequently Asked Questions page. If you feel we haven’t covered some of your questions please contact us and we will endeavour to update it.

More on Optus D1 and the new TVNZ digital channels

November 15th, 2006

There are some updated reports in the press on the additional TVNZ channels, along with news that parts of the new Optus D1 satellite have been configured incorrectly for New Zealand which may impact services. Satellite antenna `at wrong angle’ – Dominion Post Satellite problem threatens digital plan – Dominion Post A Momentous Day for [...]

Two new digital channels for TVNZ

November 14th, 2006

TVNZ has announced plans for two digital free-to-air channels starting from next year. Chief executive Rick Ellis today told reporters the first channel, which would feature news, sport and information content, would debut next year. The second station featuring programming for preschoolers, families, documentaries and art shows, would debut in the first quarter of 2008. [...]

A big thank you to all our Big Boys Toys visitors

November 13th, 2006

Steven and Cherie send a big thank you to everyone who visited our stand over the last couple of days. We had a great show at BP Ultimate Big Boys Toys 2006, with a lot of interesting feedback from the public about myPVR. This was the first public showing of the new look version 2 [...]

OpenMedia launch myPVR version 2 at Big Boys Toys

November 12th, 2006

OpenMedia are using their appearance at Big Boys Toys to launch version 2 of myPVR. More details will be made available on the website next week, including updated pricing, but if you get a chance pop along to the show and take a look at our new hardware.

See OpenMedia’s myPVR at Big Boys Toys 2006

November 5th, 2006

OpenMedia is proud to announce our involvement with BP Ultimate Big Boys Toys 2006. We will be situated in the “Technology and Gaming” area in Hall 3 on stand 301, so please don’t miss us! We will have two of our latest myPVR units running demonstrations, and set up for you to have a play [...]