Only known for a few minutes and I'm going insane. Fair certain the Foxtel unit has blown up and it doesn't work any more. Has anyone else had this problem?
Saw a spark come from the powerboard before, thought nothing of it. Went to chuck the idiot box on before and low and behold, the Foxtel box has no power. Unplugged it and plugged it back in, turned the powerpoint off and back on again, and no luck. Perhaps it shorted or something.
What's it cost to get a bloke out to fix it? Do they do it for free? Or maybe I just send him out with a sixer of VB on his way out and we call it even? ;D
Please help Gozza. :(
I reckon you phone Foxtel and tell them to GTF down here and fix this $hit bitches. After all you are paying for the service. The box is their property and they are obliged to maintain your connection.
Gozza, have you checked that the power board is ok? That could have blown possibly, it has happened to me.
Gozza, have you checked that the power board is ok? That could have blown possibly, it has happened to me.
Everything else on the powerboard works fine. :'(
Just a thought! To be sure could be worth trying the fox box in another power outlet that you know is ok b4 you call in foxtel?
Good luck with it.
Once you've checked another outlet give them a call Goz.
.... or try and get an answer here
http://community.foxtel.com.au/
Yep did all that last night. Will probably need a new box. That means I lose all the stuff i recorded. :'(
Yep did all that last night. Will probably need a new box. That means I lose all the stuff i recorded. :'(
Get the Cable Guy! They should simply replace the box at no charge to you. And you may not have lost what you recorded as I think your recorded programs are held on their stuff, not your box. :)
My son rang Foxtel the other day and told them he wanted to cancel due to not having much time to watch it plus the footy season is over. Next words that came of Foxtel's mouth was "would you like it for half price?"
Try that one on them Gozza ;)
;D
Ringed them up before and they're sending a bloke out tomorrow. Might try the half price trick later. ;D
And thank you everyone for the comforting words during such a time of crisis.
Foxtel. . Should be called RIPOFFTEL
Foxtel. . Should be called RIPOFFTEL
Foxtel should actually charge a monthly fee plus $xx per channel YOU want to watch
Foxtel. . Should be called RIPOFFTEL
The problem (for us, the consumer) is that when you're the only show in town you can basically do what you like.
The problem (for them) is that any monopoly based on technology is built on sand.
They're only a "new method of entertainment delivery" invention away from irrelevance.
Ten years from now they wont be in the dominant position.
They'll either have competition for their product or will have to make huge changes to that product.
Whichever it is we'll be better off.
I only have it for the footy. The rest is either crap or easier to download off the net with no adds. Like Lods says they will become irrelevant when there is competition. Most likely internet TV.
Foxtel. . Should be called RIPOFFTEL
The problem (for us, the consumer) is that when your the only show in town you can basically do what you like.
The problem (for them) is that any monopoly based on technology is built on sand.
They're only a "new method of entertainment delivery" invention away from irrelevance.
Ten years from now they wont be in the dominant position.
They'll either have competition for their product or will have to make huge changes to that product.
Whichever it is we'll be better off.
Exactly. It's why Rupert is so against the NBN. It will kill Foxtel.
I've recently p1ssed off Foxtel, especially with footy being over for now.
I was paying $100+ per month and it was very hard to find anything we both wanted to watch apart from the footy - just not worth the money. Final straw was when I had to watch the GF on Ch7 anyway. I'll live without it and can get better movie options elsewhere anyway.
I got the impression from speaking to the Customer Service Officer that a lot of people are giving it up.
What's this newfangled Foxtel television Gozza?
I ask because my Astor television receiver suddenly stopped working. It used to get all the channels - 2, 7, 9 and 0 - but the picture on 0 was always a little fuzzy. I think the problem has something to do with digitalization or analogarithms.
Someone suggested that I try setting the receiver on top of a box but that didn't work :-\
What's this newfangled Foxtel television Gozza?
I ask because my Astor television receiver suddenly stopped working. It used to get all the channels - 2, 7, 9 and 0 - but the picture on 0 was always a little fuzzy. I think the problem has something to do with digitalization or analogarithms.
Someone suggested that I try setting the receiver on top of a box but that didn't work :-\
Maybe it needs a new valve or try just kicking it?
;D
I've recently p1ssed off Foxtel, especially with footy being over for now.
I was paying $100+ per month and it was very hard to find anything we both wanted to watch apart from the footy - just not worth the money. Final straw was when I had to watch the GF on Ch7 anyway. I'll live without it and can get better movie options elsewhere anyway.
I got the impression from speaking to the Customer Service Officer that a lot of people are giving it up.
Cookie
I take out a yearly subscription through AFL app, total cost being about $90 per year, I also purchased an apple tv unit for about $100. as a result I get to watch any and all AFL match's whenever i like including all live matches through fox footy. I stream the official live telecasts straight through to my LCD TV when at home or watch them live whenever I'm away either on IPAD or iPhone. Total cost this year was under $200. Next year total cost will be around $90
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Sounds good DU. I will look into that approach for sure. My wife has a WiFi Ipad (I'm a PC guy myself) so I will try iy out omn that first. You say that the Apple TV will stream matches directly from the net also?
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Sounds good DU. I will look into that approach for sure. My wife has a WiFi Ipad (I'm a PC guy myself) so I will try iy out omn that first. You say that the Apple TV will stream matches directly from the net also?
Yes Cookie
the apple TV acts like your pay tv receiver box. It connects to your Television and your wifi signal (if you have a standard wireless router) transfers streams through the apple tv. I purchase a yearly subscription of the AFL app for under $90. Alternatively you can purchase months at around $15 per month. The end result is that i get to watch all live fox footy telecasts as well as access to every match replay 365 days per year. Great thing about it is I also get to stream other programs straight from net through to my Television, including documentaries from youtube etc. I received the Apple tv box as a gift but they retail for around $100. You might need to ensure you have adequate data allowance, however if your with telstra the AFL streaming is unmetered and doesn't effect your data allowance
;D
Ringed them up before and they're sending a bloke out tomorrow. Might try the half price trick later. ;D
And thank you everyone for the comforting words during such a time of crisis.
If it is the box that has blown up they should replace it for free.
Also tell them that you were without foxtel for a few days...a week and they will credit your account too.
I had a box crap itself on me. Lost all my saved stuff. Replaced it for free, with a box with a bigger hard drive, and credited me a weeks worth for the down time.
:D
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So I could load the AFL App directly on to the Atv or would I still need to use it on the Ipad to control everything?
@DU
So I could load the AFL App directly on to the Atv or would I still need to use it on the Ipad to control everything?
You could load directly without iPhone or iPad if you wish as it has remote control which enables you to control directly or you can control via iPhone or iPad using them as remote controllers. However for the afl telecasts the afl app might require access through either an iPhone or an iPad as I don't think it's possible to load the app via Apple TV interface. If you already have an iPhone or iPad then you'd be ready to go.
@DU
So I could load the AFL App directly on to the Atv or would I still need to use it on the Ipad to control everything?
You could load directly without iPhone or iPad if you wish as it has remote control which enables you to control directly or you can control via iPhone or iPad using them as remote controllers. However for the afl telecasts the afl app might require access through either an iPhone or an iPad as I don't think it's possible to load the app via Apple TV interface. If you already have an iPhone or iPad then you'd be ready to go.
Ripper! I'll start by getting the app onto my wife's Ipad.
Many thanks DU. :)
@DU
So I could load the AFL App directly on to the Atv or would I still need to use it on the Ipad to control everything?
You could load directly without iPhone or iPad if you wish as it has remote control which enables you to control directly or you can control via iPhone or iPad using them as remote controllers. However for the afl telecasts the afl app might require access through either an iPhone or an iPad as I don't think it's possible to load the app via Apple TV interface. If you already have an iPhone or iPad then you'd be ready to go.
Ripper! I'll start by getting the app onto my wife's Ipad.
Many thanks DU. :)
My pleasure Cookie. Don't forget to connect your iPhone or iPad to your ISP wireless router so as to preserve your data allowance and or avoid data Costs associated with your phone or iPad provider. Feel free to message me if you run into any setup obstacles and need assistance.
i loved foxtel, recently moved and cancelled the bundle as it was too hard (and its not footy season)
I only watched history, Nat Geo, discovery etc . cant do commercial TV anymore, but in saying that, so much Nazi stuff on history, I was beginning to speak german, and started memorizing the names of the 3rd Reich!
i loved foxtel, recently moved and cancelled the bundle as it was too hard (and its not footy season)
I only watched history, Nat Geo, discovery etc . cant do commercial TV anymore, but in saying that, so much Nazi stuff on history, I was beginning to speak german, and started memorizing the names of the 3rd Reich!
Yep! We took to calling it "The Hitler Channel".
i loved foxtel, recently moved and cancelled the bundle as it was too hard (and its not footy season)
I only watched history, Nat Geo, discovery etc . cant do commercial TV anymore, but in saying that, so much Nazi stuff on history, I was beginning to speak german, and started memorizing the names of the 3rd Reich!
Yep, there are some hidden gems of programs on Foxtel but you are so right... this fixation with Hitler and war is incredibly - just means there must be a huge market for folks wanting to watch this horrible stuff.
COAST is our favourite show at present... learning heaps about our coastline and cultural and historical things I didn't know! The Great Barrier Reef episode was a real eye opening.
Does anyone watch Aircrash Investigation? Easily my fav show on Foxtel in the off season.
i loved foxtel, recently moved and cancelled the bundle as it was too hard (and its not footy season)
I only watched history, Nat Geo, discovery etc . cant do commercial TV anymore, but in saying that, so much Nazi stuff on history, I was beginning to speak german, and started memorizing the names of the 3rd Reich!
Yep! We took to calling it "The Hitler Channel".
I blame Goebbels ;)
I guess the thing is there was an enormous amount of footage taken during the rise of the National Socialists leading into the Second World War.
No event since would have generated that level of 'prolific' film coverage....except maybe a Royal Wedding ;D
It's easy to combine that stuff into a doco rather than recreate your ancient Romes and Egypts.
Vietnam and the Gulf War(s) documentaries would probably rank next after WW2 on that channel
Does anyone watch Aircrash Investigation? Easily my fav show on Foxtel in the off season.
Yep. Can't watch it when Mrs Baggers is about though - scares her too much.
That episode where they ran out of petrol and the pilot glided the big bird to that abandoned airfield... until they got closer and saw all these folks/kids on it, was a beaut. Glad that most of the shows are based on problems, broadly speaking, in the 10-30 years ago category!
Does anyone watch Aircrash Investigation? Easily my fav show on Foxtel in the off season.
Yep. Can't watch it when Mrs Baggers is about though - scares her too much.
OMG same here. It's strictly non-fatal accidents when she's watching but she can't even handle them now.
That episode where they ran out of petrol and the pilot glided the big bird to that abandoned airfield... until they got closer and saw all these folks/kids on it, was a beaut. Glad that most of the shows are based on problems, broadly speaking, in the 10-30 years ago category!
Was that the one where he decided he needed to 'slip it'? And he came in at that angle and then straightened in the final seconds and aced it? They were drag racing on the old air strip. Amazing.
Does anyone watch Aircrash Investigation? Easily my fav show on Foxtel in the off season.
Yep. Can't watch it when Mrs Baggers is about though - scares her too much.
There is a good reason why I like to sit at the pointy end, have you seen some of the survivors?
If you survived a major crash it would be like falling through a "Person Blending Furnace" and coming out the other without a fatal injury. But the mental damage would be catastrophic!
I talked to a survivor at an air show once, he had massive health problems that they eventually cured him of. It seems he had a fragment of bone floating around internally that wasn't his!
So it is the pointy end for me, if it is going to hit I don't want to remember it! For that matter, I do my best not to remember the airports either!
Does anyone watch Aircrash Investigation? Easily my fav show on Foxtel in the off season.
Seen quite a few of them - excellent. Now also on DVD. BTW Carrotts, have you seen the movie "Flight" with Denzel Washington? If you like AI you will probably love this movie.
I miss naked and funny on FOX8.
was good.
Does anyone watch Aircrash Investigation? Easily my fav show on Foxtel in the off season.
Seen quite a few of them - excellent. Now also on DVD. BTW Carrotts, have you seen the movie "Flight" with Denzel Washington? If you like AI you will probably love this movie.
No I haven't must see!
This is prob my fav doco on planes on the Air France disaster, by far the best doco I've seen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHduB-knlt0
Does anyone watch Aircrash Investigation? Easily my fav show on Foxtel in the off season.
Seen quite a few of them - excellent. Now also on DVD. BTW Carrotts, have you seen the movie "Flight" with Denzel Washington? If you like AI you will probably love this movie.
Saw it at the movies. I also love Joe Cocker. Might give Mad Dogs and Englishmen a spin on the turntable tonight while I'm having a few beers. ;D
Does anyone watch Aircrash Investigation? Easily my fav show on Foxtel in the off season.
Yep. Can't watch it when Mrs Baggers is about though - scares her too much.
OMG same here. It's strictly non-fatal accidents when she's watching but she can't even handle them now.
That episode where they ran out of petrol and the pilot glided the big bird to that abandoned airfield... until they got closer and saw all these folks/kids on it, was a beaut. Glad that most of the shows are based on problems, broadly speaking, in the 10-30 years ago category!
Was that the one where he decided he needed to 'slip it'? And he came in at that angle and then straightened in the final seconds and aced it? They were drag racing on the old air strip. Amazing.
Yep... that's the one, Turnips! There was a c0ckup with the fueling - confusion between litres and gallons from memory!!
I miss naked and funny on FOX8.
was good.
I remember that show. ;D
The sheilas on that show were brilliant.
I miss naked and funny on FOX8.
was good.
I remember that show. ;D
The sheilas on that show were brilliant.
I watched it for the story line :))
Anyone watch Naked News around a decade ago. There was another one called Wild On where this unbeliebably hot lady Brooke Burke would tour the world's party locations.
(http://www.mojaluti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Brooke_Burke_03-300x225.jpg)
Anyone watch Naked News around a decade ago. There was another one called Wild On where this unbeliebably hot lady Brooke Burke would tour the world's party locations.
(http://www.mojaluti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Brooke_Burke_03-300x225.jpg)
Yes, I used to watch both. ;D ;D
And no, no Foxtel tv guides pages stuck together. ;D
Good times Gozza, young with no responsibilities and nothing on your mind but sex drugs and techno music. :))
Good times Gozza, young with no responsibilities and nothing on your mind but sex drugs and heavy metal music. :))
Fixed. ;D
Anyone watch Naked News around a decade ago. There was another one called Wild On where this unbeliebably hot lady Brooke Burke would tour the world's party locations.
(http://www.mojaluti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Brooke_Burke_03-300x225.jpg)
Yes, I used to watch both. ;D ;D
And no, no Foxtel tv guides pages stuck together. ;D
Yeah I remember naked wild on and Brooke Burke very well.
I was probably 15-16 when it came out..
My uncle would have it playing when everyone went round to his place for christmas.
Anyone watch Naked News around a decade ago. There was another one called Wild On where this unbeliebably hot lady Brooke Burke would tour the world's party locations.
(http://www.mojaluti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Brooke_Burke_03-300x225.jpg)
Well something tells me you won't forget the name of that show in a hurry!
Bring it back. It was great TV viewing. ;D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooke_Burke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooke_Burke)
Still as popular as ever!
Straight to the point:
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Brooke+Burke&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=PcmyUrjVA8rjkQXk14GYBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=964 (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Brooke+Burke&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=PcmyUrjVA8rjkQXk14GYBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=964)
@DU
So I could load the AFL App directly on to the Atv or would I still need to use it on the Ipad to control everything?
You could load directly without iPhone or iPad if you wish as it has remote control which enables you to control directly or you can control via iPhone or iPad using them as remote controllers. However for the afl telecasts the afl app might require access through either an iPhone or an iPad as I don't think it's possible to load the app via Apple TV interface. If you already have an iPhone or iPad then you'd be ready to go.
Ripper! I'll start by getting the app onto my wife's Ipad.
Many thanks DU. :)
My pleasure Cookie. Don't forget to connect your iPhone or iPad to your ISP wireless router so as to preserve your data allowance and or avoid data Costs associated with your phone or iPad provider. Feel free to message me if you run into any setup obstacles and need assistance.
Thanks for all your input on this DU, much appreciated. BTW, I've now got the AFL app on my wife's Ipad OK. Need now to get an ethernet cable run near to the TV so I can get an Apple TV eventually. That involves crawling around under the house so I'll do it after Xmas now - not in the mood for staring down large spiders atm! :))
Cookie2 - wifi is the answer to not crawling! Although I get it, cable works better than Wifi!
Cookie2 - wifi is the answer to not crawling! Although I get it, cable works better than Wifi!
Thry, you're right in one way, but as you say, cable is still better for video. WiFi works OK for everything else but I am thinking of getter a range extender as we have a couple of signal "dead spots" in our house.
Gozza, did Foxtel fix your problem??
Anyone watch Naked News around a decade ago. There was another one called Wild On where this unbeliebably hot lady Brooke Burke would tour the world's party locations.
(http://www.mojaluti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Brooke_Burke_03-300x225.jpg)
Well something tells me you won't forget the name of that show in a hurry!
Mate she was (and still is) all kinds of awesome.
Gozza, did Foxtel fix your problem??
Also curious at this end... how is everything now, GozzMan?
Gozza, did Foxtel fix your problem??
Also curious at this end... how is everything now, GozzMan?
Yeah, all done with no drama. Brand new box at no cost. Great customer service.
Gozza, did Foxtel fix your problem??
Also curious at this end... how is everything now, GozzMan?
Yeah, all done with no drama. Brand new box at no cost. Great customer service.
Good to hear mate!
Yeah, all done with no drama. Brand new box at no cost. Great customer service.
I reckon you phone Foxtel and tell them to GTF down here and fix this $hit bitches. After all you are paying for the service. The box is their property and they are obliged to maintain your connection.
Haha told you bro!! You just owned their Arses!!!