BBC Future Media and Technology Director Ashley Highfield writes on his blog that the BBC is looking into ways to bring iPlayer content to set top boxes. He says he's particularly encouraged by Apple's announcement that you can now download online video directly to the Apple TV instead of relying on a PC. Although nothing is anywhere near concrete yes, we think it's safe to say that means the BBC will be in touch with Apple about adding its software to the box.
If this collaboration actually happens, we're pretty sure it will be available for free to UK viewers. We can only hope that the BBC decides to let users outside of the UK access the same content for a fee. Highfield indicates that the company is already looking into other methods to get iPlayer on the TV including the Xbox 360 and Neuros OSD.
[via last100]
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1-17-2008 @ 8:34PM
keeves said...
Advantage of using a computer - you do not need to pay for a UK TV licence, (as the shows are not being broadcast live. This is not the case if your streaming live though)
If your watching old shows through your TV however, you would still have to pay for a TV licence.
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1-18-2008 @ 5:40PM
sodapop said...
Dude, its so easy to connect a computer to a TV. Most new tvs have a VGA port. I watch Netflix downloads on my TV via a Mac mini, Parallels and Windows XP.
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1-19-2008 @ 8:40PM
michael said...
How about it coming to Windows Media Center first?
That would make be great.
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