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tvMax TV and Broadband

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This page takes a look at tvMax, from the Internet Service Provider Namesco.

tvMax is no longer available.


Details of tvMax:

Broadband webhosting firm Namesco launched their tvMax service in April 2006 - this is a TV-over-Broadband service.

They're offering the NetGem iPlayer 6640 set-top box that's capable of receiving the 50 Freeview TV and radio channels, and has a built-in PVR disk recorder. They're using set-top box hardware from French manufacturer NetGem (makers of the top-notch iPlayer+).

NetGem i-player 6640

MaxTV will also offer a "catch up TV" service, as well as access to over 30,000 podcasts.

Update Sept 2007 - It looks like tvMax is no longer in operation. It's vanished from Namesco's site, and we've heard are rumours that Namesco has abandoned the service. Anyone know more? Let us know.

Alternatives?

Consider the combined Freeview / hard-disk recorder / On-demand TV service from BT Vision. You could also consider Fetch TV.

 

 

Here's our summary of the features:

  • Access up to 50 Freeview TV and radio channels with the set-top box
  • PVR (Digital Recorder) that records up to 30 hours of TV (30 gig hard drive)
  • Pause & Rewind TV
  • 8-Day Electronic Programme Guide
  • Broadband access - Speeds up to 8Mbps (Ethernet socket)
  • tvMax services. Internet Access, Email and more...
  • Access to over 30,000 podcasts (internet radio shows)

The HomeMax Broadband service is £19.95 a month and the tvMax service is an extra £9.99 a month

iPlayer 6640 box specification:

  • Hard-disk: 30 Gig
  • EPG: 8 days
  • Input: Ethernet socket for Broadband connectivity
  • Output: 2 SCART sockets, RF in and out, USB, optical audio out


For more details, go to Namesco's site.

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