USB slots

[SatDish]

do the USB slots in the back of the Thompson Sky+ box do anything ?

[reddwarfcrew]

As i understand the only thing they can do at the moment is used to charge your Ipod etc, but that's it.

[SatDish]

oh really useful then lol and thanks

[spike7451]

Theyre for Diagnostic at the mo BUT I have heard the is plans to use the Sky+/HD modem to connect to the internet for a pc.

[karaokian]

I've heard a rumor that there is a cam style device coming in the near future to wirelessly link your sky/sky+/skyHD box to SkyBB routers for vod. Whilst a usb device could do the same job, only the newer boxes have it, whereas all sky boxes have the 'digital interface' that will accept the cam devices.

Like I said only a rumor, but quite plausable i think.

[Keiran2K8]

I dont think it will be for VoD as isnt that the "Sky by Broadband" service?

[karaokian]

Yes it is currently the Sky By Broadband service, but why not (possibly) extend that service to the tv as well?? Or even offer box office on demand type services.

like i said it is only a rumor, but certainly one to keep an eye out for more info!

[Keiran2K8]

There is a major update for the Sky by Broadband Service,
Where you can get Sky Box Offfice movies & also some SkyOne content?

But I dont see why they would want to fund out more money on this iPTV service for?

However they may - thinking of BT-21C Update? When it all turns IP based?>

iPTV
VOiP
???

[sdsm1th]

i read in a magazine somewhere that there would be a portable sky+ media player released, like a portable dvd players but you would watch programs recorded onto your sky+ box. you would then transfer the programmes to the media player.

[Proppinupthebar]

As i understand the only thing they can do at the moment is used to charge your Ipod etc, but that's it.

You could use them to store things like USB memory sticks.