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Espen

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 06:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
When I went to the Real site and logged in with my Id from last year (Even though I did cancel after my three (that turned into six) months free, it seems like they are offering a 24.85 quarterly rate for Superpass, which would include BB.. With the two free weeks, that seems to be a pretty good deal, especially if they offer another three months free when you threaten to cancel, like they did to me last time.. (they may not do that again this year, though, since realone superpass seems to be more established.. I think this was mentioned on another thread here, but I figured it couldn't hurt to repeat

Movielover

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 06:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
that sure is interesting all you that got free months last year cuz when I cancelled that was it, no more....hmmmmm

Pulk

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 07:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It has however been stated that in order "to preserve the drama for Big Brother 3 television viewers, CBS may block or delay the webcast for a limited number of real-time events that transpire in the house."


I wonder if that gives license for Shapiro to censor anything that he fancies will make the tv show. It was bad enough missing out on the drama of nominations as they happened, perhaps he will go one better this year and leave the room as soon as an argument breaks out.

Bastable

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't tell you how FURIOUS I am that Mac users can't access the standard fees.

CBS is ALREADY guilty of mismanaging the feeds! It's disugsting that the network would allow this sort of exclusion!!!

Really...I'm spitting fire here!!

Therlin

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bastable - I also use a Mac and I'm upset. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I have a window system at home because I support Windows computers at work so I can still watch the feeds. But I love using my Mac, it's a pleasure to use, unlike windows. But anyway, I will see if there is a way to watch the feeds with the Mac. If there is (other than using Virtual PC) I'll make sure to post something and send you an email.

I have heard a RUMOR that the RealOne Player for Mac is about to come out but it's just that, a rumor. None of my contacts at Real are allowed to give me any specific dates. They tell me that the player exists and it's being worked on but they can't give me a release date.

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bastable, you can't get the live feeds at all on your Mac? I'm on webtv but have been thinking of getting a Mac, can you explain? Thanks

(you said the standard fees?)

Karuuna

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Therlin - any idea if the RealOne Mac Player will be system 9 compatible? Or will you have to upgrade to OS X? If you use OS X, I'd like to hear what you think about it, too.

Thanks!!!

Mygetaway

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The only difference that I know of from the "free" player to the updated one is that when you get the SuperPass, you get Turbo PLay, and Theater mode. You also get an equalizer, and video controls for your player. That stuff doesn't come with the free version. If you have DSL or cable you already get a better picture than if you have a 56k, and if you have 56 K I don't think you'd get any better quality no matter which version you had, does that make sense?

Bastable

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Therlin,

Thanks so much!! I hope you find out some secret that will save me $200.

I am still in a state of shock that CBS is willing to sacrifice such a large number of us so that Real Networks can cram a new product down consumers' throats.

Macs worked in Year One as well as last year. The only reason they won't work now is because REAL has gotten greedy and wants to force all users to its stupid proprietary program that everyone's going to dump in September anyway.

It's wrong wrong wrong and CBS, if it cared at all about the viewers, would be freaking out.

It's truly disgusting and depressing. I hate Real Networks and the way it holds all customers at arm's length.

Therlin

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Karuuna - according to my contacts, yes, RealOne will work with OS 9 as well as OS X. It's the OS X part that is taking them a while to get working, but since it's Apple's new default OS they need to make sure that's working before it's released. Unfortunately.

OS X is very nice, specially if you have a G4. Did you switch from Windows to Mac, or the other way around? The interface shock is almost the same. It's different, you have to get used to it.

Ryn

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hmm - where the heck is the quarterly option?

I can;'t find it ANYWHERE??

Right now I am on the 9.95 a month plan (just re-activated my account).

Bastable

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Therlin,

Boy oh boy, I wish they could release the OS 9 ahead of OS X. I don't know why they couldn't, since lots of other companies already have. Besides, that would mollify most of us since almost everyone can run OS 9. Only the newest Mac users only have OS X.

If you get any beta advances on the OS 9, you know whom to e-mail them to!! ;-)

By the way, are your contacts saying this is a matter of days, weeks, months? I'd hate to get working software very long into the game.

Jadeygurl39

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ryn, I didn't see the quarterly option either. I signed up for the $9.95.

Jade

Therlin

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bastable, without going into technical details I'll say that they can't release a version for OS 9 first. Basically the same code that they are writing will run on both, OS 9 and OS X. They really cannot release just one version. Even if they could (which technically is possible, but a pain) it would just cause more problems and headaches than to wait for the "universal" code.

As for when, they won't tell me. They just say that they are working hard and that it looks good. They say "soon" but they are not getting any more specific than that. Like I said, there is a rumor of something being announced next week, but it may be false, or it may just be a release date announcement.

Karuuna

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Therlin, thanks for the udpate. My first Mac was a Plus. :) Now I have a couple of G3's, and iMacs, no G4's. I'd probably have to upgrade the RAM in some of them to run OS X. I also run my business on Macs, and I'm always reluctant to upgrade till most of the bugs are worked out since it wreaks havoc with production and our databases otherwise. We usually have to run several weeks of tests before we can go live on the whole network with any software upgrade.

I appreciate your feedback! Very helpful!

Karuuna

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, Ryn, I went back to the same link where i copied that info from before, and wouldn't you know they deleted the quarterly deal. Go figure. Sorry!

Iceprincess

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ROFLMAO now THAT is capitalism at its finest. Just a few pennies more and I can pay off my Lexus.

Therlin

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A new version of OS X is coming in August or September. If you plan on upgrading to OS X, wait until that version is out. Huge performance and interface improvements.

And RAM is vital for OS X.

Espen

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 08:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just found out that the 3 months for 24.95 for Superpass (not just BB) offered by real expired yesterday, so even I missed out.. However, I checked, and BB wrapped up Sep 20th last year, which means BB might be done by the 24th, which is when your third payment would be due to Real if you sign up for their month deal today (given the two free weeks). In other words, you might be able to get the whole show for just $19.90 that way... At least if you did subscribe last year, I don't know if there are any additional costs if you didn't..

Any news on when the finale is supposed to be yet, or how many days they are supposed to be in this time? If the finale is a few days after the 24th, it might even be worth waiting a few days to sign up if you want to catch the tail end, though If I remember right, it wasn't too exciting watching Will and Nicole at the end for a week last year..

Either way, you will get virtually everything for less than $20, and the superpass stuff too, so as long as you remember to cancel you should come out ahead (unless of course the superpass stuff is worth keeping, which it may be for some)..

Michael48

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 09:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
RealNetworks testing Mac OS X RealOne player
By Nick dePlume, Publisher and Editor in Chief

May 29, 2002 - Since RealNetworks first announced that Mac OS X support for its RealOne media player would come in the first half of this year, users have been anticipating a release.

The company hasn't been sitting idly, and more news may soon be on the way. According to sources, RealNetworks recently begun putting together a team of testers for an OS X version of the RealOne player. The company reportedly began doing this in late May.

Another insider, who confirmed the news, noted that the company won't be making a big deal of the test, and that users shouldn't expect a public beta or a preview release.

A spokesperson for RealNetworks would only confirm that the company "intends to support the Mac platform sometime this year."

Michael48

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 10:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
It doesn't sound promising for the Mac OS X and Real One Player. See link below:

http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/18019.html

Prezli

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 10:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Am currently running PlayerOne on Virtual PC ver 5 on a G4 dual 800. Took awhile to intall with several crashes, but now it works. Am viewing CNN exclusive feed. The audio is great and controllable, but the video is very choppy (DSL), but still viewable. Will try out tonight on BB3 on a G3 laptop.

Smrtass

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 11:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I just signed up for the quarterly option a few minutes ago. Go to the Real Player site, and click on the link for getting the 14 day free trial period for SuperOne. You'll see the offer for three months @ $24.85 there. Go, it's still available!

Delilah

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 11:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Guys see the pricing thread, some of us got a great deal at real today

Mygetaway

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 11:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The posts are moving so fast, I don't know if anyone posted this yet BUT on the RealOne home page/web, it also says that the feeds will start at 9:00 PM Eastern not 10:00 as we thought before.
That would mean 6 PM West Coast time, right?
Will they start them for us earlier?