iPlayer

So yes, I’m signed up with the BBC’s iPlayer TV on demand. I’ve tried the Channel 4 version, 4oD, which is OK, so I thought I’d give the BBC one a go too.

And so far it seems to be OK. The “zoom” doesn’t work on my machine, leaving you with just ‘diddy’ screen or full screen, but one assumes that’s a bug fix that’ll come along soon. The actual playback quality is pretty impressive, and while the library of available programmes isn’t currently all that great, it’s not bad either. And of course there’ll be more stuff as time goes on.

All told, an interesting idea. Now it just remains to be seen whether I’ll actually use it…