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Old 06-09-2007, 11:39   #116
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Re: Play TV?

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Originally Posted by baynesy07 View Post
When a company launches a new product it is very rare for them to put much on their websites or anywhere else, a classic example of this is Steve Jobbs and his Apple group. There will always be speculation as to what is going to happen at launch but the truth always stays underwraps until launch date. If play tv where to reveal their hand now it would result in the main competitors i.e sky and virgin taking defensive moves.
Actually, that is *not* normal practice. Apple tend to do that, but they are the only company that I know of that does. Apple also have a reputation (admittedly not always justified) for delivering reliable and innovative products and services, which they have earned over the last 30 years or so.

Play TV is a new company, and, therefore has no reputation good or bad. To launch with limited details of the company and products/services available is suicide.

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Originally Posted by jgw2001 View Post
If there was a 14 day cooling off period after installation, then great but I dont believe this is the case.

I believe the distance-selling laws (which apply if you order over the web or from a telesales person) apply. These laws ENFORCE a cooling-off period. So, if Play TV cause problems, you at least have something you can take them to court with.
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