Lªz¥
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Post by Lªz¥ on Feb 1, 2012 17:03:36 GMT 12
Hi. I plan on getting speedbox for both nights & as a first time user was wondering if we get to see the support classes between the teams races. Have a few plans to keep things interesting if not ;D  |
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Post by Admin on Feb 1, 2012 17:05:54 GMT 12
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Post by WakaFan on Feb 1, 2012 17:07:43 GMT 12
As a user of Speedbox for the past year and a bit yes you do get support races and interviews from drivers and crew and allsorts from pits well worth your money
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Post by BarryB on Feb 1, 2012 18:44:00 GMT 12
There are no support races on the first night, just the teams races, but Speedbox always shows all races and fills in the gaps with interviews etc. We're also going to experiment with some "live link" interviews this year as well.
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downey
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Post by downey on Feb 2, 2012 7:59:24 GMT 12
How much does it cost?
How good is the quality of the picture?
Do you need super fast broadband to make it worthwhile?
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Post by Ugmo on Feb 2, 2012 8:01:27 GMT 12
How much does it cost? How good is the quality of the picture? Do you need super fast broadband to make it worthwhile? Head over to www.speedbox.tv and everything you need to know will be there. |
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Post by alloyplatypus on Feb 2, 2012 10:17:00 GMT 12
How much does it cost? How good is the quality of the picture? Do you need super fast broadband to make it worthwhile? It is $30 per night, and the pic quality is great at a smaller level (monitor size) but does go a little blurry putting it on a 50 inch TV or whatever, but not too bad. They have 3 size bandwidths so the lowest is probably not that good, but better if you have slower internet. I use super fast broadband (we have cable in chch) and its all good, but i have seen other people have issues. If you ask Speedbox they give you a ping address to make sure that your net connection is good enough. Contacting Speedbox thru Facebook seems to get answers fast. The Teams is by far the best Speedbox meeting, they have 3 cameras on, and with only 8 cars on track, they catch probably 95% of the action, whereas alot of Heat 3's at big events with 26-30 cars they cant be looking everywhere and miss a bit. |
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Post by BarryB on Feb 2, 2012 10:25:46 GMT 12
AND Paul Hickey as dedicated Speedbox commentator, which is always a bonus.
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Post by dm on Feb 2, 2012 10:57:25 GMT 12
AND Paul Hickey as dedicated Speedbox commentator, which is always a bonus. so true barry and no palmy commentary to cringe at  |
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Post by alloyplatypus on Feb 2, 2012 11:13:43 GMT 12
AND Paul Hickey as dedicated Speedbox commentator, which is always a bonus. so true barry and no palmy commentary to cringe at I dont like being negative about commentators as i know i would hate to attempt a job like that, and i commend those that can.. but im afraid that Palmy commentator drives me nuts. Yes Barry, having Paul on board is a great addition too, as well as your Pit commentary as well! |
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Post by BarryB on Feb 2, 2012 13:35:54 GMT 12
so true barry and no palmy commentary to cringe at I dont like being negative about commentators as i know i would hate to attempt a job like that, and i commend those that can.. but im afraid that Palmy commentator drives me nuts. Yes Barry, having Paul on board is a great addition too, as well as your Pit commentary as well! Well let's hope Paul got his "the pendulum swings the other way" out of his system at Huntly last weekend ;D It's a great saying, but perhaps a little overused...... |
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Post by jimmyj on Feb 2, 2012 17:42:23 GMT 12
We have used speed box before and found it great especially when you can't be there ,They make it like you were there
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Post by BarryB on Feb 3, 2012 14:27:34 GMT 12
We have used speed box before and found it great especially when you can't be there ,They make it like you were there It's not quite that good jimmyj, but certainly the next best alternative if you can't be there for sure |
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Post by urmama on Feb 3, 2012 14:59:07 GMT 12
I dont like being negative about commentators as i know i would hate to attempt a job like that, and i commend those that can.. but im afraid that Palmy commentator drives me nuts. Yes Barry, having Paul on board is a great addition too, as well as your Pit commentary as well! Well let's hope Paul got his "the pendulum swings the other way" out of his system at Huntly last weekend ;D It's a great saying, but perhaps a little overused...... No cause that can be used as a drinking game problem is we would all be pissed by the 4th race. |
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Post by zeppelin on Feb 3, 2012 15:05:16 GMT 12
Really looking forward to the weekends Speedbox coverage of the Teams from Palmy....will also be great to the Auckland Teams as well.
We run a cable from our Apple directly into our flat 42" flat screen & we get a great picture. I used to run it through the projector & onto the wall, but since we moved we don't have a big enough wall. But the picture was pretty good through the projector as well.
So the BBQ's are cleaned & ready the fridges are stocked & we have a few friends coming over to enjoy the weekends entertainment. Not quite like being there, but it is an excellent substitute.
Next year there is a about four or five families going down & we are doing the camping ground & tent thing....haven't done it about 11yrs, so we are all looking forward to it... ;D
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Post by incursa on Feb 3, 2012 15:07:34 GMT 12
Well let's hope Paul got his "the pendulum swings the other way" out of his system at Huntly last weekend ;D It's a great saying, but perhaps a little overused...... No cause that can be used as a drinking game problem is we would all be pissed by the 4th race. hmmm if your not pissed by the 4th race in palmy theres somethink rong with you  best drinking social week end ever going down there  |
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Post by jimmyj on Feb 3, 2012 16:37:04 GMT 12
Exactly what I meant Barry if you can't be there it is great ,Got any other ideas for watchin?.We gott 55in T V hook straight into it .Beauty
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Post by widjem on Feb 4, 2012 9:50:28 GMT 12
Dear Speedbox commentator,
Please keep the "pendulum swinging, tail gunner and front gunner" to a minimum. ;D
Thanks heaps
Speedbox viewer
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Post by tiroto on Feb 4, 2012 10:31:54 GMT 12
Agree please keep the idosycro..se.. I mean cut out the annoying lines!  |
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Post by Skorp on Feb 4, 2012 10:41:30 GMT 12
Agree please keep the idosycro..se.. I mean cut out the annoying lines! I believe the term you are looking for is cliches. And yes, they can get very annoying some times |
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best drinking social week end ever going down there 
