2016-03-03, 20:31
@primaeval, @CaptainT
I am running latest version 2.1.2 and note previous iPlayer WWW version live streams for BBC One and BBC Two at very lowest bitrate (lower than 1.0 mbps) are not available anymore.
They used to be handy in my usage case with the earlier versions when any/all of the higher bit rate streams paused/stuttered after minutes during peak traffic periods on Internet. (which used to be very irritating)
However "so far" I have personally noted that low "1.0mbps llnw" streams are currently providing me with the most reliable and consistent playback over longer duration periods with an overall picture quality that whilst not HD is very acceptable on a 42inch HD TV.
I am therefore keeping my fingers crossed that these 1.0mbps llnw streams will prove more reliable in longer term and especially in afternoon/evenings at weekends.
(reliable constant stream is the most important feature for all users at any selected bitrate)
Thanks so much for all your continuing hard work, maintaining and improving this add-on; very much appreciated.
I am running latest version 2.1.2 and note previous iPlayer WWW version live streams for BBC One and BBC Two at very lowest bitrate (lower than 1.0 mbps) are not available anymore.
They used to be handy in my usage case with the earlier versions when any/all of the higher bit rate streams paused/stuttered after minutes during peak traffic periods on Internet. (which used to be very irritating)
However "so far" I have personally noted that low "1.0mbps llnw" streams are currently providing me with the most reliable and consistent playback over longer duration periods with an overall picture quality that whilst not HD is very acceptable on a 42inch HD TV.
I am therefore keeping my fingers crossed that these 1.0mbps llnw streams will prove more reliable in longer term and especially in afternoon/evenings at weekends.
(reliable constant stream is the most important feature for all users at any selected bitrate)
Thanks so much for all your continuing hard work, maintaining and improving this add-on; very much appreciated.