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Technical News & Discussion => Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion => Topic started by: Sebby on Nov 03, 2008, 10:35:28

Title: The Gadget Show launch another campaign
Post by: Sebby on Nov 03, 2008, 10:35:28
I saw this when I watched The Gadget Show last night.

http://fwd.five.tv/videos/internet-downloads

It's nothing we don't already know, and I can't help but feel that - like most of the time - the guys on The Gadget Show don't fully understand the issue, but it's quite interesting nonetheless. :)
Title: Re: The Gadget Show launch another campaign
Post by: Rik on Nov 03, 2008, 10:40:32
They're a bit like Watchdog really, Seb, talk the talk, make the noise, don't get to grips with the issue. :(
Title: Re: The Gadget Show launch another campaign
Post by: Sebby on Nov 03, 2008, 10:42:52
You're right there, Rik. Perhaps I was a little harsh; their campaign last time about broadband speed (which completely dismissed the issue of sync rate) was a lot worse. I see the point that they're trying to make, but they're looking at providers like Orange and BT Broadband, so it's expected, or at least should be expected!
Title: Re: The Gadget Show launch another campaign
Post by: Rik on Nov 03, 2008, 10:54:56
That's the problem these days, Seb, they want to sensationalise, it's all about entertainment, not journalism.
Title: Re: The Gadget Show launch another campaign
Post by: Tacitus on Nov 03, 2008, 18:58:40
Completely clueless.  No exploration of the issues, pure sensationalism.
Title: Re: The Gadget Show launch another campaign
Post by: D-Dan on Nov 03, 2008, 20:28:48
I think you are being a little unfair. The campaign is specifically aimed at the "unlimited usage" angle, and so sync speed is not really a direct issue. If they help to raise the profile of these dishonest marketing strategies, then more power to them, I say.

Oh - and I supposed I'm biased on account of Susie being a babe and I quite like the Gadget Show anyway :)
Title: Re: The Gadget Show launch another campaign
Post by: Sebby on Nov 03, 2008, 20:40:58
The sync comment was aimed at their last campaign, not this one. :)