I Follow PAFC Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Foxtel to launch new iQ3 set-top box, fix bugs and prepare NBN bundles. Foxtel has commissioned a new iQ3 set-top box and will progressively fix bugs in existing units as the subscription television business prepares to add super-fast broadband to its bundles. The new iQ3 box will see an update to the unit's processing speed as well as significant cost reduction to Foxtel. However, a release date has not been finalised. http://www.afr.com/business/media-and-marketing/tv/foxtel-to-launch-new-iq3-settop-box-fix-bugs-and-prepare-nbn-bundles-20160728-gqg1bx#ixzz4G0BsXx9b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eth Nick Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Had to laugh when I read about this today. I'll laugh again when it's released years from now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Maybe they should go straight to IQ4!! cheers laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slattery Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) The latest software update from last week has significantly improved the speed and functionality of my IQ3 box. Still not perfect, but alot better than what it's been for the last 12 months.... Edited August 13, 2016 by Slattery spelling error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryCook Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Each software update for my IQ3 has improved performance and decreased the frequency of reboots, it's now measured in weeks rather than hours as it was at launch. Cheers Gary Edited August 15, 2016 by GaryCook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryCook Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 A question for the experts, if my other devices commonly have minimum speeds around 6 MB/s and occasionally as high as 12 MB/s, why does the IQ3 never get over 3 MB/s? Cheers Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLE3551503562118 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Mine is always well below any other device as well. Getting 40 odd Mbps on the NBN, laptop get's 90+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eth Nick Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 4 hours ago, GaryCook said: A question for the experts, if my other devices commonly have minimum speeds around 6 MB/s and occasionally as high as 12 MB/s, why does the IQ3 never get over 3 MB/s? Cheers Gary Wondering if your modems' QoS settings are prioritising other devices over the IQ3? "Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that prioritizes internet traffic for applications, online gaming, Ethernet LAN ports, or specified MAC addresses to minimize the impact of busy bandwidth." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryCook Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) 15 hours ago, Ralfi said: Wondering if your modems' QoS settings are prioritising other devices over the IQ3? "Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that prioritizes internet traffic for applications, online gaming, Ethernet LAN ports, or specified MAC addresses to minimize the impact of busy bandwidth." Worth a try, thanks for the tip. Fast answer, I utilise Apple Airport Extremes which don't have QoS. Not that I think it's the answer since the IQ3 never goes over 3 MB/s even when no one else is at home and there is no other wifi traffic. Cheers Gary Edited August 19, 2016 by GaryCook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Maybe foxtel are controlling the speed of the IQ3! cheers laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eth Nick Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 So what's the word on this? Are owners of the IQ3 hanging for this update or has the IQ3 become much more stable/useable (compared to the IQ2)? I ask because I've considered upgrading to the IQ3 lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLE3551503562118 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'd had the IQ3 since it first came out, would never go back to the IQ2 now. Very good unit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Craps on the Mystar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slattery Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) I think they have finally fixed the IQ3 issues with the latest firmware update. It is finally usable for me after almost 2 years of pulling my hair out Edited February 23, 2017 by Slattery spelling error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eth Nick Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Great news. But, have they come up with a way to transfer existing, unwatched recordings on the IQ2 to the IQ3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Ralfi said: Great news. But, have they come up with a way to transfer existing, unwatched recordings on the IQ2 to the IQ3? Can't really I think the encryption is box specific! cheers laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eth Nick Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 1 hour ago, laurie said: Can't really I think the encryption is box specific! cheers laurie Knew I was asking too much, Laurie. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Follow PAFC Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Till my IQ2 dies I will not upgrade to the IQ3 or they give me one for free and fix all the bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 57 minutes ago, I Follow PAFC said: Till my IQ2 dies I will not upgrade to the IQ3 or they give me one for free and fix all the bugs. Well I got to say as far as to MY IQ3 its almost 100% reliable,not that it was in the beginning while I agree with your comments about the IQ2 our original one is now in our multi-room setup the extra recording capacity,start from beginning and the FTA tuner is now worth the upgrade JMHO!! cheers laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slattery Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 The last firmware update has seemed to fix most of the problems with the IQ3. Still a little slow to respond at times but no longer freezes and I have not had to reset it for a couple of months now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOU LOU Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have been offered an upgrade to IQ3 - I still have the original IQ box - I am tempted to upgrade. Advice please! Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted June 27, 2017 Administrator Share Posted June 27, 2017 For us IQ3 was the worst - to the point where we ended up cancelling Foxtel because we simply couldn't be bothered going through the downgrade back to IQ2 process. The boxes are clunky, freeze up, remotes are laggy. The UI looks great - that's its only benefit IME. I know others are saying that the issues are resolved, but as recently as April that wasn't the case for us. Truth be told we ditched Foxtel after nearly 15 years (3 x IQ3 boxes), and replaced it with Fetch. We've saved a stack of money and aside from sports, haven't lost any content we really care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slattery Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 IQ3 is fine now after the last firmware update. If you don't need to record and have a decent internet connection go with Foxtel NOW (Play) instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Marc said: For us IQ3 was the worst - to the point where we ended up cancelling Foxtel because we simply couldn't be bothered going through the downgrade back to IQ2 process. The boxes are clunky, freeze up, remotes are laggy. The UI looks great - that's its only benefit IME. I know others are saying that the issues are resolved, but as recently as April that wasn't the case for us. Truth be told we ditched Foxtel after nearly 15 years (3 x IQ3 boxes), and replaced it with Fetch. We've saved a stack of money and aside from sports, haven't lost any content we really care about. I have had very few problems with mine and I got it when they first came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted June 27, 2017 Administrator Share Posted June 27, 2017 Lucky then I guess. We had problems with all 3 boxes - even after we received replacements. I'm told by someone in the industry there's a whole warehouse literally full of returned units. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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