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This device has a surface similarity to the Clickview 24/7. Yes they both record multiple stations and store them for a limited period (24/7 does so for longer and at a higher quality) but otherwise they are chalk and cheese. Here are a few of the differences: Clickview 24/7 transfers programs to the Clickview library where they become available to all computers attached to the school LAN. This device can support only 4 TVs which must be physically attached to the device. That is clearly very limiting. Clickview library manager enables editing of the program (do you want to show the kids that Coke ad or station promo?). It also records subtitles and that greatly improves the 'searchability' of the program. Shows recorded on a 24/7 can be uploaded and viewed online at home on your computer or Apple device and inserted into your LMS. The 24/7 hardware specs are superior and it appears that its software is more advanced than what the Promise offers. I'm not sure what the current 24/7 costs but it is certainly a fair bit more expensive. But, as I've said, they are not really comparable products.

I will let those who are better qualified respond to the legalistic points made above. I would just note that Andrew has said that an ERA officer who inspected his school's system, and use of the Exchange, had no doubt about the absolute legality of what they were doing and there was no suggestion they were "sailing close to the wind". Moreover, Clickview Exchange is used by hundreds of schools and it is obvious that if the Exchange operated outside the rules then ERA would have forced it to close or make substantial changes. This has not happened and I would therefore suggest that the doubts raised above do not have any foundation.

I'd be surprised if anyone from Clickview would say something like this when it is so obviously incorrect - it is probably just a misunderstanding or hearing what you want to hear. Anyway, as I indicated in my last post it is not generally necessary to even consider ripping DVDs. The Clickview Exchange is a massive resource (over 6000 programs) and you can usually find what you need there. Tweet Clickviewdanny if you are having real difficulties and he will usually come up with a school that can help.

Generally, it is easy to avoid even considering ripping commercial DVDs. If the movie has been shown on TV, and has any potential educational value, then you can be sure that it has been recorded by another Clickview school who are usually happy to help and upload to the Exchange. One method for making a request like this is to use the Clickview Forum - Clickview UK forum • Index page

Quite easy to tell really. For a start the TV copy would have the station 'watermark' running right through it. It would also have numerous technical differences.

I think there is some confusion here - if your copy has been recorded off TV then you can distribute it within the school or provide a copy (eg via Clickview Exchange) for other schools to use. However, you cannot rip a commercial movie DVD and put it on Clickview even if it has been shown on the box.

Just to clear up some confusion - Clickview Live can stream 6 separate sources -they could be all DVDs or all TV stations or a mixture of both. The user can control (stop/start/pause etc) the DVD player from a viewing computer. Any composite source (eg a video camera) can be plugged into the thing.

Not quite what you are asking for but a legal way to stream DVDs around the school: Clickview live: ClickView - the digital video solution for schools

Talk to Clickview. When I did a google search I saw that some Asian international schools had it so SA should be perfectly feasible.

Sorry, something went wrong when I did a cut and paste. Here it is here: Clickview UK forum • Index page

The particular Clickview product that allows TV streaming is the 'Live' box.

There is a Clickview UK Forum here Clickview UK forum • Index page where you can make requests.

If you want to play DVDs over the network there is this from Clickview: ClickView - the digital video solution for schools I haven't seen it in operation yet but we are going to trial it next year.

Hi, I assume that the DVDs are programs captured from free to air (commercial DVDs can't be transferred due to copyright). A way around the transfer hassle, which we use, is to download from the Clickview Exchange. There are thousands of free to air programs there, many of which have all the extraneous stuff (ads etc), already edited out, and downloading is pretty quick and straightforward. ClickView Exchange - exchange.clickview.co.uk If some of your DVDs are movies then you can find 'legal' versions (ie free to air versions) on the Exchange as well. If you can't find what you want there then you can ask other schools to upload what you are seeking here: Clickview UK forum • Index page

Yes, it does. While it is not mentioned on its home page it is discussed here: ClickView - the digital video solution for schools