OFFICIAL
76.0
pretty good |
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Content
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| Quality : |
14.0 / 20 |
| Quantity : |
12.5 / 15 |
| Entertain : |
12.5 / 15 |
| Updates : |
7.5 / 10 |
| Exclusive : |
5.0 / 05 |
| Download : |
2.5 / 05 |
| sub-total : |
54.0 / 70 |
| Navigation |
| Easy : |
8.0 / 10 |
| Features : |
3.0 / 05 |
| Design : |
3.0 / 05 |
| sub-total : |
14.0 / 20 |
| Other |
| Originality : |
4.0 / 05 |
| Hard Facts : |
3.0 / 05 |
| sub-total : |
7.0 / 10 |
Scoring Criteria New
New Update!
As of Aug 15th, 07, price of a site is no longer factored into the overall score/rank. |
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| Editor: Duke |
Initial Review: 03-27-07 |
| Follow-Up Review(s): 10-30-07 |
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1. Balanced # of vids on each site.
2. Unique network of niches/fetishes.
3. Episodes have dates posted.
1. Basic network navigation.
2. Avg vid quality & downloading.
3. High monthly price.
"The Mature/BBW nework is unique but the vid quality & high price are negatives." |
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Channel 69 VIP is a network that doesn't cover the same niches as most mainstream networks like Teen, Asian, Anal, etc. These guys have stuff like mature, chunky, BBW, hairy, big tits, and body builders. Other that that it's similar to other networks in that videos are the focus of the content with picture galleries as supporting material for the episodes.
The Goods:
- Unique Network of Niches & Fetishes. This is definitely Channel 69's specialty that separates them from the crowd. Mature and BBW (big tits & big butts) are well represented in the sites and make up the bulk of the content. The bodybuilder girl site is probably the most unique and creative plus there's a hairy fetish site as well.
- Balanced # of Vids on Each Site. Checking around at the different included sites I see that generally speaking each site has roughly the same number of episodes. Sometimes networks can get focused on having one or two big sites and leave the rest with only a handful of movies but that's not the case here. None of the sites is very large but at least they're about equal in size.
- Episodes Have Dates Posted. Each movie is dated so we know when it was added to the site. I found this to be true for each of the sites I visited which is good to see.
The Bads:
- Avg Vid Quality & Downloading. The videos are only offered in one format (2 quality levels) and they initially stream in-browser and from there it's possible to download them. Another format would be nice along with a way to download without opening the stream.
- Basic Network Navigation. The tour hinted to me that there may be a model index and network navigation tools but that's not the case at all. Each site is stand alone and requires password entry. Other than a network hub page there's nothing that holds these together as a cohesive network as far as navigation goes.
- High Monthly Price. At $34.95/mo these guys have a price that I thing is just simply too high. Most netowrks with more sites, lots more videos, and better quality movies go for 5-10 bucks less per month.
Conclusion:
Channel 69 has potential since they're a network for mature/BBW lovers which isn't all that common. Unfortunately they're charging too much for not enough content and the video quality is average. I'd like to see them get another "hook" in addition to just having unique fetish sites.
| 1st Follow-Up Review |
Review: 10-30-07 |
Taking a look at Channel 69 VIP's collection of sites I see that the points made in my initial review still apply. They have continued to update the sites with new episodes so the number of movies available to members continues to increase. The updates are happening across the board so the sites still are all relatively close in overall size. What stands out as the networks main selling point remains the unique collection of niches including the emphasis on mature ladies. This is one of those networks that is a bit off the beaten path in terms of fetishes which sets it apart but also means it has a more targeted audience.
Score increased from 74.0 to 76.0.
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