PatriotJohn
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Anyone using Tablo with their OTA & Sling solution for recording?
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Jobber
Footballguy
Newsgroups. It Was great for porn back in the day.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Oh sweet. I cut the cord a couple of months ago, but there it is - HBO is still a GO-go on my tablet
Maybe I'm interpreting it wrong, but it appears that only the app on a tablet can control what is shown. So, u would need a phone or tablet for each TV location. Seems like a big annoyance.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
PatriotJohn
Footballguy
In reading further, there is not yet DVR compatability between the Tablo and SlingTV. Does not look like TiVo is compatible either. Tablo only ercords OTA antenna broadcasts.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
We looked in to Tablo and it looks like a great little service but I'm not sure the up front cost is worth it. Plus I don't like that there's not an HDMI pass through from the Tablo box to the TV.
We're going to roll without a DVR to see how it goes. I might give Tablo a roll if they come out with a 2.0 though.
We're going to roll without a DVR to see how it goes. I might give Tablo a roll if they come out with a 2.0 though.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
HBO Now launching in April for $14.99 a month - exclusive to Apple TV.
They said exclusive "at launch" so I'm guessing that means it'll be on Roku, Amazon etc in the future
They said exclusive "at launch" so I'm guessing that means it'll be on Roku, Amazon etc in the future
Drifter
Footballguy
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
Tick
Footballguy
Per Vox, it's slightly different:
So all iOS devices, not just Apple TV. And TV providers might offer HBO Now before Apple launches theirs.
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Finishing up my 7-day free trial of Sling, and I don't think I'll be keeping it. Have it running through a Roku 3 with 50 mbps Internet speed and it just isn't reliable. At least once a day, I'll get an error message saying one channel or another isn't working temporarily.
sbonomo
Footballguy
So I am running a roku 2 and built in wifi on my TV (vizio mid tier). Over all I have been happy however, the picture quality is terrible. I have the Verizon 25 mbps plan running through a one year old modem and Wifi ( netgear I think). When I run the speed test on my phone a rarely get to 10mbps in the upload and 4-5 on the download. Do I need to upgrade to the 50 Mbps or am I getting hosed by verizon.?
lumpy19
Footballguy
You need to run a speedtest directly from your modem with a hardline. This will tell you if 25mbps is getting to your house. If it is then you need to add your router and run the speedtest again to see if the router is the same speed.
matttyl
Footballguy
This brings up three questions for me....
1) can I cast/sling/transfer it from my iphone to my TV somehow? (I don't have an apple TV)
2) what shows would this give me other than Game of Thrones that I don't already have with Amazon Prime getting a lot of HBO shows?
3) can I get through all of Game of Thrones in my one free month?!
Franknbeans
Footballguy
any of youse have the Roku (smart) TV?
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Yeah I've had this issue from time to time.
Primarily just subscribed for the conference & NCAA tournaments along with NBA playoffs so probably won't re-up anyway. Watch ESPN app is great. Have basketball coverage all day/night.
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sbonomo
Footballguy
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
For those that use a DNS service, checkout different countries. Found Better Call Saul on Brazillian Netflix and the movies kickass over the US.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
Has anyone tested the Mohu Leaf against the AmazonBasics model?
Tested our Amazon antenna for about 2 mos before we switched and had zero problems. Contract ran out with DTV and our most watched station's signal has gone ape #####. Thinking about trying the higher distance Amazon model but figured I would ask about the Mohu.
Tested our Amazon antenna for about 2 mos before we switched and had zero problems. Contract ran out with DTV and our most watched station's signal has gone ape #####. Thinking about trying the higher distance Amazon model but figured I would ask about the Mohu.
cstu
Footballguy
I haven't had any trouble with either my Fire Stick or Fire TV. Might be an issue with the Roku, not your connection.
With the addition of AMC I don't need any cable channels besides what I'm getting with the basic package (NFL Network would be nice).
cstu
Footballguy
Playstation Vue launching in two weeks. Many more channels, only works on PS3/4 and iPad, and will likely cost much more than Sling.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Aside from the pricier and limited devices it's available on, If the Vue monthly price is what's been rumored ($60-80/mo & particularly with no ESPN), this thing will flop.
They're going to have to give away PS3/PS4s to get this thing off the ground if $60-80/mo is the monthly cost. Haven' been with D-TV in a couple years, but was paying less than 70/mo for even more channels than Vue.
I just don't see the demand there for this when the price is not much different than cable companies.
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cstu
Footballguy
Those prices are way too high considering it's the same price as cable. Maybe $50 and they give people a PS4 for a year long commitment.Aside from the pricier and limited devices it's available on, If the Vue monthly price is what's been rumored ($60-80/mo & particularly with no ESPN), this thing will flop.
They're going to have to give away PS3/PS4s to get this thing off the ground if $60-80/mo is the monthly cost. Haven' been with D-TV in a couple years, but was paying less than 70/mo for even more channels than Vue.
I just don't see the demand there for this when the price is not much different than cable companies.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
That's a bit better. I still think until they add ESPN to the mix, it's going to be a tough sell to the younger audience that primarily own PS3/PS4 and to any family with sports fans. Having Fox Sports isn't a "robust sports offering" (as Sony wants you to believe). And isn't going to get any current Sling subscriber to even consider switching.Those prices are way too high considering it's the same price as cable. Maybe $50 and they give people a PS4 for a year long commitment.Aside from the pricier and limited devices it's available on, If the Vue monthly price is what's been rumored ($60-80/mo & particularly with no ESPN), this thing will flop.
They're going to have to give away PS3/PS4s to get this thing off the ground if $60-80/mo is the monthly cost. Haven' been with D-TV in a couple years, but was paying less than 70/mo for even more channels than Vue.
I just don't see the demand there for this when the price is not much different than cable companies.
I just haven't been real impressed with much that I've read on Vue. If everything is close to what I've read, I'd bet money this venture doesn't last long. At the prices, I'm not real sure how this thing survives unless they plan on going ala carte. (which doesn't seem to be the plan) If it does to some extent, I might change my thinking.
Silver Surfer
Footballguy
Yes. I bought the 55" one about a month ago. I really like it. Eliminated one remote control for me and made it easier for my kids and mother-in-law to watch TV. We mainly watch Netflix, HBOGO and Sling. Works great.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
Is it the 8-18 error? I used to get that once a day but I would change the channel and change it back real quick and it would be gone. That happened maybe 4-5 times in the first week but hasnt happened since. Otherwise it's been flawless and we have it on Disney/Disney Jr almost all day for the kids while theyre playing.
For what its worth I have a Roku 3 and a 20 mbps connection.
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
I think that's the error usually. Although trying to watch ESPN yesterday it said something like, "the rental content you've requested is unavailable."
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
I did have an issue where ESPN wouldn't come in the second day but I didn't get that error ... it just wouldn't come on when I switched to that channel. It turned out to be the Roku 3 (It worked on my Roku stick) so I did a factory reset on the Roku 3 and it went away. Hasn't done it since.
culdeus
Footballguy
They have the fox sports affiliates. That's the first service with those, right?That's a bit better. I still think until they add ESPN to the mix, it's going to be a tough sell to the younger audience that primarily own PS3/PS4 and to any family with sports fans. Having Fox Sports isn't a "robust sports offering" (as Sony wants you to believe). And isn't going to get any current Sling subscriber to even consider switching.Those prices are way too high considering it's the same price as cable. Maybe $50 and they give people a PS4 for a year long commitment.Aside from the pricier and limited devices it's available on, If the Vue monthly price is what's been rumored ($60-80/mo & particularly with no ESPN), this thing will flop.
They're going to have to give away PS3/PS4s to get this thing off the ground if $60-80/mo is the monthly cost. Haven' been with D-TV in a couple years, but was paying less than 70/mo for even more channels than Vue.
I just don't see the demand there for this when the price is not much different than cable companies.
I just haven't been real impressed with much that I've read on Vue. If everything is close to what I've read, I'd bet money this venture doesn't last long. At the prices, I'm not real sure how this thing survives unless they plan on going ala carte. (which doesn't seem to be the plan) If it does to some extent, I might change my thinking.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Not sure if an update went wrong or what, but my Roku 3 is having all kinds of issues dropping Sling and NBA LeaguePass programming. Laptop, tablets and Fire TV all working fine at the exact same time Roku 3 loses streams or downgrades picture quality to a blurry abstract painting.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
For what its worth I did the Roku 3 software update before I had the issue and didn't do it after I did the factory reset. That could be it.
cstu
Footballguy
culdeus
Footballguy
Brady Marino
Footballguy
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KiddLattimer
Footballguy
Having trouble getting antenna reception in one room because the TV isn't that close to the window. The same antenna works fine in other rooms though.
Using a 25 mi antenna now, would a 35 mile (or higher) antenna help get reception in a situation like this or wouldn't it matter if it's not near a window?
Using a 25 mi antenna now, would a 35 mile (or higher) antenna help get reception in a situation like this or wouldn't it matter if it's not near a window?
lumpy19
Footballguy
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
Honestly I wasnt sure how to do it... do you need a roof antenna to do that?lumpy19 said:
sbonomo
Footballguy
so I called xfinity - the are sticking by their guns that my cable modem cannot handle the bandwith (I have dxxxx02 vs the newer dxxxx03). My modem is able to handle 50 Mbps - no idea why the 25 I pay for is not coming through. I ordered the new version (of course they try to sel l me their 250 version) off amazon. Www III tomorrow if I don't get much closer to the speed I pay for. Does this have to do with the new definition of "high speed" internet? Anyone else having this problem?
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Pay for CBS. And we don't include NFL yet either! Plus we give you ads!http://www.cnet.com/news/cbs-ceo-our-streaming-service-beats-dishs-sling-tv-on-subscribers/
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Here is what I'm looking at. Going for best value:
Silverstone ML03B
Azrock B85M
i3-4160 Haswell
4GB Corsair DDR3 1333
Corsair 256GB SSD
Haupauge 1213 WinTV with Remote
Grand Total = $500
Is there anything I'm light on? Anything I can downgrade without hit in performance?
MCguidance
Footballguy
Are you playing blu Rays?
What are you using for storage?
What front end are you running and on what os?
Is this just for playing files? Is this a server too? We use my htpc for entertainment and occasional surfing when we have a crowd and want to pull up some pics, websites, etc.
Was just looking for a blu-ray player/burner to add, so yes.
Storage is on a networked home server - everything wired.
Windows 8 and Kodi.
I want to get over the air tv from an antenna on the roof with the Haupauge card. Use Sling, Netflix and "other things" available with Kodi. Stream files from the home server. Record tv to either the SSD or home server.
TIA
