Digital & Web TV

Do You Watch Gaming Livestreams?

invalid@example.com (Hurin) — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 07:20:08 +0000

Streaming has become very popular nowadays. Many gamers now livestream their games on Twitch.tv. Even YouTube has begun to provide some kind of streaming capability. It has become quite a good way for gamers to make some money from donations instead of participating in tournaments. At the same time, many tournaments also earn some revenue from livestreaming. So I wonder whether anyone here watches livestreams and how often? Do you watch them for the personality of the streamer or for the game?

Can You Live Life Without Tv?is It Possible?

invalid@example.com (chared) — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 03:14:46 +0000

Its hard to imagine living a life with no TV.Is it possible to live that kind of life today?Personally,I can't imagine living life with no TV in my home.For me,TV has become part of basic necessities as it is part of those things which makes stay at home enjoyable.I love watching TV and I can't imagine a day passing by without me watching it.Sometimes I don't watch TV but that's when am too busy to find time for TV.

Is Tv A Waste Of Money?

invalid@example.com (Rossy) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:18:13 +0000

So I'm thinking, you own a smartphone and still have a TV. Everything you watch on your TV is available on your smartphone as well. I think TV is a waterbed money. What do you think?

Spectrum Vs Dish Network:currently Dealing With Spectrum

invalid@example.com (NinetyEighty1) — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:57:21 +0000

So, I few months ago while I was at college my mother switch over to Spectrum. To be honest, I'm not to crazy about it, most of the channels I use to watch I need either call the service so I can watch or an error pops up on the channel saying "try again later". I was always a bit more attracted to Dish Tv. What are your opinions? Is Dish a more cheaper and beneficial route to go?

Why Do People Still Buy Cable When They Have Internet Entertainment?

invalid@example.com (hades_leae) — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 06:36:52 +0000

If you watch media on the internet, you know that you can get so much more from it than with your cable service. Internet is so much better, and it's also cheaper. I like not having to deal with leasing a cable box. Getting a router can be done threw the company, or I can buy my own and only need to pay for the internet service.

The internet provides so much more entertainment, so why do people bother with cable still...even satellite?

Netflix And Hulu Falling Out ??

invalid@example.com (realriightty) — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 02:09:24 +0000

Since 2016 Netflix and Hulu has began turning into a plan b investment. Let's think about it, ever since the movie box came out. For those who don't know what a movie box is, it's also called a android box. The box provides unlimted free movies and tv shows. Best part of all everything is up to date and when I say that I mean you don't even have to go to the movie theatre. As a addon to the box you could get worldwide live tv. That's only one of the few reasons why the movie box became a...

Netflix, Hulu, etc. Will they be the death of cable tv?

invalid@example.com (Gin0710) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 01:59:07 +0000

HBO is just the beginning of many channels that will probably be going solo. Do you think this is also the beginning of the end for cable tv? With so much bad publicity Comcast has received, and poor quality service from other companies like Dish cutting channels and Direct TV not being clear on their packages, I honestly think people will eventually switch to Netflix and Hulu. I will gladly pay for both. $8 per month is nothing compared to the cable bills I've racked up. All in the...

How Long Does It Take Netflix To Post A New Season Of A Series.

invalid@example.com (Merissa) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 01:12:26 +0000

I wanted to know how long is the process, because my favorite series has just ended a season earlier this year. Does all of the Netflix series take the same amount of time to premier a new season ?, or is the time dependant on certain factors for it to be posted. Also if there are shows which take less time for a new season to appear, let me know of your recommendations.

Mobile TV.

invalid@example.com (pandandesign) — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 20:31:46 +0000

Has anyone watch TV on your mobile phone? For those who have either AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint, there is a Mobile TV app where you can download from Google Play or Apple store. I just start watching TV on my mobile phone a few days ago, which is a great experience that I'm able to watch my favorite TV channels on-the-go.

Do you have internet service and satellite/cable?

invalid@example.com (MrsJones) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:42:01 +0000

We have a satellite dish and we have internet service from different providers. I feel that there is a savings that can be found between the two. I know that giving up one would be obvious but which one? How can you get the benefits of both by using one service instead of the two?

Do you have internet service and satellite/cable? Have you thought of how you could save on these two services? If so, I'd like to hear you thoughts.

Free Roku

invalid@example.com (Diane Lane) — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:10:51 +0000

I've been wanting to cut the cable for quite a while. I did cut back severely on my package, but right now, I still have the basic local channels via my cable provider. I have two antennas, so have considered cutting the cable entirely, but there are a few reasons I'm holding out for now. I purchased a Roku streaming stick and use it quite a bit. I typically use it to stream via Netflix and Hulu, but I also occasionally watch a movie via Google Play on the
Roku.

I unplugged the Roku and...

Netflix or Hulu?

invalid@example.com (messlisa) — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 04:02:35 +0000

I have been a loyal customer of Netflix and they have a wide variety of options available for not only my husband and , but for our daughter as well. Yet, I have heard that Hulu is cheaper and has just as much to offer as Netflix. Can anyone tell me their experiences with the two? If so, can you list the pros and cons to each one? Any information would be helpful.

Cutting The Cord

invalid@example.com (Diane Lane) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:11:53 +0000

I've been threatening to cut the cord for quite a while now, but I was a bit concerned about going with antenna programming during Hurricane Season. Also, I learned a while ago that if I cut my cable television off entirely, I would have to pay $20 per month in 'unbundling' fees to the provider. I have been looking around for an alternative for a long time, and since I'm quite a ways away from the city, there aren't many options to my current provider.

Yesterday, I got totally fed up when...

Does Your Cable Tv Provider Give You Discount Movie Coupons?

invalid@example.com (Diane Lane) — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:37:11 +0000

I have AT&T (yes, still), and they give several coupons per month for specific movies. The deal is usually 50% off the cost of Video On Demand charges, and the credit sometimes takes up to 2 months to show up on your account.

The coupons are usually not for movies I am planning on watching, so usually don't use them, but I have redeemed them a time or two. I also tend to stream from Amazon Instant Video instead, because it's almost always cheaper than the AT&T Video On Demand price.

But,...

Hulu Is Coming Out With A New Streaming Service

invalid@example.com (Diane Lane) — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:44:40 +0000

This is from an email I received from FierceCable:

Hulu recently

the imminent launch of its live TV streaming service, and now new details are leaking out about different pricing tiers for the service.

According to Cord Cutter News, which obtained a survey Hulu is sending out to select subscribers, the basic package will start at $35 and will allow streaming to only one in-home device or mobile device. A...

What Are The Alternatives To Netflix?

invalid@example.com (Colebra) — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:48:16 +0000

So I just found out that Netflix isn't available in Portugal, which sucks because I was really looking forward to the comedy specials...
What's my best alternative here?

Can anyone shed some light on Cloudload, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or anything else you think it's good?

Thanks a bunch people!

How much is too much to spend on a TV contract?

invalid@example.com (GemmaRowlands) — Fri, 06 May 2016 15:11:24 +0000

In the UK, where I am from, we have to spend a certain amount of money per year in order to have a television in our home, and watch what is on it. However, if you then want to subscribe to satellite or digital channels, you will need to pay even more on top of that. I know some people who will spend literally hundreds on their television, only to find that they never even watch half of the things that they're paying to have available to them.

Personally, we spend £70 a month on...

At&t And Directv Have Merged

invalid@example.com (MrsJones) — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:09:36 +0000

I am interested to know what others think about this merger. We are customers of them both. From the email that I received over the weekend there will be no changes in our current services. So who will this really benefit? The only benefit that I see is access to 'more' movies, if the movies you want to see on DirecTV are not available they could be with AT&T.

What are your thoughts?

Will the Internet Kill Cable/Satellite TV?

invalid@example.com (Adeal4u) — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:18:16 +0000

Since the Internet has stepped on the scene, it has made it difficult for cable/satellite to compete. I know one day there won't be anymore cable TV, and all the shows will be watched on the Internet. What would it be like without cable?

You would save yourself a lot of money because you can stop paying that high bill every month. Newer TV's are being programmed to use the Internet wirelessly. Personally I look forward to losing cable/satellite because you have no control over what you...

Don't Lose The $%^& Digital Converter Box For The Cable Tv

invalid@example.com (Penny) — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 13:15:00 +0000

I am soooooooooooo mad at myself. I decided to save money by dropping WOW cable TV. I had a digital converter box but could not find it. In fact the first time they mailed one to me it never arrived, so it was the second box they sent that I was using. But when I got a new TV I put it "somewhere."

Now to close the account they are charging my $120 for both boxes, including the one I never got. $240 and they sent it to collections so I need to pay it to protect my credit score. My...

HBO going solo

invalid@example.com (Strykstar) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:52:12 +0000

Cordcutters rejoice, HBO has announced a standalone service coming in 2015.

Here is the announcement:

Jet Box

invalid@example.com (Pat) — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:29:26 +0000

This new service will allow households to drop their cable services.

"The JetBox wirelessly connects to your Internet or Mobile Hotspot giving you access to Unlimited Live and or OnDemand Television, Movies, Sports and Web based content with up to 4K UHD streaming ability. The Jetbox system turns any HDMI ready TV into a Smart TV. Which can also access favorite Social Media Sites, Email, and Websites all right from the television. The JetBox comes with many additional features...

How have you put all your non digital TV out to pasture?

invalid@example.com (MrsJones) — Mon, 18 May 2015 03:15:11 +0000

I guess that 'regular' TVs are no longer being manufactured any more, 'cause I haven't seen any other than thrift stores, flea markets or yard sales. I've been shopping around for a flat screen to replace a 32 inch 'regular' TV. When comparing the two the flat screen no doubt sends the 'regular' TV out to pasture. But... I have one 13 inch color TV that I just can't seem to let go of, why is that?

Are you still paying for cable TV? Have you considered Clear QAM?

invalid@example.com (Soliloquy) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 02:53:24 +0000

If you find yourself still paying for cable TV but never actually watching most of the channels and mostly just staying with the cable company out of inertia or not wanting to go back to over-the-air picture quality, you should consider Clear QAM. The cable company is required to provide you with your local channels (and sometimes more) unscrambled at cable TV quality for free or at a low cost (such as $10). Naturally the cable companies don't want you to know about this and will often...

Free Streaming Services

invalid@example.com (kana_marie) — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:59:31 +0000

I recently discovered a handful of free streaming services that some of you may be interested. There's Crackle, which typically has a mixture of really and really bad movies and shows. They are also older movies and shows.
There's popcornflix. It has mostly B movies, but there are some really good ones thrown in there too.
There's snag tv, which us nothing but low. Us get films. It's good when you aren't in the mood for something serious less anyone know of anymore that are good enough to...

Chromecast vs. Roku

invalid@example.com (helpingcollier4) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:22:45 +0000

I have really enjoyed the Roku 2. It has a number of good, free channels and I am able to use my MLB.TV subscription with ease. I am considering updating to the new Roku 3, but I have heard a lot about Chromecast from Google and I am wondering what its advantages might be over Roku.

Would someone with Chromecast mind sharing some of the main things you enjoy about it, please? Also, if there are any poster who have used both the Roku and Chromecast, I would be every interested to hear...

What Is The Best Router For Hd Streaming?

invalid@example.com (lavenderblue) — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:30:33 +0000

I have a 10 year old Linksys router. Its life span has been absolutely phenomenal but to be honest it just doesn't work very well for streaming. It's a single band and drops connections often, with a lot of issues buffering and transmitting optimal quality during streaming. Just getting too old and worn I guess, so I will be replacing it. My question for people into streaming TV and movies, what wireless router do you use and how satisfied are you with it's performance? Looking for any...

Sling TV?

invalid@example.com (hayrake) — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 17:49:10 +0000

My husband and I have been making do with regular programming for years because we hate the high prices of satellite and cable networks when most of what they show is just pure junk we have no interest in whatsoever. Now we hear there is this sling tv offer coming up. Twenty dollars a month with no contract streaming tv. It won't make that big a difference to me because I'm not a big watcher anyway, but my husband will be thrilled to get the sports channels as now it seems regular...

Dish Network Blackouts

invalid@example.com (seanbisepic) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:00:34 +0000

Hi all!

I just wanted to know if people are aware of what's going on when it comes to Dish Network and their blackout of Fox News.

I've recently just been contracted into a 2 year agreement with Dish Network recently and I typically watch Fox News regularly. I was caught off guard when I noticed that the channel had suddenly vanished from my guide. I of course went online to read up on the recent contract negotiations, and found that they're sitting in a standstill.

Fox & Dish...

Live Sports Without a Satellite Subscription in the U.S.?

invalid@example.com (helpingcollier4) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 01:17:36 +0000

Good evening!

I tried cutting the cord and cancelling satellite service a couple of years ago. It worked wonderfully, and our family greatly enjoyed the net savings of nearly $100 per month. And then football season began. I am a huge fan of college football and found it impossible to watch games, other than those aired on regular network television. So we signed up with DISH Network and are back to paying $60 per month for TV services that, for the most part, we don't use. I also have a...

Over here - over there Dishes, Dishes Everywhere

invalid@example.com (MrsJones) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:51:46 +0000

As I was driving through our neighborhood I suddenly took notice to all the satellite dishes mounted on rooftops or planted in yards at almost every house which are mostly rentals. I wondered how property owners who rent incorporated that cost onto a new tenant or current tenant. It can't possibly add value to the property, could it?

Your favortive Web TV

invalid@example.com (lionzfire122) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:55:40 +0000

Hello everyone! I'm just wondering what everyone's favorite Web TV is? I don't have one yet but I would like some good comments!

God bless, LIONZFIRE

Dish Network or DirecTV

invalid@example.com (Gussie) — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:57:14 +0000

Both satellite providers have a lot of promotions going all the time; it's a tight race for your dollar. Just a little food for thought when you are selecting one:

DirecTV has MANY lawsuits against it for demanding payment and not providing the service. A lot of these are people who get a new installation and either they don't get the channels promised, or the box doesn't work right, or they aren't getting the promotional deal, but if they try to discontinue the service they are hit with a...

Comcast DVRs up to $19 US per month

invalid@example.com (Rhoda D'ettore) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:08:40 +0000

When I first got my Comcast DVR, the box rental was $8. I got two boxes, and over the past few years the rental of each box went up to $19 per month. That is insane! I took both boxes into the office and told the woman, "Shut off my television". People standing in the line next to me were laughing, they could not believe it.

I have been using roku for two years and do not miss Comcast at all. On top of the ridiculous fees, they always put "previous balance" on the bill, whether you pay...

Have You Swapped Your Cable for Netflix?

invalid@example.com (LindaKay) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:20:21 +0000

I did. When we moved, Dish Network told me that I would have to pay $120 for the "Dish Movers" program, even though there was already a satellite dish installed and the wires were run through the floor already and everything. I thought this was ridiculous, so I switched to Netflix, and I definitely like the fact that I only pay $8.55 a month for Netflix instead of $74 for satellite. Although I do miss some of my channels, there are still plenty of things to watch on Netflix, and the savings...

When will streaming services like Netflix and Hulu be available in Europe?

invalid@example.com (Kek) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:55:46 +0000

I spend a lot of time on the internet and I'm witnessed the rise of Netflix with my own eyes. Americans tend to love their services and use it more and more every day. This had me wondering. Why can't we Europeans have the benefits of watching TV online? Is it that hard to roll out services like this one in other countries? Even when Netflix come to Europe, it will take some time for it to arrive to my little country, Slovenia.

Does anyone know why it takes so long for services like Hulu...

Cutting the cord, What have you done?

invalid@example.com (scottyxx) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:02:26 +0000

So I haven't had cable / satellite / any TV in over a year, here is how I cope!

I have a Wii with Netflix on it. Fairly straightforward setup. I use an unblock service to be able to watch US / UK / CA netflix, so this gives me a wide variety of TV shows and movies to watch.

On my second TV I have a more complicated setup. I have an XBOX with Netflix (US/UK/CA...) and Crackle. Crackle is free

I have a Raspberry Pi computer, set up to run XBMC, which is a media player type setup....

At&t

invalid@example.com (JenVarsity) — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 03:05:10 +0000

Has anyone ever worked with AT&T UVERSE and absolutely hated it?

Recently we discussed switching from Time Warner to AT&T. I called to get general pricing regarding the services. While I was on the phone with the manager, yes, it was a manager, she had asked if they could run a credit check to lock in the pricing. NO, absolutely not! I explained to her that when we were SERIOUS about switching and knew TWC wouldn't be able to fix our rates we would call them back. She pushed and...

Duplicate channels with Comcast?

invalid@example.com (Mayvin) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 19:00:32 +0000

I just relocated to a new state and where I was before I never noticed duplicate channels or channels that were high like 38 and 867 being the same station lol. Thought that was really weird. Wondering if anyone else has duplicate channels like that on Comcast.

Retention period

invalid@example.com (Gelsemium) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:19:08 +0000

Yesterday I received a phone call from my tv company offering me a discount in price, extra services in what seemed to be an awesome deal to me. I was really happy with it, but I remembered to ask, what about retention period, is there any? 24 months the woman said, lol. So they offer me a good deal, considering I stay with them for more 2 years... Would you do it?

How many people here still have a cathode ray tube TV?

invalid@example.com (Soliloquy) — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 23:48:58 +0000

You can hardly find them in stores any more, but I'm sticking with my old CRT as long as possible. A few years ago the picture started to lose certain colors and get all wavy, and my family started eyeing those shiny new flatscreen TVs. Instead of buying a new one I called the local small appliance repair place, and they fixed it good as new for only $80. I doubt it would be that cheap, if it's even possible, to fix a flatscreen.

How to Get a Little Extra Out of Your Streaming Subscriptions

invalid@example.com (troutski) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 22:49:36 +0000

For services like Hulu Plus, Netflix, Crunchy Roll (anime streaming), and most other streaming sites, you can usually get a few extra weeks for free under various circumstances. You can even take advantage of referral programs or extra features to get more out of your monthly subscription fee.

Hulu Plus - Refer friends to sign up for Hulu, and you can get a couple extra weeks tacked onto your service for free. Then again, you can use the free version to watch all your favorite shows, but...

Cord cutting and the world cup

invalid@example.com (lovemwaf) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:05:12 +0000

I am one of those individuals that have migrated to the internet. I literally live my life online and it so extreme that i got to a point where i felt that i do not need to have a cable connection for my tv any more. So i let go of those bills. But now it has come back to haunt me as i am a fervent soccer fan and the world cup is on. I am really missing out on a lot of the action and i i am now more than ever tempted to make the switch back to cable tv. But i know it will only be for a short...

You can use the Chrome extension Proxmate to access Netflix from outside of the US

invalid@example.com (broknkyboard) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 03:20:56 +0000

The extension basically lets you connect to Netflix a proxy server based in the US, allowing you to bypass Netflix's pesky country/regional limitations!

Direct TV or Dish?

invalid@example.com (Francy) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:30:23 +0000

Anyone have any luck or satisfied with either of these? We live in the country and have to have satellite. We had Dish right now but I'm wondering if Direct TV is cheaper or better?

Anybody use Tivo?

invalid@example.com (Mayvin) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:24:10 +0000

Have a friend who has a Tivo and it's weird to be able to fast forward and rewind live TV. I don't know how that's possible to fast forward when it's live. Maybe it's just fast forwarding the commercials. One thing I find a bit annoying about Tivo though is when it gets ready to record a show it has to change the channel and you can't watch the station you were on. I guess the assumption is that your out when it's recording but sometimes you just want to record something else while your...

Getting rid of cable. How to watch sports?

invalid@example.com (Chia) — Sat, 31 May 2014 00:51:08 +0000

So I got rid of my cable and went with Hulu + Netflix. I really like being subscribed to them both because Hulu gives me all the recent tv shows and Netflix will give me Movies and a bigger library of older tv shows. My only problem is that there are no ways to watch live sports now. Does anyone know of a specific service or website that gives you tons of live sports?

Is "Digital" Destroying the Family?

invalid@example.com (mythman) — Mon, 05 May 2014 17:43:13 +0000

I see the commercial for

--something about 'TV just for ME'--and my first thought is '[CHARGE=undefined]NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!![/CHARGE]' For me, the television was the center of my 'family-time,' sorta the same way 'school,' 'karaoke at the bar' & 'church/Bible-study' are my friend-time (for different 'moods' of friends )

Were I a parent & my child were sitting with me during one of those...

Satellite and Cable worth it?

invalid@example.com (Miaka_M) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:36:34 +0000

i am someone who doesn't spend much time watching television and yet my family still wants it. No one is at home to watch the television really either, we're either busy with school, work or both. When we have free time we usually go on our laptops and watch things there. The internet has so many different viewing options for almost everything now and I don't think we really need the television. Do you (as a customer) really think that satellite and cable TV is really worth what we're being...

Cancelling channels

invalid@example.com (Peninha) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:13:17 +0000

Those of us still using cable or satellite TV know that we have hundreds of channels and of those we watch about 20 or 30 at the most. Have you tried to cancel those channels you don't need or the typical answer you receive is that they come in a package?