Information Wars being won "Broadcasters worry about 'Zero TV' homes"
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enjerth
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That's funny.
I wonder how long it will take them to figure out that, when they wait a week after airing an episode before running it online for me to catch an episode I missed, or they don't run it at all online, I'll be less interested in sticking with the broadcast after missing an episode on a weekly linear series.
I wonder how long it will take them to figure out that, when they wait a week after airing an episode before running it online for me to catch an episode I missed, or they don't run it at all online, I'll be less interested in sticking with the broadcast after missing an episode on a weekly linear series.
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Cord cutter since 08, convinced over half a dozen others close to me to do the same, including my 50_something parents.
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I think people realize this. The cable is being turned off. The one to many approach of media is dying, and being replaced by many to many. Therefore there is less of an opportunity for a small cadre to influence hundreds of millions unilaterally.
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I'm interested in exploring doing this myself. How do you do it? What replaced it?
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That's our issue, we're to far out to get over the air channels. However, Direct Tv has a locals only package that they don't advertise for $10is/mo. I think we're going to do that. I'll miss some History channel stuff that I like at odd hours of the night but that's about it.
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antenna, if you must. if the show is specific to the company(and not a local show like news), like nbc, tbs, or something- their website often have full episodes sometime after their original air date.
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this is new technology to me. what's it do? what's different from this and say, xbox 360 for streaming?
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Tech upstarts threaten TV broadcast model
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/07/us-broadcaster-threats-idUSBRE9360E220130407
more at link ^
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/07/us-broadcaster-threats-idUSBRE9360E220130407
more at link ^
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We cut the cable this year. Did install an antenna in the attic above the garage to pick up OTA HD broadcasts. Did not want the eyesore on the roof so got an amplifier to get it through the shingles. Picked up a roku for hulu, amazon prime instant, and a number of other internet channels. Plex runs on my computer to serve up any video files. Xbox360 can also be used to get content such as ESPN3 Would highly recommend.
The big hurt is not getting baseball games. Considering the $130/yr MLB.TV package to stream those games.
The big hurt is not getting baseball games. Considering the $130/yr MLB.TV package to stream those games.
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We had Direct TV up until 2005. Then we just had our local channel. I gave my living room TV away last year and now have only the one in the bedroom with no antenna. We now just watch videos....movies and series. I like watching series like that. Some, with a continuing story line, work better when seen all at once. Other than that, I get my news from the web and watch youtube for other stuff.
I don't miss the other crap at all. In fact, it's downright strange to go to someone's house and see "TV".
I don't miss the other crap at all. In fact, it's downright strange to go to someone's house and see "TV".
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I didnt see anybody mention Netflix. But for $100 a year, it's not a bad substitute and I know some people who use just Netflix. It also started original shows now, copying HBO's model. The shows are pretty high quality. House of Cards being one show that I watched that was very good from Netflix.
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With appletv you can stream something off youtube on your ipad or iphone or your apple computer and send it to appletv instantly. Does that WD media player have a web browser or youtube or any way to stream directly from another source like that?
What streaming services do you have direct access to (i.e. youtube/netflix/hulu/etcc)
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Gotta figure out a way to get it on the TV in our bedroom. I can do an Ipad connection via a cable but I would like to be able to have it when I can't turn my mind off. History channel has helped me fall asleep several times. My biggest fear is I'll pick something I want to watch and thus not be able to fall asleep as easy!!!
The Ipad app is very nice, I imagine that the industry will head toward something like an app that you pay $1/mo or something of that nature.
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Sure the WD TV can do all of those. I like the WD because it is BY FAR the best for local content (streaming off a server, or usb drive). I've downloaded and ripped a bunch of stuff that we like to watch and have 24/7/365 access to it with or without an internet connection.
It was my understanding that the Apple TV doesn't allow you to install apps like an Iphone or Ipad does. Is that still the case?
For anyone who is considering the WDTV, don't get the stupid new one (WD Play). Its a POS. "Last years" model will play dang near ANY type of media. (avi, mkv, mp4, flv, on and on and on) You can mess with the audio or subtitles if they get off with the video (don't know of another that lets you do that). Subtitles actually work unlike most others. The interface is changeable so if you want to rip your movie collection you can store a thumb of what the movie is about etc. You can download the trailer and put it in the same folder.
I have a roku and highly dislike it. I have seen the new WD one. I've seen a couple of the cheap ones. I've used a PS3 at my brother-in-laws. I don't even like WD hard-drives but they did well with their SMP. So that all the product pitching I'm going to do.
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It'll stream the common ones, youtube, hula, amazon etc. If you want the super odd ball ones Roku does have more content. I love mine and have set up lots of friends and families on their system. I mostly watch local content off my server. So anything that you want to download, ripped movies/tv series, etc. Make your server wireless you can stream to any device you might have. You can also set up a slingbox at another location and leach TV off of them. Thought about doing this for the NFL games that I want.
Supposedly there are a couple companies coming out with apps for WDTV's that will allow you to play local channels for free. Once the Apple/Android Apps become easily available on a TV, cable and satellite are dead in the water.
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No need to buy any cable service, this Mohu leaf paper-thin antenna delivers super clear digital picture. It is the size of a paper sheet and can be hidden behind a painting. In our near city area, over 20 local channels including multiple PBS/CBS/ABC/NBC channels appear super clear (though about half of them are trying to sell products/God or are in Spanish).
http://www.amazon.com/Mohu-Leaf-Pap...1365447088&sr=8-1&keywords=paper+thin+antenna
Even if I can afford, spending money on cable seems like an obscene expense. Netflix plus occasional local channels been working great for us.
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