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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by theimpossibles1, Feb 16, 2018.

  1. theimpossibles1

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    https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/?gcl...CK5AQAvD_BwE&dclid=CMG5l8vcq9kCFQwMaQode0EAKw

    This looks like a great deal. Anyone on this yet? Impressive channel lineup. If it had ATT sports net I would cancel my cable contract right now. I wonder if there's any way to add it...

    Can record up to 9 shows at once with no storage limits. My questions, how is the streaming quality with a basic internet connection? Is it on Amazon fire tv stick (don't see that listed)? Where are the recordings stored? The cloud?

    But $35 a month for all the major sports networks and most of the other good channels... Will probably get this when my cable contract ends.
     
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    Astros/Rockets are the only thing keeping me with Directv. I'd love to cut it all out and just live off of streaming.
     
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    Just got Hulu TV, works similarly, I am liking it so far
     
  4. theimpossibles1

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    Hmmm. Might be time to short cable/satellite stocks....
     
  5. tmoney1101

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    Same here except with Xfinity.
     
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    I cut cable a couple months ago and don’t miss it at all. Watching the Rockets on reddit works perfectly.

    $35 for a streaming tv service is only slightly cheaper than just adding xfinity tv back to my internet service.
     
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    I love YouTube TV, you can share it with up to six people, which is insane.
     
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    I've been internet only for years. Don't think I'll ever go back to cable or even a cable streaming package.
     
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    #9 tallanvor, Feb 17, 2018
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    reddit streams are as good as paid versions. You can find 720p quality to all nba games, and nfl games and most others. Hulu for everything else.

    I hate live tv except for sports, so I don't know why anybody wants to watch live tv shows when you can stream it the next day commercial free. Reddit streaming has come along way.
     
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    I am trialing you tube TV now. It is working pretty well right now on a 18gb internet connection. Adding tnt/tbs was critical for basketball and baseball.

    Love the DVR in concept. Unlimited for 9 months is great, but I hate that I can’t have it only record new episodes. I add Atlanta to the library and I am going to have every marathon before the season starts.

    That sucks. The rewind isn’t quite right either. I like being able to replay stuff on my own and it isn’t quite right.

    Also, since I have kids I would like Nick. That isn’t happening though.

    If Direct TV had a DVR I would do that instead.

    It won’t work on fire tv (Amazon vs Google), but works on Roku and Apple TV well.
     
  12. Realjad

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    as if reddit streams isn't a thing? It's HD
     
  13. what

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    I'm trying to tell them. Reddit streams are the way to go.
    I used to be of the mindset that I didn't want to get something for free illegally. However, after spending year after year with League Pass going up and up, and then always having problems with streaming. I decided that they don't deserve my money. They don't listen to you at all.
     
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    What internet would y'all recommend as a supplement to this? Thinking about doing this.
     
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    I've used Sling TV/DirecTV Now on 18mbps connection, which is fine on up to 2 TVs at once, after that it's going to be a stretch. currently on 100mbps connection and it works flawlessly on multiple screens
     
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    You mind if I ask what that runs you total? Unless I'm missing something, which I probably am, the savings don't appear to be that much than the current cable/internet bundle I'm on.
     
  17. Dave2000

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    Currently getting 100mbps at $60/month, as far as TV, using IPTV service that i mentioned in the cord cutters thread, 6 months for $75, found out there are cheaper IPTV service out there later on, so probably gonna switch after my 6 months is up
     
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    For those of you who have YouTubeTV, have they added anymore channels? I know there was mention of regional sports networks and such.
     
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    For anyone who has YouTube TV living in Katy/Cypress/Houston, do you get Rockets games?
     
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    I am in Houston (Alief) and Rockets game on NBATV is blacked out. Games on ESPN and TNT are fine. No ATTSportsSW though.
     

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