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re: Latest opinions on Directv now vs sling vs Vue vs Hulu Live TV

Posted on 4/18/17 at 1:41 pm to
Posted by Korkstand
Member since Nov 2003
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Posted on 4/18/17 at 1:41 pm to
Just trying to help you out. Plus it's fun to talk shite about Cox and AT&T all the time.

Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 4/18/17 at 5:51 pm to
Second day with the Tablo and its been flawless, highly recommended. Also nice not to have to hang an antenna off the TV.
This post was edited on 4/18/17 at 7:38 pm
Posted by Korkstand
Member since Nov 2003
28703 posts
Posted on 4/18/17 at 7:20 pm to
So I guess the initial buffering doesn't bother you too much?
Posted by t00f
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Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 4/18/17 at 7:43 pm to
No I think there is compromise when you go from coax or HDMI to wireless and this is one of them. The thing that really surprises me is once you get past the intitial 5-10 secs buffering its rock solid.

I bought a refurb off their website for the record, $135

I'll say I am loving Vue but the lack of in app VOD sucks but maybe I am asking too much. I know they have an extensive app login to help with that.
Posted by gobuxgo5
Member since Nov 2012
10024 posts
Posted on 4/18/17 at 7:43 pm to
I love the tablo too. It's probably not for "channel surfing" because of the initial load time but once it loads it's amazing quality and no antenna wires to tv is insanely cool
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110590 posts
Posted on 4/18/17 at 10:28 pm to
quote:

There is a guide on fire stick, apple TV, firetv. I don't know what you and sis are looking at.

Why can't I find the Vue app on my Apple TV?
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110590 posts
Posted on 4/18/17 at 10:30 pm to
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I like really like my Tablo and thinks it's a huge player as well in the cord cutting game. It's got a few tweaks I'd like to see changed but there's always something you can complain about with any product.

What's this table do?
Posted by Venelar
The AP
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 4/18/17 at 10:32 pm to
Tablo is a DVR for your hd antenna. It requires an external hard drive to save to but essentially you save things onto the tablo (which is connected to your network) and then install the tablo apps on your devices to watch it. It's really slick.
This post was edited on 4/18/17 at 10:33 pm
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110590 posts
Posted on 4/18/17 at 10:34 pm to
quote:

Tablo is a DVR for your hd antenna. It requires an external hard drive to save to but essentially you save things onto the tablo (which is connected to your network) and then install the tablo apps on your devices to watch it. It's really slick.

Sounds very neat, and yea, definitely a solid option if you cut the cord.

I'm considering going to Vue, so I wouldn't really need that i guess, unless I wanted the local channels and to still have the DVR option.

Pretty cool deal, I'll keep that in mind.
Posted by t00f
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Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 4/18/17 at 10:41 pm to
To be clear, Tablo allows you to via an app on a streaming device view live OTA TV and record OTA shows
Posted by Maximus
Member since Feb 2004
81261 posts
Posted on 4/19/17 at 6:54 am to
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Why can't I find the Vue app on my Apple TV?


Have you already downloaded it?

I suck at the apple tv remote but if you hit the button with a picture of a monitor on it once or twice, it should bring up all the apps you downloaded
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110590 posts
Posted on 4/19/17 at 9:41 am to
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Have you already downloaded it?

I suck at the apple tv remote but if you hit the button with a picture of a monitor on it once or twice, it should bring up all the apps you downloaded
Thanks, i'll take a look.

I have a couple of Rokus that I'm really good with. I was given an Apple TV, and I don't do much with it. Admittedly, I actually thought you don't download apps on the Apple TV, and that they all just kinda show up on your homepage, unlike Roku. Oops.

Thanks, i'll give it a whirl today.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
89693 posts
Posted on 4/19/17 at 10:32 am to
quote:

Have you already downloaded it?

I suck at the apple tv remote but if you hit the button with a picture of a monitor on it once or twice, it should bring up all the apps you downloaded



Update on the ATV app and when you hold and press on the middle of the touchpad you get a popup and it has short cuts like the guide to go to. Very nice update.
Posted by Maximus
Member since Feb 2004
81261 posts
Posted on 4/19/17 at 1:25 pm to
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Update on the ATV app and when you hold and press on the middle of the touchpad you get a popup and it has short cuts like the guide to go to.


Cool. It's probably the same as when you hold down the top right button on fire TV. Brings up guide, last channel and whatever else.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110590 posts
Posted on 4/19/17 at 8:39 pm to
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Update on the ATV app and when you hold and press on the middle of the touchpad you get a popup and it has short cuts like the guide to go to. Very nice update.

Mine is up to date, but this does not happen for me.

I still have no clue where to go to download apps.
Posted by 4WHLN
Drinking at the Cottage Inn
Member since Mar 2013
7579 posts
Posted on 4/19/17 at 9:37 pm to
Do you have the ATV4? If not you can't add apps to it.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
89693 posts
Posted on 4/19/17 at 11:01 pm to
quote:

quote:
Update on the ATV app and when you hold and press on the middle of the touchpad you get a popup and it has short cuts like the guide to go to. Very nice update.
Mine is up to date, but this does not happen for me.

I still have no clue where to go to download apps.


In the settings I have it set to auto update the apps.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110590 posts
Posted on 4/26/17 at 12:16 pm to
Does anyone have PS Vue on the new Apple TV?

If so, I'm wondering if the interface is scaled down like that of the Roku, or if you get the full interface with the guide and everything like you do on the PS4 or Amazon Firestick.
Posted by VermilionTiger
Member since Dec 2012
37564 posts
Posted on 4/26/17 at 12:37 pm to
Full interface
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
110590 posts
Posted on 4/26/17 at 12:42 pm to
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Full interface

Sweet, thanks!
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