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How many of you have cut the cord on Cable?
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:34 am
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:34 am
Im strongly considering this, but a friend of mine says that on live sporting events there is usually a 20-30 second delay from actual real time. He said he something big happens he gets a text or tweet before he gets to see it on his TV.
So far that is the only issue I have found on the negative side. Sling TV looks very appealing, cheap and gives me the channels I want/need as well as an HBO option.
So far that is the only issue I have found on the negative side. Sling TV looks very appealing, cheap and gives me the channels I want/need as well as an HBO option.
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Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:35 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
I have. I'm now with PS Vue. I picked PS over Sling bc PS carries Fox News. $40/month. 
This post was edited on 8/11/17 at 9:36 am
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:35 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
I did it 3 years ago
Put your phone down
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He said he something big happens he gets a text or tweet before he gets to see it on his TV.
Put your phone down
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:35 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
quote:
strongly considering this, but a friend of mine says that on live sporting events there is usually a 20-30 second delay from actual real time. He said he something big happens he gets a text or tweet before he gets to see it on his TV.
Baw, if you can't enjoy the game without having to look at a text in 20 to 30 seconds then you've got more issues than the cable bill.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:36 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Me
DTVNOW and Kodi
DTVNOW and Kodi
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:36 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
wrong board. go to the Tech board and there is plenty of info for you.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:36 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
quote:
but a friend of mine says that on live sporting events there is usually a 20-30 second delay from actual real time
thats a lie
i see action in crystal clear HD on my antenna before my neighbor baws get the feed through their directv
how do i know? i hear them screaming/yelling 5-10 seconds after ive already seen the play
This post was edited on 8/11/17 at 9:40 am
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:36 am to yellowfin
Change it so your phone only says the name rather than "That POS blew the game!"
Did it a year ago.
Did it a year ago.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:37 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
quote:
live sporting events there is usually a 20-30 second delay from actual real time. He said he something big happens he gets a text or tweet before he gets
This shite happens now on regular cable. maybe not 20-30 seconds but several seconds.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:38 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:39 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
quote:
live sporting events there is usually a 20-30 second delay
Why is this an issue for people? As long as it's "live" for you, what does it matter?
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:40 am to cajunangelle
Appreciate the info
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:41 am to oreeg
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Why is this an issue for people? As long as it's "live" for you, what does it matter?
I guess the point you want to know at the exact time it happens. Its just the day and age in which we live in. I used watch ESPN this baseball season for a lot of games and they were always a good bit behind realtime.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:42 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
quote:you don't need any channels...but a few are nice to have on rainy days.i cut the cord over a year ago and no regrets.
Sling TV looks very appealing, cheap and gives me the channels I want/need
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:44 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
We did about 2 years ago and yes there is about a 20 second delay on SlingTV. I just watch OTA on CBS and don't open Twitter or read texts during the game.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:46 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Yup, no real issues so far... the main problem is lack of a DVR, so if I don't catch a show live I have to wait for it to come on demand, but with network apps that's sometimes as soon as the next day.
I haven't gone through a football season yet, though. I'll be sure to not check my phone until commercial breaks.
I haven't gone through a football season yet, though. I'll be sure to not check my phone until commercial breaks.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:47 am to rocket31
quote:
thats a lie
i see action in crystal clear HD on my antenna before my neighbor baws get the feed through their directv
how do i know? i hear them screaming/yelling 5-10 seconds after ive already seen the play
That's fine and good for the major networks, but completely irrelevant for cable sports.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:48 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
I just use HD Antennae and my Smart TV.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:49 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Go check out teh tech board, there are a ton of threads and set ups people share.
I cut the cord last year when I moved to NOLA for med school. I couldn't afford cable so I didn't really have an option
I have an $8 RCA indoor antenna I found at dollar general that works perfectly for all local channels. I have netflix and amazon prime
I use my dad's login for watchespn and other TV apps
I can honestly say I have never had trouble watching anything I wanted to, live or otherwise
edit: wanted to add that I use a roku stick and fire stick for everything
also have Cox internet. 50 Mb/s for $50 a month with school discount
I cut the cord last year when I moved to NOLA for med school. I couldn't afford cable so I didn't really have an option
I have an $8 RCA indoor antenna I found at dollar general that works perfectly for all local channels. I have netflix and amazon prime
I use my dad's login for watchespn and other TV apps
I can honestly say I have never had trouble watching anything I wanted to, live or otherwise
edit: wanted to add that I use a roku stick and fire stick for everything
also have Cox internet. 50 Mb/s for $50 a month with school discount
This post was edited on 8/11/17 at 9:51 am
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:49 am to LSUBoo
Watch them on kodi. They are usually there pretty quick
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