re: Official Amazon Prime Day Thread 7/12/16

Posted by TheCaterpillar

Member since Jan 2004

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:52 am to JBeam

Bought the shark vacuum...that deal was $20 cheaper than Costco and $30 cheaper than WalMart...

Damage so far:
- Fire Stick for guest room
- Shark Vacuum
- Golf shirt

Posted by Tigerfan56

Member since May 2010

10526 posts

Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:53 am to The Sad Banana

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The FireTV's with Kodi sideloaded are so fantastic. No need for cable after you have one of those. After Prime Day, I will have one for every TV in my house.

What can a FireTV stick do for me that my smart TV can't do already?

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Posted by TheCaterpillar

Member since Jan 2004

76774 posts

Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:54 am to Tigerfan56

quote:
What can a FireTV stick do for me that my smart TV can't do already?

Can you watch Amazon original content on that?

I have no idea, just asking.

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Posted by meauxjeaux2

watson

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:55 am to Tigerfan56

sideload KODI.
Go read thread in the tech board

Posted by Jcorye1

Tom Brady = GoAT

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:55 am to TheCaterpillar

quote:
Can you watch Amazon original content on that?

Yep, speaking as an owner of a Samsung smart TV.

Posted by Tigerfan56

Member since May 2010

10526 posts

Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:56 am to TheCaterpillar

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Can you watch Amazon original content on that?

Yes, I have the Amazon Prime app on my TV.

I was just genuinely curious. I don't know much about the firestick but have heard a lot about it. If you have a smart TV with apps it seems like it wouldn't provide any value to you, I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything.

Posted by JayJay2

cane sweeeeeeet tea, Luzianne

Member since Jul 2010

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:56 am to Tigerfan56

You can watch damn near every show on TV with the right add on. On every network.

This post was edited on 7/12/16 at 10:57 am

Posted by TheCaterpillar

Member since Jan 2004

76774 posts

Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:56 am to meauxjeaux2

Question:

My mother in law would love a cheap tablet just for Fox News (lol), Instagram, and maybe a couple other easy to use apps.

Can the cheap Fire Tablet do those things? Do they have apps? Pardon my ignorance.

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Posted by meauxjeaux2

watson

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:57 am to TheCaterpillar

yes

Posted by Perrydawg

Middle Ga Area

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:58 am to CE Tiger

We have one similar made by radio flyer and it is the shite. Keeps my son contained and he seems to enjoy it, plus takes up less room than the stroller at the beach when you fold it down. gotta to watch out once they learn how to turn it cause they will take someone out in a hurry.

Posted by JayJay2

cane sweeeeeeet tea, Luzianne

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 10:58 am to TheCaterpillar

They're both in there.

Posted by Tigerfan56

Member since May 2010

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 11:00 am to JayJay2

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You can watch damn near every show on TV with the right add on. On every network.

So basically could get rid of cable? Sorry for another question, but I'm a novice.

I only have cable because of sports. I don't watch much TV. Would I be able to watch ESPN, CBS, etc? Also I have Sunday Ticket and NBA League Pass, is there a substitute for that?

Posted by SUB

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Member since Jan 2009

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 11:00 am to Tigerfan56

Your smart TVs interface sucks compared to almost all the popular devices like fire stivk

Posted by BilJ

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 11:00 am to TigerTatorTots

are there any pre's on sale?

Posted by AnonymousTiger

Franklin, TN

Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 11:02 am to PhiTiger1764

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I'm not going to just blow $150 on anything to get the credit, but could I just buy a $150 Amazon gift card?

I don't think it would be applicable to gift cards:

quote:
Promotional codes (including those placed directly in accounts) may not be redeemed for Amazon.com Gift Cards unless an Amazon.com Gift Card is the stated benefit of the promotion.

Posted by JayJay2

cane sweeeeeeet tea, Luzianne

Member since Jul 2010

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Posted on 7/12/16 at 11:03 am to Tigerfan56

It could if you know what you're doing. I don't have cable but u still get every show streamed to me. If you have fast internet with Cox I think ESPN3 is included in it. And you can get subscriptions for those and use the apps. I haven't done enough browsing to be certain about CBS.