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Which product to go with? (I want to cut the cord)
Posted on 10/27/18 at 11:50 am
Posted on 10/27/18 at 11:50 am
The stickied thread has info overload.
Want all local channels
All Espns
Sec network
Fox News
DVR
Will have in two rooms
Sling, HULU, DirectTV Now, YouTube TV, another option?
Want all local channels
All Espns
Sec network
Fox News
DVR
Will have in two rooms
Sling, HULU, DirectTV Now, YouTube TV, another option?
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Posted on 10/27/18 at 11:50 am to pwejr88
quote:
DirectTV Now
Posted on 10/27/18 at 12:10 pm to t00f
PlayStation Vue
Posted on 10/27/18 at 12:29 pm to pwejr88
I switched from Sling to YouTube TV a few months ago and I love it.
Posted on 10/27/18 at 12:49 pm to pwejr88
Sling is the only one that doesn't have fox news
Posted on 10/27/18 at 1:04 pm to pwejr88
YouTube TV has been rock solid. Switched from Sling and never thought of going back.
Posted on 10/27/18 at 1:05 pm to pwejr88
Ps vue. Get ipvanish and you can watch local channels all over the country
Posted on 10/27/18 at 1:35 pm to AA7
Has DVR?
Posted on 10/27/18 at 2:37 pm to pwejr88
Directv Now has everything you’re asking for.
Posted on 10/27/18 at 2:49 pm to pwejr88
Youtube TV is the real deal. I recently switched from Windows Media Center and Cox and haven't looked back. The cloud-based DVR is liberating in more ways than one, including letting me move on from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10.
The YTTV apps are fine on my Roku TV, Apple TV, iPhone, and Samsung tablet. However, I also use it on my PC, and it drops frames in Chrome, which I figured should work best, even though I've always thought Chrome sucked compared to Firefox. Turns out, it works perfectly in Firefox. Those are the only two supported browsers so far.
The nice thing about the PC is that it's the only platform I know of that supports accelerated playback, e.g. 1.25x. I wish the apps did. All the platforms allow you to choose quality, e.g. 480p to 1080p, which is important for managing bandwidth, and each app has independent settings.
I also tried Hulu and DirecTV Now a few months ago, and they didn't have all the features of YTTV I've just talked about. What kept me from switching to YTTV back then was the stupid DVR behavior, which replaced many recorded shows with On Demand versions having unskippable commercials, which would turn into the recorded versions having skippable commercials within a few days, depending on the broadcaster. A few weeks ago, that restriction was removed except for channels owned by CBS. I could live with that, so I switched.
The YTTV apps are fine on my Roku TV, Apple TV, iPhone, and Samsung tablet. However, I also use it on my PC, and it drops frames in Chrome, which I figured should work best, even though I've always thought Chrome sucked compared to Firefox. Turns out, it works perfectly in Firefox. Those are the only two supported browsers so far.
The nice thing about the PC is that it's the only platform I know of that supports accelerated playback, e.g. 1.25x. I wish the apps did. All the platforms allow you to choose quality, e.g. 480p to 1080p, which is important for managing bandwidth, and each app has independent settings.
I also tried Hulu and DirecTV Now a few months ago, and they didn't have all the features of YTTV I've just talked about. What kept me from switching to YTTV back then was the stupid DVR behavior, which replaced many recorded shows with On Demand versions having unskippable commercials, which would turn into the recorded versions having skippable commercials within a few days, depending on the broadcaster. A few weeks ago, that restriction was removed except for channels owned by CBS. I could live with that, so I switched.
Posted on 10/27/18 at 4:13 pm to pwejr88
My only experience is with playstation vue and it has been great.
Posted on 10/27/18 at 10:42 pm to pwejr88
Just get one of the current options (DTV now, sling, etc) amd download all the apps (ESPN, HBO, etc) I never open my directv now, but am watching the ESPN app right now.
Posted on 10/28/18 at 2:02 am to pwejr88
My options are:
-Kodi, Couch Potato
Kodi takes care of most of needs. You need to know how to update. Not that big of a deal.
Through Kodi, I use (not so much anymore) but Couch potato. That will download whatever title I am looking for at whatever resolution I am looking for via usenet. Generally speaking, if the episode comes on at 8, it's downloaded into a library with art work and everything by 9. It also does that for movies too.
These 2 combined keeps me aware of any new episodes. It alerts me.
- As for a streaming service, there are many and they ALL give you either month to month or a TRAIL. I highly suggest you try them all.
I loved sling. They had previous episodes etc....
I hated YouTube. Felt the guide and all was not user friendly.
One not mentioned here in this thread is Fubo Tv. The only reason I am mentioning it is due to the 7 day free trial. https://www.fubo.tv/welcome
HULU tv is $40 per month, but it includes their normal streaming services.
Then there is Philo. It's $16 per month with 42 channels. No Sports. https://help.philo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006214074-Channel-Packages
If you have an ATT phone/servie…. see if it qualifies you for ATT WatchTv. https://www.attwatchtv.com/. If Not, this is $15 per month. Not bad selection.
For the ones mentioned above..... here are some charts:
Some things to note.... Unlimited DVR- Philo (which is $16 per month), PSvue, and YouTube are the only ones that have it.
However, 60 FPS.... that depends … SlingTV.. only on ESPN channels. etc.
Only ONE..1 service gives you Surround sound. DirectTV Now … with Apple tTv… and on demand.
CHART ON WHAT DEVICES ARE SUPPORTED:
Keep in mind here that ALL of these are doable via browser.
NOW THE CHANNEL LIST:
-Kodi, Couch Potato
Kodi takes care of most of needs. You need to know how to update. Not that big of a deal.
Through Kodi, I use (not so much anymore) but Couch potato. That will download whatever title I am looking for at whatever resolution I am looking for via usenet. Generally speaking, if the episode comes on at 8, it's downloaded into a library with art work and everything by 9. It also does that for movies too.
These 2 combined keeps me aware of any new episodes. It alerts me.
- As for a streaming service, there are many and they ALL give you either month to month or a TRAIL. I highly suggest you try them all.
I loved sling. They had previous episodes etc....
I hated YouTube. Felt the guide and all was not user friendly.
One not mentioned here in this thread is Fubo Tv. The only reason I am mentioning it is due to the 7 day free trial. https://www.fubo.tv/welcome
HULU tv is $40 per month, but it includes their normal streaming services.
Then there is Philo. It's $16 per month with 42 channels. No Sports. https://help.philo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006214074-Channel-Packages
If you have an ATT phone/servie…. see if it qualifies you for ATT WatchTv. https://www.attwatchtv.com/. If Not, this is $15 per month. Not bad selection.
For the ones mentioned above..... here are some charts:
Some things to note.... Unlimited DVR- Philo (which is $16 per month), PSvue, and YouTube are the only ones that have it.
However, 60 FPS.... that depends … SlingTV.. only on ESPN channels. etc.
Only ONE..1 service gives you Surround sound. DirectTV Now … with Apple tTv… and on demand.
CHART ON WHAT DEVICES ARE SUPPORTED:
Keep in mind here that ALL of these are doable via browser.
NOW THE CHANNEL LIST:
Posted on 10/28/18 at 8:01 am to pwejr88
The kicker there is locals....it depends on where you live. I live in the Lafayette area and the only local I get on DTV Now is Fox....but I have an antenna so no big deal.
This post was edited on 10/28/18 at 8:01 am
Posted on 10/28/18 at 10:13 am to pwejr88
YouTube tv here in Nashville is the tits.
Posted on 10/28/18 at 9:42 pm to pwejr88
Player Klub app on FireTV $5/month
All the channels.
All the channels.
Posted on 10/30/18 at 3:52 pm to pwejr88
My only experience is with PSVue(have netflix as well). Had similar requirements as you and it has worked great. No issues at all. I got an HD antenna for my local channels but PSVue now offers all locals except CBS. I have used a PS3 and Fire Stick. The Fire Stick works better than the PS3 but that could be due to its age. Best part was I took the Fire Stick with us on vacation so the 2 year old had access to the movies and mickey mouse when needed. Dont use the DVR much but it is there and is nice.
Posted on 10/30/18 at 3:58 pm to LSU316
quote:
The kicker there is locals....it depends on where you live. I live in the Lafayette area and the only local I get on DTV Now is Fox....but I have an antenna so no big deal.
We get all of the locals in BR with YouTubeTV. I've enjoyed it. Switched from SlingTV. I've also tried Vue.
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