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  1. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

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    Well, that puts a wrinkle into my thoughts about DirectTVNow.  As I would like to set up at least 6 tv's on a streaming service. Like I currently have on cable. So let me ask you another question. Currently, I have 4 Rokus set up. On Playstation Vue, and Chromecast Ultra.  Would I be able to use DirectTVNow through these devices ? 

    Thanks for all your help.

    They do offer a free trial period, as do other streaming services.  But I wanted to find out more, before even using the free trial period.  

  2. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted

    1 hour ago, KoB2011 said:

    I'm not sure what you're referring to with the boxes. I just stream through my Apple TV mostly, but my other TVs have a Roku and a Chromecast. They all seem to work fine. 

    Maybe the boxes are for regular DirectTV service?

    No. Not the satellite connection. Now I have the proper terminology.  What I understand is that, DircectTVNow has one main device.  Called a Genie. No Satellite.  Runs as a stream off of your internet connection, just like Roku.   Then for up to 8 other tv's.... you can use what they call a Genie mini.... either inside or outside of the house, that feed off of the Genie.  I am just curious as to the monthly rental of each Genie mini is.... I have seen them for sale on line as well. 

  3. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted

    6 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

    Sling and Vue that was definitely an issue. It doesn't seem to be with DirectTV Now. 

    With the new update I can change channel swiping side to side or pull up the guide and have my program play in the background while I search, and the change feels seamless at least compared to the other two I've used. 

    Thanks. I am really leaning more heavily towards DirectTVNow.  Son's friends have it. Same internet company as me.  Not affiliated to Direct, yet still works for them.... and they love DirectTVNow as well.  Do you have those little boxes, connectors, or what ever you call them ( I've forgotten what they call them) ?  I understand you can get up to 8 of them now.  I certainly could use 6 or more.  Just wondering what the additional cost for each is.

  4. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted

    7 hours ago, KoB2011 said:

    I recently switched from Vue to DirectTV Now and love it. The DVR is in beta still, but it seems very user friendly and easy to navigate. It's also a little easier to change channels without feeling interrupted when watching a program. 

    That said, I watch it mostly on an Apple TV and I'm not sure how the UI will differ on a Roku. I can play around with it on my Roku and report back, if no one else has DirectTV Now on Roku. 

    Thanks Kob.   Utilzed Roku while my cable was out. Wife watched movies on Netflix on one of our Smart tv's.  Actually spend more time on Ruku than on cable tv.

    Lot's of options out there, outside of cable.  Just trying to figure out what is best.  And I do thank you for your input. 

    One of things I have spotted, checking out streaming services, is that there can be a lag, switching from one channel to the next.  Unlike with cable.  Have you found that to be th case or annoyance ? 

    Let me know more as you learn more.   Thanks !

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  5. I cut the cable. Now I need help.

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

    Posted

    No, literally, cut the cable leading to my house, when I was tilling the vegetable garden, this morning. I've tilled that garden for years, and years. And that cable has been there for years and years as well. First time I have cut the cable.  LOL.    Guy will be here tomorrow to fix.

    However, since Comcast (Xfinity) dropped the Big Ten Network from the channel lineup in Colorado.... I have been researching streaming services that offer the Big Ten Channel.

    I don't intend to cut the cable, yet.  Hoping that Comcast, Xfinity or whatever they call themselves, reconnects the Big Ten Channel.  I've got till the football season, to make a decision.

    And that is where I am requesting your input.

    I have looked at a lot of streaming services.  So far, two stand out for me.  YouTubeTV,  and DirectTVNOW.  Both offer the Big Ten Network.  YouTubeTV, is less expensive.  DirectTVNOW offers several packages.  But the BTN is offered only on the higher tiers.  I also like DirectTVNOW, because you can set it up anywhere in the house or even outside, to multiple tv's , and they do offer a greater channel list than YouTubeTV.  Direct is more costly that YouTube.... but less than what I am currently paying for cable.  So pricing, for me is not an issue.

    So here is my question :    Do any of you fine people utilize either of these two streaming services ?  How do you like them ?  Or are there others out there (I know there are) that you use.... keeping in mind, what I choose must offer the BTN , that you can recommend to me to checking them out ?

     

    Thanks for any and all help.

     

    GO HOOSIERS ! 

  8. NBA Thread

    in General Basketball Discussion

    Posted · Edited by milehiiu

    Not sure where to put this post. And since I don't follow the NBA.. not sure what has been said in this thread. But it is titled "Hoosiers in the NBA"... so I will post it here.

    Sadly, Greg Popvich's wife has passed. And he will be missing at least one game due to that.

    Pop grew up in East Chicago..  And played for the Gary, Indiana Biddy Basketball team that finished 3rd in 1960 World Championships. I did not know Pop but,  I have friends that played on that team.  Later. Pop played BB for Andrean. Same school as Dakich.  Just wanted to share, in case you guys did not know. 

    Messina to coach Spurs following death of Popovich's wife 

     

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  18. NBA Thread

    in General Basketball Discussion

    Posted

    First time for me opening up this thread, as the title says Hoosiers in the NBA.  However, I see you guys talking more about the NBA, than Hoosiers, so I will go ahead and post this, somewhat IU related topic.

    Woke up this a.m. to see this tease on the front page of the Denver Post sports page :  "Veteran center Mason Plumlee happy to settle in Denver after signing multiyear contract.7B"

    Then when I read the story, I discovered Mason was already a Nugget, and had just signed an extension.  Goes to show you how much I follow the NBA !  LOL

    Anyway, I am sure many of you, just like me, followed the recruitments of Mason and his brothers.  Though their dad sent them out of state to hone their game, many of us followed them before college in the hopes that, at least one of them would become a Hoosier, because of their Indiana ties.  

     

    Mason Plumlee happy to settle in Denver after signing multiyear deal – The Denver Post

     

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