I posted then deleted this from from the Netflix thread, because I think the future of TV watching is changing. So...
Am curious about how y'all watch netflix. TV? using what streaming device?... or on the computer?...
or do you swap DVD's on US mail?...
Can't imagine sitting in a work chair in front of a computer to watch a full movie.... Even worse, to watch on a phone or tablet.
We use two media players... one a Roku, and the second a Sony... On the Sony, can use a remote keyboard (to a limited extent) to search, but most of the time, go through the computer to set up queue for the movies I've selected. There has to be a better way.
Judging from the radar clutter on the internet, it looks as if the country is looking to move from satellite and cable TV, to streaming. Between the Boxee, and Google TV it appears to be coming closer.
Watched the CEO of NBC/Comcast on this morning's news. He didn't address the shift from Pay TV, but undoubtedly that was behind the merger.
We're in a blackout area (75 miles from any TV station) so the only way to get no-pay channels is with a huge antenna which is a no-no in our community. Our local Walmart sells the Boxee (which is streaming, but relies on free tv for the major channels). Am guessing that they get many returns.
Since I'm still learning about this, would like to know if anyone has a handle on the free or subscription Channels that are available on the different streaming media players. The Roku has most of the major free channels, but does not link to UTube. The Sony has links to dozens of streaming channels, including UTube. So far, there doesn't seem to be any way to customize the channels or to add them to the player, unless the player offers streaming updates.
For those who are not yet familiar with the streaming TV, there are literally hundred of channels available... separate channels for things like Kung FU, or Yoga, or Tai Chi... channels for biking, for learning languages, dance lessons, specialty medicine, high school sports, specialty professional sports, travel, food, DIY, and many, many other disciplines or learning channels. There are also many music (specialty) channels.
Some channels require subscription, others are free... I cannot figure out the "free" channel business models, except for paid ads. With so many trying to get in on the ground floor, streaming may be one of the most interesting phenomenons to watch over the next two or three years.
Am curious about how y'all watch netflix. TV? using what streaming device?... or on the computer?...
or do you swap DVD's on US mail?...
Can't imagine sitting in a work chair in front of a computer to watch a full movie.... Even worse, to watch on a phone or tablet.
We use two media players... one a Roku, and the second a Sony... On the Sony, can use a remote keyboard (to a limited extent) to search, but most of the time, go through the computer to set up queue for the movies I've selected. There has to be a better way.
Judging from the radar clutter on the internet, it looks as if the country is looking to move from satellite and cable TV, to streaming. Between the Boxee, and Google TV it appears to be coming closer.
Watched the CEO of NBC/Comcast on this morning's news. He didn't address the shift from Pay TV, but undoubtedly that was behind the merger.
We're in a blackout area (75 miles from any TV station) so the only way to get no-pay channels is with a huge antenna which is a no-no in our community. Our local Walmart sells the Boxee (which is streaming, but relies on free tv for the major channels). Am guessing that they get many returns.
Since I'm still learning about this, would like to know if anyone has a handle on the free or subscription Channels that are available on the different streaming media players. The Roku has most of the major free channels, but does not link to UTube. The Sony has links to dozens of streaming channels, including UTube. So far, there doesn't seem to be any way to customize the channels or to add them to the player, unless the player offers streaming updates.
For those who are not yet familiar with the streaming TV, there are literally hundred of channels available... separate channels for things like Kung FU, or Yoga, or Tai Chi... channels for biking, for learning languages, dance lessons, specialty medicine, high school sports, specialty professional sports, travel, food, DIY, and many, many other disciplines or learning channels. There are also many music (specialty) channels.
Some channels require subscription, others are free... I cannot figure out the "free" channel business models, except for paid ads. With so many trying to get in on the ground floor, streaming may be one of the most interesting phenomenons to watch over the next two or three years.