Add me to those wanting Amazon Prime Video. That said, when I want to watch it on my tv I just use the it from my Sony Blu-ray player. I live out in the boonies and my wideband internet can be iffy at times. Amazon Prime's adaptive resolution keeps the video streaming when other services become unacceptable.
I have it on my Sony Blu-ray player downstairs in the living room, but in our bedroom (the TV is mounted on the wall) it's easy to tuck an Apple TV or Roku right on top of the wall mount behind the TV out of sight.
I don't want them to just keep adding channels all over the place. I want a channel store and the ability to add or subtract channels as I desire from that store.
Eggzactly. The ATV is beginning to remind me of my first Sony Blu-Ray player a few years ago. It was absolutely polluted with junk icons (kinda like a new Windows PC) - there was (is?) a dedicated icon just for a Michael Jackson video!
Won't happen. Dish Network owns the rights exclusively to the NFL. So even if for some reason Apple actually put it on the Apple TV- it would only be for Dish Network subscribers- much like HBO is for subscribers.
The only stations I would want are FSSW for the Rangers (MLB) and Stars (NHL) and TNT For Basketball. If I could purchase those 2 and have an app like Aero to get all my Dallas local stations without an antenna- Cable would be gone.
Cable providers have me by the balls due to sports and sports only.
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And risking being called a troll but... I wish AppleTV had Amazon Prime access. I already pay for that so for the free shipping and it just seems silly to also pay for Netflix.
I agree. Amazon Prime is substantially the better deal over Netflix- particularly if you shop online- which I do almost exclusively.
I love that there adding content but I think sooner or later there going to need a new UI refreash like Roku did to handle the apps on the Apple TV, I think the only thing I wish is that apple would add Ultraviolet movies to Itunes, everyone keeps wanting Vudu or Amazon I just can't see them adding a competitor to there lineup
I love that there adding content but I think sooner or later there going to need a new UI refreash like Roku did to handle the apps on the Apple TV, I think the only thing I wish is that apple would add Ultraviolet movies to Itunes, everyone keeps wanting Vudu or Amazon I just can't see them adding a competitor to there lineup
Isn't ultraviolet a competitor to iTunes as well? I only know it as when I purchase a Blu ray, and it comes with a digital copy. I have the choice to redeem through UV, iTunes, or Vudu. I pick iTunes. The studios have negotiated rates with apple and they pay them. If I did UV and apple just "allowed UV", then they wouldn't make anything.
I don't understand who would pick UV over iTunes. Even their FAQs say that they only have to allow the movie for two years. iTunes is permanent
I agree about the UI- I'd like to delete channels. But I've also wanted to delete newsstand since it started. Can't even put that stupid thing in a folder.
How do you like Amazon Prime? I kinda cut the cord. I have internet and just very basic TV channels along with Hulu+ and iTunes on the Apple TV. Is the video quality and interface comparable to iTunes or Hulu+ as far as you know? Does Amazon Prime fill in some content gaps? If so, I'd definitely buy a Prime membership.
How do you like Amazon Prime? I kinda cut the cord. I have internet and just very basic TV channels along with Hulu+ and iTunes on the Apple TV. Is the video quality and interface comparable to iTunes or Hulu+ as far as you know? Does Amazon Prime fill in some content gaps? If so, I'd definitely buy a Prime membership.
It's nice. It has almost everything Netflix has- less some great shows like arrested development. I'm surprised you cut the cord and don't have Netflix. Amazon prime is fantastic because of the shows and shipping for less than $ Netflix annually. The downside is you can't even airplay to Apple TV- you'd have to mirror off a Mac which would be very inconvenient.
I'd say get the free trial to Netflix- if you like it, get that and wait until amazon gets on the Apple TV (if ever) to switch. Both are great for kids shows too.
I do prime for the shipping. The shows are a side benefit, but because of no ATV convenient access, I still have Netflix. The day they add it is when I save $7.99/mo.
If only the HBO Go App didn't require a cable subscription...
Why doesn't HBO set up their own paid subscription service, for those of us who would like to cut cable TV?
Starz and Netflix had a deal and cable companies forced them to choose: Netflix or us. Starz ended their deal with Netflix. HBO probably knows if they offer a subscription service cable companies are going to freak out. I don't know if HBO will risk their relationships with cable companies for an online-only service. The money they get out of cable subscriptions is all but assured.
Fact is, cable companies have you right where they want you. They provide the high speed internet needed from the video and also have massive amounts of influence with stations and the entertainment industry. They'll make sure Starz, HBO and others don't stream their programming by ending contracts, throttling bandwidth, or implementing stricter data caps.
Even if everyone said "screw you Comcast" and cut the cord anyway, the cable companies would just raise the rates on high-speed internet or implement ridiculously low data caps to force everyone back to cable.
It's going to take A LONG time, This is an uphill battle as cable companies have customers and networks over a barrel.
Yeah, an F1 channel would be cool. I don't know of any way to watch F1 online. I watch it on Speed. The closest thing is the ESPN F1 website, but that's only a live feed.
Thanks Chris. I may need to break down and get cable after not having cable for 5 years! Really miss F1.
Regarding the continuing HBO Go fiasco, there is only one way to get cable companies to do what we want - money. The loss of it. There needs to be a mass of people dropping their cable and citing the restrictive policies as a reason for the cancellation. This is happening but slow enough that no one is really that interested in changing their policies. In time, this slow dripping away of customers will make them change. The only thing that will speed up the process is for the drip to turn into a flood. As long as people keep paying their cable company crazy sums of money they won't change a thing.
Personally, I cut that over-expensive cord just about seven years ago and haven't looked back.
How do you like Amazon Prime? I kinda cut the cord. I have internet and just very basic TV channels along with Hulu+ and iTunes on the Apple TV. Is the video quality and interface comparable to iTunes or Hulu+ as far as you know? Does Amazon Prime fill in some content gaps? If so, I'd definitely buy a Prime membership.
I like Prime but can't compare it to Netflix as I haven't used Netflix in awhile. When I did use Netflix it was on a wii and the quality stunk.
You can't Airplay Prime and computer downloads are lower quality so to stream Prime I bought the Roku 3 for $99.99. Great quality pic although set up was a pain and it takes a minute to buffer the show on my 3 Mbps connection. The picture quality is apparently adjusted to meet your connection speed.
Prime selection is decent. Free movies and shows are mostly older with some newer ones mixed in. We've been watching Downton Abbey for free on Prime. I think now Exclusive to Prime for streaming. It runs $15-20/season on iTunes.
Amazon is also coming out with some original content. Looks decent so far. Haven't watched netflix's house of cards.
When I'm stuck buying something I skip Amazon and get it on iTunes for AppleTV,iPad etc.
This is a good addition for the Apple TV. All of the networks that have iPad apps should be pushing to get on the Apple TV. It is a much better experience than having to deal with Airplay, etc.
As for the options to get Pay Channels on the Apple TV without a cable subscription. That's not going to happen until someone forces it. The Pay channels are too worried about upsetting the cable companies, which represent much more revenue than the potential from online only subscriptions. At least for today...
It's even compounded more when the pay tv channels are owned by a cable company.
I agree, insofar as it just needs to start on the grid of icons rather than having the stupid top thing at all.
[QUOTE]...apps on the Apple TV...[/QUOTE]
What makes you think that's happening? I really like how they're handling it now–adding ever more services from the post-television (yes, that's going to be a term soon; of course it'll be "post-TV") era, creating an ecosystem that matches and fulfills the name of the device itself.
[QUOTE]...add Ultraviolet movies to iTunes...[/QUOTE]
UltraViolet is the worst thing to happen to video media since Blu-ray discs.
Regarding the continuing HBO Go fiasco, there is only one way to get cable companies to do what we want - money. The loss of it. There needs to be a mass of people dropping their cable and citing the restrictive policies as a reason for the cancellation. This is happening but slow enough that no one is really that interested in changing their policies. In time, this slow dripping away of customers will make them change. The only thing that will speed up the process is for the drip to turn into a flood. As long as people keep paying their cable company crazy sums of money they won't change a thing.
Personally, I cut that over-expensive cord just about seven years ago and haven't looked back.
Agreed. We cut cable and land line phone two years ago, going 100% Internet with FiOS and thanks to Netflix on Apple TV and some movies from iTunes we have never enjoyed TV so much. No Fracking news, entertainment when we want and no ads. What's not to like
Eggzactly. The ATV is beginning to remind me of my first Sony Blu-Ray player a few years ago. It was absolutely polluted with junk icons (kinda like a new Windows PC) - there was (is?) a dedicated icon just for a Michael Jackson video!
Go to settings -> Parental Controls and turn them (parental controls) on. Then, you hide individual icons to get rid of the clutter. When they add new ones (like the HBO one), those are default to "show" so you don't miss out on new stuff being added.
After you hide what you don't want. You can hold select on an icon (on the home screen) and rearrange them just like on an iPhone...
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Originally Posted by Chick
Add me to those wanting Amazon Prime Video. That said, when I want to watch it on my tv I just use the it from my Sony Blu-ray player. I live out in the boonies and my wideband internet can be iffy at times. Amazon Prime's adaptive resolution keeps the video streaming when other services become unacceptable.
I have it on my Sony Blu-ray player downstairs in the living room, but in our bedroom (the TV is mounted on the wall) it's easy to tuck an Apple TV or Roku right on top of the wall mount behind the TV out of sight.
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Originally Posted by trumptman
I don't want them to just keep adding channels all over the place. I want a channel store and the ability to add or subtract channels as I desire from that store.
Eggzactly. The ATV is beginning to remind me of my first Sony Blu-Ray player a few years ago. It was absolutely polluted with junk icons (kinda like a new Windows PC) - there was (is?) a dedicated icon just for a Michael Jackson video!
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Originally Posted by chrisdf
They need to add NFL to their sports lineup.
Won't happen. Dish Network owns the rights exclusively to the NFL. So even if for some reason Apple actually put it on the Apple TV- it would only be for Dish Network subscribers- much like HBO is for subscribers.
The only stations I would want are FSSW for the Rangers (MLB) and Stars (NHL) and TNT For Basketball. If I could purchase those 2 and have an app like Aero to get all my Dallas local stations without an antenna- Cable would be gone.
Cable providers have me by the balls due to sports and sports only.
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Originally Posted by CustomTB
And risking being called a troll but... I wish AppleTV had Amazon Prime access. I already pay for that so for the free shipping and it just seems silly to also pay for Netflix.
I agree. Amazon Prime is substantially the better deal over Netflix- particularly if you shop online- which I do almost exclusively.
I love that there adding content but I think sooner or later there going to need a new UI refreash like Roku did to handle the apps on the Apple TV, I think the only thing I wish is that apple would add Ultraviolet movies to Itunes, everyone keeps wanting Vudu or Amazon I just can't see them adding a competitor to there lineup
Isn't ultraviolet a competitor to iTunes as well? I only know it as when I purchase a Blu ray, and it comes with a digital copy. I have the choice to redeem through UV, iTunes, or Vudu. I pick iTunes. The studios have negotiated rates with apple and they pay them. If I did UV and apple just "allowed UV", then they wouldn't make anything.
I don't understand who would pick UV over iTunes. Even their FAQs say that they only have to allow the movie for two years. iTunes is permanent
I agree about the UI- I'd like to delete channels. But I've also wanted to delete newsstand since it started. Can't even put that stupid thing in a folder.
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DAMNIT! Stop reading my mind!!!
How do you like Amazon Prime? I kinda cut the cord. I have internet and just very basic TV channels along with Hulu+ and iTunes on the Apple TV. Is the video quality and interface comparable to iTunes or Hulu+ as far as you know? Does Amazon Prime fill in some content gaps? If so, I'd definitely buy a Prime membership.
There is already a keyboard function, both through the remote app and the ability to pair Bluetooth keyboards.
I agree re. iPlayer.
It's nice. It has almost everything Netflix has- less some great shows like arrested development. I'm surprised you cut the cord and don't have Netflix. Amazon prime is fantastic because of the shows and shipping for less than $ Netflix annually. The downside is you can't even airplay to Apple TV- you'd have to mirror off a Mac which would be very inconvenient.
I'd say get the free trial to Netflix- if you like it, get that and wait until amazon gets on the Apple TV (if ever) to switch. Both are great for kids shows too.
I do prime for the shipping. The shows are a side benefit, but because of no ATV convenient access, I still have Netflix. The day they add it is when I save $7.99/mo.
+1! BBC iPlayer and 4OD please!
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Originally Posted by blackbook
If only the HBO Go App didn't require a cable subscription...
Why doesn't HBO set up their own paid subscription service, for those of us who would like to cut cable TV?
Starz and Netflix had a deal and cable companies forced them to choose: Netflix or us. Starz ended their deal with Netflix. HBO probably knows if they offer a subscription service cable companies are going to freak out. I don't know if HBO will risk their relationships with cable companies for an online-only service. The money they get out of cable subscriptions is all but assured.
Fact is, cable companies have you right where they want you. They provide the high speed internet needed from the video and also have massive amounts of influence with stations and the entertainment industry. They'll make sure Starz, HBO and others don't stream their programming by ending contracts, throttling bandwidth, or implementing stricter data caps.
Even if everyone said "screw you Comcast" and cut the cord anyway, the cable companies would just raise the rates on high-speed internet or implement ridiculously low data caps to force everyone back to cable.
It's going to take A LONG time, This is an uphill battle as cable companies have customers and networks over a barrel.
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Originally Posted by chrisdf
Yeah, an F1 channel would be cool. I don't know of any way to watch F1 online. I watch it on Speed. The closest thing is the ESPN F1 website, but that's only a live feed.Thanks Chris. I may need to break down and get cable after not having cable for 5 years!
Agreed 100000000%
Regarding the continuing HBO Go fiasco, there is only one way to get cable companies to do what we want - money. The loss of it. There needs to be a mass of people dropping their cable and citing the restrictive policies as a reason for the cancellation. This is happening but slow enough that no one is really that interested in changing their policies. In time, this slow dripping away of customers will make them change. The only thing that will speed up the process is for the drip to turn into a flood. As long as people keep paying their cable company crazy sums of money they won't change a thing.
Personally, I cut that over-expensive cord just about seven years ago and haven't looked back.
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How do you like Amazon Prime? I kinda cut the cord. I have internet and just very basic TV channels along with Hulu+ and iTunes on the Apple TV. Is the video quality and interface comparable to iTunes or Hulu+ as far as you know? Does Amazon Prime fill in some content gaps? If so, I'd definitely buy a Prime membership.
I like Prime but can't compare it to Netflix as I haven't used Netflix in awhile. When I did use Netflix it was on a wii and the quality stunk.
You can't Airplay Prime and computer downloads are lower quality so to stream Prime I bought the Roku 3 for $99.99. Great quality pic although set up was a pain and it takes a minute to buffer the show on my 3 Mbps connection. The picture quality is apparently adjusted to meet your connection speed.
Prime selection is decent. Free movies and shows are mostly older with some newer ones mixed in. We've been watching Downton Abbey for free on Prime. I think now Exclusive to Prime for streaming. It runs $15-20/season on iTunes.
Amazon is also coming out with some original content. Looks decent so far. Haven't watched netflix's house of cards.
When I'm stuck buying something I skip Amazon and get it on iTunes for AppleTV,iPad etc.
It's even compounded more when the pay tv channels are owned by a cable company.
I agree, insofar as it just needs to start on the grid of icons rather than having the stupid top thing at all.
[QUOTE]...apps on the Apple TV...[/QUOTE]
What makes you think that's happening? I really like how they're handling it now–adding ever more services from the post-television (yes, that's going to be a term soon; of course it'll be "post-TV") era, creating an ecosystem that matches and fulfills the name of the device itself.
[QUOTE]...add Ultraviolet movies to iTunes...[/QUOTE]
UltraViolet is the worst thing to happen to video media since Blu-ray discs.
Agreed. We cut cable and land line phone two years ago, going 100% Internet with FiOS and thanks to Netflix on Apple TV and some movies from iTunes we have never enjoyed TV so much. No Fracking news, entertainment when we want and no ads. What's not to like
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Originally Posted by zroger73
Eggzactly. The ATV is beginning to remind me of my first Sony Blu-Ray player a few years ago. It was absolutely polluted with junk icons (kinda like a new Windows PC) - there was (is?) a dedicated icon just for a Michael Jackson video!
Go to settings -> Parental Controls and turn them (parental controls) on. Then, you hide individual icons to get rid of the clutter. When they add new ones (like the HBO one), those are default to "show" so you don't miss out on new stuff being added.
After you hide what you don't want. You can hold select on an icon (on the home screen) and rearrange them just like on an iPhone...