I thought the new Wii's were HD, or is that just speculation on upcoming models?They connect wirelessly to wifi. (And, one big difference between Roku/Apple TV and Wii is that the Wii can't play any content in HD.)
I thought the new Wii's were HD, or is that just speculation on upcoming models?They connect wirelessly to wifi. (And, one big difference between Roku/Apple TV and Wii is that the Wii can't play any content in HD.)
Ok. You guys make it sound SO easy. The only thing left for me to consider is this: can I get regular network TV through an over-the-air antenna given where I live?I did it on-screen with the Apple remote. If you have an iPhone (or another product running iOS like the iPad or iPod), the Remote app will control the Apple TV and it will give you a keyboard on the i-device.
I figure I'd get that on my computer, which would be fine. I don't like that I couldn't watch the games live, but oh well....that's what the over-the-air antenna would be for.Also, NFL Rewind isn't available to any streaming devices as far as I know.
I live in northeast Connecticut. That probably qualifies, I would guess. Does that mean I wouldn't be able to watch the Sox' local coverage (NESN)? Or I wouldn't be able to watch my team AT ALL?If you live in the Red Sox home market, their games are blacked out on MLB.tv.
You can't watch your local team at all on MLB.tv. Others will know more details, but it's a way of not undercutting the regional sports cable networks.I live in northeast Connecticut. That probably qualifies, I would guess. Does that mean I wouldn't be able to watch the Sox' local coverage (NESN)? Or I wouldn't be able to watch my team AT ALL?
Seems kind of disingenuous for mlbtv to promote this great package but if you, you know, actually want to watch YOUR OWN TEAM, you can't because it's blacked out.
They don't promote it to supplant your current viewing options for the Red Sox. They promote MLB.tv to watch ALL the games MLB has to offer, to accompany your local viewing. That being said, it is a great resource for transplant Sox fans who would otherwise not get their out of market team.I live in northeast Connecticut. That probably qualifies, I would guess. Does that mean I wouldn't be able to watch the Sox' local coverage (NESN)? Or I wouldn't be able to watch my team AT ALL?
Seems kind of disingenuous for mlbtv to promote this great package but if you, you know, actually want to watch YOUR OWN TEAM, you can't because it's blacked out.
I don't have the time to look for it now, but somewhere else on Sosh (perhaps in this very thread?) someone posted a way of disguising your ip address and appearing to be in San Francisco or Beirut, for example. Seems a bit scary to me, but might be worth trying.I live in northeast Connecticut. That probably qualifies, I would guess. Does that mean I wouldn't be able to watch the Sox' local coverage (NESN)? Or I wouldn't be able to watch my team AT ALL?
Seems kind of disingenuous for mlbtv to promote this great package but if you, you know, actually want to watch YOUR OWN TEAM, you can't because it's blacked out.
I just got off the phone with them and you guys are right - I couldn't watch the Sox on mlbtv until 90 minutes after the game is actually over. Yeah, like I want to start watching the Sox at 11:30pm. If this was the NFL, maybe, because then I would have all week to watch the game. But baseball is an everyday affair....makes no sense to be catching up on yesterday's game when there's another game today.They don't promote it to supplant your current viewing options for the Red Sox. They promote MLB.tv to watch ALL the games MLB has to offer, to accompany your local viewing. That being said, it is a great resource for transplant Sox fans who would otherwise not get their out of market team.
Many people have HTPCs hooked up to their TVsIf it looks too good to be true...
Though, why would someone want to watch TV on the computer if they didn't have to? I can't even recall the last time I watched Netflix on my home computer since getting a Roku/Apple TV (that is just personal preference, however). In poking around the internet, I found a little info: it is just an aggregator that pulls together a large catalog of free channels from around the web. Likely you're going to have thousands of channels you don't want to watch, and a handful of channels that you could bookmark in your browser if you did your own legwork.
Why throw away $50 when you could turn that into a few months of Netflix and Hulu+?
You can if you have a gaming console and PlayOn Premium. I do it through my PS3. In all honesty, the experience kinda sucks. Scrolling through the game or jumping to specific plays is basically impossible. Just last night I was trying to watch the Pats-Dolphins game and got so frustrated that I hooked my laptop up to my TV and watched it that way instead. It's basically the complete polar opposite of watching MLB.TV on the PS3, which is a bucket full of awesome. I'm curious how the NFL Sunday Ticket is on PS3 as I'm also considering cutting the cord with cable. It would save me about $50 a month and I really don't watch anything I couldn't get on my PS3 or PC outside of ESPN, the AMC shows (which all end up on Netflix streaming eventually), and random food/science shows. The only things I'd really miss would be games on ESPN, but I have no qualms hooking my laptop up to my TV and streaming it that way when possible.Also, NFL Rewind isn't available to any streaming devices as far as I know.
I want to be clear on this, because now that I have Netflix the only thing that ties me to Directv is the Sox. So, you live in the Sox black-out area, and signed up for mlb.tv with your real home address, yes? You pay your bill using your true address? Then, when you want to watch, you use the method you described, but use your real account and password to get in? So the fact that your account address is in the black-out area doesn't matter in terms of the black-out rules? Only the IP address when you log in?
I don't want an iPad with a Verizon or ATT. I simply want a WiFi iPad. I think it'll work...If you have an iPad with a cell radio it won't work because it determines your location off of the cell towers, not your IP. I suppose you could jailbreak and spoof your location though.
Jailbreak your ipad and install the app at the link below from Cydia. This has worked for me in the past.I'm considering an iPad in the near future and would like to purchase the MLB.TV app. Sadly, hidemyip is not available for iOs. I wonder how hidemyass service works. If it works just as well, an iPad may be in my future.
You do have an option. Amazon.com has both Justified and Southland available on Instant Video On Demand. You have to pay for each episode($2 or $3 for the HD) but if you're dying to see the show, it is available. In fact, it seems like Amazon has almost every show available on their Instant Video On Demand. It's an incredible selection.Today's my last full day of cable. Netflix & Hulu Plus are going to be our primary sources, and the Roku has a slew of programming. Not all wonderful, but it'll probably take a while before we have nothing to watch.
as of right now, I don't have any option to watch Southland or Justified, but I'm hoping to find a web site that might have the episodes.
Good to know, I'll check that out.You do have an option. Amazon.com has both Justified and Southland available on Instant Video On Demand. You have to pay for each episode($2 or $3 for the HD) but if you're dying to see the show, it is available. In fact, it seems like Amazon has almost every show available on their Instant Video On Demand. It's an incredible selection.
I just watched The Help and Moneyball via Amazon to my Sony Media Player to the telly for a total of $2.99. For some reason they gave me the first one free and the second at a discount. Pretty nice.You do have an option. Amazon.com has both Justified and Southland available on Instant Video On Demand. You have to pay for each episode($2 or $3 for the HD) but if you're dying to see the show, it is available. In fact, it seems like Amazon has almost every show available on their Instant Video On Demand. It's an incredible selection.
I am wondering why you are looking for an alternative to HideMyIp. Was it unsatisfactory or too pricy? From previous entries in this thread, I had decided to try that for mlb. If it (or an alternative works), I'm ready to get rid of satellite, as I don't watch it anymore except for baseball.And I think I've found an alternative to HideMyIp for baseball. I'm looking into it now and will report back as the new MLB app is released during spring training.
FiOS has ESPN3, so you lose less ESPN random sports events than you'd think. With just a PS3, I don't think you can get it to a TV, but you can get it to a computer for sure.- Can you really lose ESPN? How do you not watch MNF?
You may have more luck than me - I'm surrounded by buildings and don't get all channels clearly. However, in NYC, you can get basic OTA channels through the wall coax in almost every apartment since antennas are hard to execute on. Between those two (going into my TiVo), I'm covered. I expect you'd probably have better luck given the few buildings around you. I am thinking of "installing" (places, with weights) a roof antenna if my super will let me.- I understand that I need an antenna to get the OTA channels. I live in a semi sub-level apartment. I have large windows but I'm sort of in the basement. There are no tall buildings around but I am surrounded by other apartment buildings that are 3-5 floors tall. What are my chances for a clear, non-annoying picture? I remember struggling mightily with antennas when I was a kid, but has the technology improved any? Is there a certain type of antenna that I should be looking for? I could possibly put an antenna outside if that helps. Should I experiment with a cheap one before I cut off cable completely?
Typically next day. In addition to Hulu, you can also do Colbert and TDS through Comedy Central's website.- How long after shows air are they available on Hulu Plus? I watch the Daily Show and the Colbert Report every night. I'm guessing I would have to wait til the next day to watch. Not a big problem, I'm just curious.
Living without ESPN is surprisingly easy for me, but I'm really mostly a baseball fan with a little basketball, and not into general sports. I do read sports blogs and websites more, though, and most clips/news is available on ESPN's website.- Can you really lose ESPN? How do you not watch MNF?
I cut back a $120/month Comcast Internet/Cable plan to $60/month by switching to basic cable only (local stations plus TBS). I could have gone to OTA only, but due to the discount for having a package, the internet-only bill would only have been $57/month or not much cheaper.Do they let you access ESPN3 without a tv plan though? TW 'has' espn3, but if you don't do cableTV through them they don't allow you to access it.
They do, I have FiOS internet only and still get access to ESPN3 stuff.Do they let you access ESPN3 without a tv plan though? TW 'has' espn3, but if you don't do cableTV through them they don't allow you to access it.
HideMyIp does not work on my new Samsung WiFi DVD player, that's why. I believe I've found a service that will, though. Like I said, I'll let everyone know. However, if you're watching baseball on your computer and want to avoid the blackouts, HideMyIp comes highly recommended.I am wondering why you are looking for an alternative to HideMyIp. Was it unsatisfactory or too pricy? From previous entries in this thread, I had decided to try that for mlb. If it (or an alternative works), I'm ready to get rid of satellite, as I don't watch it anymore except for baseball.
No. There is a Basic Cable option for $16.58 a month where I live, but you are getting an awful SD feed. For $0 I get all of the same channels, but in HD. With something like this, I'd get those same channels, and the ability to record the programs.I don't get it - isn't every cable company obligated to carry a basic subscription that has the OTA channels and little else for basically the same charge as this?
I think that's their one saving grace, no equipment to buy, no set-top box etc - hence the monthly rent.No. There is a Basic Cable option for $16.58 a month where I live, but you are getting an awful SD feed. For $0 I get all of the same channels, but in HD. With something like this, I'd get those same channels, and the ability to record the programs.
That said, I'd prefer something along the lines of this with an online (or iOS app) dashboard, and a built-in SSD that could hold 24 hours or so of recorded HD programming. I'd rather pay $100 upfront for a box, and ~$3 a month for the service, than $12 a month to just use the service. Maybe I missed this, but what does the equipment cost?
Their target market does not include anyone who knows what HTPC stands for let alone how to build a home theater PC.I think that's their one saving grace, no equipment to buy, no set-top box etc - hence the monthly rent.
I still don't get it, I'd rather invest the $250 in a HTPC with a tunercard and have all these features + the ability to do netflix, youtube and oodles of other things, but maybe they'll make it compelling somehow - by say building out the content somehow.
Is that you Nilay Patel?They came up with this solution to match a system that the 2nd Circuit upheld as not infringing copyright in this case. You know that the broadcasters won't be happy though, so we could see another lawsuit, and maybe a supreme court case!
[end copyright geekery]
A ps3 will have the blu ray disc player I know of apps to stream at least to the MLB, the NHL and Netflix. I'm almost sure about the NFL, but have no idea about the NBA.Totally novice question here - if I were to get a blu ray disc player (I was considering doing this anyway), can I get mlbtv in HD quality on my tv? I have a Panasonic Viera tv without Internet hookups. In general, am I asking for the impossible - to get Boston teams on tv in good quality without a dish or cable?