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post #121 of 124

3/7/12 at 9:58am

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Originally Posted by mark_anderson_u

Read an article on Boxee a while back that claims 87 of the top 100 shows are major networks, so free OTA. Obvioulsy, they are trying to sell BoxeeLive, so not sure of he source of accuracy of this stat.

We also have a Boxee Box. Got it on sale for $100, so I couldn't pass it up. At present we rarely use it, so I did not mention it above. Honestly we haven't spent too much time exploring all its channels, so I can't properly give an opinion on its internet media functions. I do use it for the Revision 3 network on occasion, which works fantastic (nice picture). I have to say that the OTA tuner feature of the BB is nice, but without a DVR function it's a bit neutered. Now if they are able to upgrade the firmware to include DVR functions (using an external drive) and support at least 3 tuners simultaneously (watch one show while recording two others), I think sales of the BB will skyrocket for that feature set alone. It would be the minimalist setup of choice! Just my opinion.

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post #122 of 124

3/12/12 at 4:49am

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Looks like the new $50 Netgear NTV (http://www.netgear.com/ntv) may be a nice solution for cord cutters. May make it tough for vizio to sell it's upcoming box at double the price

post #123 of 124

4/6/12 at 10:51am

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I have ITA, Apple TV, HuLu+, and Netflix. I have always found something interesting to watch. I have saved a ocean full of money not paying for cable or satellite. Can I get an Amen!!!

post #124 of 124

4/6/12 at 3:11pm

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Originally Posted by T-bone2006

Interesting. I was under the impression that the networks got smart and encrypted everything. I used to enjoy in the late 80's early 90's watching ANYTHING you wanted on satellite for free including playboy, which was heaven for a teenage boy

. I also used to love "wild feeds" watching Dan Rather get ready for the news practicing his lines and talking to people.

Well, you can't get everything like I understand you could back then. There are, however a lot of wild feeds and backhauls, which I use during football season mostly, and occasionally for boxing.

Right now I get maybe three premium channels and a lot of networks and plenty of classic tv and unusual stations. I get maybe a dozen high def stations, with that number growing fast.

Works for me. Once again I am not hacking. It is free programming. You can't beat free.