HBOToGo quality on Xbox?

Originally Posted by shanec

Think I might get Apple TV. I already have an iPad. Wonder if the HBOtoGO video through iPad/AppleTV/HDTV is any good.

Originally Posted by eric12341

Alot of content on Xbox 360 is sent in the highest video quality possible based on your internet connection, definitely worth the $60 a year in my opinion plus you can always get prepaid cards to lower the price.

Originally Posted by BCF68

Not worth $60 when he can get the same results for FREE using a Roku.

Originally Posted by eric12341

But the experience on Xbox integrates with windows based computers,phones and tablets. Something that CANNOT be done with a roku.

Originally Posted by BCF68

Do you work for them or something? He just wants something that he can use HBOGo on. The highest priced Roku is $100 and no annual fees VS at least $200 for a XBOX 360 and a $60 yearly fee. Sorry but you're the same one that says Vizio TVs are "hi-end" and can't figure out how to get your antenna to work for 18 months.

Originally Posted by eric12341 



The $60 fee is tons cheaper than eating out a few times each month and like I said before there are ways to get it cheaper. It hasn't been anywhere near 18 months the worst of that issue has only been going on for 2-3 months.

Originally Posted by BCF68 

Why should he spend $200 minimum on a XBOX 360 then $60 per year for XBOX Live just to use HBOGo for when for less than $100 he can get HBOGo on a Roku? You're one to talk about how something "only" cost so much when you refuse to get even basic cable to get these channels you seem to have problems with getting in via antenna.

Originally Posted by eric12341 

The Roku is a good budget option, but using an Xbox 360 is a far more superior solution. I didn't refuse to pay for basic cable, they refused me and if you read my thread you would know that. There's also a difference between a monthly fee and an annual fee.

Originally Posted by BCF68 

Seriously you take the cake. All the dude wants is to watch HBOGO. Not play games online. So instead of paying $50-$100 on a Roku which will serve his purpose just fine you suggest he pay $200 for a XBOX 360 then another $60 for XBOX Live and that's for one year. He'll continue to have to pay that over and over. So after 5 years he will have paid $500 instead of $100. Roku is considered one of the best streaming devices and you call it "budget". Of course you call Vizio TVs "hi-end". You have no proof to say the XBOX 360 does HBOGo better than a Roku. Seriously just stop already.

Originally Posted by eric12341 

Xbox 360 has more streaming services than roku and will also have a world class web browser. that alone plus the integration with other windows devices is worth the investment.

Originally Posted by BCF68 

A) No the XBOX 360 does NOT have more streaming services than Roku and things like MLB.TV and Amazon which the XBOX 360 just now got Roku has had them for a LONG time now.
B) You know nothing about the browser until it's actually released. You saw a 2 minute demo on a E3 stream. The fact that it's IE kind of takes away the "world class" description. And I say that as an IE user. Also many peole don't give 2 turds about a browser.
C) Windows integration? Once again who cares. Most people either have IPhones or Android. Windows phones are an afterthought. Windows tablet? Ok first there are none. Secondly even when they come out people already have Ipads or other tablets.
Seriously dude you're sounding like a MS shill. Enough with pushing the XBOX as a streaming device. The guy already owns a PS3 he doesn't need another gaming machine.

Originally Posted by luigionlsd 

Apple's WWDC is coming soon, and rumors are flying around about Apple opening up support for third party AppleTV software.
Considering HBO's love for Apple (see: product placement, existing iOS and OS X optimization), I wouldn't be surprised if HBOGO gets added fairly soon. If you can hold out, just get an AppleTV once they add it.

Originally Posted by eric12341 

Why would he get an apple TV when using an Xbox 360 is much better? Especially with the upcoming smart glass.

Originally Posted by eric12341 

A) more are being added everyday

B) it scores 100/100 on acid and renders most sites better than other browsers as well as protect from malware. How can it not be world class? I know it will be better than the crap PS3 and Wii browsers.

C)You claim I saw E3 yet you come wih a ridiculous assumption like that. Microsoft had the best presentations at E3 many people there care. There are also windows 7 tablets out now but they aren't very touch friendly, throw a windows 8 preview on them and they will kick the iFad's Áss. Windows phone was also predicted to overtake the iPhone within 3 years and has already done so in china and Russia

Originally Posted by BCF68 

Why would he get either when he can get a Roku which is cheaper and better than both? Seriously Eric I am very close to putting your on ignore. Which is sad because in 6 weeks I will be I your area and at one time I would have been more than willing to help you figure out your reception issues but lately you are being a "donkey" with your posts so forget it.

Originally Posted by mhufnagel 

Let us know when you can get private channels on the Xbox 360.
Only six years too late. Next year by this time the Xbox 360 replacement will be announced. Who will care about a browser on the Xbox 360 then?
Hey, I don't like Apple either. But MS has had terrible results in the past with portable devices that challenge Apples. Why do you think that it will different anytime soon?