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#1 ·
Any one interested in being an early adopter?

http://www.tablotv.com/


Here is a video





"Tablo™ Makes it Easy for Consumers to Enjoy Free HDTV: Now Seeking Supporters and Early Adopters Through Indiegogo


OTTAWA, CANADA —November 8, 2013— Nuvyyo, a pioneer in revolutionizing the home media experience, today previewed a new product that offers cord-cutters a better way to access free Over-The-Air (OTA) high-definition TV content. The new product, called Tablo is the first solution designed to combine the functionality of a DVR with the convenience and mobility of a tablet-based app to browse, record and stream broadcast TV content to any device, anytime, anywhere. Additionally, Nuvyyo has launched an Indiegogo campaign for Tablo to engage TV-lovers and early technology adopters as supporters and beta testers prior to the product’s retail availability in early 2014."
 
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#2 ·

The Indiegogo campaign failed to raise their goal of $50,000 so they had to return the pledges.

 

This could be a great product if you're not in a big hurry. There is a demand for this.

 

I don't know what's going to happen to the 150 beta prototypes that were supposed to be released in January. Hopefully they will still be produced and they will keep moving forward with this.
 
#5 ·

It says that there will be a 4-tuner model later;

 

"The Tablo 4 Tuner model will be available later in the spring with an anticipated retail price of $249.99"
 
#8 ·
Ok I have a question about this. If get the dual tuner model, run 1 coax to it from my OTA and connect to it from my 3 TV's with Roku boxes. Will I be able to watch live TV on all 3 TVs and change channels freely? Or would I need to get the 4 tuner model and run 4 coax to it for 4 TV's? Sorry Ive never played with DVR and tuners before.


I am just looking for a way to get TV in every room without replacing or running new coax to each room. This device seems to be that solution. I just don't want to not be able to change channels in each room. No point in getting it if the TV channel is the same in all rooms. If I have to run 4 coax lines to it I could. Just need to know what model i need. Be nice not to have to replace all the Coax in the house.
 
#10 ·

Everyone will be interested to see how they compare once the Tablo is shipped next month.

 

So far there are very few people outside of Kanata or Las Vegas that have seen one so we'll all just have to wait a little longer till someone gets their hands on one and shares their observations with us.
 
#11 ·

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Originally Posted by tmann05  /t/1499826/official-tablo-thread#post_24215095


Ok I have a question about this. If get the dual tuner model, run 1 coax to it from my OTA and connect to it from my 3 TV's with Roku boxes. Will I be able to watch live TV on all 3 TVs and change channels freely? Or would I need to get the 4 tuner model and run 4 coax to it for 4 TV's? Sorry Ive never played with DVR and tuners before.


I am just looking for a way to get TV in every room without replacing or running new coax to each room. This device seems to be that solution. I just don't want to not be able to change channels in each room. No point in getting it if the TV channel is the same in all rooms. If I have to run 4 coax lines to it I could. Just need to know what model i need. Be nice not to have to replace all the Coax in the house.

From reading the FAQ on Tablo's site, if you wanted to watch TV on three different Rokus and watch a different channel on each one, then you would need the four tuner model. However, you can watch recordings on up to 6 devices at the same time, and it sounds like it could be 6 different recordings.


And no matter whether you have the two-tuner or the four-tuner model, you will need just one coax antenna connection.


Let me know if you have any other questions.
 
#14 ·
TabloTV on Facebook is a good place to ask questions. I also emailed them directly a couple of weeks ago, and I received a response the same day.


The plan right now is to start shipping in mid to late February. The developers are still working on the Roku channel (which I would think is really important). The Chromecast SDK was released a few days ago, so the Tablo team is also working on getting the device to work with it. If it isn't ready by the time the device ships, it shouldn't be much longer after that.


The one question that they answered for me was that while you need an iPad or Android tablet to do the initial setup, you can then use the Roku remote control to browse, record, and play live tv and recordings.


I am pretty excited about this device.
 
#16 ·
This looks perfect for how I want to set things up when I cut the cable cord. Roku 1 @ea TV and either this or SimpleTV DVR would seem to be ideal. Thou I would need the 4 tuner version.


I had planned to go with Tivo Romeo w/Minis setup but this looks cheaper.
 
#17 ·
I just got an email today from TabloTV saying that they are still working on a few things and that shipping will be delayed till early March. The initial plan was to ship by the end of February.


One of the really cool features about this device is that it acts like a Slingbox. So when I am on vacation in another state and want to watch a Titans game, I don't have to worry whether it is shown locally or not. I can just watch it through my iPad or laptop.
 
#18 ·

Yes, I see they've updated their pre-order page as well;

 

"Tablo will ship in early March 2014."

 

Their website still refers to ChromeCast support but doesn't update when that might be available now that the API has been released;

 

"* Support for Chromecast will become available after the full Chromecast API has been released by Google"
 
#19 ·
Looks like Simpe.TV 2 has its own share if issues, some of which seem uber obvious that I am astonished they released the product.


I saw the Simpe.TV 2 at microcenter today and almost purchased it, but resisted since I am waiting for the Tablo implementation.....4 tuners please.

Hope the Tablo releases a product ready for prime time and not missing basic functionality with "later" updates promised......


Luckily, the simple team seems to have rolled out downloads of recorded content, so that means the Tablo team really needs to provide this functionality in their product.

Keeping my fingers crossed.
 
#20 ·

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Originally Posted by laridae  /t/1499826/official-tablo-thread#post_24386588



Their website still refers to ChromeCast support but doesn't update when that might be available now that the API has been released;


"* Support for Chromecast will become available after the full Chromecast API has been released by Google"

On their facebook page, someone asked about Chromecast support on 2/16, and the response was "we should have a better handle on the ETA for Chromecast in the coming weeks." Also, it was asked on twitter today and the response was "The dev team is starting to look at it now". So I doubt it will be available when it is shipped, but hopefully it will be ready by the end of March (and no later than the end of April).


Also on twitter, the dev team said that closed captioning will not be available on release, but it is on their roadmap. So if you need that feature, I would wait till it is implemented.
 
#21 ·

I am VERY interested in Tablo as it appears to be the only OTA DVR solution that will make me consider cutting the cord when my 2 year contract with Verizon is up.  That being said I am getting a sinking feeling that this product is being over promised and under delivered.   I hope that Tablo is delivered with the promised features soon.

 

Is anyone on AVS participating in the beta?

 

-MM
 
#22 ·
Here are a few more notes gathered from twitter and facebook.


The two-tuner model will be shipping the "middle of March". The devices will be shipped from New York for American customers. I was looking at my bill again, and the shipping cost is $12 (but no taxes),


There is a one-year warranty on the device. However, there is no real tech support phone number (though you can call them in Canada if you pay for it). It is best to contact them through email, facebook, or twitter.


There are no plans to sell this in stores, so you have to go to their website to order.


They will be filming and presenting a Roku demo either this week or next week.
 
#24 ·

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Originally Posted by Questions123  /t/1499826/official-tablo-thread#post_24446734


Any word on the 4-tuner model, besides "Spring 2014"?


I'm very interested in the Tablo, but there are a few things I'm going to wait to get ironed out first -- mainly chromecast functionality and surround sound.

Tablo had a facebook post yesterday saying the 4-tuner model will be out "later this spring". So really nothing new. The main disadvantage of the 4-tuner model is that Tablo won't have their special promotion of 1 year free guide data like they are doing for the 2-tuner preorder. On the other hand, by the time it is released, the software should be a lot more mature.


I am hoping it gets shipped next week, but it wouldn't surprise me to see it the week after that.
 
#26 ·
Finally got my OTA Antenna setup so I am ready to cut the cord......just need to decide on a DVR solution. This Tablo is really looking interesting......especially since I already have Roku boxes on the TVs. Hopefully it delivers as promised and is available soon or I might have to settle for Tivo solution.
 
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