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QUESTION TV: DISH vs INTERNET ROKU
Mar 19, 2013 | Yosemiotest

Posted on 03/19/2013 5:50:23 PM PDT by Yosemitest



TOPICS: Computers/Internet; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: blazetv; directv; dish; dishtv; roku
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To: Yosemitest

I have about the same internet speed you do, for standard definition, it is usually fine.

I used to move my Roku from the Bedroom to the living room, I bought a second one a few months ago to make life more simple. If you want to run two TVs at the same time you will need two boxes, on the other hand with your internet speed, you will not be able to support two streams at the same time, so you could get by with one, moving it to where you want to watch.


21 posted on 03/19/2013 6:32:52 PM PDT by dangerdoc (see post #6)
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To: Yosemitest

That’s the speed that I have. I gave up watching because of all the freezes. ATT will tell you you need to upgrade ($).


22 posted on 03/19/2013 6:34:58 PM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Yosemitest

one streaming device per screen.

My Roku and Netflix give me the most viewing enjoyment that I can remember.

I gave up television decades ago, since it simply didn’t interest me much.

Now I get Wallander, English and Swedish televison serials, for example. Lillyhammer was funny.

I get numerous British murder mystery/crime procedurals such as Foyle’s War, George Gently, Cracker, to name a few I’ve enjoyed.

If anybody worries that Netflix has raunchy stuff, forget about it. It has adult language, but it is in the films.


23 posted on 03/19/2013 6:39:04 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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To: Yosemitest; A. Morgan

Pinging you A.M because I think Roku would be a good solution here.


24 posted on 03/19/2013 6:40:53 PM PDT by prisoner6 (Right Wing Nuts bolt the Constitution together as the loose screws of the Left fall out!)
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To: truth_seeker

Where do you get the Swedish content? I used to use websites like choose and watch for international broadcasts but they all seemed to gravitate to x rated stuff or didn’t update content.


25 posted on 03/19/2013 6:45:11 PM PDT by prisoner6 (Right Wing Nuts bolt the Constitution together as the loose screws of the Left fall out!)
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To: truth_seeker

I miss BBC shows like Monarch of the Glen and Glen Roe.


26 posted on 03/19/2013 6:47:22 PM PDT by prisoner6 (Right Wing Nuts bolt the Constitution together as the loose screws of the Left fall out!)
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To: prisoner6
I HATE Comcast!
While in the military, one of the FIRST questions I ask apartment complexes or rental agencies is< If they said yes, I said "Thank you" and walked out. If they tried to call me back, I'd tell them, without Directv and Fox News, I'm NOT interested.
Now I have a problem with Directv.
27 posted on 03/19/2013 6:49:50 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: Yosemitest

Anything but left/liberal, PC, anti-conservative Dish.


28 posted on 03/19/2013 6:59:31 PM PDT by familyop (We Baby Boomers are croaking in an avalanche of rotten politics smelled around the planet.)
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To: familyop

Charlie is a real regime supporter, isn’t he?

http://www.newsmeat.com/billionaire_political_donations/Charles_Ergen.php


29 posted on 03/19/2013 7:02:33 PM PDT by nascarnation (Baraq's economic policy: trickle up poverty)
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To: nascarnation

You do good work. ;-)


30 posted on 03/19/2013 7:12:56 PM PDT by familyop (We Baby Boomers are croaking in an avalanche of rotten politics smelled around the planet.)
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To: Yosemitest
But I'm tired of paying for liberal channels that I don't like.

Amen. Go Roku

31 posted on 03/19/2013 7:17:31 PM PDT by frogjerk (Obama: Government by Freakout)
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To: Yosemitest

Its called SCAMCAST. They really bite.


32 posted on 03/19/2013 7:18:39 PM PDT by frogjerk (Obama: Government by Freakout)
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To: Yosemitest

I tried Roku. I was not impressed. The quality and features of using my DVD player with built in premium services is far superior. Some TV’s have these features built in as well. Roku seems to be very limited on cpu power and memory. Picture and sound quality was not so good. However- since you want Blaze TV then your options are limited.


33 posted on 03/19/2013 7:21:49 PM PDT by Revel
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To: Revel
...features of using my DVD player with built in premium services...

Could I trouble you to elaborate on that more, please?

34 posted on 03/19/2013 7:36:35 PM PDT by Utilizer
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To: Utilizer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRTBlhKNHdw


35 posted on 03/19/2013 8:11:16 PM PDT by Revel
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To: Yosemitest

what problems?


36 posted on 03/19/2013 8:18:55 PM PDT by Michigan Bowhunter (2014.....bring it on!!!!!)
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To: Revel

My thanks, that was quite informative.


37 posted on 03/19/2013 8:20:59 PM PDT by Utilizer
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To: Michigan Bowhunter

They’re bullheadedly refusing to put on the BlazeTV .


38 posted on 03/19/2013 8:26:13 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: prisoner6

Swedish includes several movies, Swedish version of Wallander tv, Animal Benkzton Crime Reporter, tv series.
Danish includes movies, tv series “Eagle,” “Protectors.”
Norway movies, Lillyhammer tv series.

On Netflix.


39 posted on 03/19/2013 8:38:12 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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To: Yosemitest

We have had a Roku box for about a year and have really enjoyed the heck out of it. While there are many “channels” available through Roku, the one we use almost exclusively is Netflix.

However...just today the Roku started acting up and will not allow me to access any content. Have not tried a factory reset, but that might fix it. Anyone else encounter this?

Also, while I have a subscription to “The Blaze”, and can access it via computer, it will not play on Roku - although it did when I first signed up....Do I razz Roku or Beck?

And, as long as I am asking questions, what should I have for dinner tomorrow? Thanks, all!!


40 posted on 03/19/2013 10:51:40 PM PDT by Donkey Odious ( Adapt, improvise, and overcome - now a motto for us all.)
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