Smart TV or Chromecast
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I've read many people online that aren't recommending the fire stick for vue because it's laggy when navigating the menus.
If this is from Best Buy, make SURE you are aware of the return policy. They won't do anything for you if it after so many days (I want to say 14 days).
I will not buy from Best Buy, ever again.
Anyone that has the PS Vue, are you seeing any items you wish you knew before you cut the cable? I tried the free week, but I didn't have an Amazon fire TV to check it's responsiveness. My contract with DirecTV is up at the end of May and thinking I want to go this route. $45/mo for PS Vue and all the channels we watch except for History and Golf. Then buy the $99 fire TV, and $99/year for prime. This will cut my TV costs in half.
My question to you guys if you miss the locals not being there. How long before you can catch your favorite ABC, CBS, or NBC shows? I know that I can watch live over the air, but I hate watching commercials and would miss not having those shows on DVR.
My question to you guys if you miss the locals not being there. How long before you can catch your favorite ABC, CBS, or NBC shows? I know that I can watch live over the air, but I hate watching commercials and would miss not having those shows on DVR.
Get the Hulu without commercials option and it takes care of everything besides CBS. Its like 10 bucks a month.
With vue in central iowa you get ABC, NBC, and Fox on demand. They might have a 1 or 2 day delay but the shows are there. I don't remember the others but I know NBC doesn't allow fast forwarding. You can get CBS with their app and there's an 8 day wait for free or pay $8 a month I think and no delay for CBS all access.
If you really want to record Ota channels and avoid commercials you might check out tablo and use it with an antenna. Also Tivo and channel master have Ota options.
I have had VUE for about 3 weeks now, but because I stay with my gf alot, I dont' get home to actually watch it all that much. So last night I bought a Firestick so I could get that programming at her house too...should have checked as that is a no go. Your Vue account only works in one location...Since i'm back and forth I cannot just log out and then log in from another IP. Some have had luck running a VPN but just be aware you can't just take this on vacation with you and get your programming like netfix or something.
From what I've read, it's due to the restrictive contracts that they have for programming in areas, so I don't think this is something they are doing just to try to get more subscriptions. Just an FYI in case you were trying to use it in more than one location. You can have multiple devices streaming from the same location though.
I never buy from ebay but If you want a better brand for cheap
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Debated whether to start a new thread or revive this one.
Looking at new TV because of the upcoming offering of cyclones.tv over Roku/Chromecast.
Our old tv is a 46" Sony. Probably 2007 vintage. NO HDMI input!
Measuring the nook where our TV fits it's almost exactly 60" wide (height is not an issue). So looks like a 65" or larger screen will fit.
Looking for recommendations of TV's that size that others have purchased or viewed that seem like a good product.
Also, weighing the 1080p versus UHD/4k variable. Seems like at that larger size the 4k might be worth it.
(Edit, yes price is a major concern - who doesn't want a good deal!?)
Looking at new TV because of the upcoming offering of cyclones.tv over Roku/Chromecast.
Our old tv is a 46" Sony. Probably 2007 vintage. NO HDMI input!
Measuring the nook where our TV fits it's almost exactly 60" wide (height is not an issue). So looks like a 65" or larger screen will fit.
Looking for recommendations of TV's that size that others have purchased or viewed that seem like a good product.
Also, weighing the 1080p versus UHD/4k variable. Seems like at that larger size the 4k might be worth it.
(Edit, yes price is a major concern - who doesn't want a good deal!?)
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/65-240hz-led-smart-uhd-5-hdmi-wifi/prod17610204.ip
$1200 if you have access to a Sam's membership, 65" 4K
Very good reviews
http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-M65-C1-65-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B00T63YUDK
$1200 if you have access to a Sam's membership, 65" 4K
Very good reviews
http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-M65-C1-65-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B00T63YUDK
There isn't much content yet for 4K, however given that you only buy a TV every 10 years, I'd recommend 4K :smile:
There just so happens to be a decent deal on Vizio TVs today on Woot.
http://www.woot.com/plus/vizio-tvs-for-your-viewing-pleasure-3
60" 4K for $820
65" 4K for $1080
They are refurbs but I'd feel comfortable with that deal if I were buying.
Maybe I'm not reading your post correctly, but if your space is 60" wide, are you sure you can fit a TV 65" or larger?
I purchased this TV about 3 months ago. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...lver/5184121.p?id=1219646565339&skuId=5184121
Love it. I got it for $1,999.00 on sale at BB, and I also had $400 in gift cards from Christmas time.
Love it. I got it for $1,999.00 on sale at BB, and I also had $400 in gift cards from Christmas time.
Allow me to also recommend going with Vizio, I think they are the best value you can get in terms of TV quality per dollar.
Screen sizes are measured diagonally. A little back of the napkin math tells me that a 65" TV would have a screen just under 57" wide. If the space is 60" then I would make sure the TV doesn't have much of a bezel and I would also make sure I could access the ports because it should pretty much fit perfectly in that space otherwise
Yeah the biggest issue would be if it had inputs on the side that wouldn't be usable.
Exactly. I look at the overall dimensions to make sure it will fit in the opening. Surprisingly some don't list that info in the Amazon ad
Is soundbar now the typical setup? We also have a vintage surround sound system. But it takes up space and we rarely use it.
Will also take into account the location of the connection points for the HDMI for the Roku and probably a Blu-ray player.
How many HDMI ports do people think is enough?
Sorry, but I'm not very up to speed on current electronics. Seems like it changes so fast, too.
Will also take into account the location of the connection points for the HDMI for the Roku and probably a Blu-ray player.
How many HDMI ports do people think is enough?
Sorry, but I'm not very up to speed on current electronics. Seems like it changes so fast, too.
I guess I never seriously considered a refurbished model. Seems weird that something that new would be in need of repair so soon. Or maybe they're damaged in shipping? Seems like the likelihood of a lemon is high. Why do you feel that it's not a worry?
For a TV that size I doubt you could even find a TV offering fewer than four HDMI ports today. And I would think that would be enough for you based on what you mentioned: Cable or satellite, Roku, Blu-ray, and then one more if you eventually decide you need it (Xbox or Chromecast or something).