Internet Streaming TV

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by snowwy, Aug 16, 2017.

  1. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    We've got a post on just about everything electronically trucking. But nothing concerning tv and how the concept of internet watching is starting to take over the old fashioned antannae.

    So let's start discussing the various resources available to us for those that don't know such things exist and would like to start checking things out but don't know where to start. And for those that do. Could post what the services do and their likes and dislikes about the various services.

    Most of us know about Netflix, Hulu, Etc. But what about PSVue, Sling, Directvnow and whatever else is out there. Along with Kodi. And Terrarium.
     
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    They have this old fashioned thing that is real cheap..a library, get a few good books and let your mind make the picture. and some will let you check out DVD,s
     
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  4. snowwy

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    Sure, that might work out if you're home in time to return them. But in today's day where books and dvd's can be found online. Do libraries still exist? :)
     
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    You can easily download books to your smart phone, tablet or laptop.
     
  6. STexan

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    Most of the cable and broadcast networks allow for live broadcast watching, and on demand watching of recent episodes but may require to provide the name and account number of your regular home cable or satellite provider to watch live or current episodes. Just go to their web sites and dig around.

    I do a lot of this with AMC
     
  7. JReding

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    Are we talking while on the road, or at hime as well?

    I'm not a TV watcher, per se, but I am a movie fan, as well as a YouTuber (watching, mostly, but I have a few videos of my own just for something to play around with). I've used Vudu for a while now, as well as Netflix and Amazon prime, and most recently added Roku (so we can watch both the Seahawks :biggrin_255: and the Packers :biggrin_25513: at the same time, if necessary).
    If I want to watch a TV show, I'll watch something that's archived on one of those, if it's not on YouTube.

    And don't worry about me, I'm a reader as well as a video buff, I'm not going to criticize on either side of the fence.:biggrin_25523:
     
  8. dca

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    yes they still exist
     
  9. snowwy

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    Internet tv is the future. It's still rough and not quite as nice as a actual setup. But nothing is perfect at first.

    Doesn't matter if home or on the road. Tv is a lot more available today then 7 years ago when i hit the road again when we all relied on rabbit ears. And were limited to minimal sources of streaming services.

    Today there are a lot of services and ways to watch those services. Rabbit ears and television are no longer needed. Although i still prefer the bigger screen. And the beauty of it is. Calls to have your services transfered everytime you move are no longer needed. Boxes are no longer required. Cables no longer need to be drilled in to walls. Dishes are no longer needed. Your tv can go anywhere in the world. Basically speaking.

    The only problem. Is having the available internet. Some of you have plans that work and others don't. And most have cdma carriers. Which can sometimes be a struggle through walls. Or whatever.
     
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    I know they still exist and i'm surprised they still do. It's a lot of taxpayer dollars being used for something NOT being used anymore. In the big cities anyways. Don't know about your libraries but there's hardly an cars in the parking lots around these parts. The biggest library we had and i think it was the first to be built. Got demolished years ago.
     
  11. dca

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    the boy brings paperbacks and hard covers home for home work, the family buys paper bound books for education, libraries are everywhere if you look out side the box. dvds are still sold in most truck stops, movie rentals still exist as well as the likes of Netflix reruns.

    I like technology but there must be line drawn somewhere it can't cross
     
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