Hulu vs. Roku

[parrothd]

Not yet, but probably soon.. HBO just announced an online only version, the others will probably follow suit..

[KG's Supra24]

I have heard rumors for sporting events but I think their is going to be alot of resistance to streaming live events.

Our solution was a basic cable package (no box). I have to flip channels from the remote like the old days. Basic = over 70 channels with all the normals in HD.

[kaneboats]

All the sporting events are scripted now anyway so who cares?

[Suprahunter]

Can you get a DVR to work in conjunction with the streaming systems . Do I still have to record my shows or are they available anytime? I am not very good with electronics so a simple system that controls commercials will be best.

[parrothd]

There's no DVR, you steam real-time what you want to see. Not sure with Hulu, I think there's still commercials. Most new shows will be delayed a period of time before you can legally watch them. If you have the knowhow you can pirate/barrow(hehehe) shows right after they air without commercials.

I'm kinda stuck, have the nfl package and DVR 3-4 games so we can speed watch only the plays.

[KG's Supra24]

Your shows won't be available forever, each of the services rotate their content over time.

Hulu will still have "commercials". That seems to be the cost of offering the shows the day after they air.

If you keep cable or satellite service, the streaming devices would not affect your ability to DVR.

Hulu usually keeps the current season available of the shows they carry. Netflix usually doesn't have three current season but will usually carry all seasons up unto the current. I'm not sure on HBO.

[parrothd]

The nice thing about Netflix HBO is you can share the account, most people find a buddy that has them..wink wink

[smokedog2]

+1 Roku, I use an over air $150 antenna for the OSU games. I have not missed cable TV a day. All of black list, 67 episodes of Last Man Standing, when done with those I'll find another show.

The phone bill is next.


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[Boatdrinks797]

If your looking to ditch the land line I've been using the Magic Jack for almost 5 years. The device is about $70 with an annual $20 fee I think. Works great too if you travel out of the county and connect to your laptop if you don't have an international plan on your cell. I work from home and keep it around for some of the long conference calls I sit on for hours.