Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11039011)

Where did you order it from?

GBP25 with 3 months Sky movies:
http://www.tesco.com/direct/now-tv-b...skuId=758-7109

GBP15 with a Sky Sports pass:
http://www.tesco.com/direct/now-tv-b...skuId=300-0594

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 11039052)

I bought it from here. Was tempted to buy one of the bundles with it but decided to check it all works fine here first.

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11039353)

I'm assuming that you're getting delivered to a UK address?

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 10999140)

I've recently spent a bit of time getting set up for this. I've built an HTPC and have been experimenting with different services and options

I have found that with Win7, Firefox is the best browser to use. On Win8.1, IE11 is the way and that this will be the best combination going forward as Netflix are working with Microsoft to improve streaming. I have an adequate ADSL2+ service but have experienced some buffering issues. The combinations I've mentioned have addressed these issues

I don't use a VPN but a DNS service - currently smartyDNS on a 6 month free trial. After that it's about $45 a year

BBC iplayer - great setup. It has the ability to download shows and to also watch in HD. The BBC is still the best for quality TV but they also show a lot of crap too
4oD (Channel 4) - also good but have to watch ads before and during shows - viewing crappy ads for shit you can't buy is boring but then their service is only directed at UK viewers
Channel 5 - only about 10-20% of what they broadcast is watchable, the rest is crud
ITV - same as Channel 5
Netflix - on a free trial and it's great
Hulu - same as Netflix. Both are very cheap when not on a freebie
HBO go - how can I get this? It really does look great

I've not yet managed to set up iplayer or hulu on my WDTV. I will probably get a Roku 3 for the bedroom

I would say that UK TV is still the best in the world - just. Some great stuff but also so much rubbish - an obsession with reality TV and consumer affairs programmes. America is now making more of what I want to watch and the UK less. I'm now set up with what I want to see. We never watch 7, 9 and 10 - ABC only, usually iview. We go for specific content and the thought of just sitting down and watching what's on is now alien to me

Originally Posted by Kapri (Post 11040982)

I'm desperate for HBO Go. If you find out how to get it, please let me know :fingerscrossed:

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 11060696)

I have the Now TV box. It took a bit of perseverance to set it up properly but every feature works at last! :thumbsup: Very cool. :cool:

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 10999140)

I've recently spent a bit of time getting set up for this. I've built an HTPC and have been experimenting with different services and options

I have found that with Win7, Firefox is the best browser to use. On Win8.1, IE11 is the way and that this will be the best combination going forward as Netflix are working with Microsoft to improve streaming. I have an adequate ADSL2+ service but have experienced some buffering issues. The combinations I've mentioned have addressed these issues

I don't use a VPN but a DNS service - currently smartyDNS on a 6 month free trial. After that it's about $45 a year

BBC iplayer - great setup. It has the ability to download shows and to also watch in HD. The BBC is still the best for quality TV but they also show a lot of crap too
4oD (Channel 4) - also good but have to watch ads before and during shows - viewing crappy ads for shit you can't buy is boring but then their service is only directed at UK viewers
Channel 5 - only about 10-20% of what they broadcast is watchable, the rest is crud
ITV - same as Channel 5
Netflix - on a free trial and it's great
Hulu - same as Netflix. Both are very cheap when not on a freebie
HBO go - how can I get this? It really does look great

I've not yet managed to set up iplayer or hulu on my WDTV. I will probably get a Roku 3 for the bedroom

I would say that UK TV is still the best in the world - just. Some great stuff but also so much rubbish - an obsession with reality TV and consumer affairs programmes. America is now making more of what I want to watch and the UK less. I'm now set up with what I want to see. We never watch 7, 9 and 10 - ABC only, usually iview. We go for specific content and the thought of just sitting down and watching what's on is now alien to me

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 11068657)

Is anyone else suddenly having having hassles with Netflix today?

Originally Posted by renth (Post 11068696)

Can't help, sorry. I've been shaped, again. :ohmy:

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 11068705)

shaped? :confused:

Originally Posted by renth (Post 11068714)

Exceeded my 250 Gigs this month and reduced to 256k download speed. :thumbdown:

Originally Posted by renth (Post 11068714)

Exceeded my 250 Gigs this month and reduced to 256k download speed. :thumbdown:

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 11068745)

Blimey, I'm surprised you can use so much in less than a month. How long til your next allocation?