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-   The Barbie (https://britishexpats.com/forum/barbie-92/)
-   -   Streaming video - my experience (https://britishexpats.com/forum/barbie-92/streaming-video-my-experience-815655/)

astera Nov 6th 2015 8:17 pm
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11788213)
Can you actually redirect the DNS on Apple TV?
Yeah, easiest device to do it on out of all the ones I have tried.

astera Nov 6th 2015 8:22 pm
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11788246)
Apple TV is getting better but for hardcore streamers like me it's not a great option
It kind of depends on what you're streaming. For Netflix I cannot imagine using any other device as I have full control over 50 vs 60Hz and pay less as I can have the monthly fee come out of my iTunes balance (where I can always but their cards at 20% off or better).

Devices like the Chromecast or the Nexus Player are still behind the times when it comes to getting the perfect picture.

I don't really have any need to stream anything else apart from Google Play Movies or possibly Hulu for 1-2 months per year.

Beoz Nov 7th 2015 8:20 am
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by astera (Post 11788392)
It kind of depends on what you're streaming. For Netflix I cannot imagine using any other device as I have full control over 50 vs 60Hz and pay less as I can have the monthly fee come out of my iTunes balance (where I can always but their cards at 20% off or better).

Devices like the Chromecast or the Nexus Player are still behind the times when it comes to getting the perfect picture.

I don't really have any need to stream anything else apart from Google Play Movies or possibly Hulu for 1-2 months per year.
Paying the is word. You will always be paying with Apple.

The picture on Chromecast is superb. Not sure where you get that idea.

For a fifth of the price, there's no point going Apple TV. It offers nothing for the extra price unless you are happy being brainwashed

renth Nov 7th 2015 9:30 am
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
I love my 2 Rokus. Watching BBC iPlayer just about every night.

There's a new series of The Detectorists on at the moment, anyone else enjoying that?

irishbloo Nov 7th 2015 9:59 am
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11787389)
Cheapest and simplest solution:
Get a Samsung Blu-ray player with Smarthub - about $150 for the cheapest
Get a DNS redirect service - about $40 a year. I use Smartydns
Change the DNS settings on your router or the Samsung
Set up the Samsung with UK apps - plenty of info online and really easy to do
You've now got BBC, ITV, C4, C5 etc

Easy peasy japanesy
I have never ever managed it.Have tried several times .No idea where I am going wrong.:ohmy:.I can watch bbc and itv and channel four on my lap top but just on on my tv.:confused:

irishbloo Nov 7th 2015 10:03 am
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11787314)
Eastenders and Coronation Street. ..... speak to Mrs Beoz.

I know I could VPN up and get the BBC iplayer but getting the wife on that might just be a bit too hard.
i have "watch series " on my lap top.I watch it through fire fox.No signing up.I can watch lots of my American lifestyle shows on it,million dollar listings etc.

Amazulu Nov 7th 2015 10:45 am
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by renth (Post 11788693)
I love my 2 Rokus. Watching BBC iPlayer just about every night.

There's a new series of The Detectorists on at the moment, anyone else enjoying that?
Yes enjoying The Detectorists

Give The Last Kingdom a go

astera Nov 9th 2015 11:22 pm
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11788662)
Paying the is word. You will always be paying with Apple.

The picture on Chromecast is superb. Not sure where you get that idea.

For a fifth of the price, there's no point going Apple TV. It offers nothing for the extra price unless you are happy being brainwashed
Paying? I use Netflix. Having an Apple TV means I pay less for it than anyone else.

The picture on the Chromecast is good, but shite if you are stuck with its 60Hz mode (only one it does) when streaming UK content which should be at 50Hz.

There is a point getting an Apple TV. Cheaper Netflix. And full control of the picture. In fact right now I think it's pointless looking at any other device apart from the Apple TV as the main streaming device for Netflix...

Beoz Nov 10th 2015 12:14 am
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by astera (Post 11790488)
Paying? I use Netflix. Having an Apple TV means I pay less for it than anyone else.

The picture on the Chromecast is good, but shite if you are stuck with its 60Hz mode (only one it does) when streaming UK content which should be at 50Hz.

There is a point getting an Apple TV. Cheaper Netflix. And full control of the picture. In fact right now I think it's pointless looking at any other device apart from the Apple TV as the main streaming device for Netflix...
Cheaper Netflix? By how much? Did you offset the cost of the Apple TV (presumably the latest) against the other streamers? What about future proofing? Streamers and their features are coming thick and fast. The latest Apple TV is a pretty hefty price to pay when you probably want to move on in a year.

Amazulu Nov 10th 2015 12:56 am
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by astera (Post 11790488)
Paying? I use Netflix. Having an Apple TV means I pay less for it than anyone else.

The picture on the Chromecast is good, but shite if you are stuck with its 60Hz mode (only one it does) when streaming UK content which should be at 50Hz.

There is a point getting an Apple TV. Cheaper Netflix. And full control of the picture. In fact right now I think it's pointless looking at any other device apart from the Apple TV as the main streaming device for Netflix...
You may get it a couple of bucks cheaper. I get it for USD8.50 - which I think is fair

Serious question, can you get Hulu and Amazon Prime on Apple TV?

Beoz Nov 10th 2015 1:26 am
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11790564)
You may get it a couple of bucks cheaper. I get it for USD8.50 - which I think is fair

Serious question, can you get Hulu and Amazon Prime on Apple TV?
Ouch

What you can watch on the new Apple TV -- and how it compares to Roku, Fire TV and Chromecast - CNET

Amazulu Nov 10th 2015 4:10 pm
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
No Amazon streaming - a no go for me. Amazon is easily as good as Netflix IMO - The Man in the High Castle starts in few weeks

Roku and Fire TV out on top as usual - I still maintain that the Amazon Fire TV is the best, single small box streaming solution - especially the latest model

Overall, a Windows-based HTPC is the best overall setup - every service available on it as Microsoft don't play Apple/Amazon/Android etc games

Amazulu Nov 10th 2015 4:13 pm
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Recently watched Beasts of No Nation, Netflix's first feature movie, starring Idris Elba

A very good film, especially if you are interested in Africa. Oscar material IMO

If Netflix are starting to make movies of this quality then the major Hollywood Studios need to get worried

Swerv-o Nov 10th 2015 4:26 pm
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11791112)
Recently watched Beasts of No Nation, Netflix's first feature movie, starring Idris Elba

A very good film, especially if you are interested in Africa. Oscar material IMO

If Netflix are starting to make movies of this quality then the major Hollywood Studios need to get worried

It certainly has to be better than the mindless drivel that the SyFy channel keep churning out. Such low quality pap inevitably involving sharks or bad CGI aliens.

I know that directors have to start somewhere, but SyFy is meant to be a reasonably premium channel. How they can commission Ultra Shark vs Mega Collossus over decent offerings like Blood and Chrome are absolutely beyond me.


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Amazulu Nov 10th 2015 9:10 pm
Re: Streaming video - my experience
 
Originally Posted by Swerv-o (Post 11791119)
It certainly has to be better than the mindless drivel that the SyFy channel keep churning out. Such low quality pap inevitably involving sharks or bad CGI aliens.

I know that directors have to start somewhere, but SyFy is meant to be a reasonably premium channel. How they can commission Ultra Shark vs Mega Collossus over decent offerings like Blood and Chrome are absolutely beyond me.


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Yes, there's a lot of shite on there

The streaming services are leaving a lot of the old media companies in their wake


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