Netflix
Apr 28th 2012, 6:20 am
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Re: Netflix
We love the Netflix, using a VPN (http://unblock-us.com) and are going through all the 30 Rock episodes right now. For $9 a month for netflix and $5 a month for Unblock-US we are definitely saving a bundle of money on cable.
If you do get a VPN you should check out Hulu.com too, that's what we use to catch up on the latest shows (they're online about a day after they're broadcast) and in great quality with incredibly limited commercial breaks (maybe only 2/3 individual ads in a 20 minute show - plus if you take the time you can choose what sort of ads you'd prefer to watch, which is the way all networks should be going!)
If you do get a VPN you should check out Hulu.com too, that's what we use to catch up on the latest shows (they're online about a day after they're broadcast) and in great quality with incredibly limited commercial breaks (maybe only 2/3 individual ads in a 20 minute show - plus if you take the time you can choose what sort of ads you'd prefer to watch, which is the way all networks should be going!)
Apr 28th 2012, 3:42 pm
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Re: Netflix
yes.....I also had a young family and am a firm believer that young toddlers and babies went to bed at 6, so sitting and watching evening TV was the hi light of our evening when they were little.....we went a bit crazy on a Sat and got a bottle of wine and a chocolate treat from Sainsbury's when one of us nipped to get the lottery ticket!!!
Apr 28th 2012, 3:46 pm
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Re: Netflix
Oh I remember the prob for US Netflix. - didn't like my canajun credit card 
Apr 28th 2012, 9:53 pm
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Re: Netflix
Soon, we will likely call time on Bell ExpressVu also.
Has anyone used Hotspotshield lately to watch via Hulu....it was working..and then Hulu caught on.
Apr 29th 2012, 6:49 am
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Apr 29th 2012, 8:23 am
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Re: Netflix
Depending on your VPN, you can also get access to Sky on the Go.
All you need is someones Sky card details that isnt already registered with the online service (eg/ my mum
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Edit- we also cancelled cable when we moved from AB to NS. Never once looked back, and we're saving a fortune each month.
All you need is someones Sky card details that isnt already registered with the online service (eg/ my mum
)Edit- we also cancelled cable when we moved from AB to NS. Never once looked back, and we're saving a fortune each month.
Apr 29th 2012, 3:14 pm
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Re: Netflix
Alas... it doesn't work on Macs.
Some great suggestions out there, thank you. I am working on it and looking forward to the day when I can tell Bell to take their crappy, expensive, invasive tripe and stick it where the sun don't shine!
Apr 30th 2012, 1:34 am
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Re: Netflix
I looked at Expatshield... a UK IP address would be great... I missed Southampton's game against Coventry on the BBC because it "wasn't available in your Country"!! I couldn't even hear it on Radio 5 for the same reason!
Alas... it doesn't work on Macs.
Some great suggestions out there, thank you. I am working on it and looking forward to the day when I can tell Bell to take their crappy, expensive, invasive tripe and stick it where the sun don't shine!
Alas... it doesn't work on Macs.
Some great suggestions out there, thank you. I am working on it and looking forward to the day when I can tell Bell to take their crappy, expensive, invasive tripe and stick it where the sun don't shine!
