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suebhunny
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If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Give me TTB or give me death!
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Post by suebhunny on Mar 26, 2018 16:10:11 GMT -5

Mar 26, 2018 15:42:36 GMT -5 VinnieTheEel said:

Mar 26, 2018 14:56:39 GMT -5 Bird700level said:

To me, I think they are all pretty close, price wise, for what I am looking for. Whatever has the best remote/guide for ease of use is probably what I will go with. My other thought was just doing the switch between Fios and Comcast every two years so I stay around the $90 total price point. The scam now is you have to pick a named package (i.e. Sports and News, Action and Entertainment, Kids, Lifestyle and Reality). Any one of which may have what i want, may have what my wife want, but none have what both want. Than they nail you with the extra package price.

Roku by far has the best remote. You can even plug your headphones into it at night to not disturb your wife when you're in the zone watching streams on youtube/nugs

The headphone jack was a game changer for Worf and me. I tend to wake up much earlier than him on the weekends, and I can binge ER to my heart's content without disturbing his slumber.

The Other One
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If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
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Post by The Other One on Mar 27, 2018 8:06:46 GMT -5

I am glad that my search for a device for my camper has morphed into a very informative thread that may help others with their own content delivery issues.

So instead of screaming

I am

...carry on...

Every day is just a new chance to stumble. - BMFS
Buy the ticket, take the ride...

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Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
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Floydfest 7/24-28
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VinnieTheEel
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If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Bring back Jacket
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Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 27, 2018 8:43:33 GMT -5 suebhunny, The Other One, and 2 more like this

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Post by VinnieTheEel on Mar 27, 2018 8:43:33 GMT -5

I'm happy to report that this thread gave us the final push. After much delay I just decided to go for it, we have cut the cord with Comcast, we're on the Hulu TV / Netflix / Amazon Prime train to the tune of saving us about $115/month. That's a lot of concerts.

Upcoming Concert Schedule:

Hiss Golden Messenger - 12/9
My Morning Jacket - 12/29-12/31

kuriti Old Head Posts: 2,215 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Marcel Duchamp Number of LOCKNs attended: 6	Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 27, 2018 8:50:51 GMT -5 The Other One likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kuriti on Mar 27, 2018 8:50:51 GMT -5 Mar 27, 2018 8:43:33 GMT -5 VinnieTheEel said: That's a lot of concerts. Exactly. Congrats!
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mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 27, 2018 9:16:12 GMT -5 suebhunny, The Other One, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Mar 27, 2018 9:16:12 GMT -5 I think we will be quitting/joining (depending upon perspective) that/this team when we get back. Remind me.
	This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more. What happens if I take both?

The Other One
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Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 27, 2018 9:21:33 GMT -5

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Post by The Other One on Mar 27, 2018 9:21:33 GMT -5

Mar 27, 2018 9:16:12 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

I think we will be quitting/joining (depending upon perspective) that/this team when we get back. Remind me.

When Mrs. TOO asks me to remind her of something I always do it right then, so I don't forget. She doesn't like that I do that

...I do it anyway...

Every day is just a new chance to stumble. - BMFS
Buy the ticket, take the ride...

the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26

mccjeff
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Post by mccjeff on Mar 27, 2018 10:17:46 GMT -5

Mar 27, 2018 9:21:33 GMT -5 The Other One said:

Mar 27, 2018 9:16:12 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

I think we will be quitting/joining (depending upon perspective) that/this team when we get back. Remind me.

When Mrs. TOO asks me to remind her of something I always do it right then, so I don't forget. She doesn't like that I do that

...I do it anyway...

I do exactly the same thing for the exact same reason with exactly the same response.

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.

What happens if I take both?

Bird700level
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Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 27, 2018 10:34:18 GMT -5

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Post by Bird700level on Mar 27, 2018 10:34:18 GMT -5

Mar 27, 2018 8:43:33 GMT -5 VinnieTheEel said:

I'm happy to report that this thread gave us the final push. After much delay I just decided to go for it, we have cut the cord with Comcast, we're on the Hulu TV / Netflix / Amazon Prime train to the tune of saving us about $115/month. That's a lot of concerts.

Wha?! Werent you paying $190/month? And you are now at $75/month?? I would think the internet connection alone would be in the $90 range.

suebhunny
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Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 27, 2018 10:55:32 GMT -5

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Post by suebhunny on Mar 27, 2018 10:55:32 GMT -5

Mar 27, 2018 10:34:18 GMT -5 Bird700level said:

Mar 27, 2018 8:43:33 GMT -5 VinnieTheEel said:

I'm happy to report that this thread gave us the final push. After much delay I just decided to go for it, we have cut the cord with Comcast, we're on the Hulu TV / Netflix / Amazon Prime train to the tune of saving us about $115/month. That's a lot of concerts.

Wha?! Werent you paying $190/month? And you are now at $75/month?? I would think the internet connection alone would be in the $90 range.

Nope. With Comcast I pay $74.95/month for my internet. No taxes. No fees. No equipment rental. No vampires sucking my electric bill into a new tier. They keep calling me and asking me to come back to cable for a "special deal." I've said no repeatedly. When they ask me why, my answer is a very honest "Because I don't want to have to go through the hassle of calling to cancel when the deal ends."

Bird700level
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Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 27, 2018 11:06:06 GMT -5

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Post by Bird700level on Mar 27, 2018 11:06:06 GMT -5

Mar 27, 2018 10:55:32 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

Mar 27, 2018 10:34:18 GMT -5 Bird700level said:

Wha?! Werent you paying $190/month? And you are now at $75/month?? I would think the internet connection alone would be in the $90 range.

Nope. With Comcast I pay $74.95/month for my internet. No taxes. No fees. No equipment rental. No vampires sucking my electric bill into a new tier. They keep calling me and asking me to come back to cable for a "special deal." I've said no repeatedly. When they ask me why, my answer is a very honest "Because I don't want to have to go through the hassle of calling to cancel when the deal ends."

Ok, so $75 per month. Add on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime and I would think your are still in the $120 range.

suebhunny
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Post by suebhunny on Mar 27, 2018 11:11:10 GMT -5

Mar 27, 2018 11:06:06 GMT -5 Bird700level said:

Mar 27, 2018 10:55:32 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

Nope. With Comcast I pay $74.95/month for my internet. No taxes. No fees. No equipment rental. No vampires sucking my electric bill into a new tier. They keep calling me and asking me to come back to cable for a "special deal." I've said no repeatedly. When they ask me why, my answer is a very honest "Because I don't want to have to go through the hassle of calling to cancel when the deal ends."

Ok, so $75 per month. Add on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime and I would think your are still in the $120 range.

More like $110. And $80 a month is still a lot of concerts!

uʞɔo˥ewbn
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Post by uʞɔo˥ewbn on Mar 30, 2018 20:45:23 GMT -5

Late to the discussion but going to add an option that hasn't been mentioned. Satellite subscription sharing. A number of people I know do this.
The downsides are: 1. You need to obtain and install the dish yourself(many tips to do this very cheap).
2. Only the subscription holder can order PPVs but all receivers can watch.
3. The receiver's EPG will show the subscriber's timezone and will not receive local channels.
I think my traveling companion's SD DTV receiver adds $5.00 per month to the bill.

mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 31, 2018 7:06:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Mar 31, 2018 7:06:57 GMT -5 Satellite is not an option. We’ve had the sat people come and try hard to find a solution. Really hard. They finally admit that it can’t be done. The look of defeat on their face is a sad thing to behold.
	This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more. What happens if I take both?

buddy74
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Post by buddy74 on Mar 31, 2018 7:27:42 GMT -5

Mar 30, 2018 20:45:23 GMT -5 uʞɔo˥ewbn said:

Late to the discussion but going to add an option that hasn't been mentioned. Satellite subscription sharing. A number of people I know do this.
The downsides are: 1. You need to obtain and install the dish yourself(many tips to do this very cheap).
2. Only the subscription holder can order PPVs but all receivers can watch.
3. The receiver's EPG will show the subscriber's timezone and will not receive local channels.
I think my traveling companion's SD DTV receiver adds $5.00 per month to the bill.

Yep.

kuriti
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If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Marcel Duchamp
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Streaming Devices Recommendations Mar 31, 2018 7:47:46 GMT -5

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Post by kuriti on Mar 31, 2018 7:47:46 GMT -5

Mar 31, 2018 7:06:57 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

Satellite is not an option. We’ve had the sat people come and try hard to find a solution. Really hard. They finally admit that it can’t be done. The look of defeat on their face is a sad thing to behold.

It’s because the government is bombarding your house with radio waves.

Kuriti

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The Other One
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Post by The Other One on Mar 31, 2018 13:04:27 GMT -5

Mar 31, 2018 7:06:57 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

Satellite is not an option. We’ve had the sat people come and try hard to find a solution. Really hard. They finally admit that it can’t be done. The look of defeat on their face is a sad thing to behold.

In a previous life I was an expert in the field of satellite dish sales/service/installation. If you want to know if a satellite dish is an option for you I'd be happy to check again. I'm the one the satellite people go to for those difficult locations. If there is a spot I WILL find it.

On another note safe travels, have an amazing trip!

Every day is just a new chance to stumble. - BMFS
Buy the ticket, take the ride...

the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26

mccjeff
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Post by mccjeff on Apr 1, 2018 11:31:58 GMT -5

We have had the "expert" technician come and he left just as defeated. They can't get a signal in the winter. When my trees leaf out you don't stand a chance.

The Forest of Fanghorn

Not the house you can see. I am well hidden from government laser beans.

Last Edit: Apr 1, 2018 11:34:59 GMT -5 by mccjeff

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.

What happens if I take both?

Bird700level
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If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: David Hasselhoff
Number of LOCKNs attended: 3

Streaming Devices Recommendations Apr 1, 2018 12:21:56 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by Bird700level on Apr 1, 2018 12:21:56 GMT -5

Apr 1, 2018 11:31:58 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

We have had the "expert" technician come and he left just as defeated. They can't get a signal in the winter. When my trees leaf out you don't stand a chance.

The Forest of Fanghorn

Not the house you can see. I am well hidden from government laser beans.

It appears you dont even get the sun.

mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	Streaming Devices Recommendations Apr 1, 2018 16:00:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Apr 1, 2018 16:00:10 GMT -5 Nope. We are sub-canopyian
	This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more. What happens if I take both?

The Other One
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Post by The Other One on Apr 1, 2018 18:50:41 GMT -5

Apr 1, 2018 16:00:10 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

Nope. We are sub-canopyian

For $20 anyone can buy a satellite locator app and be an "expert" these days. All you need is a really really really tall pole that extends above the canopy

Every day is just a new chance to stumble. - BMFS
Buy the ticket, take the ride...

the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26

mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	Streaming Devices Recommendations Apr 1, 2018 19:34:27 GMT -5 The Other One likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Apr 1, 2018 19:34:27 GMT -5 It would be amusing to see someone try and figure that out.
	This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more. What happens if I take both?

mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	Streaming Devices Recommendations Apr 2, 2018 5:26:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Apr 2, 2018 5:26:29 GMT -5 A tethered perma-hover drone with a satellite dish mounted to it would probably be your only option. I'm going to start asking them if they have that feature.
	This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more. What happens if I take both?

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Apr 2, 2018 5:26:29 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

A tethered perma-hover drone with a satellite dish mounted to it would probably be your only option. I'm going to start asking them if they have that feature.

Think blimp. DTV already has tech. down pat.

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Mar 30, 2018 20:45:23 GMT -5 uʞɔo˥ewbn said:

Late to the discussion but going to add an option that hasn't been mentioned. Satellite subscription sharing. A number of people I know do this.
The downsides are: 1. You need to obtain and install the dish yourself(many tips to do this very cheap).
2. Only the subscription holder can order PPVs but all receivers can watch.
3. The receiver's EPG will show the subscriber's timezone and will not receive local channels.
I think my traveling companion's SD DTV receiver adds $5.00 per month to the bill.

Did this years ago, 3 of us split a sub. I ordered a free 4 room set up (4 dtv receivers) had them install 2 and dish in my house. Then I planted dishes, ran cable, etc. for the other guys. We took turns paying the bill.

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Streaming Devices Recommendations Apr 2, 2018 12:16:13 GMT -5

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Apr 2, 2018 11:32:35 GMT -5 criticalbill said:

Apr 2, 2018 5:26:29 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

A tethered perma-hover drone with a satellite dish mounted to it would probably be your only option. I'm going to start asking them if they have that feature.

Think blimp. DTV already has tech. down pat.

DTV also delivers tv over the internet for those who for some reason cannot set up a satellite dish.

www.directvnow.com/thegoodstuff?ref=EDSCDNCDB00GOO7QP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2_eOxYuc2gIVBITICh1IhA_JEAAYASAAEgIZc_D_BwE

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