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bausch

04-25-2009 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by candyflip (Post 15789169)

I have my uTorrent set up to pull new episodes of the shows I like, unrar them and dump them into a directory on a networked HDD that feeds the PS3, 360, AppleTV and whatever else might be hooked up to a TV in our house. So no need to worry about "time". Dive in. :winkwink:

Won't that slow down your connection to be downloading huge files like that?

Si	04-25-2009 07:45 PM

I'm looking into getting one of these mega boxes which you can use multiple satelites on and use cards to decode multiple channel streams.

I think they can handle around 3,000 channels and 4-6 sats at once.

And the best things about it is, the channels and networks still get ad-revenue while you get tv for free (after a bit of investment)

GatorB

04-25-2009 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gideongallery (Post 15787603)

you realize that if you buy cable and PVR survivor they get nothing, not even a bump for product placement, if you download it "illegally" from torrents they at least get a count that can be used to get better product placement revenues.

Yes justify your theivery. If you like it buy it. SIMPLE. ZERO excuse for illegal downloading ZERO. So quit trying to justify it you CAN'T.

GatorB

04-25-2009 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent Bob Jedi (Post 15789015)

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Originally Posted by bronco67 (Post 15789087)

TV is still something I like to do the old fashioned way -- and by that I mean actually watch the TV while sitting on my couch -- not hunched over a monitor.

He Einstiens you can hook a computer to a TV.

Vjo	04-25-2009 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent Bob Jedi (Post 15789015)

I could never be without my tv and fuck downloading shit off the net.. I have a 106" projector to watch whatever tv show or movie I want to and I'm not going to spend the time downloading it and watching it on a 22" lcd or 17" laptop.. sure if i thought about it i could prolly play it with my PS3 but again I do work online all day I don't wanna have to do work arounds to relax and watch tv haha

and yeah if you hate commercials get a dvr and do what i do. When a hour show comes on I'll hit pause on live tv and come back 20 mins into the show and then you can watch the whole show in about 40 mins fast forwarding commercials and getting to the end of the show about the same time as if you watched it from start to end

Good point. A DVR is what I need. Dish Networks 720 I'll prob get someday along with HD. It's pretty sweet with like 60 hours of hd recording capability I think.

I'll prob con't DLing and of course not cancell TV and still never have time to watch everything. But its fun having good shows "on deck".

Barefootsies

04-25-2009 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozarkz (Post 15786883)

I'll never cancel my cable service tho. I hate waiting or hunting for downloads.

:2 cents:

Vjo	04-25-2009 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco67 (Post 15789087)

TV is still something I like to do the old fashioned way -- and by that I mean actually watch the TV while sitting on my couch -- not hunched over a monitor.

I don't want to spend time looking for shows, or making sure its good resolution, or wait for it to download. Most cable companies, mine included offer a pretty nice DVR that records all the shows I want, knows when they're repeats, and allows me to dictate when I watch....and I don't watch an ad unless I want to.

Also, my cable company will take notice and flag you if you start downloading like crazy constantly. Even if they didn't, I still prefer to watch 30 Rock or Breaking Bad on 50 inch DLP.

You're painting a far worse picture of the Tv watching situation than actually exists.

Oh yeah, how the fuck do you channel surf? That's how you find the best shit to watch sometimes.

All good points. But I never channel surf. I can tell ya whats on the basic stations. Same old stuff. When I sit down I want good stuff now. Even if you have the full package and lots of stations to surf, emm same deal. Mostly all movies and infomercials. If I want a movie I pull out a dvd.

But hey different personalities. It's all good as long as your show is good. Very individual tv is. :thumbsup

Jim_Gunn

04-25-2009 11:19 PM

The DirecTV HD package is great. I set the DVR to record all my favorite series, documentaries and MMA fight shows automatically and watch them on my 52" HDTV. Downloading and watching through a computer monitor or pc-to-tv hook up is not even an option in terms of convenience compared to this. I never purchase DVDs or go to the theater anymore, so I get my money's worth from my approx. $105/month DirecTV HD package.

Vjo	04-25-2009 11:53 PM

That's a nice setup. Well done. I hope to have the same soon myself with Dish Network when I can get an installer out.

For $105 you must get the whole shabang.

Anyhow they have the 720 DVR for like only $5 a month more if you lease it than what I am paying for basic now. Gets ya HD and Basic for like $60/Mo Tops. And they pay local installation. Plus gets you the 720 DVR which is what I need. A good DVR will solve all TV woes. :thumbsup

peedy

04-26-2009 01:14 PM

I've been considering getting rid of cable too. It costing me a good chunk and then on top of that I only have basic. Im stuck with comcast because I have too many tree's and cant get dish which would be like 30 bucks cheaper.

I can watch nearly every show online (legally) the only thing I haven't found a solution for is live sports.

gideongallery

04-26-2009 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Manowar (Post 15787774)

Windows Media Center, i think it's an OS than turns it into just a media pc exactly like you want

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx

why would you recommend a gui based OS for a machine without a screen.

linux

http://www.mythtv.org/

much better choice.

and you can simply telnet into it and manage it remotely from any machine in your house.

gideongallery

04-26-2009 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by peedy (Post 15790656)

not legal if you get rid of the cable but

http://ezsports.it/

abadfish

04-26-2009 04:48 PM

I'm doing some remodeling work in my house and I had my tv and cable box unplugged for over a week and I barely even noticed. I downloaded my favorite shows online for the week which is what I usually end up doing anyway since I no longer have tivo :(

lacuna

04-26-2009 05:46 PM

We cancelled satellite last year. First week without TV was like quitting smoking. But once you get past the withdrawal pains, it's totally worth it. :thumbsup

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