Getting rid of cable and relying solely on streaming. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone
> On May 4, 2017, at 7:24 PM, Sharon Hooley <[email protected]> wrote: > > What is Cutting the Cord, anyway? > Curious, > >> On May 4, 2017, at 5:32 PM, Scott Granados <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Big +1 on the chrome cast. Works great with the Home as well. I like the >> audio version especially considering how inexpensive they are. >> >> >>> On May 4, 2017, at 5:00 PM, Des Delgadillo <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Usually with Hulu the shows that need a cable login are made available no >>> more than a day after it airs. >>> It’s not an Apple product but Chromecast has been my go-to lately, >>> especially if you have TV shows downloaded to your computer and you use a >>> Chrome plugin like Video Stream. That works really well on Mac and is super >>> Voiceover compatible. >>> Des Delgadillo >>> Reporter >>> [email protected] >>> (562) 652-3415 >>> >>>> On May 4, 2017, at 1:12 PM, E.T. <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Traci, >>>> Those networks that require you have a cable subscription can still be >>>> accessed but there will be a delay. In other words, a show that airs >>>> tonight for the first time cannot be viewed for a day, a week, I am not >>>> sure. >>>> >>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . >>>> "God for you is where you sweep away all the >>>> mysteries of the world, all the challenges to >>>> our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off >>>> and say God did it." --Carl Sagan >>>> E-mail: [email protected] >>>> >>>>> On 5/4/2017 12:14 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: >>>>> Hi, I mean on occasion when we want to watch a TV show from a network >>>>> channel, it says in order to access this content you need to enter in >>>>> your cable provider credentials. That is if I'm going off of channel >>>>> apps, such as ABC, Food Network, PBS, etc. >>>>> >>>>> Traci >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>> On May 4, 2017, at 11:23 AM, Donna Goodin <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Tracy and Scott, >>>>>> >>>>>> Like Kliph, we cut the chord over a year ago now. We also still use our >>>>>> Apple TV 4th Gen, and have been quite happy with it, though of course, >>>>>> one's satisfaction with any such device will depend in large degree to >>>>>> what content one wants to watch. We find most of the shows we want, >>>>>> though we do also have a library of favorite TV shows and movies. >>>>>> Tracy, not sure what you mean by being concerned that Apple TV is tied >>>>>> to your cable provider. It is tied to your ISP, as you need an internet >>>>>> connection, but that would be the same with any device, so far as I know. >>>>>> HTH, >>>>>> Donna >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On May 4, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Kliphton Miller <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Well, I have 2 appleTV4’s, and no cable subscription, and I get most >>>>>>> things I like to watch. I also have a library of movies, TV shows, and >>>>>>> music about 15TB that keep me busy when board. But with Netflix, >>>>>>> direct TV now, and my own collection, I don’t need a cable subscription. >>>>>>>> On May 4, 2017, at 1:59 PM, Traci Duncan <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My apologies for the confusion. I have no Rocku experience, I was just >>>>>>>> reading for my friend. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> What disappoints me about the Apple TV, is how much it is still tied >>>>>>>> to your cable provider. I think that's why I am so interested in sling >>>>>>>> TV, or this new Hulu Live/DVR service. I'm tempted to sign up for the >>>>>>>> seven day trial, just to try it out on the iOS and AppleTV. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Looking forward to other answers, >>>>>>>> Traci >>>>>>>> PS. For those British TV fans in America, I just came across an app >>>>>>>> called BritBox. It is created by BBC and I TV. As far as I know, 2 of >>>>>>>> the biggest networks in the UK. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On May 4, 2017, at 10:36 AM, Scott Granados >>>>>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> So I’m trying to also make this decision, it’s been bothering me for >>>>>>>>> over a year now. We brought this up a long time ago so I’m glad it’s >>>>>>>>> up for discussion now. If it’s ok, I would like to include the other >>>>>>>>> non apple options and contrast how they work against their apple >>>>>>>>> counter parts. >>>>>>>>> In my opinion, Apple TV in general was disappointing me to the point >>>>>>>>> I sold my generation 4. I have a few generation 3 units around if I >>>>>>>>> need iTunes access and honestly I like the simplicity of that unit >>>>>>>>> and the fact you don’t depend on application providers to make their >>>>>>>>> products accessible. That being said, I do like having the apple >>>>>>>>> content available on the phone so have enabled some of the IOS apps >>>>>>>>> like Netflix, Hulu, cbs and HBO. These seem pretty good. >>>>>>>>> I do use the Amazon box and that’s becoming very accessible. I >>>>>>>>> haven’t tried Hulu Live but the basic stuff, cbs, Netflix, Hulu, the >>>>>>>>> native amazon content and so forth are great. >>>>>>>>> If you wouldn’t mind could you detail your Roku experience. I’m >>>>>>>>> spending over $450 per month on internet, tv and cloud DVR service >>>>>>>>> and I’d love to cut out all the TV costs. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On May 4, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Traci Duncan <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> This morning I was doing some research for a friend and it got me >>>>>>>>>> thinking about my own household. For years, I’ve wanted to cut the >>>>>>>>>> cable cord. It looks like Hulu live with cloud DVR might finally be >>>>>>>>>> the answer for those reluctant cord cutters. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My question for the groups are what has been your accessible >>>>>>>>>> experience? For iOS and Apple TV, I’m familiar with Netflix and >>>>>>>>>> traditional Hulu. I haven’t tried either of these services on the >>>>>>>>>> Mac. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I’m completely unfamiliar with Sling TV and it’s level of >>>>>>>>>> accessibility. Reading about it this morning though, I like the >>>>>>>>>> pricing and channel offerings. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I did some reading about the Roku for my sighted friend, but that >>>>>>>>>> accessibility part is a little off topic for these groups. :) >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> What has been your experiences? I will say one big drawback of >>>>>>>>>> cutting the cable cord is losing audio description. As far as I’m >>>>>>>>>> aware, only Netflix offers this. It’s too bad on the iOS apps or >>>>>>>>>> Apple TV, the networks don’t include it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks for sharing with the group, >>>>>>>>>> Traci >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>>>>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>>>>>>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>>>>>>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>>>>>>>>> list itself. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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