Hi Peter, The other thing to think about, depending on where you are travelling and what sort of internet access you expect, are the local online TV offerings. We are all aware of the excellent ABC iView and I believe SBS and the commercial networks have their own offerings (though not on the same level, from what I hear).
These things tend to be location limited - for example, I know the BBC has an excellent iPlayer <http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv> with extensive sport coverage, including football (or soccer to Ausssies) eg Match of the Day - UEFA Euro 2012 Highlights <http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01jqfph/Match_of_the_Day_UEFA_Euro_20 12_Highlights_08_06_2012/> - however, if you try to play a TV program you will get the message: > Currently BBC iPlayer TV programmes are available to play in the UK only, but > all BBC iPlayer Radio programmes are available to you. I suspect you would get something similar trying to access ABC iView from outside Australia. So... If you are planning on travelling somewhere with good internet and good TV coverage of what you want to watch, this may be easier than having to keep re-tuning a USB TV tuner (eg the ElGato) - probably depends on how long you stay put vs how much you keep moving. One other thing to consider - though I haven't tried it myself, is to use one of the various strategies to fool the content server into thinking you computer IS located in the correct geographic region. Some quick googling seems to suggest that using proxy servers (eg the FoxyProxy extension for Firefox) don't work too well but using a VPN is better. It seems that several good VPN providers offer free trials so you can try it out. There seem to be a few different approaches (eg using the VPN to initiate connection and then switching it off) As I say, I've never tried it and don't claim to be well up in these matters - so Google away and you will find lots of discussions - I would just say use the filters to just view recent articles - the delivery technology changes rapidly and old solutions may well be obsolete. And "just one more thing" if you think the BBC coverage will keep you happy, but you are not going to be in the UK, this ABC webpage from Sept 2011: <http://www.abc.net.au/technology/articles/2011/09/28/3328262.htm> Says that the BBC has launched a commercial global iPlayer - the article says: > The first ten hours are free to allow 'try-before-you-buy'. and suggests it is only for the iPad - however, things seem to have moved on. The current page for the App is <http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/bbc-iplayer-global/id449130604?mt=8> The App itself is free - with some free content - other content is an in-app purchase. Some quotes from the app page: > Explore the best of British TV! More than 2000 hours of the best British TV > shows on demand. Constantly refreshed, including 13 different genres, these > programmes are at your fingertips when you subscribe! If you want to have a > look before you subscribe, browse our free content, enriched and updated every > week. You can also enjoy all our shows on your big TV screen using HDMI or > AirPlay. > Subscribe today for unlimited access on your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (one > subscription covers all three devices). > Watch on your TV via an HDMI adaptor and cable or with AirPlay. All you need > is the latest version of the app and Apple TV firmware 5.0.1. > Streaming and downloading of content is only available using an internet > connection via Wi-Fi or 3G. Downloading to view offline is available only to > subscribers. You would obviously need to check if the current sport coverage in which you are interested is included in this global content. Anyway, just some alternative thoughts ;o) HTH Cheers Neil who's now going to download the app and have a play ;o) -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 10/6/12 1:21 PM, Peder Kristensen at ped...@westnet.com.au wrote: > Hi Peter, > > Check out the Elgato TV app and device. 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