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blue65coupe

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I'm gonna pull the plug on satellite. I'm going antenna to receive local channels in HD. I've checked out Hulu and Netflix and will probably go with Hulu for the extras. Here's my question(s). I'm wanting to run a constant signal (internet connection) to two of the four tvs. Maybe more but two for sure. I will need something set at each of these tvs. From what I'm seeing I can (have to) run an internet tv box, pc, wii, even blu-ray?, etc to each tv and depending on what it is can either be wired or wifi. Something has to be at the tv to broadcast. If I want to watch one of the other two tvs I can simply move a box that isn't being used. Very, very rarely is more than one tv on at a time but the two main ones that are watched I don't want to switch back and forth between thus the reason for two "boxes". Am I correct so far? If so, what is the best thing to connect (use) to make this happen? It's gonna be connected wifi and I'll bump up my dsl connection. Internet tv boxes are fairly cheap, the wife thinks a wii would be cool, and I just want the best bang for the buck. (No Kev, this is NOT where you add your $0.02) Also, does anyone know the difference in receiving the programming between Hulu and Netflix? I've heard that Hulu runs off IP, which means it could only be accessed at home, and Netflix runs off your password which means it could be watched anywhere. What am I missing?
 
"silverblueBP" said:
If that's not the $24,000 question of the year!
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Actually the $24,000 question of the year came from you asking what you were missing on the track last year. STFU
 
You need to look at Roku. I have a Roku on two TVs and an apple TV on another. They are on wireless N and work great for both Netflix and Hulu. Me I like Netflix better than Hulu but realistically Hulu for TV and Netflix for movies. You can rent on demand from amazon.

Roku's are cheap on amazon.

Apple tv is nice but I like Roku better. Now with the apple tv you can watch anything from iTunes. Including rentals.
 
I looked at the Roku the other day. Does it work with wireless G? I'm guessing so. Also, what is your internet speed? I'm running 3 and think I need to bump it to 5. I'm guessing a internet tv stream and a laptop running would cause a slowdown on a 3. Overall are you pretty satisfied? I just thought of an option to cancel and have my dad order/activate a couple receivers on his direct and we'd split the bill. Good option but I've gotten to the point to say "screw 'em" and not worry about satellite at all.
 
"blue65coupe" said:
I looked at the Roku the other day. Does it work with wireless G? I'm guessing so. Also, what is your internet speed? I'm running 3 and think I need to bump it to 5. I'm guessing a internet tv stream and a laptop running would cause a slowdown on a 3. Overall are you pretty satisfied? I just thought of an option to cancel and have my dad order/activate a couple receivers on his direct and we'd split the bill. Good option but I've gotten to the point to say "screw 'em" and not worry about satellite at all.
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I have 2 Roku boxes running off my wireless network. My internet speed averages between 2 and 3. Occasionally, I get a "loading" screen but most of the time runs without any interruption. I've had netflix for about 3 months which I watch 90% of the time on my own schedule and no commercials. Did I say no commercials?
 
"Jack1966" said:
I have 2 Roku boxes running off my wireless network. My internet speed averages between 2 and 3. Occasionally, I get a "loading" screen but most of the time runs without any interruption. I've had netflix for about 3 months which I watch 90% of the time on my own schedule and no commercials. Did I say no commercials?
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Cool. How often do you run two wireless devices (maybe Roku and a laptop) and when you do, do you experience any issues? Is Netflix pretty current on tv stuff? I tried comparing the two the other day and Netflix's search was down. Not a good sign! Of course last night and today our internet was down. I really do have a major dislike for technology. It's gonna cost me about $20 extra a month to go from 3 to 6 on the speed and I don't know if it's worth it.
 
"blue65coupe" said:
Cool. How often do you run two wireless devices (maybe Roku and a laptop) and when you do, do you experience any issues? Is Netflix pretty current on tv stuff? I tried comparing the two the other day and Netflix's search was down. Not a good sign! Of course last night and today our internet was down. I really do have a major dislike for technology. It's gonna cost me about $20 extra a month to go from 3 to 6 on the speed and I don't know if it's worth it.
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I probably shouldn't be giving advice because I have ATT Uverse which as I understand everything I have including my tvs and phone lines are internet based. I've had 2 tvs + 2 Roku + laptop + desktop + 2 phone lines all running at the same time.
 
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