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Title: Streaming device
Post by: tjshorty on February 16, 2015, 09:12:40 pm

Many out there.  I have the amazon fire.  I like the apps.  I have a few games on there. Mostly I like the apps for things like a burning fire place, running river and stuff like that.  What I don't like about it is if you are not careful you will end up purchasing stuff that you don't want.  Mostly in the form of movies, or t.v. shows. 
I also have a Roku.  I love it.  So many apps especially for free movies and t.v. show.   l like the pub-d-hub.  It has the old time radio shows like Abbott and Costello, Burns and Allen.  I think this shows are better coming from the radio format than the t.v. versions.  Along with those old radio shows comes the old commercials.  Pub-d-hub even has an old t.v. commercial slot.  That will let you realize just how much time has gone by in our lives. 
I was wondering what kinds of streaming devices if any you use and what do you like about them.

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Post by: oldbuddy on February 17, 2015, 06:48:32 am

I have two Roku's, one upstairs and one downstairs.I agree there is plenty of entertainment to keep me from wanting a cable tv bill. I also have a 21" Android All-In-One Touch Screen in the kitchen for looking up recipes and playing Fruit Ninja on.

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Post by: timvolley on February 17, 2015, 02:23:30 pm

I just have a galaxys3 smartphone and directv

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Post by: cathy37 on February 17, 2015, 02:35:20 pm

I use Netflix because I can watch old episodes of TV programs that I might have missed or watch movies that are available.

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Post by: mgint on February 18, 2015, 06:50:51 am

stream through my blu ray player and can stream through laptop to tv with hdmi cable.

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Post by: carmexqueen on February 18, 2015, 10:21:24 am

I stream hulu through my android and then I have a ps3 connected to my TV for YouTube and crackle.

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Post by: amaravee on February 18, 2015, 01:18:09 pm

i use netflix because it has some of my favorite shows and it's available on all of my devices

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Post by: dbsaus1 on February 18, 2015, 02:07:10 pm

Right now we just have netflix (and the cable bill!). We are looking into a streaming device but I doubt I can get my husband to give up his sports channel.

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Post by: southernhorizons on February 19, 2015, 09:59:36 am

I guess I'm not up to date with gadgets, I don't have any streaming devices. At least I have internet, and a smartphone, although the internet is satellite, so I have a data limit.

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Post by: freedavis on February 20, 2015, 06:56:49 am

Netflix is the simple choice.

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Post by: tfw6693 on February 20, 2015, 10:09:23 am

 :) I use an Iphone and an Ipad. however, I don't stream anything. Cheaper to watch on my local cable. :)

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Post by: patti4me on February 20, 2015, 11:31:24 am

We have Roku and like it pretty well; the only thing is the westerns on there are really, really old and thats what my husband likes to watch the most.  We also stream Netflix and I can always find something I want to watch on it but wish they'd put last years shows on quicker.  We have watched the first season of The Blacklist and can't wait till they put the next season on.  Our daughter tells us not to skip the season and start watching the current season.

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Post by: luvh8tragedy87 on February 20, 2015, 03:26:04 pm

I use my laptop for quite a bit. I don't really stream a lot on my phone. I have a pretty good laptop now so I've been streaming a lot more these days.

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Post by: ericdavid26 on February 20, 2015, 04:38:39 pm

I'n stuck between getting a roku and apple tv. I'm only really considering the apple TV because I have a mac and an iPhone.  Tough choices

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Post by: kapeh12 on February 20, 2015, 06:27:47 pm

I have an Apple TV, and just got the new Raspberry Pi for Christmas which I think I'll configure to me a second media streamer.  I think I'll reconfigure my old RPi to be a Nintendo game emulator to play some original Legend of Zelda!

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Post by: yikes77 on February 21, 2015, 10:40:08 am

I use my friend's Netflix account but my sister has a few Android apps on her phone.

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Post by: sgluckadoo on February 21, 2015, 10:50:36 am

I have a roku2 and stream amazon prime along with free roku stuff.  ;D

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Post by: Sadie2426 on February 21, 2015, 04:39:51 pm

wii just for netflix   :-[

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Post by: nmbrown863 on February 21, 2015, 08:18:55 pm

I use a PS3 and Blu-ray for streaming at home. And my laptop and Samsung s3 for on the go. Gotta have my Netflix.

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Post by: Shandara09 on February 28, 2015, 10:55:23 am

I got a Chromecast stick for Christmas and I enjoy it.  I'm debating on getting a Roku device, but this works for what I need at the moment.  I tend to watch Hulu, Netflix or youtube on mine.

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Post by: Liquidfire_43 on February 28, 2015, 02:52:18 pm

My dad has a tv box that streams chinese shows/movies... Had to go through a wireless adapter since the box doesn't have built in wifi

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Post by: champak97 on February 28, 2015, 09:20:34 pm

I have Netflix and regular old cable tv.

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Post by: Skyenkit on March 02, 2015, 01:25:09 pm

We roku , amazon prime and netflix. We use netflix everyday there are lots of movies for my 2 year old son there.

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Post by: beatsdrop on March 02, 2015, 03:00:57 pm

I love my Roku and couldn't do without it! I kind of want an Apple TV, too.

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Post by: amaravee on March 06, 2015, 10:37:27 am

i have an apple tv that i occasionally use to watch Netflix.
I prefer using the playstation for netflix just because it's easier to control.

I like to use netflix for streaming tv shows. the movie selection is alright.

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Post by: ancmetro on March 06, 2015, 12:11:29 pm

    What is a Roku?  ???

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Post by: dancer139 on March 06, 2015, 12:15:43 pm

have a blue ray player that we use for streaming net flex ,,,  that we should use more often  lol  Just can't seem to all be home at the same time to sit and watch a good movie  lol

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Post by: vp44 on March 06, 2015, 08:10:42 pm

We have chromecast with Netflix and hulu. Plan to get roku or amazon tv. My son use his WII to watch you tube and hulu.

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Post by: marciaenglish on March 06, 2015, 11:53:20 pm

I have a "smart tv" and a blue ray player for streaming.  I use my Netflix and Hulu Plus more than my cable tv!

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Post by: talboojm on March 07, 2015, 06:11:54 am

I use my ps3 and I love it. It doesn't freeze up very much at all and has a good amount of apps available. Plus the video quality is really good.

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Post by: darkxtsuna on March 07, 2015, 06:34:17 am

I use a Raspberry to stream my stuff.

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Post by: BOSSLADYNELLY on March 12, 2015, 11:31:08 am

A place shifting device like the Sling box will let you remotely view whatever shows you get at home. With the other live streaming options, you won’t get the level of programming that you would receive through a cable or satellite subscription. But live streaming is a convenient option to watch certain types of programming when you’re away from home.

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Post by: jiuchan on March 12, 2015, 12:13:04 pm

I use netflix. I had Hulu Plus before, but cancelled it cause of the commercials. LOL!