i would like to cancel my cable service and get this box, will i be able to watch tv shows, sports with this box? if so, how would i set it up?
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I use it with a 1.5 MB DSL connection to watch shows at my cottage that I have recorded on my Dish Hopper at home. It works fine. It does stutters but if we skip through the commercials. But it seemed down after about 30 seconds.
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Please make sure that you have fast internet connections to use Minix Neo to watch videos. You need also to check availability of live streaming videos of your favorite TV channels. I have used Minix Neo to watch videos from YouTube only and not from live streaming TV channels. Please be aware that some of available TV channels still wants you to pay for watching their live TV shows.
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It's possible using XBMC and various plug-ins but I recommend you see several Youtube videos on the subject to get an idea of what's involved first. One thing I will say is that any TV or Sports programs will have to be streamed as there is no TV tuner in this unit. Also to get the best possible stable HD quality streaming for TV shows you may prefer to subscribe to Hulu plus. I myself still use Dish Network for live TV and sports and only use XBMC for movies, music, and other apps like Youtube etc.
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I'm not so much a regular sports fan, so I cannot address that aspect of the question, however as far as TV shows go its a stark improvement. A major improvement in my eyes is the abity to get every episode of a series that I'm following, going back to the first episode to the very last one shown, in front of me to choose from. At my own schedule. Sometimes I may miss a couple episodes of a series that I'm watching during prime time, with the Minix box, I don't have to wait until the network airs the past episodes, I simply bring up the whole series and watched the missed episodes back to back.... All without commercials! I'm not so much a regular sports fan, so I cannot address that aspect of the question, however as far as TV shows go its a stark improvement. A major improvement in my eyes is the abity to get every episode of a series that I'm following, going back to the first episode to the very last one shown, in front of me to choose from. At my own schedule. Sometimes I may miss a couple episodes of a series that I'm watching during prime time, with the Minix box, I don't have to wait until the network airs the past episodes, I simply bring up the whole series and watched the missed episodes back to... » Read More I'm not so much a regular sports fan, so I cannot address that aspect of the question, however as far as TV shows go its a stark improvement. A major improvement in my eyes is the abity to get every episode of a series that I'm following, going back to the first episode to the very last one shown, in front of me to choose from. At my own schedule. Sometimes I may miss a couple episodes of a series that I'm watching during prime time, with the Minix box, I don't have to wait until the network airs the past episodes, I simply bring up the whole series and watched the missed episodes back to back.... All without commercials! « Show Less
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It all depends on your cable services. Like with mine, it is a scrambled signal, so I MUST have the cable box, and if I use the cable box, then I need to use the box to change the channels, so it would a waste of energy to set it up on my computer, because if I need to use the box for changing channels, I might as well watch it on the TV in my living room. I hope this helps answer your question.
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The TV is pretty much ready to use on of the box. Although I would recommend something to protect your investment like a surge protector or UPS. If you don't already have an HDMI cable and your cable box/ DVD player has an HDMI output, then you can get it here for under $20. I did, and it works great. If your cable box is not HDTV, then you can buy an antenna to pick up over-the-air HDTV, if it's available in your area...old bunny ears antenna may work. Good luck!
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I don't see why that would not work. With a cable card, the unit acts just like a cable box except you can't access On Demand or PPV channels.
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You have to watch the same cable channel. Basically you are controlling your cable box at a distance.
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Nope. Unfortunately this box is geared to global use, not very American friendly. Showbox would be the closest app to channel surfing. Instead you should... Get a fire tv stick and run Sling TV through that for 20 dollars a month. Very worth it.
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I had no issues. If you still have your box it cane in, there is a number to call on it or in there website. I cancelled my service via phone but do not have anymore information.
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If your cable box supports HDMI, yes. But you'd be better off getting an actual TV which features switchable inputs and channels.
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yes you can. It has a pass thru features that enable you to do it. I can watch cable tv, dvd and ps3 even the receiver is turn off.
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I don't have cable either. However, while I too am a techno dunce, I can only tell you it works on my TV which has a master antenna. Even though I don't need it, I still use the box that I got for digital use only because I like that it gives me more info regarding each channel. The set up seemed the same as it was with my old (not flat) screen.
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It appears to be new and I used it without cable, as it is certainly intended to be used for receiving TV signals without cable. I doubt it would work hooked up to a cable box even if you changed the TV source to antenna. I don't recommend this antenna for either use as it did not pick up the signal for as many stations as I had hoped.
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I have this in a room where I have no cable box. It is in the basement. I didn't want to pay for another receiver. You will need a remote for it or use one from another TV. It works great. You do have to watch whatever is on the TV it is connected to but you can change the channels from there.
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I am desperate to reduce my monthly expenditures and I think Roku may be a great option for a cable service replacement. However, I'm a still a bit foggy on the specifics of it. When I turn the TV on, it's not going to be a just an array of channels like I have now but the channels that I "subscribe" to, correct? And I won't be able to watch live TV for news, awards shows, etc.?
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Can I hook up a regular converter box to this t.v. and get my local channels? I ordered this t.v. and I do not have cable or any paid services.
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No you can't I highly suggest a roku box over this one... this one has the few apps listed and hasn't updated in the year or so I have had it
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I you bouth a box with XBMC only , you have to go to youtube to find a way to make your box to work .I always do my own , but let me tell you ist not that easy to make this box to work .See if you can get Repo and start with repo them xfinity .
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You will need a M -card. It replaces your cable box for unscrambling the cable signal. You need to get it from your cable company.