Can Apple TV help me drop cable TV, and use free internet TV streaming? So I an wondering what Graduation increments of .2 lbs. / 3oz means?
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check out boxee.com. It's a new free service, and you can hack your apple tv to use hulu.com and other RSS video feeds.
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The Belkin @TV allows you to watch your home TV channels (including DVR and "on demand") on your computer or iPad. You can hook up a cable from your computer to a TV and watch on the TV screen. You change the input on your TV (the same as when you watch a DVD) in order to view the screen from your computer. I chose Belkin over Slingbox because I had read some horror stories about customer service at Slingbox. I did have a problem with the @TV, but the Belkin folks were fantastic! They replaced the unit, and now it works great!
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Not directly through the TV, but the quality of streaming from an Apple TV is fantastic on this screen. Also considering the price, an Apple TV is far cheaper than the price jump from this to a smart tv.
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you guys don't even realize less than 1% of the country have the bandwidth necessary for decent 1080p. why should Apple, or any company, waste money on a feature hardly anyone could run? if you think there is a huge difference between 720p and totally compressed 1080p over a WAN connection, then you are living in make believe land, which is fine, because someone has got to buy all the Monster Cable.
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Yes that's correct. Dump the cable TV bill, and use an antenna, it looks better, and it's free. This does do atsc, and over the air, the picture quality compared to cable looks great. I am going to be dropping pay tv, because clear qam is how I used one tuner for. Ya listening Comcast?
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In the new world of streaming, people has found out that there is more to get from older apple TV. Especially those that can be jailbreak. Third party addons are playing a heavy role in internet tv era. This is why older Apple TV are more expensive that newer one.
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Not sure on quality of streaming sites and types of sports. Might be an app around. Supplement it with basic cable.
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One of our favorite cable shows is on ABC Family Channel, a cable only channel. It's called "Secret Life of a Teenager." Not available via ROKU. We stream this through the computer to our TV. Great quality. Try it, and see if your bandwidth and graphics card can handle it. Added: Takes a few inexpensive cables to get from the computer to the TV. That's how we handle it. You can also find it through Hulu.
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It is not a "smart" TV, but I have no problem with streaming Netfilx from my "smart" Sony DVD player and also works great with Apple TV. Only two HDMI inputs though. This is a great TV!
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Not knowing what you expect to do with the 4 channel device, I can tell you this. I used a computer with the installed InfiniTV for several years. You must be a cable user to take advantage of the device. It enables you to record 4 HDTV signals simultaneously. A cable card must be rented and you will have to pay for the programming you wish to receive. I am not at all familiar with your Iphone or other equipment as I have always used a computer with Microsoft's media center program installed. Quality was great on all video outputs of the connected video screens. I do hope this answers your questions. Not knowing what you expect to do with the 4 channel device, I can tell you this. I used a computer with the installed InfiniTV for several years. You must be a cable user to take advantage of the device. It enables you to record 4 HDTV signals simultaneously. A cable card must be rented and you will have to pay for the programming you wish to receive. I am not at all familiar with your Iphone or other equipment as I have always used a computer with Microsoft's media center program installed. Quality was great on all video outputs of the connected video screens. I do hope this answers your... » Read More Not knowing what you expect to do with the 4 channel device, I can tell you this. I used a computer with the installed InfiniTV for several years. You must be a cable user to take advantage of the device. It enables you to record 4 HDTV signals simultaneously. A cable card must be rented and you will have to pay for the programming you wish to receive. I am not at all familiar with your Iphone or other equipment as I have always used a computer with Microsoft's media center program installed. Quality was great on all video outputs of the connected video screens. I do hope this answers your questions. « Show Less
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I just cancelled my cable this week, even w/ our 'bundle' (cable, high-speed internet & phone). Now I'm paying only $60.00 per month for my high-speed internet & phone! I do have a question for anyone who may know: Is there a way to get local news & weather w/ Roku? Thanks in advance (btw, i live in So. Cal.)
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"Cable"? As in, pay a provider for TV?NO!A strong internet connection would be nice, but not necessary. Depends on how you wanna use it
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I have two of these as well as two AppleTvs.They work fine with the current Mac iTunes. The problem used to be the older protected AAC files which will not play over the streamed network.
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As I recall, after pairing the ipad, the ipad tells you to enter these 4 digits. I'm not sure about pairing it to apple tv. Sorry I am of no help.
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Awesome J.Ausfeld! When you get this figured out - please let us know. My wife tried to get me the 2550 for Christmas, but got confused and I ended up with a 2500. Meanwhile, I *love* the netflix streaming... it works great. Now if I can only add Pandora! (Also, I've been thinking that with web-enabled content, all kinds of applications could theoretically be programmed on a disc...).
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Thanks for your comment it has helped me confirm I did make a right choice by getting a Roku. Most people keep jabbering about being able to watch live TV and stream their media from their computer to TV. What I don't think they realize is both of those things can be done without Roku or Boxee. I already have a tuner card, video card, and "cheap" special cords to do both of those things. To be honest I rarely do either of those things anyway.
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I had the same issue with Apple TV. I had purchased very inexpensive cable and had lots of problems. When I purchased this cable everything worked and life became good. This cable is great for your project.