OK..I freely admit to not being the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree when it comes to I.T. based topics, but I need help understanding why anybody would want a web-based TV box.
By this I mean the Apple TV box costing around US$100.
From what I understand, you buy this, plug it into your HD TV, connect to your home wireless internet system, and then go on-line to the apple store and RENT tv shows at 99cents per episode!
WHY????????
Why do this when I can have a satellite costing me less than 1000 peso per MONTH and watch TV whenever I want 24 hours a day!
What have I missed here???????
Somebody please help!
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December 7th, 2010 07:21 PM #3
Originally Posted by Fozzie Bear
Going beyond the brand (Apple), web TV is basically watching content what you want, when you want. You don't just rely on what is showing now or catching a tv show or movie at it's programed airing time.
With satellite or cable TV, you are still stuck with 200 channels airing tv programs or movies at their scheduled times.
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December 7th, 2010 08:15 PM #4That's about it for Web-TV. Programming on demand. There's convenience with Apple TV... and heck... if people want to pay for it... people will pay for it. Originally Posted by ghosthunter
Personally... I don't mind TiVoing myself...
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December 7th, 2010 09:18 PM #5I rather *******. Originally Posted by niky
That's about it for Web-TV. Programming on demand. There's convenience with Apple TV... and heck... if people want to pay for it... people will pay for it.
Personally... I don't mind TiVoing myself...
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December 7th, 2010 09:00 PM #8. Originally Posted by ghosthunter
I think it will need to get a hell of a lot cheaper in order to entice the vast majority of people.
It won't take many 99cent TV programs to run up a HUGE bill. I'll stick to my Dream satellite for now, and if I get bored with the programs on offer, I'll go out for a beer!
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