Dos_Box Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 I've got a feel recently that many here are slowly migrating away from Sky\Virgin and other traditionally delivered media and are now increasingly subscribing to streaming channels, often saving a bundle in the process. So what is it you are watching and how much is it costing you? Me I have Netflix @£5.99 and Crunchy Roll (Anime, manga etc.) @4.99 a month. Beats the pants off the paid for junk channels on Virgin
LosOjos Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 I have Netflix, and for that I use the app on the PS4/TV to access UK Netflix and installed Hola for Firefox on my HTPC to get access to US Netflix. (It works in Chrome too, but I found the playback of full screen video in Chrome a bit stuttery, Firefox seems much smoother to me)
jinnantonnixx Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) It occurred to me that I hardly ever watch live TV any more. Even the news get sidelined as I'm so used to customised content. I've got a Humax Freesat recorder for programmes that I want to record. For streaming, I use Netflix. I also won a £200 credit for Blinkbox movies, which works OK on the Chromecast. Blinkbox has a good choice, and it's PAYG, but it's quite expensive compared with Netflix. Edited March 24, 2015 by jinnantonnixx
pcstru Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Netflix and Freesat - the latter because the (soon to be ex) house only has a satellite dish. I don't watch that much TV, I got Netflix for house of cards and have kept it for a few other series I'm working through. It has probably worked out quite expensive way to see HOC.
Danp Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Sky but that is because of F1 and last week kickstarted Netflix again. Tend to have that for a couple of months at a time and turn off for a couple of months.
Dos_Box Posted March 24, 2015 Author Posted March 24, 2015 I should have said that I watch mine on a Roku 3. Our tv is too old to be considered even dumb, let alone smart!
Wubbalubbadub Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Netflix on my Apple TV here. Free view Done
sted Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 netflix and bt youview so discovery etc are streamed channels. also watch a lot of youtube on the tv using the app keep seeing mention of crunchy roll whats it like i know netflix us isnt bad for anime but i just cant be doing with subtitled versions i listen to tv more than watch it
ellsandell Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Netflix & Now TV (Entertainment). Netflix cost is shared between a few people and Now TV is used by the parents mostly.
Dos_Box Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 netflix and bt youview so discovery etc are streamed channels. also watch a lot of youtube on the tv using the app keep seeing mention of crunchy roll whats it like i know netflix us isnt bad for anime but i just cant be doing with subtitled versions i listen to tv more than watch it Cruncyroll is pretty awesome TBH. Far, far more choices than Netflix for anime and gets the very latest shows from Japan if you don't mind subtitles. Currently we are watching Parasyte The Maxim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j58ImP68JLk The only problem I have is that the Roku app is a bit naff and does not keep track of what episodes you have watched and what point you stopped watching an episode as Netflix does.
sted Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Cruncyroll is pretty awesome TBH. Far, far more choices than Netflix for anime and gets the very latest shows from Japan if you don't mind subtitles. Currently we are watching Parasyte The Maxim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j58ImP68JLk The only problem I have is that the Roku app is a bit naff and does not keep track of what episodes you have watched and what point you stopped watching an episode as Netflix does. thats the problem i cant be doing with subtitles
Dos_Box Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 thats the problem i cant be doing with subtitles Yeah, it's always an issue with anime. The time it takes to dub an entire series is far more time consuming than doing a single movie and the voice actors are in great demand which often delays the English language versions by quite some time. I'm just waiting with baited breath for the next season of Attack on Titan to arrive in the meantime there is a live action movie being made. The guy behind it also did this ad for Subaru:
sparkeh Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Netflix, but we access through our Tivo box. couldn't be without the Tivo
DMcGuigan Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Netflix and Prime at the minute, my Crunchyroll's on hold until I've got through the stuff on Netflix.
localzuk Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Netflix, Amazon Prime Instant Video and about 4 broadcasters on Twitch.
alan-d Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Once I wean my other half off the Tivo box and replace it with a freeview recorder I'll be using Netflix with my Amazon Prime box.
foofighterjim Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Netflix and Sky (pretty much for the sports channels and a few others).
tmcd35 Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 I've got into YouTube big time of late - KindaFunny, IGN, Jimquisition, Gamespot, Ashens, Zero Punctuation, Crash Course, etc... Beyond that it's mostly a combination of Netflix (House of Cards, Bloodline, Damages, House, The Killing, etc) and BBC iPlayer for documentries (currently watching Back In Time For Dinner). I still have an active NowTV entertainment subscription but question its value. I got it for The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, and Game of Thrones mostly. I got bored watching Walking Dead and American Horror Story weekly and didn't finish the series (or others I found interesting but waiting a week, eh). Probably wait and binge watch Seasons 1-5 of Game of Thrones once the latest season magically appears on my Plex system. Might give the Walking Dead another try later in the year on a similar binge watch if it comes to Plex...
Dos_Box Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 Netflix, but we access through our Tivo box. couldn't be without the Tivo I'm falling out of love with my Tivo (I take it you have a Virgin Tivo too?) now. It's got very slow and painful to use at times, even coming fully out of standby to use menu's can take the best part of a minute.
sted Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 I'm falling out of love with my Tivo (I take it you have a Virgin Tivo too?) now. It's got very slow and painful to use at times, even coming fully out of standby to use menu's can take the best part of a minute. try a youview box ive tested this i can actually make a sandwich in the time it takes to become useable
sparkeh Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 I'm falling out of love with my Tivo (I take it you have a Virgin Tivo too?) now. It's got very slow and painful to use at times, even coming fully out of standby to use menu's can take the best part of a minute. Oh? Something wrong with your box/connection perhaps? Ours is pretty snappy (yeah VM Tivo).
witch Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Netflix (and Sky) Never seem to get the time to watch much - I struggle to keep up with the shows I watch as it is
StevieM Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 MUBI (£2.99 per month or £22.99 for the full year) Berliner Philharmoniker Digital Concert Hall - I think I paid about £100 for a year's access to all live concerts and everything in the archive. By the way, if anybody would like a free trial of either, please PM me.
Marshall_IT Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Netflix all the way. I've tried Amazon prime movies, couldn't find much that didn't require an extra purchase. Also tried love film, but I watch far more series than films and found this to be lacking... I also occasionally buy films on blink box, mainly when I get free vouchers from tesco or because I get club are points too.
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