Funny thing, LHN is good for TCU and the Big 12.StigFrog said:Let's say things get so bad for ESPN they file bankruptcy. Would that be a way to get rid of the Longhorn Network? No one is happy with it except UT and those of us that watch it for Texas Little League in the summer.
BABYFACE said:Funny thing, LHN is good for TCU and the Big 12.
BABYFACE said:Funny thing, LHN is good for TCU and the Big 12.
punter9 said:can the BIG12 please get it together and be the first conference to align with netflix/amazon/sling/etc and sell the Big 12 addon package with their services? It lowers the cost of entry to get access to the games by 80% and aligns with the major trend in the market. Sure they can't give you 25mil a team but hell neither can espn when our contract runs out with fs.
Also, you could stream each and every game letting users pick which they want to watch instead of the archaic forced content and time model.
Do you still get your local channels?PhormerPhrog said:Yeah, the top package comes with both for 75/mo. There's about 115 channels. I get all the sports I need. The HBO and Showtime only only have 2 channels but you can use the apps through your streaming stick. There's minimal rewind so that takes a bit to get used to but I have hopes that will eventually be remedied. It's not as good as far as the capabilities of Direct TV but it's worth saving $50/month.
Plus, whatever streaming device you use will have tons of crap for kids, music, on demand, etc. I have a Roku and there's a DVR app but I haven't figured it out yet. I figure I'll try a firestick or Apple TV on one of the other tvs in the house. I only know Roku but it's easy to switch between Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Vue.
I've heard Sling has more functionality but it doesn't have near the channel lineup.
Fwiw, there's no lifetime or Hallmark on Vue. Wife is kinda mad about that but too bad, so sad.
Don't think so.TAINTed frog said:Pardon my ignorance, but do you have to have a PlayStation to use/buy Vue?
TAINTed frog said:Pardon my ignorance, but do you have to have a PlayStation to use/buy Vue?
Gotcha, good to know. Thanks!cdsfrog said:
Just need an eligible streaming device. All Rokus work with vue
SAT Frog said:Do you still get your local channels?
Casey8Ball said:Vue is awesome. Can also be used on a playstation, as it's technically called playstation vue and not sony vue. The cheapest package is only $30/month in most places, which has something like 50 channels and includes espn & espn2, fs1, and lots of other channels like tnt, a&e, etc. You can add on hbo and showtime for 10 or 15/month each. You can also get redzone for like 100 for the season or something like that.
It also has what's supposed to be an awesome cloud-based dvr that sling does not offer. I highly recommend it.
cdsfrog said:
Just need an eligible streaming device. All Rokus work with vue
I've started to perk up and become interested in this as well after reading the posts about VUE. All that I really care about is the Fox Sports channels (FS1, FSSW), ESPN (1,2), and the local channels. Any idea how much that package would cost? Are there installation charges or is it a DIY setup? Does an X BOX One count as a streaming device? If not, which Roku would you recommend?PhormerPhrog said:
All but your ABC affiliate. I think you're in OKC, right? It may be different up there but in DFW, I get the local Fox, NBC, CBS, CW and Telemundo affiliate. ABC is said to be in the works. There's an on-demand channel that has everything, including local stuff, but it's not live. I just use an HD antenna if I want to watch 8.
Not OKC, SAT - San Antonio. Do you know where I can look for the local channel listing? I just say where Vue is losing the Viacom channels as on 11/11. Not sure how much this changes things. I have Directv and since ATT bought them it has gone down the drain service wise and skyrocketed on cost. Just do not want to give up all my recorded games on the DVR.PhormerPhrog said:
All but your ABC affiliate. I think you're in OKC, right? It may be different up there but in DFW, I get the local Fox, NBC, CBS, CW and Telemundo affiliate. ABC is said to be in the works. There's an on-demand channel that has everything, including local stuff, but it's not live. I just use an HD antenna if I want to watch 8.
I think you're looking at $54 a month.nwlafrog said:I've started to perk up and become interested in this as well after reading the posts about VUE. All that I really care about is the Fox Sports channels (FS1, FSSW), ESPN (1,2), and the local channels. Any idea how much that package would cost? Are there installation charges or is it a DIY setup? Does an X BOX One count as a streaming device? If not, which Roku would you recommend?
No, you dont have to have Playstation.TAINTed frog said:Pardon my ignorance, but do you have to have a PlayStation to use/buy Vue?