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johnathome 16-02-2015 10:46

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35759460)
It appears if you have a Chromecast you can get 3 months free Now TV entertainment pass by 28th Feb not sure if this has been mentioned before or not.

It should be in your Chromecast offers.

I've just followed the link through to NowTV and it says redeem your offer before 31st January 2015?

Also, i'd redeemed some offers before, the free download of X-Men and the google play credit and they showing to redeem again??

Ok, just done it :) saves me downloading a couple of shows for the next few months, thanks for the heads up :)

RichardCoulter 17-02-2015 15:23

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35759460)
It appears if you have a Chromecast you can get 3 months free Now TV entertainment pass by 28th Feb not sure if this has been mentioned before or not.

It should be in your Chromecast offers.

A good way to get another month for nothing (isn't it normally only two months free??)

pengedragon 17-02-2015 20:48

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If I bought a chromecast now would I get this offer?

muppetman11 17-02-2015 21:54

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Originally Posted by pengedragon (Post 35759913)
If I bought a chromecast now would I get this offer?

This link says it must be set up on or before 28th Feb 2015.

pengedragon 17-02-2015 22:37

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Thanks

passingbat 21-02-2015 12:54

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For anyone who is interested, the Amazon Fire TV is currently £64 (reduced by £15).

It works with Unblock-us to give all Netflix regions and still accesses the UK Amazon Prime. I'm connected via HDMI and it gives 5.1 audio on both Netflix and Amazon Prime.

theone2k10 21-02-2015 15:41

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35760628)
For anyone who is interested, the Amazon Fire TV is currently £64 (reduced by £15).

It works with Unblock-us to give all Netflix regions and still accesses the UK Amazon Prime. I'm connected via HDMI and it gives 5.1 audio on both Netflix and Amazon Prime.

There was a few knocking around on ebay for $24 refurbished ones but a absolute steal at that price, sadly they went very very fast so i missed out as was going to buy a couple for gifts.

passingbat 21-02-2015 16:15

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35760644)
There was a few knocking around on ebay for $24 refurbished ones but a absolute steal at that price, sadly they went very very fast so i missed out as was going to buy a couple for gifts.

I was getting fed up with the useless response from Amazon with regard to lack of 5.1 audio on my 2014 LG Bluray for Prime video.

I've been checking Amazon regularly for the Fire stick launch, but due to the Fire TV coming down in price, decided to go for it. The last time it was at that price I hesitated hoping the LG BR would get sorted by Amazon.

theone2k10 21-02-2015 16:49

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35760647)
I was getting fed up with the useless response from Amazon with regard to lack of 5.1 audio on my 2014 LG Bluray for Prime video.

I've been checking Amazon regularly for the Fire stick launch, but due to the Fire TV coming down in price, decided to go for it. The last time it was at that price I hesitated hoping the LG BR would get sorted by Amazon.

I think you will love the firetv box mate, it still lacks quite a few apps but it's getting there just sideload xbmc and some addons and you'll be well away.

passingbat 21-02-2015 19:21

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35760653)
I think you will love the firetv box mate, it still lacks quite a few apps but it's getting there just sideload xbmc and some addons and you'll be well away.


I may put XBMC on it, but It's not really necessary for me as I access my ripped DVDs on an HTPC using My Movies and I'm only really interested in the three main streaming services; Amazon, Netflix and Now TV. Now TV would be nice, and I know you can add it, but one review I read said that it was only SD when added to Fire TV, and my LG BR player gives Now TV at 720p.

theone2k10 21-02-2015 23:12

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35760677)
I may put XBMC on it, but It's not really necessary for me as I access my ripped DVDs on an HTPC using My Movies and I'm only really interested in the three main streaming services; Amazon, Netflix and Now TV. Now TV would be nice, and I know you can add it, but one review I read said that it was only SD when added to Fire TV, and my LG BR player gives Now TV at 720p.

Not sure about nowtv, Skygo appears to be hd on the fire tv if that helps?

passingbat 22-02-2015 00:40

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35760695)
Not sure about nowtv, Skygo appears to be hd on the fire tv if that helps?

The info I saw was here:

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the sideloaded EE TV and Now TV apps we installed. Both worked great but it was easy to see the resolution downgrade on NOW TV; the app not yet designed to support HD streaming on mobile devices
https://www.avforums.com/review/amaz...k-review.10880

theone2k10 22-02-2015 01:44

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35760698)

I remember nowtv on my old MX box i do recall it not being HD.

theone2k10 23-02-2015 17:23

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Thought some might be interested in this, here's a video i did of Skygo working on firetv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztLGExs4m0U

passingbat 23-02-2015 19:21

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35761017)
Thought some might be interested in this, here's a video i did of Skygo working on firetv. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztLGExs4m0U

I think that was posted on another forum that I use. Isn't Sky Go more expensive than Now TV for non Sky subscribers?


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