Cable Forum

Cable Forum (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/index.php)
-   Virgin Media News Discussion (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?f=10)
-   -   Whats so special of NOW TV (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33703157)

Arthurgray50@blu 21-06-2016 00:10

Whats so special of NOW TV
 
There is no link to this.

But following some members have said about NOW Tv. What is so special about this Tv service.

I bought two of these kits today, one for myself and the wife. And one for my son.

So can someone tell me why its so special

SnoopZ 21-06-2016 00:56

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35844142)
There is no link to this.

But following some members have said about NOW Tv. What is so special about this Tv service.

I bought two of these kits today, one for myself and the wife. And one for my son.

So can someone tell me why its so special

The monthly cost is well worth it especially when you can get a deal and get 6 months TV for less than £15 often and that includes a free box.

Chad 21-06-2016 01:38

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35844142)
There is no link to this.

But following some members have said about NOW Tv. What is so special about this Tv service.

I bought two of these kits today, one for myself and the wife. And one for my son.

So can someone tell me why its so special

I think it's mainly a cost thing. A great alternative to traditional pay TV for households who are on a tight budget or don't like the idea of being tied down to a 12 or 18 month contract. If your prepared to shop around you can get an Entertainment pass for a little as £3.33 per month. Plus for many the free services like iPlayer, ITV Hub, 4 for All and Demand 5 are a big plus.

In summary cheap to buy, great free on demand services and a monthly cost that's cheaper than a pint at your local.

STONEISLAND 21-06-2016 10:59

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35844156)
I think it's mainly a cost thing. A great alternative to traditional pay TV for households who are on a tight budget or don't like the idea of being tied down to a 12 or 18 month contract. If your prepared to shop around you can get an Entertainment pass for a little as £3.33 per month. Plus for many the free services like iPlayer, ITV Hub, 4 for All and Demand 5 are a big plus.

In summary cheap to buy, great free on demand services and a monthly cost that's cheaper than a pint at your local.

Just get a box for kodi similar system but free ;)

Stephen 21-06-2016 11:14

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
So you bought Now TV but you don't really know what it is or anything about it?

SnoopZ 21-06-2016 11:18

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Now TV is awesome for what it is if you don't want to pay the rip off prices from Sky or Virgin, it is also an excellent streamer if you sideload the Plex app.

Kushan 21-06-2016 12:08

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
It's a natural step between Sky's long-contract Satellite service and Netflix-like on demand.

Stuart 21-06-2016 12:32

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
It gives you access to a lot of the good stuff Sky have (such as their US shows and box sets) but you don't have a have a satellite dish, and have no contract. Their STB is incredibly cheap, although if you have pretty much any recent smartphone, tablet or certain other set top boxes (such as the Apple TV, which I use), you don't need to buy a Set Top Box either.

You can also view all the content on your mobile if (say) you are on a long journey.

SnoopZ 21-06-2016 12:38

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35844189)
It gives you access to a lot of the good stuff Sky have (such as their US shows and box sets) but you don't have a have a satellite dish, and have no contract. Their STB is incredibly cheap, although if you have pretty much any recent smartphone, tablet or certain other set top boxes (such as the Apple TV, which I use), you don't need to buy a Set Top Box either.

You can also view all the content on your mobile if (say) you are on a long journey.

It also works on game consoles.

martyh 21-06-2016 16:26

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Now tv ....£9.99 per month

Sky movies £17 + £5.25 HD

simple math really

Stuart 21-06-2016 17:54

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35844190)
It also works on game consoles.

I'd forgotten that..

ianch99 21-06-2016 19:00

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
NOW TV boxes currently limited to 720p and Stereo although (I think) the re-badged Roku boxes can handle 1080p and 5.1 audio ..

Worth the limitation to see GOT :)

If you buy the setop boxes using deals that come and go, you can get cheap viewing. Here's an example:

Now TV box with 6 months entertainment pass £19.00 at Tesco Instore

Stephen 21-06-2016 20:18

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Now TV doesn't show in full HD though so the limited STB isn't really an issue. A lot of content is still SD I think.

SnoopZ 21-06-2016 20:53

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Live broadcast channels are SD i think but the catchup is 720p, still great cheap alternative to a Sky or Virgin package, especially with cheap codes.

martyh 21-06-2016 20:59

Re: Whats so special of NOW TV
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35844312)
Live broadcast channels are SD i think but the catchup is 720p, still great cheap alternative to a Sky or Virgin package, especially with cheap codes.

better choice of movies than Netflix i think as well


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:51.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
All Posts and Content are © Cable Forum