VOD Netflix/Streaming Services - Page 134

SnoopZ · 20-09-2015, 14:19

Cheers, the cheapest option is always going to be the best as the point of the exercise is to reduce my monthly out goings, so wish to spend as little as possible, for now i dont care about the bedroom TV so i can look into that in the future and look out for deals.

theone2k10 · 20-09-2015, 14:38

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

Cheers, the cheapest option is always going to be the best as the point of the exercise is to reduce my monthly out goings, so wish to spend as little as possible, for now i dont care about the bedroom TV so i can look into that in the future and look out for deals.

Streaming is certainly the cheapest option for me.

passingbat · 20-09-2015, 15:01

I personally wouldn't buy a device that you can't change the dns on; I don't want to be messing around with router settings. This is why I've never considered a Roku device.

As theone2k10 suggests, Fire TV Box/Stick plus Now TV is a good combo.

SnoopZ · 20-09-2015, 15:05

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Originally Posted by passingbat

I personally wouldn't buy a device that you can't change the dns on; I don't want to be messing around with router settings. This is why I've never considered a Roku device.

As theone2k10 suggests, Fire TV Box/Stick plus Now TV is a good combo.

Yes same here really as i won't spend money on a router, so i will likely end up with a £15 Now TV box just to get the free 3-6 months pass, then look at something like the Fire TV stick for the bedroom at a later date if i think i would use it.

So now i need to search for a free 6 month entertainment pass, any ideas?

johnathome · 20-09-2015, 15:39

You can get a 3 month entertainment pass from game for £15, although if you buy a box with a free pass and then cancel it just before it runs out, so it doesn't renew automatically, you'll probably get offered 4 months for half price.

Mad Max · 20-09-2015, 15:43

This isn't free mate but you might consider it....

http://www.nowtv.com/promo/ents10?DC...nc_General/gen

SnoopZ · 20-09-2015, 15:46

Thanks for the advice guys, will add it all to my options.

passingbat · 20-09-2015, 16:18

You can get a Now TV 3 month pass for £13.99 here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00T6QAZ1...=IDI0EBW42RBEY

And if you don't mind the original Now TV box, you can get box plus 3 months for £14.99 here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ilpage_o04_s00

Giving you a box and 6 months entertainment for £29.

The new Now TV box has a faster processor and also has the option of wired internet as well as wifi.

The new box is also capable of 1080p (old one 720p), however all Sky content via Now TV is 720p.

I have both the old Now TV box and the new one and they both work fine.

BTW I'm not sure re delivery costs on the Amazon links; I have Prime, so for me it's free.

SnoopZ · 20-09-2015, 16:41

How does the monthly payment subscription work, lets say i get 3-6months free when i buy a box then after that 3-6 months they will start billing me via direct debit? But could i cancel after that 3-6 months and in the mean time buy other passes on ebay or where ever and add it to my account meaning i am still not being billed by direct debit, if that makes sense?

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What i am thinking of is i don't want a rolling monthly payment when i can easily pickup 2x 3month passes for around £28 how can i avoid them taking money each month?

johnathome · 20-09-2015, 17:48

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

What i am thinking of is i don't want a rolling monthly payment when i can easily pickup 2x 3month passes for around £28 how can i avoid them taking money each month?

You just cancel it before it runs out, your access to the channels won't stop until the pass expires, you cancel it through your account on the NowTV website.

Like i said you'll probably get offered 4 months at £3.49 a month.

SnoopZ · 20-09-2015, 19:54

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Originally Posted by johnathome

You just cancel it before it runs out, your access to the channels won't stop until the pass expires, you cancel it through your account on the NowTV website.

Like i said you'll probably get offered 4 months at £3.49 a month.

If after i cancel it via the website, i then at a later date get a 3 months pass off Amazon i just add that to the account via the website and it is all systems go again?

Excellent, just need to think about reducing my VM service to the minimum now without a new contract, but that will be in another thread.

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Just want to clarify that the 13 channels on the entertainment pack on Now TV are actually broadcast in the same manner as they would be normally, i.e the GF will still be able to watch Friends on Comedy Central all the time and do we get all the commercials?

Basically is it just 13 channels with an hourly channel programme schedule like normal TV?

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I see i can as i was messing with the APP on the Xbox One, looks good!

theone2k10 · 20-09-2015, 22:36

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

If after i cancel it via the website, i then at a later date get a 3 months pass off Amazon i just add that to the account via the website and it is all systems go again?

Excellent, just need to think about reducing my VM service to the minimum now without a new contract, but that will be in another thread.

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Just want to clarify that the 13 channels on the entertainment pack on Now TV are actually broadcast in the same manner as they would be normally, i.e the GF will still be able to watch Friends on Comedy Central all the time and do we get all the commercials?

Basically is it just 13 channels with an hourly channel programme schedule like normal TV?

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I see i can as i was messing with the APP on the Xbox One, looks good!

Live channels are exactly as they are broadcast on tv etc although be aware that some programmes won't be broadcast on nowtv due to rights.
There are no adverts on on demand content some channels like sky atlantic and fox have the occasional bumper break in shows you know just incase we forget what channel we're watching

overall nowtv is pretty decent.

passingbat · 20-09-2015, 22:53

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There are no adverts on on demand content some channels like sky atlantic and fox have the occasional bumper break in shows you know just incase we forget what channel we're watching

overall nowtv is pretty decent.

Yes, I always wait until the following day to watch a show on catchup to avoid adds.

theone2k10 · 20-09-2015, 23:38

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Yes, I always wait until the following day to watch a show on catchup to avoid adds.

Same as me although the USA services have ads on catch up but adblock+ deals with that, also hulu now have a add free version for around £8p/m.

nialli · 21-09-2015, 08:28

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Yes, I always wait until the following day to watch a show on catchup to avoid adds.

Also picture is 720p on catch up but only SD on live.
I like Now TV but think the live Sky Sports PQ is too poor on any TV larger than 32in for fast moving sport. And check the list of shows Now TV doesn't air for Rights reasons - much smaller than it used to be (The Simpsons used to be on it) but best check http://community.nowtv.com/t5/Entert...els/m-p/139292