With streaming, there's still the inherent problem of Live broadcast TV. Sports, locals, etc. As for DVR - cloud based would be the way to go. Plex offers cloud storage, although all I need to do is leave my computer powered up at home and I can stream my downloaded movies on any decent internet connection now.
Not to nitpick, but in technological evolution terms, 20 years is a lifetime. Look at computer enhancements over the last 20 years, AI, going from SD to 4K, etc.
That said, I just don't see the mass appeal of streaming yet, except for the youngest of the latest generation, which still doesn't have the buying power of the 25-49 age group. People who grew up on DVRs, DVDs, Blu-rays, being able to skip commercials in a few clicks I feel just aren't ready to make the full jump to streaming only. The biggest driving force to streaming or cord-cutting IMO is the outrageous price hikes of linear TV. I wouldn't call DBS an outdated technology as much as Linear TV using an outdated and unsustainable pricing model. If it weren't for Flex Pack and the semblance of ala carte and being able to pay 50% less than what I used to, I probably would have also made the jump from DBS and cable.
Exactly. I think I'm going research which channels I actually do watch that offer live streaming. Like NFL Network, the MSM Channels, etc. But the the next problem, how well do they stream and look on a TV vs a Computer monitor that they're designed for?I am hoping that all of the locals that Dish or Direct have in their packages, will be included. It would nice to even have all of the sub channels in a market too. Right now there are no streaming rights for many of the locals. Right now I do not believer any of the streaming services offer even all of the main network stations in each market (ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, CW), let alone ones like MYTV or ION.
I have used every service available for Live OTT tv, and they do vary in PQ. The best ones surpass sat IMO, and the worst are slightly below sat.Exactly. I think I'm going research which channels I actually do watch that offer live streaming. Like NFL Network, the MSM Channels, etc. But the the next problem, how well do they stream and look on a TV vs a Computer monitor that they're designed for?
Exactly. I think I'm going research which channels I actually do watch that offer live streaming. Like NFL Network, the MSM Channels, etc. But the the next problem, how well do they stream and look on a TV vs a Computer monitor that they're designed for?
Notice I said "streaming only"I don't that is true as I have read 35-50 million already stream some programming, like Netflix, Hulu, Prime.
You're right. I was thinking more of embedded video in web pages. Like i said, I need to do some researching. Like, does MSNBC, for example have an app?I have used every service available for Live OTT tv, and they do vary in PQ. The best ones surpass sat IMO, and the worst are slightly below sat.
And they arent designed for a computer monitor. These have apps (most of them) on the major streaming platforms (roku/fire tv/ect) and those apps were built with a tv viewing experience in mind.
They do I believe, but with the OTT live services, one app has the selection of channels that they offer, most of which include MSNBC.You're right. I was thinking more of embedded video in web pages. Like i said, I need to do some researching. Like, does MSNBC, for example have an app?
Prime Video does look good. Even an old series, like The Sopranos that I've been watching, looks good on my TVStreaming, especially Hulu and Prime Video, look as good or better than Dish, DirecTV, and especially Spectrum Cable. Original content on Netflix and Prime in UHD look particularly good. Yes, you need a lot of bandwidth to enjoy it. I think, if Dish wants to compete on quality, it needs to dump unwatched channels from its transponders instead of cramming in as many as possible, whether anyone watches them or not. Switching to HEVC will help a lot too.
Thanks. This is one area I've been slow to delve into, but I really need to if I want to stay with and ahead of the curveThey do I believe, but with the OTT live services, one app has the selection of channels that they offer, most of which include MSNBC.
You would tune to it much like you would with dish (without channel numbers). Open the app (youtube tv, vue, sling, ect). Pull up the guide, and scroll to the channel you want to view. Thats pretty much it.
The stand alone apps for particular channels dont factor into it as far as we are discussing.
Just to give you some examples of the various guide layouts for some of the servicesThanks. This is one area I've been slow to delve into, but I really need to if I want to stay with and ahead of the curve
I too like my dish service, love the Hopper 3, and the picture on my samsung Plasma, like everyone else I wish the price was lower but ..... We live juswt outside the city limits so internet service is very expensive, we use hotspot and bluetooth on our phones with the hopper forf u tube and an movie download once in a while. Hopefully there will always be enough subs for satellite but I think it will continue to dwindle. Hope I'm wrongTonight as I was perusing my rather vast library of DVR movies stored on my EHD, I pondered what the future of Dish Network might be.
To be completely honest, I love the service. I have a good package at a great price, the receiver is solid, the ability to use my own equipment is liberating.
I know the trend in TV is IP. But I still don't have access to reasonably priced broadband. I have cellular-based internet access with a data cap. So combining that with Dish works for me.
Even though streaming services are all the rage, we know that DBS is only about 20 years old. That's just a blip on the technology evolution radar. And even though it's still such a young technology, I feel like a lot of people in the industry (including those outside the industry like John Legere) have written off satellite TV (aka "linear TV") as outdated and obsolete.
What are your thoughts on the future of DBS satellite TV? Will it remain for years to come as a niche market for rural customers? Will LEOsats finally get launched to give us rural folk internet access so we can cut the cord?
Why do all these UIs have to be so freakishly big?? Only 2 hours and 4-6 channels viewable without having to scroll a ton. Geez...Just to give you some examples of the various guide layouts for some of the services
Youtube TV
Directv Now
Hulu Live tv
Why do all these UIs have to be so freakishly big?? Only 2 hours and 4-6 channels viewable without having to scroll a ton. Geez...
Why do all these UIs have to be so freakishly big?? Only 2 hours and 4-6 channels viewable without having to scroll a ton. Geez...
Yes probably spaced perfectly so you can easily tap then with your finger instead of taping the wrong thing.Probably so you can see them on a phone or tablet.
Right, so cater to the lowest common denominator instead of creating a dynamic interface based on resolution. Just another reason streaming isn't ready to compete with linear TV. Price is the only advantage at the moment.Maybe so you can see them on a phone or tablet.
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