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Con_Alma

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Nov 21, 2013 12:53 PM
sleeper;1540480 wrote:Everyone on these forums has ad block.

I can't imagine not having ad block. Who comes here to see ads???:RpS_angry:
Nov 21, 2013 12:53pm
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GoChiefs

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Nov 21, 2013 12:55 PM
justincredible;1540470 wrote:You have adblock on, don't you?
No.
Nov 21, 2013 12:55pm
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Nov 21, 2013 12:55 PM
Con_Alma;1540489 wrote:I can't imagine not having ad block. Who comes here to see ads???:RpS_angry:
Basically any ad that isn't a pop-up, doesn't obscure the page, and isn't obnoxiously huge is fine by me. The ads on this site are really unobtrusive.
Nov 21, 2013 12:55pm
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sleeper

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Nov 21, 2013 12:57 PM
Con_Alma;1540489 wrote:I can't imagine not having ad block. Who comes here to see ads???:RpS_angry:
Agreed. :RpS_angry:
Nov 21, 2013 12:57pm
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Nov 21, 2013 1:01 PM
ernest_t_bass;1540481 wrote:I'm assuming every Roku has access to the same exact channels? The Roku 3 won't get access to more than the others?
Quicker interface and usb media support....which some models don't have
Nov 21, 2013 1:01pm
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Nov 21, 2013 1:01 PM
Con_Alma;1540489 wrote:I can't imagine not having ad block. Who comes here to see ads???:RpS_angry:
The problem is, without them, most websites like this wouldn't exist without charging.
Nov 21, 2013 1:01pm
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Fab4Runner

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Nov 21, 2013 1:01 PM
I don't have adblock. I really don't even notice the ads on here.
Nov 21, 2013 1:01pm
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Nov 21, 2013 1:01 PM
I Wear Pants;1540491 wrote:Basically any ad that isn't a pop-up, doesn't obscure the page, and isn't obnoxiously huge is fine by me. The ads on this site are really unobtrusive.
I agree with this. Which is why I don't include all of the bullshit pop-up and autoplay video ads. Or infolinks.
Nov 21, 2013 1:01pm
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Nov 21, 2013 1:05 PM
ernest_t_bass;1540481 wrote:I'm assuming every Roku has access to the same exact channels? The Roku 3 won't get access to more than the others?
They all have the same channels but Roku keeps adding functionality and the 3 has the fastest hardware so it's the most likely to keep getting new features when they add them.
Nov 21, 2013 1:05pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Nov 21, 2013 1:05 PM
wes_mantooth;1540498 wrote:Quicker interface and usb media support....which some models don't have
I think I'll pick up a Roku 3, and use my current Apple TV with my other TV, and compare.
Nov 21, 2013 1:05pm
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Nov 21, 2013 1:08 PM
ernest_t_bass;1540507 wrote:I think I'll pick up a Roku 3, and use my current Apple TV with my other TV, and compare.
It probably doesn't matter, but the roku 3 is hdmi only. I hooked one up for a friend and she was actually out of hdmi inputs
Nov 21, 2013 1:08pm
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Nov 21, 2013 2:36 PM
wes_mantooth;1540511 wrote:It probably doesn't matter, but the roku 3 is hdmi only. I hooked one up for a friend and she was actually out of hdmi inputs
I'm getting two brand new (small) HD TV's, so that won't be an issue. I'll probably get a 24" and a 32".
Nov 21, 2013 2:36pm
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sportchampps

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Nov 21, 2013 6:42 PM
Ok so what do most people watch on their roku I really don't know much about the at all
Nov 21, 2013 6:42pm
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Nov 21, 2013 6:57 PM
sportchampps;1540776 wrote:Ok so what do most people watch on their roku I really don't know much about the at all
Netflix, Amazon Prime, it connects to my Plex Server, it has MLB and MLS channels, etc.
Nov 21, 2013 6:57pm
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Nov 21, 2013 6:59 PM
There is also crackle...which is like a generic version on Netflix but free....and tons of bad free apps
Nov 21, 2013 6:59pm
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Nov 21, 2013 10:44 PM
ernest_t_bass;1540464 wrote:Can you pretty much stream anything? Could I stream my laptop (running Mavericks), iPhone 5c, and iPad (all running iOS7)?
With an Apple TV you can. I think a Roku is superior unless you are invested in Apple products which I think make Apple TV (with airplay) better.
Nov 21, 2013 10:44pm
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chicago510

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Nov 21, 2013 10:46 PM
Since purchasing my Apple TV, I totally cut out my cable TV. I can get almost any show on Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime (shared with roommates) and for sports it has Watch ESPN, or I airplay a stream.

Has been saving me about $40/mo. Won't be going back.
Nov 21, 2013 10:46pm
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Nov 22, 2013 6:57 AM
chicago510;1540865 wrote:Since purchasing my Apple TV, I totally cut out my cable TV. I can get almost any show on Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime (shared with roommates) and for sports it has Watch ESPN, or I airplay a stream.

Has been saving me about $40/mo. Won't be going back.
Only thing that sucks for me is DISH does not have watch ESPN. Can you pay just for Watch espn? What do you do for live sports?
Nov 22, 2013 6:57am
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Nov 22, 2013 8:22 AM
ernest_t_bass;1540912 wrote: What do you do for live sports?


I usually get off my ass and go to the ballpark Tard.
Nov 22, 2013 8:22am
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Nov 22, 2013 8:42 AM
Devils Advocate;1540936 wrote:I usually get off my ass and go to the ballpark Tard.
Do you take your dead imaginary brother with you?
Nov 22, 2013 8:42am
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Nov 22, 2013 8:45 AM
Devils Advocate;1540936 wrote:I usually get off my ass and go to the ballpark Tard.
Probably a lie.
Nov 22, 2013 8:45am
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Tiernan

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Nov 22, 2013 9:16 AM
ernest_t_bass;1540943 wrote:Definitely a lie.
fify
Nov 22, 2013 9:16am
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chicago510

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Nov 22, 2013 9:27 AM
ernest_t_bass;1540912 wrote:Only thing that sucks for me is DISH does not have watch ESPN. Can you pay just for Watch espn? What do you do for live sports?
NFL and College FB is 95% on broadcast TV or ESPN. For other random stuff (like on FS1 or NBCSports) I stream it.

I use my girlfriends cable info to get watch ESPN and BTN2Go because you can't purchase them a la carte or anything.

Admittedly, with school I only have about 5-10 hours a week to watch sports. If I had every evening free it may be a bit annoying.
Nov 22, 2013 9:27am
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ernest_t_bass

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Nov 22, 2013 9:31 AM
So, you'd suggest getting an antenna?
Nov 22, 2013 9:31am
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chicago510

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Nov 22, 2013 9:34 AM
ernest_t_bass;1540973 wrote:So, you'd suggest getting an antenna?
Oh, yeah if you want ABC, FOX, NBC, PBS, CBS, etc.

One of these


not these
Nov 22, 2013 9:34am