Comments for Tech of the Hub http://www.techofthehub.com Home Theater, Gadgets, Streaming Video Blog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:09:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Starz Movies Leaving Netflix: Prioritizing Your Instant Queue by michaelant http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/02/starz-movies-leaving-netflix-prioritizing-your-instant-queue.html#comment-2570 michaelant Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:09:53 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/?p=2065#comment-2570 This is great! I wonder if you could add a column that shows whether the movie is unavailable on disc? That is, are any of these titles available *only* via streaming on Netflix? I've definitely run into a few before in my queue I made sure to watch before they expired, because Netflix did not have them on DVD. Mostly independent films, if I remember correctly. This is great! I wonder if you could add a column that shows whether the movie is unavailable on disc? That is, are any of these titles available *only* via streaming on Netflix? I’ve definitely run into a few before in my queue I made sure to watch before they expired, because Netflix did not have them on DVD. Mostly independent films, if I remember correctly.

]]> Comment on Netflix Subscriber Numbers Bounce Back in Q4 2011 (Updated) by Starz Movies Leaving Netflix: Prioritizing Your Instant Queue - Tech of the Hub http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/01/netflix-subscriber-numbers-bounce-back-in-q4-2011.html#comment-2548 Starz Movies Leaving Netflix: Prioritizing Your Instant Queue - Tech of the Hub Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:26:37 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/?p=1668#comment-2548 [...] over 840 movies that are currently on Netflix streaming will no longer be available come March 1st. Netflix has stated that they have secured the rights to some of the more popular movies directly from the studios. However, there are some movies such [...] [...] over 840 movies that are currently on Netflix streaming will no longer be available come March 1st. Netflix has stated that they have secured the rights to some of the more popular movies directly from the studios. However, there are some movies such [...]

]]> Comment on Doctor Who Season 6: Where to Watch, Download or Stream by Sean http://www.techofthehub.com/2011/04/doctor-who-season-6-where-to-watch.html#comment-2533 Sean Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:24:57 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/2011/04/doctor-who-season-6-where-to-watch-download-or-stream.html#comment-2533 Can't believe there is still no Season 6 Streaming option for netflix. Netflix is just going from Bad to Worse. Can’t believe there is still no Season 6 Streaming option for netflix. Netflix is just going from Bad to Worse.

]]> Comment on Current Technologies for the Future Apple HDTV by Gabe Gagliano http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/02/current-technologies-for-the-future-apple-hdtv.html#comment-2527 Gabe Gagliano Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:21:46 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/?p=1773#comment-2527 Fanfoot, Yes, I agree that the media companies are resistant to directly dealing with Apple and that may force Apple to work with the cable companies. I think the biggest barrier to Apple working with the cable companies is figuring out who owns the customer. It seems to work in the smart phone world with the customer having a relationship with both the carrier and Apple. But, it would be an interesting question to see where loyalities lie: Apple or carrier (I suspect Apple). I wonder if there's really a need for a subsidy? I think the box even with cable card could cost a lot less than $500. Apple does have a very efficient supply chain. Maybe Apple bypasses the need for cablecard by going IP. If it was subsidized, it could be a $0, two year commitment. With a great Apple user experience, that would be compelling. Finally, I stil think there will be an all-in-one option with a screen. It keeps things simple for the consumer. Fanfoot,

Yes, I agree that the media companies are resistant to directly dealing with Apple and that may force Apple to work with the cable companies. I think the biggest barrier to Apple working with the cable companies is figuring out who owns the customer. It seems to work in the smart phone world with the customer having a relationship with both the carrier and Apple. But, it would be an interesting question to see where loyalities lie: Apple or carrier (I suspect Apple).

I wonder if there’s really a need for a subsidy? I think the box even with cable card could cost a lot less than $500. Apple does have a very efficient supply chain. Maybe Apple bypasses the need for cablecard by going IP. If it was subsidized, it could be a $0, two year commitment. With a great Apple user experience, that would be compelling.

Finally, I stil think there will be an all-in-one option with a screen. It keeps things simple for the consumer.

]]> Comment on Apple TV 3 Coming in March? by Apple TV 3 This Holiday Season? - Tech of the Hub http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/02/apple-tv-3-coming-in-march.html#comment-2467 Apple TV 3 This Holiday Season? - Tech of the Hub Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:52:14 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/?p=2011#comment-2467 [...] Apple TV 3 Coming in March 2012? Apple TV 4.4 Update First Look (3410) [...] [...] Apple TV 3 Coming in March 2012? Apple TV 4.4 Update First Look (3410) [...]

]]> Comment on Apple TV 3 This Holiday Season? by Apple TV Refresh Coming In March Alongside iPad 3 Release? - Forbes http://www.techofthehub.com/2011/11/apple-tv-3-this-holiday-season.html#comment-2465 Apple TV Refresh Coming In March Alongside iPad 3 Release? - Forbes Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:26:30 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/2011/11/apple-tv-3-this-holiday-season.html#comment-2465 [...] “Now, every time Apple does a product introduction, they feature partners who have developed apps to take advantage of the device’s new capabilities,” Gabe writes. “It’s only logical that iTunes would be upgraded to provide higher quality video to the iPad 3. Currently, high-definition TV shows and movies from iTunes are offered in 720P and Dolby Digital surround sound. There’s some evidence that Apple has been preparing 1080P content for iTunes for a while now. [...] [...] “Now, every time Apple does a product introduction, they feature partners who have developed apps to take advantage of the device’s new capabilities,” Gabe writes. “It’s only logical that iTunes would be upgraded to provide higher quality video to the iPad 3. Currently, high-definition TV shows and movies from iTunes are offered in 720P and Dolby Digital surround sound. There’s some evidence that Apple has been preparing 1080P content for iTunes for a while now. [...]

]]> Comment on HBO GO Finally Available on Samsung Smart TVs by Where is HBO Go in the Samsung App Store? - Tech of the Hub http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/02/hbo-go-finally-available-on-samsung-smart-tvs.html#comment-2409 Where is HBO Go in the Samsung App Store? - Tech of the Hub Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:39:46 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/?p=2030#comment-2409 [...] Update ( 2/16/2012): It’s here! At least for select 2010 and 2011 Samsung Smart TVs, HBO GO is available. [...] [...] Update ( 2/16/2012): It’s here! At least for select 2010 and 2011 Samsung Smart TVs, HBO GO is available. [...]

]]> Comment on HBO GO Finally Available on Samsung Smart TVs by Joe http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/02/hbo-go-finally-available-on-samsung-smart-tvs.html#comment-2348 Joe Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:33:47 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/?p=2030#comment-2348 No love for Comcast/Xfinity subscribers...what a shocker!!! It's ok to use the app on my iPhone or iPad, but watching on anything larger is apparently unacceptable! That logic, or lack thereof, makes no sense to me. No love for Comcast/Xfinity subscribers…what a shocker!!! It’s ok to use the app on my iPhone or iPad, but watching on anything larger is apparently unacceptable! That logic, or lack thereof, makes no sense to me.

]]> Comment on Roku 2 Tips by Gabe Gagliano http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/02/roku-2-tips.html#comment-2343 Gabe Gagliano Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:08:37 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/?p=626#comment-2343 Thanks Fanfoot. In the HBO GO comes to Samsung Smart TV story, I just added the list of what providers support HBO GO on the Roku/Samsung devices. http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/02/hbo-go-finally-available-on-samsung-smart-tvs.html Thanks Fanfoot. In the HBO GO comes to Samsung Smart TV story, I just added the list of what providers support HBO GO on the Roku/Samsung devices.
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]]> Comment on HBO GO via Connected Devices on Cablevision and Time Warner? by HBO GO Finally Available on Samsung Smart TVs - Tech of the Hub http://www.techofthehub.com/2011/12/hbo-go-via-connected-devices-on.html#comment-2342 HBO GO Finally Available on Samsung Smart TVs - Tech of the Hub Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:08:36 +0000 http://www.techofthehub.com/2011/12/hbo-go-via-connected-devices-on-cablevision-and-time-warner.html#comment-2342 [...] RCN, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS and WOW! There’s still a few significant hold outs such as Time Warner cable but Cablevision should be supporting it soon. Samsung Smart TVs now have an HBO GO [...] [...] RCN, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS and WOW! There’s still a few significant hold outs such as Time Warner cable but Cablevision should be supporting it soon. Samsung Smart TVs now have an HBO GO [...]

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