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  • #16
    Originally posted by kccougar View Post
    Books. Kids can bury their noses in books for hours on end as easy as they can stare at a glowing box. Surprisingly, we've had to limit reading time in some cases the way other families limit TV time.
    Are you worried that they might turn gay?

    (Sorry... I've listened to too much MW2 chatter)

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    • #17
      Originally posted by RobinFinderson View Post
      Are you worried that they might turn gay?

      (Sorry... I've listened to too much MW2 chatter)
      Not having a TV, I doubt the idea would ever even occur to them
      "It's devastating, because we lost to a team that's not even in the Pac-12. To lose to Utah State is horrible." - John White IV

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      • #18
        I just discovered Miro the other day. It's a video player that functions as a video aggregator, downloading video from rss feeds, streaming websites, etc. For example, being the nerd I am, I use it to subscribe to Youtube channels of Starcraft 2 games to automatically download that channel's latest streaming video.

        If you're cutting out cable, here's how it would work.

        Download Miro. Then use the program as follows:

        Location: Go to http://ezrss.it/ (or some other site like it)
        Search for your favorite show in the search bar. Right click and copy the rss feed that appears with the search results to your clipboard. In miro, click on sidebar, add feed.
        Service: Miro will download the most recent video for that rss feed. You can also tell the program to download all videos in a feed (e.g. download all episodes of the Bachelorette).
        Want to automatically download the latest episode of Glee? Search for Glee, and add the feed to Miro. Miro will download the latest file in the rss feed when it becomes available.
        Legality: If you're using torrents to download copyright shows, 100% not legal. If you're using Miro to follow other rss feeds (like Youtube channels or something), totally legal.
        Notes: Use http://www.mirovideoconverter.com/ to convert the video to a format your cellphone or netbook can watch. One drawback is that Miro is unable to download videos from encrypted sites like Hulu, but you can add the site to the sidebar. Adding a website to the sidebar allows you to jump to Hulu directly and watch videos from within the Miro player.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Mormon Red Death View Post
          If the MWC or now the Pac-12 had something similar to Mlb.tv on ps3 then I would definitely cut out cable.
          Yes, I would kill for this happen.

          Heck, I would settle for the SEC's set-up, where you can watch games streaming online for free the next day (they're also available for download at $3/pop).

          I will say this in favor of cable/satellite: with my current work/sleep schedule there are sporting events (and the rare show) I miss that gets recorded for viewing at a later time. Now I've never used ESPN3.com (none of my internet providers are on the list), but I fear that I would know the result of the game if I wanted to watch it after it's happened.
          "I don't know the origin of said bitch booming."-Art Vandelay
          "Hot Lunch posted awhile back on this. He knows more than anyone except for maybe BO."-Seattle Ute

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          • #20
            Originally posted by kccougar View Post
            We haven't owned a TV since we got married 16 years ago. Since TV over the internet is a relatively new phenomenon, I haven't really gotten into it, having gotten out of the TV habit.

            College football is the only thing I miss that I'd like to watch more of. I catch BYU and Utah games at either my Dad's or my brother's house. Beyond that, we check out a movie from the library once every couple weeks, and that's about it.
            Just out of curiousity, what led to the decision to not own a tv? I'm always interested in stories from people who do things a little different than the rest of society.
            Just try it once. One beer or one cigarette or one porno movie won't hurt. - Dallin H. Oaks

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            • #21
              Originally posted by kccougar View Post
              Not having a TV, I doubt the idea would ever even occur to them
              Do you ever worry that the real world is going to bitch slap them in the face?
              Te Occidere Possunt Sed Te Edere Non Possunt Nefas Est.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Jennerstein View Post
                I just discovered Miro the other day. It's a video player that functions as a video aggregator, downloading video from rss feeds, streaming websites, etc. For example, being the nerd I am, I use it to subscribe to Youtube channels of Starcraft 2 games to automatically download that channel's latest streaming video.

                If you're cutting out cable, here's how it would work.

                Download Miro. Then use the program as follows:

                Location: Go to http://ezrss.it/ (or some other site like it)
                Search for your favorite show in the search bar. Right click and copy the rss feed that appears with the search results to your clipboard. In miro, click on sidebar, add feed.
                Service: Miro will download the most recent video for that rss feed. You can also tell the program to download all videos in a feed (e.g. download all episodes of the Bachelorette).
                Want to automatically download the latest episode of Glee? Search for Glee, and add the feed to Miro. Miro will download the latest file in the rss feed when it becomes available.
                Legality: If you're using torrents to download copyright shows, 100% not legal. If you're using Miro to follow other rss feeds (like Youtube channels or something), totally legal.
                Notes: Use http://www.mirovideoconverter.com/ to convert the video to a format your cellphone or netbook can watch. One drawback is that Miro is unable to download videos from encrypted sites like Hulu, but you can add the site to the sidebar. Adding a website to the sidebar allows you to jump to Hulu directly and watch videos from within the Miro player.
                Wow! This seems like it would be the Holy Grail for unscrupulous internet TV watchers. Just to see if it was for real, I tried it on one of the shows that I am now unable to stream. It wasn't able to connect to the torrent servers. I'm wondering if Comcast is blocking something again.

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                • #23
                  I bought and installed a digital antennae from amazon this week. IT cost me $40 and tt works perfectly.

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                  I get free HD of all the major networks. (ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS and a 6 PBS stations). The government set up a website to help all Americans upgrade their antennae. Type in your address and it will tell you what type of antennae is best and which direction to point it.

                  http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by BlueHair View Post
                    Just out of curiousity, what led to the decision to not own a tv? I'm always interested in stories from people who do things a little different than the rest of society.
                    I was raised in a no TV household until I was eight. When I finally got to see television for the first time I was so fascinated that I could not pull myself away. After we got a TV we got 1 hour a week other than sports, nature shows or KBYU programming. Also, my parents were very strict about movies and accordingly I only saw a few movies a year.

                    I do not watch much TV other than sports but I would absolutely never go back to that under any circumstances. Sometimes it is fun to watch television. Sometimes it is fun to waste some time. What is the point of having free time if I can't watch basketball, baseball and football any time I want? My life would be a hollow shell without them.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by RobinFinderson View Post
                      Wow! This seems like it would be the Holy Grail for unscrupulous internet TV watchers. Just to see if it was for real, I tried it on one of the shows that I am now unable to stream. It wasn't able to connect to the torrent servers. I'm wondering if Comcast is blocking something again.
                      Hmm, yes, sometimes the Internet Providers will block bittorrent ports. I tested Miro and ezrss.it and was able to get the torrents working at greater than 75 kilobytes/sec. Big Bang Theory downloaded perfectly. Glee downloaded perfectly. It was awesome. Even better is that since it's an RSS feed, it will automatically download the latest video on the feed.

                      I don't follow shows enough or feel motivated enough to mass download torrents. Must be my strict chinese LDS upbringing. But I do think it's close to the Holy Grail.
                      Last edited by Jennerstein; 07-04-2010, 11:09 PM.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Jennerstein View Post
                        Hmm, yes, sometimes the Internet Providers will block bittorrent ports. I tested Miro and ezrss.it and was able to get the torrents working at greater than 75 kilobytes/sec. Big Bang Theory downloaded perfectly. Glee downloaded perfectly. It was awesome. Even better is that since it's an RSS feed, it will automatically download the latest video on the feed.

                        I don't follow shows enough or feel motivated enough to mass download torrents. Must be my strict chinese LDS upbringing. But I do think it's close to the Holy Grail.
                        Weird. So today it is totally working.

                        My next step to breaking away from cable will be to get some kind of Media Server that will stream all of my media over my wireless internet to my PS3. Has anyone had any luck with any particular media server? With Hulu and Miro, I'm thinking we are all just about one step away from internet television nirvana (the one step being live sports... pretty big step).

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by RobinFinderson View Post
                          Weird. So today it is totally working.

                          My next step to breaking away from cable will be to get some kind of Media Server that will stream all of my media over my wireless internet to my PS3. Has anyone had any luck with any particular media server? With Hulu and Miro, I'm thinking we are all just about one step away from internet television nirvana (the one step being live sports... pretty big step).
                          I've used PS3 Media Server for about a 6 months now. It works great and its free. It only streams what's downloaded on your HD though. See my previous post about PlayOn for stuff on the internet.

                          I've tried a few other media servers for the PS3 as well, but none of them work better than PS3 Media Server. I just wish it would automatically launch when I started the computer. I suppose I could probably get my PC to do that step, but I don't know how.
                          Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.

                          "The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American

                          GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by falafel View Post
                            I've used PS3 Media Server for about a 6 months now. It works great and its free. It only streams what's downloaded on your HD though. See my previous post about PlayOn for stuff on the internet.

                            I've tried a few other media servers for the PS3 as well, but none of them work better than PS3 Media Server. I just wish it would automatically launch when I started the computer. I suppose I could probably get my PC to do that step, but I don't know how.
                            Ps3 media server is good, and free. If you're looking for something a bit ritzier, I'd suggest medialink. It's $20, and allows not just streaming but copying of files to your ps3 as well. If you're serious about using your ps3 as a media server, robin, I would suggest upgrading your hdd or buying a 1tb external that you an dedicate to always being run on the ps3.
                            Te Occidere Possunt Sed Te Edere Non Possunt Nefas Est.

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by camleish View Post
                              Ps3 media server is good, and free. If you're looking for something a bit ritzier, I'd suggest medialink. It's $20, and allows not just streaming but copying of files to your ps3 as well. If you're serious about using your ps3 as a media server, robin, I would suggest upgrading your hdd or buying a 1tb external that you an dedicate to always being run on the ps3.
                              Interesting. What's the benefit of hosting the files directly on the PS3? I upgraded my PS3 HDD to a 640 GB internal a while ago, but I have less than 5GB used. I've just been streaming everything.

                              Also, it looks like media link requires a Mac. Is that true?
                              Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.

                              "The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American

                              GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by falafel View Post
                                I've used PS3 Media Server for about a 6 months now. It works great and its free. It only streams what's downloaded on your HD though. See my previous post about PlayOn for stuff on the internet.

                                I've tried a few other media servers for the PS3 as well, but none of them work better than PS3 Media Server. I just wish it would automatically launch when I started the computer. I suppose I could probably get my PC to do that step, but I don't know how.
                                I downloaded ps3MediaServer for Mac, and it was unable to find my ps3. Then I downloaded EyeConnect, and it found my PS3, no problem. Things are streaming nicely, and will for the next thirty days until EyeConnect ends the trial period (then $50).

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