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Netflix streaming on Xbox...no more cable?

Started by inteller, November 20, 2008, 07:19:28 AM

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TeeDub

#15
November 21, 2008, 08:49:10 AM

You are not required to get cable to have their internet.

AND they have a crappy speed for 19.99 they don't advertise (768/512)


Why do you have to have the Xbox Live to stream netflix?

inteller

#16
November 21, 2008, 09:16:48 AM
the netflix streaming goes over their servers I guess.  But I need Live Gold for other reasons (such as playing games) so it is a requirement for me anyhow.

looking at the prices it appears the preferred tier I get by itself is $41.95.  I need the phone still so it will be $54.95 and they do some bundle discounting in there.

Still doing the research to make sure I can get all of the shows I currently get via the internet.  I may have to spring for the $30 PlayOn server to get some content from HULU but the economics still work.

nathanm

#17
November 21, 2008, 10:00:56 AM
quote:
Originally posted by inteller

Holy crap!  I think I just found a reason to get rid of cable!  Netflix has all of the series I watch and I can watch them instantly, no need for DVDs in the mail!  It you know anyone with an Xbox you seriously need to go check this out!

Welcome to TiVo 6 months ago, only with an OTA antenna capability for those times when there's something on broadcast TV you want to watch before it's released on DVD.
"Labor is prior to and independent of capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration" --Abraham Lincoln

inteller

#18
November 21, 2008, 10:22:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by nathanm

quote:
Originally posted by inteller

Holy crap!  I think I just found a reason to get rid of cable!  Netflix has all of the series I watch and I can watch them instantly, no need for DVDs in the mail!  It you know anyone with an Xbox you seriously need to go check this out!

Welcome to TiVo 6 months ago, only with an OTA antenna capability for those times when there's something on broadcast TV you want to watch before it's released on DVD.


well yeah, I could do OTA with my MCE box a looong time ago.  But I have yet to see a movie released on broadcast TV before DVD so not worried about that.

sgrizzle

#19
November 21, 2008, 10:31:25 AM
quote:
Originally posted by nathanm

quote:
Originally posted by inteller

Holy crap!  I think I just found a reason to get rid of cable!  Netflix has all of the series I watch and I can watch them instantly, no need for DVDs in the mail!  It you know anyone with an Xbox you seriously need to go check this out!

Welcome to TiVo 6 months ago, only with an OTA antenna capability for those times when there's something on broadcast TV you want to watch before it's released on DVD.


and $15/mo

TeeDub

#20
November 21, 2008, 10:31:38 AM

Why do you need a phone thru Cox?  

If you are going to VOIP phone anyway....
http://www.magicjack.com/1/index.asp

inteller

#21
November 21, 2008, 11:09:49 AM
quote:
Originally posted by TeeDub


Why do you need a phone thru Cox?  

If you are going to VOIP phone anyway....
http://www.magicjack.com/1/index.asp



alarm.  I can't rely on voip systems that depend on the reliability (or lack thereof) of the internet.

patric

#22
November 21, 2008, 11:22:35 AM Last Edit: November 21, 2008, 01:17:37 PM by patric
quote:
Originally posted by inteller

quote:
Originally posted by TeeDub


Why do you need a phone thru Cox?  

If you are going to VOIP phone anyway....
http://www.magicjack.com/1/index.asp



alarm.  I can't rely on voip systems that depend on the reliability (or lack thereof) of the internet.


Cox phone is VoIP, unless they started stringing copper pairs to peoples homes.
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inteller

#23
November 21, 2008, 11:37:59 AM
notice the way I worded my comments.  Cox's system is separate from the Internet traffic.  If a DNS server goes down or a router blows up somwhere on the Internet, my Cox phone will still work.

patric

#24
November 21, 2008, 01:32:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by TeeDub


If you are going to VOIP phone anyway....
http://www.magicjack.com/1/index.asp


Might want to avoid that product.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9818928-1.html
Read user comments.  It provides a clue why the website is so sparse about useful information.
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patric

#25
November 21, 2008, 02:08:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by inteller

Cox's system is separate from the Internet traffic.  If a DNS server goes down or a router blows up somwhere on the Internet, my Cox phone will still work.


I got it.  Cox works within it's own infrastructure.
"Tulsa will lay off police and firemen before we will cut back on unnecessarily wasteful streetlights."  -- March 18, 2009 TulsaNow Forum

inteller

#26
November 21, 2008, 03:28:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by patric

quote:
Originally posted by TeeDub


If you are going to VOIP phone anyway....
http://www.magicjack.com/1/index.asp


Might want to avoid that product.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9818928-1.html
Read user comments.  It provides a clue why the website is so sparse about useful information.


that is something else to keep in mind, your VoiP company going out of business.  Like the people with SunRocket were SOL.  There is currently a Vonage death watch.  I'd rather stick with a company that will be around.  I don't want to find out from the alarm company "well we tried to call but your phone company went out of business!"

sgrizzle

#27
November 21, 2008, 08:36:20 PM
MagicJack is praised by Clark Howard and has been for some time, but they are a shoestring company.

tulsacyclist

#28
November 22, 2008, 05:46:25 PM
The alarm thing is what has kept me with Cox for a phone line for a while as well. I called TnT the other day to ask about it and they said they do offer a cellular option (CellNET). They install a cellular device in your alarm box and can monitor/call home via that. The product is $149 installed and then, I believe $7.99/month in addition to your current monitoring. Not sure if it is worth it or not, I don't remember how much the phone/internet combo from Cox is to do the numbers.
 

nathanm

#29
November 22, 2008, 08:07:47 PM
quote:
Originally posted by inteller

quote:
Originally posted by nathanm

quote:
Originally posted by inteller

Holy crap!  I think I just found a reason to get rid of cable!  Netflix has all of the series I watch and I can watch them instantly, no need for DVDs in the mail!  It you know anyone with an Xbox you seriously need to go check this out!

Welcome to TiVo 6 months ago, only with an OTA antenna capability for those times when there's something on broadcast TV you want to watch before it's released on DVD.


well yeah, I could do OTA with my MCE box a looong time ago.  But I have yet to see a movie released on broadcast TV before DVD so not worried about that.

Sure, but that's another item to pay for. Of course, there's no monthly fee, but an HD TiVo is cheaper than an MCE box, even after the lifetime fee.

I've been using my PS3 to stream stuff from my computer for a while now. (I used an Xbox running XBMC when I was OK with SD only) It works pretty well, but it's probably not as put together as the 360+Netflix deal.

I'm still not getting rid of Cox, though. I (and my SO more so) watch a lot of stuff other than films.
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