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Comment Re:Android runs on lot's of tv's and settop boxes. (Score 3, Insightful) 54

I use the app with my Fire Cubes and I have had no issues other than one time last year where AppleTV+ as a whole crashed for 15ish minutes right when one of the MLS games I wanted to watch was starting. Compared to Amazon Video, HBO, and Netflix I think AppleTV+ is actually the best GUI.

I am far from an Apple fanboy so I feel like my review is pretty unbiased.

Comment Re:Why bother? (Score 1) 54

As someone that dislikes iOS and has had a personal Android phone since switching from Windows Mobile 6.5 I disagree with you.
Severance and Ted Lasso are both incredible shows. Shrinking is really good as well. The Afterparty was pretty good. The MLS coverage through AppleTV+ has been fantastic. I think it is the best coverage I have seen across MLB, NFL, and NHL. My only complaint about AppleTV+ has been the lack of a native application for Android phones. The Android TV app works great though.

I am very happy to hear that Apple is finally pulling their head out of their rear and building a native Android app. Maybe they will move onto the Apple Watch next.

Comment Re: Thicc is the new Thin. (Score 1) 112

I actually just tried this out as I am curious to see how well their app is able to measure my fat body. Before purchasing I did make sure returns are allowed. Their website says "You can return this item for any reason: no shipping charges. The item must be returned in new and unused condition." In the future they might change that policy though.

Comment Sad to hear (Score 1) 52

This is really sad to hear but I have not used my Slingbox since dropping cable.
Back in the late 2000s I was working at Best Buy and Slingbox gave me one to use at my house to show customers how the system worked. I had a HTC Touch Pro or a Touch Pro 2 and I remember being absolutely amazed at the technology. It gave me my cable TV service anywhere I was at and it worked extremely well.
Years later I started traveling across the country doing networking work and I continued to use Slingbox to watch TV, mainly streaming hockey games. Now the technology is something you expect to see in everyday life, however I will always remember just how futuristic I felt being able to access all of my cable TV channels anywhere in the country.

Comment Re:Usual corporate BS and flannel (Score 2) 52

The HDHomeRun will fit this bill.

Personally, I like running that in combination with Plex as I really like Plex's DVR system and the automatic commercial removal. The ability to stream the content to my phone when I am out of the house is a nice bonus as well.

If you go with Plex and the Plex server is close to where you antenna is going to be you could do what I did and save a few dollars by using a USB tuner instead of the HDHomeRun. I use a Hauppauge 1657 at my house. A good friend of mine uses the HDHomeRun. They both work fantastic.

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