Helped my parents get a Roku 3 setup this week in their new place for Amazon Prime. Also found PBS kids which is a great bonus for all their grandkids. Here come Sling TV...
No available cable companies & they're fed up with Direct TV bills from their previous house. They needed something to watch other than DVDs & BRs.
I have them running a 7 day trial of the base Sling TV package + the $5 sports package. Their internet is via a WISP provider, getting 18 mbps down/17 up. No issues streaming. They're happy overall so far.
My thoughts:
- Interface is a bit clunky. Perhaps the Roku 3 Sling TV GUI only? Any better on Xbox one?
- Channels take about 5 seconds to load up. Can be annoying for "channel flippers." Don't think this is ISP related as Prime shows and the Sling TV Guide pop up instantly
- Interesting certain channels allow pause & rewind. I didn't know any did. I wonder what determines this?
Again, not for me now but great fit for them now for $25 in their situation. I'll DL the app & toy with it as well.
No available cable companies & they're fed up with Direct TV bills from their previous house. They needed something to watch other than DVDs & BRs.
I have them running a 7 day trial of the base Sling TV package + the $5 sports package. Their internet is via a WISP provider, getting 18 mbps down/17 up. No issues streaming. They're happy overall so far.
My thoughts:
- Interface is a bit clunky. Perhaps the Roku 3 Sling TV GUI only? Any better on Xbox one?
- Channels take about 5 seconds to load up. Can be annoying for "channel flippers." Don't think this is ISP related as Prime shows and the Sling TV Guide pop up instantly
- Interesting certain channels allow pause & rewind. I didn't know any did. I wonder what determines this?
Again, not for me now but great fit for them now for $25 in their situation. I'll DL the app & toy with it as well.
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Class of '10 - A&M Undergrad & Master's Alum
Class of '10 - A&M Undergrad & Master's Alum