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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2011, 09:26:01 AM »
I can't even remember the last time I physically plugged a computer into a router. I've been a laptop/wireless guy for a long time now.
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2011, 10:17:03 AM »
For sure different circuits.  Guessing here...but maybe 80'?  I will try to confirm this evening.
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #17 on: February 17, 2011, 12:55:36 PM »
Thanks Knuck!
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #18 on: February 17, 2011, 03:40:27 PM »
I may get  a set someday also.  I like the idea of having reliable internet access at any outlet. 

Been thinking of snagging one of these someday soon...

http://www.roku.com/roku-products#2
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #19 on: February 17, 2011, 04:23:19 PM »
A lady I have has one of those and absolutely loves it.  But the only question I have is why would you get one of those?  Most other devices have the applications and services built in now.  Most modern TVs, some DVRs, etc.  My new Tivo will have everything the Roku can do.
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #20 on: February 17, 2011, 07:47:17 PM »
Why do you have a lady.  Does Samwise Bigfoot know about said lady?

With that out of the way...

Your Tivo has a monthly fee and cannot do Hulu Plus.  I don't want double fees.
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2011, 08:43:42 PM »
The 'lady' is pushing 60.

My Tivo does not have a monthly fee.  I bought a lifetime subscription.  I'm not sure if new members have that option or not.

If you get the Tivo from your cable company, you can't do Netflix or Hulu Plus.  But if you get it directly from Tivo, you absolutely can: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/hulu-plus-nixed-for-cable-provided-tivo-premiere-dvr-boxes/20920
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2011, 08:59:53 PM »
Quote from: KnuckleBuckett on February 17, 2011, 07:47:17 PM
Why do you have a lady.

:D I have a lady, too. But she doesn't have a roku. Looks cool, but I'm hoping my Google TV allows hulu and such soon so I don't have to be jealous.
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #23 on: February 17, 2011, 09:24:38 PM »
Hell Obes I am trying to get away from cable (the tv part) entirely.
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #24 on: February 17, 2011, 11:28:01 PM »
That might be possible for you but I don't see it happening for me in the near future.
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #25 on: February 17, 2011, 11:49:15 PM »
Quote from: ober on February 17, 2011, 11:28:01 PM
That might be possible for you but I don't see it happening for me in the near future.

or anyone with kids
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hey ethic if you and i were both courting lily allen..... oh wait, which one of us has a relationship that lasted more than the bus ride home?

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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #26 on: February 18, 2011, 11:14:38 AM »
Quote from: KnuckleBuckett on February 17, 2011, 09:24:38 PM
Hell Obes I am trying to get away from cable (the tv part) entirely.

me too. 

FYI it looks like tivo let's you pay $129 for a full year of service and $399 for lifetime so it's still available.  it's just not featured prominently on their website.  I think you have to pay full retail for the box as well.

ober, can you network a TiVo?  i.e. can i watch something in the bedroom through the tivo in the living room over the home network?
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #27 on: February 18, 2011, 11:59:53 AM »
nevermind, ober

i actually read the feature list and found the answer to my question.  i can...
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #28 on: February 18, 2011, 12:44:53 PM »
I want to get away from cable TV, but FWIW I have had a Tivo and it rocked.  That said, twelve years later, they haven't improved it much.  IMO they have been exceedingly lazy in coming up with advances.  Multiple podcasts bitch about the same lack of innovation from Tivo.  Sad part is they are still best in category until you add in HTPC.  HTPC setups are more enthusiast based.  Very powerful, extremely flexible, and of nearly unlimited capability.  HTPC setups are more expensive up front and more complicated up front.  Once set up however they seem to be the cats ass.

I want simple and cheap.  Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, PC streaming (not in the Roku), and a few others would be nice.  Also I would expect that BlockBuster and or RedBox are way overdue to streaming.

I would love to abandon the networks and cable channels for a la carte instead.  May get the Roku just to try it.
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Re: power/outlet networking
« Reply #29 on: February 18, 2011, 12:45:46 PM »
Quote from: KnuckleBuckett on February 17, 2011, 10:17:03 AM
For sure different circuits.  Guessing here...but maybe 80'?  I will try to confirm this evening.

Obes still working on getting you the info...
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