Apple TV / free anytime playback

EmmaHerts

I find the Xbox is better for watching on demand TV than both Playstation and Wii.

jibbyboo

EmmaHerts wrote: »

I find the Xbox is better for watching on demand TV than both Playstation and Wii.

Why do you find Xbox better? My draw to ps3 is that the service is free whereas I'd have to pay for it with Xbox.

StuC75

What absolute Tosh, give this a read through before believing mis-information..

http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/

Buzby wrote: »

However, if you have a Freeview capable TV, then you are 'going equipped' and liable for prosecution. You may never watch live broadcasts, but there is an expectation you will. If it ever came to court, it will depend on your credibility of the denial before the judge. If the TV (or other connected device) has no tuner, then this does not arise.

bubba_ho_tep

most blu ray players are now "smart"
you can get netflix and iplayer on players for about £69 far cheaper than xbox or ps3 - no subscription needed either

jibbyboo

Thank bubba- some of the working second hand ps3s are about £70 on amazon. Would you recommend any blueray players in particular?

Naf

StuC75 wrote: »

What absolute Tosh, give this a read through before believing mis-information..

http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/

That's not to say that the agents won't try it on because of this - bit it'd never even see the inside of a courtroom. Simply ignore then or tell them once clearly in writing that you don't need a TV licence because you do not watch live TV and no further communications will be entered into.

[Deleted User]

jibbyboo wrote: »

Would you recommend any blueray players in particular?

Far more expensive than the £69 mentioned, but thoroughly recommended for picture, sound and internet connectivity;
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/blu-ray-disc-player/bdp-s790

jibbyboo

Thanks for the suggestion moneyineptitude- that looks very fancy. A little over the current budget so I'll have a scout and see if I can find it second hand cheaper.

[Deleted User]

jibbyboo wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestion moneyineptitude- that looks very fancy. A little over the current budget so I'll have a scout and see if I can find it second hand cheaper.

I had a cheap Panasonic Blu-Ray player prior to the Sony and the internet would only ever intermittently connect. The final straw was the disc drawer refusing to open.
I do think you get what you pay for.
Here's Amazon's second hand offers on the Sony:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B007NXA9SK/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

I'm sure you'll see it even cheaper on E-Bay etc.

jibbyboo

If only products received consistently good/ bad reviews it'd be much easier to make a decision.