Hi Tracy and Scott, Like Kliph, we cut the chord over a year ago now. We also still use our Apple TV 4th Gen, and have been quite happy with it, though of course, one's satisfaction with any such device will depend in large degree to what content one wants to watch. We find most of the shows we want, though we do also have a library of favorite TV shows and movies. Tracy, not sure what you mean by being concerned that Apple TV is tied to your cable provider. It is tied to your ISP, as you need an internet connection, but that would be the same with any device, so far as I know. HTH, Donna
> On May 4, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Kliphton Miller <kliph...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Well, I have 2 appleTV4’s, and no cable subscription, and I get most things I > like to watch. I also have a library of movies, TV shows, and music about > 15TB that keep me busy when board. But with Netflix, direct TV now, and my > own collection, I don’t need a cable subscription. >> On May 4, 2017, at 1:59 PM, Traci Duncan <our4p...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> My apologies for the confusion. I have no Rocku experience, I was just >> reading for my friend. >> >> What disappoints me about the Apple TV, is how much it is still tied to your >> cable provider. I think that's why I am so interested in sling TV, or this >> new Hulu Live/DVR service. I'm tempted to sign up for the seven day trial, >> just to try it out on the iOS and AppleTV. >> >> Looking forward to other answers, >> Traci >> PS. For those British TV fans in America, I just came across an app called >> BritBox. It is created by BBC and I TV. As far as I know, 2 of the biggest >> networks in the UK. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 4, 2017, at 10:36 AM, Scott Granados <scott.grana...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> So I’m trying to also make this decision, it’s been bothering me for over a >>> year now. We brought this up a long time ago so I’m glad it’s up for >>> discussion now. If it’s ok, I would like to include the other non apple >>> options and contrast how they work against their apple counter parts. >>> In my opinion, Apple TV in general was disappointing me to the point I >>> sold my generation 4. I have a few generation 3 units around if I need >>> iTunes access and honestly I like the simplicity of that unit and the fact >>> you don’t depend on application providers to make their products >>> accessible. That being said, I do like having the apple content available >>> on the phone so have enabled some of the IOS apps like Netflix, Hulu, cbs >>> and HBO. These seem pretty good. >>> I do use the Amazon box and that’s becoming very accessible. I haven’t >>> tried Hulu Live but the basic stuff, cbs, Netflix, Hulu, the native amazon >>> content and so forth are great. >>> If you wouldn’t mind could you detail your Roku experience. I’m spending >>> over $450 per month on internet, tv and cloud DVR service and I’d love to >>> cut out all the TV costs. >>> >>>> On May 4, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Traci Duncan <our4p...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> This morning I was doing some research for a friend and it got me thinking >>>> about my own household. For years, I’ve wanted to cut the cable cord. It >>>> looks like Hulu live with cloud DVR might finally be the answer for those >>>> reluctant cord cutters. >>>> >>>> My question for the groups are what has been your accessible experience? >>>> For iOS and Apple TV, I’m familiar with Netflix and traditional Hulu. I >>>> haven’t tried either of these services on the Mac. >>>> >>>> I’m completely unfamiliar with Sling TV and it’s level of accessibility. >>>> Reading about it this morning though, I like the pricing and channel >>>> offerings. >>>> >>>> I did some reading about the Roku for my sighted friend, but that >>>> accessibility part is a little off topic for these groups. :) >>>> >>>> What has been your experiences? I will say one big drawback of cutting >>>> the cable cord is losing audio description. As far as I’m aware, only >>>> Netflix offers this. 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