Posts Tagged ‘ Netflix ’

Olympics Without Cable

Olympics Without Cable

January 2008 we cut the cable  cord and watch all our programming either through a online service, directly to the network’s site online or via DVDs from Netflix. It is not staring at a little monitor.  Our set up includes a switch box connecting Xbox, Wii, VCR, DVD player and PC laptop into a projector (Epson PowerLite 83c) and then onto a 100″ screen. (Read Television Internet Only Part I and II) So, the problem is that I miss out on watching G4, Food Network and other networks that do not have full content online.  But what we miss...

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Movies on Demand . . .

Movies on Demand . . .

Giving up cable (since January 2008) and exclusively getting content online, DVD or via Netflix has not been such a bad deal. The only shows we miss are shown exclusively on The Food Network and G4, boy do I miss “Ninja Warrior”, “Attack of the Show” and “Iron Chef America”. There is no hiding it, I love Netflix. But, the “Watch Instantly” option is limited only to a PC with IE browser. But now for $109.00 (including ground shipping) anyone can watch Netflix content without a PC with the new Roku Netflix Player! Here are some great things about...

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DVD :: Murderball

DVD :: Murderball

  I have seen Murderball in the movies with my friends, and my paramour has not. Which means we Netflix the DVD. We sat down and already we were engrossed within the first 13 mins pf the film.Things I learned from Murderball Towels can be erotic You can be either an asshole with or without a wheelchair. This movie is about tough guys, as in any sport movie, playing to win. There are teams from all around the world to play Murderball (quadriplegic rugby) at the Olympics. Just to clarify, it is not the special Olympics, this is the...

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Now Playing – Television Internet Only Part I

Finally, after all this beta testing, Hulu is now open. I was beta testing, and the content, well, sucks.  I am not interested in clips, I can get that on Youtube. I am still looking for a BBC iplayer for the Networks. BBC iplayer has video of all their programming available online on a seven (7) day catch-up television, with an option of 30 days watching after downloaded to computer. During the beta testing I kept reminding myself that it is only testing. But now that it is live, I have hopes that content will grow. Yes, yes, there...

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