Directv MLB vs Roku

panerd · 03-28-2010, 08:36 PM

So I noticed that the MLB package is only $100 (unless you have to get the $119 package to get it through Roku) and you can stream that through Roku. I enjoy the Roku immensly for netflix and watching tv shows through amazon on demand but the pauses during rewinding/fast forwarding are quite lengthy. I have never really had much trouble with my interent speed during Roku movies but also am not usually on the computer at the same time. (Like I would probably be during baseball games) Is it worth the extra $100 to avoid these problems? Is there a way to get the MLB cheaper than $200 on Directv?

PilotMan · 03-28-2010, 09:08 PM

You do need the premium service to get it on Roku. I think that the other question is up to you though. I don't have great high speed, but I can still be on the computer when a movie or baseball game is on. Although my bandwith demands are pretty small by comparison.

lordscarlet · 03-29-2010, 10:23 AM

The problem for me is blackouts. I would use MLB.tv in order to watch the local team (Nationals) because I don't have cable. But they force you into cable or nothing.

sooner333 · 04-01-2010, 10:41 AM

For some reason, the Roku site says the channel is not coming until late April.

stevew · 04-01-2010, 11:47 AM

Yeah. That's kind of annoying. They should have some spring training games on there or something.

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03-29-2010, 10:23 AM	#3
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	The problem for me is blackouts. I would use MLB.tv in order to watch the local team (Nationals) because I don't have cable. But they force you into cable or nothing. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

04-01-2010, 10:41 AM	#4
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	For some reason, the Roku site says the channel is not coming until late April.

04-01-2010, 11:47 AM	#5
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Yeah. That's kind of annoying. They should have some spring training games on there or something.

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