Directv Now

[striker3771]

Directv is releasing their new package "Directv Now" today and I would love to read some reviews if anyone here has the package.

[Blzer]

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Perhaps somebody could educate me on exactly what this is. As a current DTV subscriber, I can already stream channels live on their main website.

Is this for people without who don't have cable and would like a cheaper alternative?

[jeremym480]

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Perhaps somebody could educate me on exactly what this is. As a current DTV subscriber, I can already stream channels live on their main website.

Is this for people without who don't have cable and would like a cheaper alternative?

I just read up on this a bit and it seems like DTV is trying come up with a rival PS Vue. The introductory offer is super low at $35/month for over 100 channels and that shoots up to $60/mo if you miss the promo. Also, HBO is only an additional $5/mo. I think it's $11.99 with regular DTV, so that's a plus.

Where they lost me though is no DVR function. Aside from sports I really don't watch anything live, so a DVR is a must for me. I guess I'm going to stick to my $150/mo DTV for now, but I'm always on the lookout for another alternative.

Here's the article I read if you want to look into it for yourself: http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/30/1...icing-channels

[akbeast17]

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Not sure if the article above stated, the promo they are doing but if you sign up for 3 months you get a free apple tv, the 4th generation 32gb. So $105 for an apple tv and 3 months of trying out the service not a bad deal.

[Brandwin]

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I'll pass. No DVR feature is a zero buy for me. I don't ever watch anything live. Sling is supposed to get DVR feature soon...

[FlyingFinn]

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And no CBS either... Won't be such a big deal after the NFL playoffs but as of now it is.

[Splitter77]

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I ditched directv for ps vue a month ago,
never looking back

[jake44np]

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How much do you pay for PS VUE?

[Splitter77]

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How much do you pay for PS VUE?

its only $35

[Splitter77]

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How much do you pay for PS VUE?

also- if you have a ps4, you can try it for a week free.
that's what I did.

My town doesn't have a cable provider, so directv had us by the balls. I was paying $115 a month for 1 hddvr and 2 hds.

when we just got streamable internet in July I waited for my contract with them to end.

with vue I pay $35. I had to get a couple fire sticks for the other tvs, but that was only a one time $40 each deal

[tjung0831]

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I took advantage of the 100 Channels for $35. Checked out the free preview for the last few days and decided to pull the trigger today. Went to my local ATT store and walked out with the free apple tv after paying for 3 months of service in advance.
I'm extremely impressed with the quality of the service..the video and the amount of channels that you get. I'm not worried about no local channels or no dvr features...those will come in the future. I can watch live network tv via the USTVNOW app or via local antenna.
I also have PS Vue but will be cancelling that in two weeks. The main reason for me is no NHL network with Vue and I get that on DTV now. The pic quality for especially when it comes to live sports is much better with DTV now.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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I would love to ditch my cable TV, but I won't be able to see my local sports teams. I can't take that L. I need my METS. I can't do this

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[Brandwin]

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I would love to ditch my cable TV, but I won't be able to see my local sports teams. I can't take that L. I need my METS. I can't do this

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Can't watch Mets on PSVue? I watch Rangers baseball on it. For NFL games just got an HD antenna. Works great

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[zasbury25]

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I've been a VUE subscriber for a few months now and I've been pleased with the service, but was interested in DTV Now when first I heard about it and its 100+ channels for $35. But once the feature list started leaking, I decided it's not for me at this time. Here's the features (or lack of) that made me decide to not make the switch:

- No DVR
- On Demand shows close to a month behind current episodes
- Only 2 concurrent streams for DTV Now vs 5 at a time with VUE
- Minimal support for TV Everywhere app sign-in
- No Roku or gaming console app available

If they get some of this stuff sorted out, I may give them a try in the future but I'm happy with what VUE has to offer at this moment.

[Splitter77]

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i hope in the future vue has an option on the dvr where you can play the episode from where you want. like youtube vids.
i hate fast forwarding to the halfway point of the nhl games.