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Old 11-30-2016, 10:55 AM   #1
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Directv is releasing their new package "Directv Now" today and I would love to read some reviews if anyone here has the package.
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Old 11-30-2016, 10:58 AM   #2
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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?
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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
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Old 11-30-2016, 02:02 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 11-30-2016, 02:13 PM   #5
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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...
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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.
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Old 11-30-2016, 02:44 PM   #7
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I ditched directv for ps vue a month ago,
never looking back
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Old 11-30-2016, 03:09 PM   #8
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How much do you pay for PS VUE?
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