gadgets, sports, tv
Just testing out some new software. No particular reason for this post other than that. I know that the average age of an MLB TV viewer is even older than I am (and I’m old!), but in the last month of the season, these numbers make me sad. Most of those telecasts would be considered a “scratch” by … Read more
I’ve had the newest $150 Slingbox M1 for nearly a month and am happy with it. The TiVo Roamio Plus has a few holes, namely that outside of the home, its WiFi experience is pretty spotty and at this point TiVo still doesn’t offer streaming over cell networks. The TiVo does offer downloading via cell … Read more
I’m a big fan of FX’s ‘The Bridge’ currently in its second (and hopefully not last) season. Earlier this season I was trying to get someone to watch it so I suggested Comcast’s On Demand for catch-up. I noticed the experiment pointed out here by USA Today. It definitely caught my eye that they were … Read more
When I came back to “Team TiVo” about 9 months ago I was looking for something and found Dave Zatz’ blog. It’s not all-TiVo all the time, but it covers both popular and obscure video tech that I’m curious about, so I’ve become a regular reader. Yesterday I saw Dave tweet the following: Speaking of … Read more
In days of yore when it came to video streaming, WiFi wasn’t always optimal. So I tried to go with a direct ethernet connection for everything from the DVR to the desktop to the Playstation. Where ethernet wasn’t conveniently situated, I used 1GB Powerline adapters. Ryan Block didn’t inspire me to cancel Comcast, but he … Read more
Netflix is integrated nicely into the 6-Tuner TV Roamio Pro (still $300 off with a Lifetime membership as I write this) I purchased in late October. Initially, I thought I’d use Netflix more as a result, but the truth is I’ve watched hardly any Netflix at all since then. Between all the stuff I’m DVR-ing … Read more
I did not miss the epic 8 minute recording of Ryan Block’s attempt to cancel his Comcast service. It’s a tough listen for sure. But I gutted it out enough to at least hear the part where the Comcast rep says something like “I can save you more than $100/mo. over what you’re currently paying!” My eyes … Read more
No reason for this post other than recent ruminating on Twitter by Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch and Paulsen of Sports Media Watch had me curious. Brief context of the ruminating: Deitsch isn’t thrilled OTL’s Sunday telecast will be moving to ESPN2 when NFL comes back. The gist of Paulsen’s stance is that First Take symbolizes everything … Read more
Unless you’re a fan of the Miami Heat, Lebron leaving Miami to return to Cleveland is the “feel good” story of 2014. I’m a big fan of Gonzalo “Papi” Le Batard who is indeed a fan of the Miami Heat. And oh, sí, sí I was very intrigued” to know how he reacted to Lebron … Read more