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Old 02 February 2014, 08:22 PM
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I have Netflix but I cancelled Lovefim, are there any good streamers to work with a Netflix account and freeview? I saw that Nowtv allows access to Sky channels but its doesn't say what channels and for how long you can view them.
Old 02 February 2014, 08:47 PM
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This is what I get on my set box (Don't have sky)



Old 02 February 2014, 08:52 PM
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Dont you have to pay £8 for a "sky pass" on something ?
Old 02 February 2014, 08:53 PM
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Nope, No payments apart from buying the box
Old 02 February 2014, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by stevebt
I have Netflix but I cancelled Lovefim, are there any good streamers to work with a Netflix account and freeview? I saw that Nowtv allows access to Sky channels but its doesn't say what channels and for how long you can view them.
Is netflix better than lovefilm. What i want are the latest films, blu-ray.
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I've been told movie tube is a good source of films although not tried it myself.
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How long have you had it ? Is it free for 1 month , then £8 movie pass ?
Old 02 February 2014, 09:02 PM
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The films that I get on my box are all free, Watched Hunger Games the other day, Man of Steel & watched Last Vegas today
Old 02 February 2014, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by paulr
Is netflix better than lovefilm. What i want are the latest films, blu-ray.
Im not convinced with either TBH . Haven't tried Netflix but I have LF at the min. We'll , I think I'm being fussy , I have 30 on my list and I suppose by the time I get through them (2 a week) a new batch will be in. The 'instant' is guff , some of the films on there wouldn't even be on TV. Have a look through their library , but even its weird. Looking at their "recently added" aren't necessarily new films , and the most viewed is some random stuff like Thomas the Tank Engine (obviously from kids over xmas hols etc)
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Originally Posted by Justme103
This is what I get on my set box (Don't have sky)



What box?
Old 02 February 2014, 09:10 PM
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Just an android tv box
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Originally Posted by Justme103
The films that I get on my box are all free, Watched Hunger Games the other day, Man of Steel & watched Last Vegas today
How much did u pay for the box ? Their website says the box on its own is £35 and you choose wether you want 5months of movie pass or sports pass. I assume when the 5months is up then its £8 a month ?

Edit - thought you were talking about the NowTv box like the OP.

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The box was £65. I have had it 4 months now, Do you have a link to that box as mine is no subscription
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Originally Posted by Justme103
The box was £65. I have had it 4 months now, Do you have a link to that box as mine is no subscription
The OP was asking about NowTv (powered by Sky) , yours is something different
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Originally Posted by Justme103
The box was £65. I have had it 4 months now, Do you have a link to that box as mine is no subscription
One of these Jail broken with pre installed channel apps?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Core-...item23359ca1fb
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Originally Posted by jayallen
One of these Jail broken with pre installed channel apps?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Core-...item23359ca1fb
That's what I have, I didn't pay that much though
Old 02 February 2014, 09:40 PM
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What is the picture quality like? If i stream to my laptop the quality isnt great IMO
Old 02 February 2014, 09:45 PM
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The sky sports football is ok, Films are excellent, Depends what you actually want to watch on it,
I sometimes watch the football & I can cope with it, The films are all excellent quality though
Old 02 February 2014, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
Im not convinced with either TBH . Haven't tried Netflix but I have LF at the min. We'll , I think I'm being fussy , I have 30 on my list and I suppose by the time I get through them (2 a week) a new batch will be in. The 'instant' is guff , some of the films on there wouldn't even be on TV. Have a look through their library , but even its weird. Looking at their "recently added" aren't necessarily new films , and the most viewed is some random stuff like Thomas the Tank Engine (obviously from kids over xmas hols etc)
Yes, the instant choice is rubbish.
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Got my android tv box thingy through today, there are literally thousands of movies to choose from, including HD and 3D.

i think i will be keeping my SKY though but lowering it right down to a basic package from their full package which should save me a few quid a month.
Old 04 February 2014, 08:37 PM
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Have you got Mash up tv installed on it?
Old 04 February 2014, 09:14 PM
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Looks like lots of copyright material to me. Career ending stuff for some if caught, regardless of your scruples, not worth the risk.
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Originally Posted by Justme103
Have you got Mash up tv installed on it?
Yes i bought a fully loaded box...
Old 04 February 2014, 11:29 PM
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I find that app the best, Look for live links then mash sports for sky & BT sports
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