HBO to sell streaming without cable ties

timmac wrote:
Sooner or later these cable/satellite companies are going to go broke.

HBO is now going to the net/Roko box, I myself have canceled satalite service because of lousy programs at $80 per month, with Roko you get thousands of none commercial programs at 10th the cost of cable/satellite.

Now HBO and soon ESPN will be on the net..

Bye Bye cable/satellite companies..

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2014/10/15/1015-HBO-to-offer-stand-alone-streaming-service.html

If you think streaming HBO or any other premium video content is going to be cheaper than sat or cable "packages" then I have some prime ocean front land for you in Arizona.. I will also make you a good deal on the Brooklyn bridge if you like!

Another downside to streaming is the super high compression artifacts which is going to make many folks with real LARGE HD TVs cringe..

Put it into perspective.. "streaming" ISN'T INTENDED TO "REPLACE" Cable or sat delivery. No, it is meant for folks who are "on the go" with SMART PHONES, TABLETS, PERHAPS LAPTOPS.. Once you go to larger HD TVs the pixelization of high compression is going to be rather problematic at best.

Granted there are PAY streaming services like Netflix that do deliver somewhat watchable video I would not wish to make a habit of it since to me the video is disappointing on 32" or larger screens.

HBO is basically attempting to capture the "on the go" mobile crowd since that has been the market trend the last few years, and it isn't going to be a "cheap" service either..

If you are looking for cheap entertainment then visit thrift stores, a buck or two for a movie..