DVD Talk Forum
Page 4 of 7
« First
2
3
4
5
6
Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

DVD Talk Forum (https://forum.dvdtalk.com/)
-   TV Talk (https://forum.dvdtalk.com/tv-talk-14/)
-   -   HBO Go (https://forum.dvdtalk.com/tv-talk/591180-hbo-go.html)

TheBigDave 12-20-11 10:19 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by Raul3 (Post 11049995)
I think Roku's solution was a hack. I don't think they negotiated with everyone.
It's not a hack on the Roku. HBOGo is an official channel.

http://www.hbogo.com/activate/#affiliate_grid

As far as I understand it, Roku doesn't actually build or provide support for any of the channels. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc create and maintain their own channels. Roku just supplies the development tools. So wouldn't any negotiating be between HBO and the cable companies? Anyways, it appears that Comcast and DirecTV don't want HBOGo on set-top boxes.

Comcast and DirecTV -- the two largest U.S. pay-TV distributors -- are not allowing their subscribers to access HBO's authenticated TV Everywhere service, HBO Go, via the Roku Internet-connected set-top in what appears to be a move to avoid lending support to a potential over-the-top competitor.

"We believe this was a conscious decision made by the management teams of DirecTV and Comcast in order to protect their brand and identity in consumers' living rooms," BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield wrote in a blog post.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/...BO_On_Roku.php

TheBigDave 12-20-11 10:27 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
On the other hand, Comcast's Xfinity app seems to have a lot of HBO content. Might even be everything that's on HBOGo. So if Comcast blocks HBOGo on the 360, I'm hoping it'll all be available on the Xfinity app.

Raul3 12-20-11 11:27 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Just guessing here, but given Microsoft desire to take up our living room, I can see them trying to make the HBOGO app "exclusive" to the Xbox(at least for some providers). Like they did with Netflix at the beginning.

Just my guess, no basis or sources here.

pinata242 02-16-12 12:43 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
I just got HBOGo on my Samsung Smart TV :banana:

The list of providers that support it was waaaaaaaay smaller than the website version, which I'm sure is similar to Roku. Luckily Cox is there!

Goat3001 02-16-12 01:01 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
I finally got it for Time Warner a few weeks ago. I'm loving the app. Now I'm just waiting for it to get to PS3 so I can enjoy it on my tv.

pinata242 02-16-12 01:14 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
I don't see Time Warner on either the Roku or Samsung list, so temper your PS3/360 expectations for enjoying it on the big tv :(

http://www.hbogo.com/activate/#devices

Even those are equal. DirecTV is on the Samsung, but not the Roku.

FantasticVSDoom 02-16-12 03:18 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Am I missing something? Why is everyone happy to get it on the Roku, PS3, 360 or their TV app? Cant you just watch it through the cable box? You have to be a paying member of HBO to watch it..

pinata242 02-16-12 03:25 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
HBOGo is a much better version of HBO On Demand. If you have HBO, check out the differences yourself.

RichC2 02-16-12 03:26 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by FantasticVSDoom (Post 11118224)
Am I missing something? Why is everyone happy to get it on the Roku, PS3, 360 or their TV app? Cant you just watch it through the cable box? You have to be a paying member of HBO to watch it..
Comcast On Demand doesn't have the (nearly) full catalog of HBO material that HBO Go has here, just the more recent stuff.

superdeluxe 02-16-12 03:44 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by FantasticVSDoom (Post 11118224)
Am I missing something? Why is everyone happy to get it on the Roku, PS3, 360 or their TV app? Cant you just watch it through the cable box? You have to be a paying member of HBO to watch it..
I commute on the train, I can watch hbo go on my iphone

superdeluxe 02-16-12 03:44 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by pinata242 (Post 11118232)
HBOGo is a much better version of HBO On Demand. If you have HBO, check out the differences yourself.
Entire hbo library is on hbo go I believe

pinata242 02-16-12 03:54 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by superdeluxe (Post 11118252)
I commute on the train, I can watch hbo go on my iphone
He obviously understood that because he was asking specifically about main displays in the house ;)

FantasticVSDoom 02-17-12 02:25 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Got it now... Full library makes sense.

Shannon Nutt 02-17-12 02:49 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by superdeluxe (Post 11118253)
Entire hbo library is on hbo go I believe
No, but it's close. There was one older series they weren't carrying, but I can't remember the name now. There may be others as well...HBO has been around for a while. :)

I just read Comcast and Time Warner is blocking HBO GO on the new Sammy TVs (in addition to all the other devices they block it on). Someone really needs to go to the FCC about this. I'm waiting to see if they block it when HBO GO comes to the XBox later this year.

pinata242 02-17-12 02:58 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
I feel like we've had this discussion before. Why would they allow it on the Xbox, PS3, AppleTV, etc if they've already blocked it twice on similar devices / delivery mechanisms?

superdeluxe 02-28-12 10:11 AM
Re: HBO Go
 
HBO GO coming for Xbox 360 on April 1st just in time for Game of Thrones Premiere.

http://gizmodo.com/5888933/hbo-go-pu...xbox-april-1st

Great news!

HBO Go will be available on your Xbox 360 beginning April 1st. Engadget reports that the service will arrive on consoles alongside the premiere of the new season of Game of Thrones. Time to consider cable again.

Goat3001 02-28-12 10:22 AM
Re: HBO Go
 
Hopefully this means it'll come to the PS3 soon too.

pinata242 02-28-12 10:27 AM
Re: HBO Go
 
Apple TV 3 is about a week from being unveiled and released. I imagine it'll support apps too and I expect HBOGo to be ready at launch.

Shady12 02-28-12 01:26 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Awesome, I haven't really used it because I don't want to watch shows on my computer or phone.

superdeluxe 02-28-12 01:32 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by Shady12 (Post 11133021)
Awesome, I haven't really used it because I don't want to watch shows on my computer or phone.
Pretty much all of this.

clckworang 02-28-12 02:10 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by superdeluxe (Post 11132772)
HBO GO coming for Xbox 360 on April 1st just in time for Game of Thrones Premiere.

http://gizmodo.com/5888933/hbo-go-pu...xbox-april-1st

Great news!
Nice! I was just thinking about this. I don't have the first half of season 2 of Boardwalk Empire recorded, and it's not available right now on demand. As Shady12 said, I don't really want to view it on my computer. I probably will, though ...

sauce07 03-02-12 05:57 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Does the quality suck for anybody else on the HBO GO website?

OldBoy 03-03-12 02:21 AM
Re: HBO Go
 
can't wait to see the entirety of The Wire through my XBOX!

Wazootyman 03-03-12 11:04 PM
Re: HBO Go
 
Originally Posted by sauce07 (Post 11137803)
Does the quality suck for anybody else on the HBO GO website?
The user interface is absolutely awful, but I haven't had any problems with the quality of playback.

Shady12 03-27-12 10:44 AM
Re: HBO Go
 
Thought it was coming April 1st...BUT HBO GO FOR XBOX LIVE IS NOW AVAILABLE! Already got it downloaded and activated and working beautifully.. And I can confirm it DOES work if you have DirecTV! Woo hoo!!

Time to finally finish The Wire! I'd watched the first two seasons on DVD years ago and got sidetracked and realized it had been long enough to where I'd need to start over.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:49 AM.
Page 4 of 7
« First
2
3
4
5
6
Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.