Where is the best app for Live Digital TV on the HD2?
If you're in the UK, MyPlayer (really fantastic app) lets you view bbc channels live (and download / stream iplayer content). It's got quite a few other channels built in.
Digital TV
There must be something that give more than a few live tv channels than this surely?
are you in the UK?
try tvcatchup.com with the skyfire browser, there's about 40 channels on the full site... watchable but not great..
if you pay for the myplayer upgrade there's around 18 channels and they play in really good quality...it runs about a minute behind "live" tv
tvcatchup.com was great on the iphone and thats what I was trying to find on here... but no joy... shame
myplayer's got as many channels as the iphone version of TVCatchup and it works great on the HD2.
I was after tvcatchup on winmo but honestly this works better than I could have hoped for
skilty said:
myplayer's got as many channels as the iphone version of TVCatchup and it works great on the HD2.
I was after tvcatchup on winmo but honestly this works better than I could have hoped for
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Have to agree with skilty on this one: myPlayer has pretty much all of the tvc channels and the quality is much better than the iPhone version.
If you don't mind taking few coins out of your pocket, try Online TVx: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=676846. I tryed the demo and it looks like a must when it's about tv on Leo (lots of chanels) + if you purchase it via Xda you'll have a nice discount (50%!)
what can you guys suggest for us USA users for htc hd2?
Thanks
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If you don't mind taking few coins out of your pocket, try Online TVx: .forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=676846. I tryed the demo and it looks like a must when it's about tv on Leo (lots of chanels) + if you purchase it via Xda you'll have a nice discount (50%!)
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The link does not work.. can you fix it please
Heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=676846
Riccojames said:
The link does not work.. can you fix it please
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The link shouldt work now in my post and thanx to cool_dhamz you have it twice
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Well, as the title said, should I get the new polaris or should I get the tytn II or perhaps touch/dual touch because of its size?
are you guys happy with the polaris? does it fit your pockets? tell me..
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Well, as the title said, should I get the new polaris or should I get the tytn II or perhaps touch/dual touch because of its size?
are you guys happy with the polaris? does it fit your pockets? tell me..
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Polaris fits my pocket really nicely and I'm 5'8" and pretty slim build so I don't have big pockets! I really like it. I am an ex Palm PDA user for many years though so I am 100% comfortable with, in fact I prefer, not having a keyboard.
- Julian
Yeah the keyboard is a real killer for "cool"ness
And indeed if fits in my pocket, with some spare room. Don't forget the Touch Dual doesn't have GPS and Wi-fi...
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Yeah the keyboard is a real killer for "cool"ness
And indeed if fits in my pocket, with some spare room. Don't forget the Touch Dual doesn't have GPS and Wi-fi...
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Yeah! Plus spinning wheel and ergonomics
Yeah, as long as you don't want to watch any videoclips...
Your Cruise can't play videoclips?
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Your Cruise can't play videoclips?
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Don't have one, but based on HTC Class Action, the HTC TC /Polaris is one of the many HTC models which is not able to stream video at a decent rate, right?
Much depends on the selected codec.
3GP (.mp4) movies at the correct resolution 320x240 run smoothly for example. Don't try running 800x600 or so, that will get you into trouble, like on most cellular phones, don't know about other PDA's, but the Cruise definitely DOESN'T outperform its predecessors.
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Don't have one, but based on HTC Class Action, the HTC TC /Polaris is one of the many HTC models which is not able to stream video at a decent rate, right?
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I disagree
Based on my own experience it's able to play video at decent rate.
Maybe there are devices better for this use but Cruise plays video not bad.
If I can give you an advice: try it!
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Don't have one, but based on HTC Class Action, the HTC TC /Polaris is one of the many HTC models which is not able to stream video at a decent rate, right?
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No, not right, wrong! on TC you can watch movies 320x240 coded and youtube video.
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No, not right, wrong! on TC you can watch movies 320x240 coded and youtube video.
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Hmm, not interested in YouTube, even though they have some cool video's.
Recoding video's is no problem for me though. You're saying thay any video, even the ones with fast moving action, will play good on a Touch Cruise as long as I recode them to 320x240?
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Hmm, not interested in YouTube, even though they have some cool video's.
Recoding video's is no problem for me though. You're saying thay any video, even the ones with fast moving action, will play good on a Touch Cruise as long as I recode them to 320x240?
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absolutely yes
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Hmm, not interested in YouTube, even though they have some cool video's.
Recoding video's is no problem for me though. You're saying thay any video, even the ones with fast moving action, will play good on a Touch Cruise as long as I recode them to 320x240?
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I also agree, heavy motion is not an issue, rescaling is.
So you're saying that the problems mentioned with the HTC series basically boil down to people trying to view their 700MB avi movie files without recording?
And that recoding those movies will solve any/all playback problems?
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Well, as the title said, should I get the new polaris or should I get the tytn II or perhaps touch/dual touch because of its size?
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Don't have Polaris yet, but in this moment I don't see any worthy competition...
And for what I need it, I think I'll be more than satisfied.
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So you're saying that the problems mentioned with the HTC series basically boil down to people trying to view their 700MB avi movie files without recording?
And that recoding those movies will solve any/all playback problems?
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That depends on the encoding format I think. I've tried a rather small H.264 movie, and although the specs say it should play it, it's horribly slow... Lower complexity encodings should be used instead, but of course, transcoding your entire libraby of movies is mostly not an option...
I have probably decided to go for polaris since it seems to be much appreciated!
Like I said before, i have already own a hermes (tytn) and don't use the keyboard, I have grown attached to the touch dual which I have tried for a couple of days.
Since the polaris seems to have nearly the same size I will go for it!
/soon to be polaris owner..
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I have probably decided to go for polaris since it seems to be much appreciated!
Like I said before, i have already own a hermes (tytn) and don't use the keyboard, I have grown attached to the touch dual which I have tried for a couple of days.
Since the polaris seems to have nearly the same specs I will go for it!
/soon to be polaris owner..
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A good choice! Best of luck!
well just gave my order should be here by friday hope you guy's are right gave the OLD artemis loved that phone old banger !!!
macaorentals said:
well just gave my order should be here by friday hope you guy's are right gave the OLD artemis loved that phone old banger !!!
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You won't regret your decision. Good investment
This would be awesome and answer lots of questions...
http://www.themediamall.com/playon
I have a slingbox installed at my house (originally used it to watch local football games while out of town)
but they also have a mobile app
http://www.slingmedia.com/go/spm
which is awesome becuase i can watch every channel i get at home right on my fuze
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I have a slingbox installed at my house (originally used it to watch local football games while out of town)
but they also have a mobile app
http://www.slingmedia.com/go/spm
which is awesome becuase i can watch every channel i get at home right on my fuze
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seems so expensive though... 300 bucks
Yea it is, I have the older non HD version which you can probably find on ebay for $150. I didnt buy it with the intention of using it on my phone, that was an added bonus. I travel alot and am a huge jets fan. with the slingbox i could watch the games where ever i was, and the only other option was NFL sunday ticket from direct TV - which i think is like $299 so it made sense getting one
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Yea it is, I have the older non HD version which you can probably find on ebay for $150. I didnt buy it with the intention of using it on my phone, that was an added bonus. I travel alot and am a huge jets fan. with the slingbox i could watch the games where ever i was, and the only other option was NFL sunday ticket from direct TV - which i think is like $299 so it made sense getting one
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makes sense I guess. The HD one really provides a good HDstream? I was wondering if you could record shows with that thing as well?
I dont know too much about the HD one, the regular one works just fine for me - i have a 47 inch 1080p HD tv that i hook it up too from my computer when im not home - gratned the quality itsnt the best but its more then watchable (expecially for streaming media blown up that big) . . . upsteam connections from my house are around 800k, and it uses all that is available which is stable for the most part.
I think i saw somewhere on the website something about a Hard drive and DVR functionality.
looks like there is some 3rd party software that lets you record from it.
http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/16651/Recording-Slingbox-/
what needs to happen is netflix having a mobile watch now feature
i know you could on skyfire but its a hassle making it all work and it dont look too great
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what needs to happen is netflix having a mobile watch now feature
i know you could on skyfire but its a hassle making it all work and it dont look too great
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Yea I agree skyfire is nice try but not really a feasible thing... especially probably not for VGA devices... Damn ADOBE GET WITH IT...
If Playon transcodes the stream based on pipe size or media renderer, you could easily get uPNP working by setting up a VPN. I haven't heard of many other media servers that will do netflix (at least not stable).
Anyone out there streaming Netflix movies on your HD2? If so, how?
I would love to know this too... +1
If i knew how to even look at going about doing this i would learn and develop it. This would be a killer app!!! especially on our yummy 4.3 inches of pure awesomeness
There has got to be a way.. if we can watch previews, and adjust our Qs.. there has to be a way to steeem the movies to our phones.
Any dev want take this and run with it?
You'd need a mobile Silverlight player in a shell that tricks Netflix into thinking you're on an approved browser.
that would be sooo sick... i was so upset at the partnership t-mobile or htc made with blockbuster... i mean that's a dying company on the verge of bankruptcy... why??!! Netflix would've been the best choice... and it would've rocked my socks off
this would be the best app ever.
maybe just a hulu player that allows full selection.
I know they have netflix app for WP7
6.5 is not going to be getting silverlight
i wish someone would some how come out with app that lets u stream netflix.then it'll b fun to carry around a 4.3 inch screen phone.hehe
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Maybe not. I'm running Firefox on my Win7 machine and to the best of my recollection, I haven't upgraded to SilverBlight despite the frequent nags. So there's gotta be a way, no?
HD2 and Netflix
My HD2 was rocking the netflix better than my wii and xbox the listings where fab but sadly after not checking for a few days i went to log onto my NF and watch some movies as i was sitting at the DR office to find...... there is a new version and you must upgrade...... then upgrade not found retry or exit
@ DraksFangs Do you have Netflix running on android or windows 6.5???
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Must be Android. There is no working Netflix for Winmo. I had Neflix on my HD2 through Android too, and yes, since two weeks ago it keeps telling me new version, must upgrade and then, not found.
WinMo, no. But WP7 has it. I had it runing on my WP7 HD2, but I came back to Android and found out my Netflix app no longer works. Boooo
Stumbled across this when streaming free TV app. They have a great deal of content, live channel, movies on demand and HBO, HBO needs a Window Plug-In though. The Other players work and are built in, some optimized for Adobe 10.1, the others, not so good. Overall, I think 24.99 subscription for first 6 months is very reasonable for what is available. You can watch on multiple computers as long as you want. Streaming live TNT works really well on Nexus in stock browser. Also player allows you to go full screen. After first 6 months it goes back to regular price of 35 or 36 something like that. But if you don't like you can always cancel. They also have great support, from what I have read. Right now I'm streaming HBO from my PC and simultaneously TNT from my phone logged in at both places. So if you want live TV on your phone at an affordable price,with a wide variety of content, this is an option. It's user friendly with search bar, and built in players. Here is the Link: http://www.1tvpc.com/
haxxored ?
are accounts being broken on xda and spammers posting constant crap about live tv ... or did i miss something ?
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are accounts being broken on xda and spammers posting constant crap about live tv ... or did i miss something ?
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Must be a full moon or something. This is the app theme section right, No spam here. It's not actually an app but , I thought others might be interested in the option. It streams through the browser live shows that are on TV. Is that better for you?
how legit is this ive been lookin for away to save cash and i can hook my laptop to my 55 inch tv
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how legit is this ive been lookin for away to save cash and i can hook my laptop to my 55 inch tv[/QUOTE
I'm not trying to convince anyone to get this. I have it now and using it on three different computers, 2 laptops and the Nexus. Just have a look around and see. It's not something you hook up to your TV like Sling Box. Basically it uses the function of Adobe 10.1 and brings a variety of TV and live TV content to our phones and computers. You could probably find these place on your own each site and bookmark them, but i don't want to deal with that hassle. I tried looking for a few places by Googling them, and a lot of times I came up empty or it was just video, not live streams.
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Not to be a forum nazi or anything but if its not a Theme and if its not a app then perhaps its better off in the General Section?
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I'm not trying to convince anyone to get this. I have it now and using it on three different computers, 2 laptops and the Nexus. Just have a look around and see. It's not something you hook up to your TV like Sling Box. Basically it uses the function of Adobe 10.1 and brings a variety of TV and live TV content to our phones and computers. You could probably find these place on your own each site and bookmark them, but i don't want to deal with that hassle. I tried looking for a few places by Googling them, and a lot of times I came up empty or it was just video, not live streams.
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ya but i could use it to watch on my incredible threw browser and i can use it on my tv threw my laptop just wanted to know if it realy is what its advertised to be
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kamasi36 said:
ya but i could use it to watch on my incredible threw browser and i can use it on my tv threw my laptop just wanted to know if it realy is what its advertised to be
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In my opinion. It is worth it. Here's what I know works straight from the phone , tried and tested. FX Channel, USA Network, TNT, TBS, MSNBC, CNN, HISTORY CHANNEL, ESPN, FOOD NETWORK, LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK AND DISCOVERY CHANNEL. All of these channel work very well on the Nexus one right off the browser. So, hell yes, it is worth it. and you can use it on multiple computers. I already feel my money was well spent. And those are the immediate channels that I tested. Very good quality. Plus the built in player allows you to go full screen.
To the person who said something about not being a Nazi. This is really an app or software that works directly with Adobe 10.1 Flash. If you don't have that app, it wont work. So, really this is only an option available to those who have FROYO. It is an outside app, software that works through the browser as a subscription, that streams live TV using Adobe app Flash 10.1. the player is exclusive to them, BoxLIVE TV streamer and that is also part of the package that is being payed for. Without it it wont work on the phone.
The only channel that doesn't work on the phone is HBO. It does however work on the computer lap top with Windows Media player 11 plug in.
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Might check this out, why are you watching Lifetime for lol?
just use a slingbox
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just use a slingbox
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Isn't that pretty expensive?
When I go on 1TVPC it says there's just a one time fee of $24.99.. no monthly charges and stuff.
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Isn't that pretty expensive?
When I go on 1TVPC it says there's just a one time fee of $24.99.. no monthly charges and stuff.
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24.99 is for the first 6 months. Then 34.99 for every 6 months after. Jetflicks TV in the market is 29.99 for 6 months and doesn't offer any live channels, but has a wide variety to choose from.(shows). Sling box is connected to your cable TV. Which means you must have the Sling Box and cable tv + the app in order for it to work. Approximately 200 for box and and app on the market and the price of your cable every month. 1tvpc you don't need cable at all. All premium channels work on the Nexus except HBO. FX, USA,TNT TBS SPIKE TRUTV DISCOVERY CHANNEL CNN MSNBC HISTORY CHANNEL ESPN ESPN 2 LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK ABC CBS NBC all these live channels work on Nexus. Plus there is no interruption like Mobi TV asking if your still watching. I fell asleep watching TNT in the morning when I awoke it was still on, streaming on Nexus. You can also create favorites so all you channels are easy to navigate within one location.
MyPlayer on the Android market allows downloading of the HQ video streams used by iPhone and iPod Touch through the Safari browser, however on hi res, big screened devices like the Galaxy Tab these downloads look pretty crappy. You can also download a DRM encrypted file from the BBC iPlayer Mobile site but this is also pretty rubbish.
I know that the iPad stream is fantastic quality and just wondered if anyone knew if it is possible to access this stream, or if any developers are working on a means of doing so.
It seems a shame that online videos seem tailored to the iPad but not Android tablets: even Android's own YouTube app doesn't have streams in the same high resolution as the one built into iPad.
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MyPlayer on the Android market allows downloading of the HQ video streams used by iPhone and iPod Touch through the Safari browser, however on hi res, big screened devices like the Galaxy Tab these downloads look pretty crappy. You can also download a DRM encrypted file from the BBC iPlayer Mobile site but this is also pretty rubbish.
I know that the iPad stream is fantastic quality and just wondered if anyone knew if it is possible to access this stream, or if any developers are working on a means of doing so.
It seems a shame that online videos seem tailored to the iPad but not Android tablets: even Android's own YouTube app doesn't have streams in the same high resolution as the one built into iPad.
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It's early days yet. I'm an android developer by profession and am focusing on the Galaxy Tab as a primary target alongside the iPad for our applications. In my spare time it's possible I'll write some exclusively for the tab.
Is it possible then? Or is the iPad stream encrypted?
I look forward to development for Galaxy Tab, I don't normally leap in and buy cutting-edge devices at full price, just hoping I haven't made a mistake with the Galaxy Tab.
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Is it possible then? Or is the iPad stream encrypted?
I look forward to development for Galaxy Tab, I don't normally leap in and buy cutting-edge devices at full price, just hoping I haven't made a mistake with the Galaxy Tab.
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I wouldn't think it's a waste. I was bought mine purely because we intent do develop for it, we're just one company but I'm sure there are others like ours.
As for the stream, I have never looked into the video stuff, I don't see why the right app couldn't just get the normal youtube HD vids down.
I find it extremely irritating that the BBC has decided that they only support Android via flash yet fruit themed devices get dedicated apps (and so do Blackberries as an aside!).
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Dave
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I find it extremely irritating that the BBC has decided that they only support Android via flash yet fruit themed devices get dedicated apps (and so do Blackberries as an aside!).
Regards,
Dave
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I agree, this is irritating, but we do still have Flash unlike the fruit themed devices
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