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Getting all the tv channels.... and more
Jul 28^th, 2023 at 2:36pm

This is more of a thank you post to whoever it was that recommended getting a new tv that could receive all the channels available free-to-air.

Yesterday, I bought a 40 inch tv (for under $400) at a local retailer. Linking up to the antenna, it was a matter of minutes before I was watching every channel available. Then I found out that the tv has a wifi link up. So, I could stream tv shows and movies from my computer, as well as having the youtube account I have link up to the tv.

The amount of media I have available is overwhelming.

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53204 At my desk.	Re: Getting all the tv channels.... and more Reply #1 - Jul 28^th, 2023 at 5:44pm I'm surprised anyone watches free-to-air TV any more.
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Reply #2 - Jul 28^th, 2023 at 7:17pm

freediver wrote on Jul 28^th, 2023 at 5:44pm:

I'm surprised anyone watches free-to-air TV any more.

I have to agree.

I only put free-to-air TV on when I'm in the kitchen cooking (as background noise), or deciding what to stream next.

I haven't actually sat down to actively watch free-to-air TV for years now.

95% of the time I watch YouTube.

The other 5% is spent on Netflix, Stan, and Prime.

I'm happy that Rocky got his TV and is all sorted though.

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Steven segal New Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5 Gender:	Re: Getting all the tv channels.... and more Reply #3 - Jul 28^th, 2023 at 7:21pm Free to air has far to much advertising and bias
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Reply #4 - Jul 28^th, 2023 at 7:26pm

Steven segal wrote on Jul 28^th, 2023 at 7:21pm:

Free to air has far too much advertising and bias

Indeed.

It's the advertising that turns me off - I have a particularly strong dislike for advertising and people who work in the industry.

Anyway, it's good to see you here Steven.

Your movies are absolute sh!t, but you do have an excellent guitar collection.

Are you open to offers on your 1957 Strat?

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Reply #5 - Jul 28^th, 2023 at 9:30pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 28^th, 2023 at 7:26pm:

Your movies are absolute sh!t, but you do have an excellent guitar collection.

Oh, Under Siege was pretty good.

Didn't care too much for Under Siege 2: Dark Territory though.

Welcome Steven. Cool

(I haven't watched any free to air TV for nearly 6 weeks now since my aunt had her accident).

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Reply #6 - Jul 29^th, 2023 at 11:23pm

I am actually surprised people don't use the time-honoured tradition of watching television, and would rather internet surf and do the pay TV thing.

Hooking up the television, I switched on and set the channels in place. Not only had I found another 10 channels to watch (which I had not access to for the last few years), but I was able to link up the wifi to the tv and be able to watch 10play, 9now, etc. I am also able to watch my youtube video playlists on the big screen television, in the comfort of my lounge chair. There are a few channels that are for movies. If only I could go to the free streaming websites.

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53204 At my desk.	Re: Getting all the tv channels.... and more Reply #7 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 8:04am It's the ads Rocky. I can't stand them any more. Just pay the extra 10c per TV show and get that 15 minutes of your life back. Plus, the show will be more enjoyable.
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Reply #8 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 10:09am

UnSubRocky wrote on Jul 29^th, 2023 at 11:23pm:

I am actually surprised people don't use the time-honoured tradition of watching television, and would rather internet surf and do the pay TV thing.

As FD says, it's the ads.

I try to watch free-to-air every now and then, but can never get past the first ad break.

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53204 At my desk.	Re: Getting all the tv channels.... and more Reply #9 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 10:35am Also, the convenience of being able to watch a show whenever you feel like it.
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Carl D Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 11063 Rivervale, Perth Gender:	Re: Getting all the tv channels.... and more Reply #10 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 10:36am Free to air commercial TV these days is pretty much almost non stop ads interrupted occasionally by a bit of program.
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Reply #11 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 4:10pm

freediver wrote on Jul 30^th, 2023 at 8:04am:

It's the ads Rocky. I can't stand them any more. Just pay the extra 10c per TV show and get that 15 minutes of your life back. Plus, the show will be more enjoyable.

What the heck is wrong with people in regards to watching commercials. They give your mind a break from watching your shows. What is it, like, one or two minutes of commercials in between ten to fifteen minutes worth of watching the program?

Don't you remember the days of using the ad breaks to rush off for a quick toilet break or to go get a drink before you rush back to watch your show? This "I want it now" attitudes people are developing is really taking away the social enjoyment of life.

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Reply #12 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 5:48pm

UnSubRocky wrote on Jul 30^th, 2023 at 4:10pm:

freediver wrote on Jul 30^th, 2023 at 8:04am:

It's the ads Rocky. I can't stand them any more. Just pay the extra 10c per TV show and get that 15 minutes of your life back. Plus, the show will be more enjoyable.

What the heck is wrong with people in regards to watching commercials.

They're trying to sell me crap I don't want (or need), and they treat me like a 12 year old in the process.

I don't like that.

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53204 At my desk.	Re: Getting all the tv channels.... and more Reply #13 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 6:02pm Quote: What the heck is wrong with people in regards to watching commercials. If you value for time at 50c and hour, go ahead and watch them. Most people have better things to do. Quote: They give your mind a break from watching your shows. If you want a break, turn the TV off.
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Reply #14 - Jul 30^th, 2023 at 7:52pm

UnSubRocky wrote on Jul 29^th, 2023 at 11:23pm:

I am actually surprised people don't use the time-honoured tradition of watching television, and would rather internet surf and do the pay TV thing.

Hooking up the television, I switched on and set the channels in place. Not only had I found another 10 channels to watch (which I had not access to for the last few years), but I was able to link up the wifi to the tv and be able to watch 10play, 9now, etc. I am also able to watch my youtube video playlists on the big screen television, in the comfort of my lounge chair. There are a few channels that are for movies. If only I could go to the free streaming websites.

https://www.youtube.com/@HollywoodClassicsHC

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