me4mexico Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Has anyone in the Chapala Area obtained and successfully installed the Black Box/ MyTV system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Do yourself a favor and get a Firestick instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 12 hours ago, me4mexico said: Has anyone in the Chapala Area obtained and successfully installed the Black Box/ MyTV system? Welcome. You may get more responses if you title your post with a question and not your name. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapalence Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Natasha said: Do yourself a favor and get a Firestick instead. Amen. No need to have someone "load" it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicoafterlife Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 20 hours ago, me4mexico said: Has anyone in the Chapala Area obtained and successfully installed the Black Box/ MyTV system? I would say get a mini pc connected to your TV. https://www.amazon.com.mx/gp/aw/d/B099KSJN8P?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Install a dns changing software and nord vpn (very easy user interface). Then you can watch BBC for free and also use any usa streaming service outside of Google TV ( it's very picky about vpn). Tubi is free and there are other free services. I use hulu live TV with unlimited dvr (cloud). I move around with other paid services binge and cancel then on to another. Acorn, britbix are good ones. Hbo+, stars, paramount all are good to watch then cancel. It's easy to hook up and let's you watch everything like your in america. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Day Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 16 hours ago, Mexicoafterlife said: I would say get a mini pc connected to your TV. https://www.amazon.com.mx/gp/aw/d/B099KSJN8P?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Install a dns changing software and nord vpn (very easy user interface). Then you can watch BBC for free and also use any usa streaming service outside of Google TV ( it's very picky about vpn). Tubi is free and there are other free services. I use hulu live TV with unlimited dvr (cloud). I move around with other paid services binge and cancel then on to another. Acorn, britbix are good ones. Hbo+, stars, paramount all are good to watch then cancel. It's easy to hook up and let's you watch everything like your in america. I can do all of that (and more) on a $40 Android TV device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 And I can do all of that using my laptop and casting it to my TV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicoafterlife Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 1 hour ago, All Day said: I can do all of that (and more) on a $40 Android TV device. Not everything a computer can do but if it works for you sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicoafterlife Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 42 minutes ago, Ferret said: And I can do all of that using my laptop and casting it to my TV. But your still using a computer. My way wife can watch and I don't have to have my comp working on tv while I play wrc or elite dangerous. Why I just use a small comp. And 250 is really nothing when looking at watching TV. Also on the android post above you can go to iPlayer BBC site with your stick and create a account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Whatever works for you. I can watch BBC (BBC iPlayer - Home) using Nordvpn and putting my location in the United Kingdom. Since my laptop and my TV are located in my living room, it's no big deal. I can't see my laptop because it's behind me. However, I understand your reason for needing the mini pc. edited to add: Too funny! I was still connected to the United Kingdom when I tried to post this message. Got a "site lock" notification and had to disconnect the vpn to be able to post this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicoafterlife Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Lol yes happens alot when you world hop. Being here in mexico with the ability to watch TV from anywhere is a small wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 It is wonderful but very new for this area. Previously, we were all stuck with Telmex internet and it's pathetic offerings and customer service. With the arrival of iLox two years ago and now TotalPlay with its fast and consistently stable speeds, streaming is becoming very common place. That's why nearly everyone had Shaw Direct and a satellite dish along with the hefty monthly charge involved. I dumped Shaw in early 2016 and haven't looked back. Now I've dumped iLox and Telmex too. Happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicoafterlife Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 I went to starlink and loving it! With a ups on it I always have internet. And I get from 250 to 300 down. Way more than I need. I only paid for 200 from totalplay because I don't need more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pekisko Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 21 hours ago, Mexicoafterlife said: I went to starlink and loving it! With a ups on it I always have internet. And I get from 250 to 300 down. Way more than I need. I only paid for 200 from totalplay because I don't need more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pekisko Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, pekisko said: Starlink website says 2299 pesos a month, 14,300 for hardware. Is that what you're paying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicoafterlife Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 Right on just received my latest billing. And I'm loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Day Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 On 6/9/2022 at 12:05 PM, Mexicoafterlife said: But your still using a computer. My way wife can watch and I don't have to have my comp working on tv while I play wrc or elite dangerous. Why I just use a small comp. And 250 is really nothing when looking at watching TV. Also on the android post above you can go to iPlayer BBC site with your stick and create a account? You're right, $250 is not a lot, but compared to a $40 streaming device...it is. Another plus for the Android device is they are designed just for streaming and not much else, so the graphics chips are optimized for current HDR offerings, such as Dolby Vision etc....which as far as I know, the Intel 500 graphics controller doesn't support. And there is an app on Google Play for BBC IPlayer, so I assume you can sign up on a streaming device. All streaming devices support browsers, so anything you can do on a PC (browsing wise) you can do on a streamer. It just seems odd to me to spend an extra $200 just to watch content over the internet, but hey, if it works for you.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexicoafterlife Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, All Day said: You're right, $250 is not a lot, but compared to a $40 streaming device...it is. Another plus for the Android device is they are designed just for streaming and not much else, so the graphics chips are optimized for current HDR offerings, such as Dolby Vision etc....which as far as I know, the Intel 500 graphics controller doesn't support. And there is an app on Google Play for BBC IPlayer, so I assume you can sign up on a streaming device. All streaming devices support browsers, so anything you can do on a PC (browsing wise) you can do on a streamer. It just seems odd to me to spend an extra $200 just to watch content over the internet, but hey, if it works for you.................... I used sticks before just never worked well. And I like to be able to do anything i like not just what is supported by the device. The video built in has met me mess around in elite dangerous before and that is somewhat hefty grafics game. I'm just one of those guys who doesn't like not being able to do everything on a device. The pc allows that for me. Like I said it's up to what people want. And I can choose the programs I want which are usually easy ui stuff for my wife ro use because she isn't to hot with tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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