Preview: Xbox Dashboard Update 2010
Susan Arendt previews the next update for the Xbox Live Dashboard.
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Susan Arendt previews the next update for the Xbox Live Dashboard.
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Because it's shocking how often what you want to see isn't on TV. Or maybe you missed last week's episode (or last season) and want to catch up. Etc, etc, etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
I'm a broke college student. I don't pay for cable or satellite TV. I get all my content either through streaming Netflix or the video marketplace. There *are* people who use it.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
I can understand that, but alot of the time you can access shows you've missed online, without having to pay for it. I also have sky + which lets me record entire seasons to watch whenever I want. What's the Amercian equivalent, Teevo or something?Susan Arendt said:Because it's shocking how often what you want to see isn't on TV. Or maybe you missed last week's episode (or last season) and want to catch up. Etc, etc, etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
Well i live in the UK so the service is limitedSusan Arendt said:Because it's shocking how often what you want to see isn't on TV. Or maybe you missed last week's episode (or last season) and want to catch up. Etc, etc, etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
Are these services even avialble in the UK? The Zune services that is. I know the Zune device isn't even availble here but i've NEVER heard of anyone i know using the zune online service on x-box.Daystar Clarion said:I can understand that, but alot of the time you can access shows you've missed online, without having to pay for it. I also have sky + which lets me record entire seasons to watch whenever I want. What's the Amercian equivalent, Teevo or something?Susan Arendt said:Because it's shocking how often what you want to see isn't on TV. Or maybe you missed last week's episode (or last season) and want to catch up. Etc, etc, etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
This. We have TVs, Sky+ and regular internet. These things basically serve all of our needs without having to pay extras. That Zune smart player also just sounds identical to Last fm and we won't get ESPN either.Daystar Clarion said:I can understand that, but alot of the time you can access shows you've missed online, without having to pay for it. I also have sky + which lets me record entire seasons to watch whenever I want. What't the Amercian equivalent, Teevo or something.Susan Arendt said:Because it's shocking how often what you want to see isn't on TV. Or maybe you missed last week's episode (or last season) and want to catch up. Etc, etc, etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
True, but lots of folks - like me - have no interest in watching TV and movies on their computer. And you're right, TiVo lets you record entire seasons, but it isn't perfect. Also, there can be conflicts - three shows I like all happen to air Monday night at 10, and DVRs can only record two programs at a time.Daystar Clarion said:I can understand that, but alot of the time you can access shows you've missed online, without having to pay for it. I also have sky + which lets me record entire seasons to watch whenever I want. What's the Amercian equivalent, Teevo or something?Susan Arendt said:Because it's shocking how often what you want to see isn't on TV. Or maybe you missed last week's episode (or last season) and want to catch up. Etc, etc, etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
Ah yes, I forgot about TV conflicts. That's why I love all these +1 hour channels we get. It just seems odd to me to pay for something that I can get for free (and legally, I might add. Pirates can fuck the hell off).Susan Arendt said:True, but lots of folks - like me - have no interest in watching TV and movies on their computer. And you're right, TiVo lets you record entire seasons, but it isn't perfect. Also, there can be conflicts - three shows I like all happen to air Monday night at 10, and DVRs can only record two programs at a time.Daystar Clarion said:I can understand that, but alot of the time you can access shows you've missed online, without having to pay for it. I also have sky + which lets me record entire seasons to watch whenever I want. What's the Amercian equivalent, Teevo or something?Susan Arendt said:Because it's shocking how often what you want to see isn't on TV. Or maybe you missed last week's episode (or last season) and want to catch up. Etc, etc, etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
So, do you absolutely need the Xbox video service? No, of course not, you can replicate everything it does in other ways. It's all a matter of your personal needs and how you like to watch your stuff.
Way to say exactly what I was going to say, both on the Netflix front and about John Funk seemingly undergoing a few changes.Irridium said:Why it took them so long to implement an alphabetical search feature into Netflix is beyond me.
Also, typo in the credits. It said it was written and narrated by John Funk. Not sure if he wrote it, but I'm pretty sure he didn't narrate
I don't think they are right at this moment, but they will be by the end of the year. MS is pushing their Zune video and music services out to several European countries to go along with the Xbox update and their new Windows Mobile 7 phones. UK and France get the better set of features. Here's the press release with all the details [http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/sep10/09-20ZuneIntlPR.mspx], if you're interested.Scrumpmonkey said:Are these services even avialble in the UK? The Zune services that is. I know the Zune device isn't even availble here but i've NEVER heard of anyone i know using the zune online service on x-box.
Daystar Clarion said:Ah yes, I forgot about TV conflicts. That's why I love all these +1 hour channels we get. It just seems odd to me to pay for something that I can get for free (and legally, I might add. Pirates can fuck the hell off).Susan Arendt said:True, but lots of folks - like me - have no interest in watching TV and movies on their computer. And you're right, TiVo lets you record entire seasons, but it isn't perfect. Also, there can be conflicts - three shows I like all happen to air Monday night at 10, and DVRs can only record two programs at a time.Daystar Clarion said:I can understand that, but alot of the time you can access shows you've missed online, without having to pay for it. I also have sky + which lets me record entire seasons to watch whenever I want. What's the Amercian equivalent, Teevo or something?Susan Arendt said:Because it's shocking how often what you want to see isn't on TV. Or maybe you missed last week's episode (or last season) and want to catch up. Etc, etc, etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?
So, do you absolutely need the Xbox video service? No, of course not, you can replicate everything it does in other ways. It's all a matter of your personal needs and how you like to watch your stuff.
Dam you and your legit use of Hulu, im forced to seek.... other sources of HD content on my PC or go through the painfully slow process of using a VPN, but i digress into my less reputable activities online. I've been slow to take up most of microsofts services becuase they never seem complete this side of the pond, there always seems to be FAR superior intergration over there in the USA. I guess i might consider using my 360 as a media hub properly if we get parity of service but at the moment it all feels a bit incomplete.Virgil said:I don't think they are right at this moment, but they will be by the end of the year. MS is pushing their Zune video and music services out to several European countries to go along with the Xbox update and their new Windows Mobile 7 phones. UK and France get the better set of features. Here's the press release with all the details [http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/sep10/09-20ZuneIntlPR.mspx], if you're interested.Scrumpmonkey said:Are these services even avialble in the UK? The Zune services that is. I know the Zune device isn't even availble here but i've NEVER heard of anyone i know using the zune online service on x-box.
I've never used their video on demand stuff because I get enough video to watch between my DVR, Netflix, and Hulu, but I really like the Zune music service. My wife and I share it, and $15 a month for unlimited downloads and 10 'free' purchases is a good deal for us. It'll be nice to have the Xbox able to stream the music directly.
No your not, I dont use zune, netflix, last fm., etc.Daystar Clarion said:I can't be the only person who never uses any the stuff like zune etc. I have a TV, why would I need that stuff?