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View Poll Results: Would you watch TV with commercials over AppleTV?
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Fantastic idea GreenG4! You're a genius! 5 votes (41.67%)
Maybe, but lose the commercials. 3 votes (25.00%)
Some may like it, but not me. 1 votes (8.33%)
No one would go for this. GreenG4 is losing his mind. 3 votes (25.00%)
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Jun 10, 2007, 03:38 PM
 
Right now about every major TV broadcaster has on-demand full episodes on their websites. This is great, cause it was the only way for me to watch "Lost." I would LOVE to see all these broadcasters sign up with apple to allow them to stream through AppleTV. I wouldn't even mind the 2 or 3 commercials you're required to watch. Any thoughts?
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Jun 10, 2007, 07:53 PM
 
It would be cool, but I think that it would be best without commercials. I could see maybe one commercial before the video, but none during.
     
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Jun 10, 2007, 08:07 PM
 
This is a genius idea. I'd probably watch with commercials if it was at least 480p resolution.

I have tried watching from the web sites and never had much luck.
     
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Jun 10, 2007, 08:15 PM
 
I'd like to see Joost make it onto the aTV. I have no problems with commercials as long as the off-set the cost of the content.
     
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Jun 10, 2007, 08:29 PM
 
Is it going to be free with commerical?
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Jun 10, 2007, 08:47 PM
 
I support free with commercials. We already pay for the pipe into our house so there shouldn't be a subscription fee. I hate commercials but it's the way the money is made.
     
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Jun 10, 2007, 09:17 PM
 
Originally Posted by pcguy1 View Post
Is it going to be free with commerical?
Yes, I had assumed no cost/subscription fees, just as it is on their websites now.
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Jun 10, 2007, 09:33 PM
 
I wouldn't like to see such a service through the major broadcasters, though. Currently, they block content to anybody not from the US.
     
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Jun 11, 2007, 05:35 AM
 
While we're at it, I'd like to see a way for me to listen to Sirius via the AppleTV. I have a receiver in the car and can listen online, but it would be cool to get it to come through the home stereo. They already do it over the Internet, so should be fairly simple.
     
   
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