Yes, I noticed the Viacom issue

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DirecTV user here. Switching to Roku with Hulu.

Nov 21, 2017, 9:15 AM

Check out their channels, it's everything we wanted with local channels, sports (all the ESPNs), and added premium HBO. Plus, they have cloud DVR.

The Roku interface seems the easiest to use. Plus, you can put apps like WatchESPN (ESPN3), Plex (home storage of songs, pics, videos), HBO Now, etc.

I tested several others.

Sling - No local CBS channel but has cloud DVR. (Hulu has CBS)
DirectvNOW - No local CBS channel and no cloud DVR. (Hulu has CBS)
YouTube Live - There aren't any "real" channels, just feeds from different sources. Some are bad stream quality. (Weird trying to find stuff and even then could be bad picture.)

Not a Hulu or Roku rep, but definitely pleased with the transition from regular DirecTV.

I added a few things, HBO (mentioned earlier), extra cloud DVR space, unlimited amount of streams (number of tv's/devices watching at same time), and it came out to be $75/month. Basically the same features as DirectTV, but $100 less per month.

I suggest at least checking the different streaming options. They usually have a 7 to 14 day trial period.

For pronhub, I stick to my laptop with VPN.

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I dropped sling after they charged my card (and refused to cancel) for a boxing match which I did not order. $106 charge. First, no one else except me had access to my sling account. Second, during dinner one night, I received an emailed receipt from Sling for purchase of boxing match. Third, I immediately called Sling which was 3 hrs before the match. They refused to cancel so I canceled Sling. I'm currently in a billing dispute with them and Amex.

That said, but for the fraud/billing dispute from Sling, I think I'd prefer sling to PS Vue because (1) Sling is a better value and (2) I liked Sling's interface better. PS Vue does offer better local channel offerings and better cable news offerings.

PS Vue vs YouTube TV

I chose Sling over PS Vue. Better selection

I have heard Sling has a worse picture quality than Vue

Seems fine for me.***

I've had both and could not tell a difference***

Interdasting...very interdasting***

Re: I chose Sling over PS Vue. Better selection

PS Vue user for over a year here...ZERO problems except

Paw Patrol, my brother. The kids miss it, but they got over

My plan is to load up DVDs with everything they'll lose.

Those aholes not only went up in price, they added THREE

YouTubeTV is about to launch a Roku App...I'll be on that

Don't tell my wife this or we'll have this and cable.***

DirecTV user here. Switching to Roku with Hulu.

I had Sling but switched to PS Vue

I'm not sure YoutubeTV is available everywhere yet

It is...Charlotte has it, Greenville has it...just only on

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