Category: Reviews
Verizon Fios TV vs. DIRECTV STREAM
by Rachel Oaks | Feb 9, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
Neither Verizon Fios TV nor DIRECTV STREAM is the perfect TV service. But if you have to choose one, we say go with Verizon Fios TV. It will probably cost you just the same as DIRECTV STREAM, but it looks better and has more flexibility in choosing the channels you want.
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Optimum vs. DIRECTV STREAM
by Randy Harward | Jan 31, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
Cable apples and streaming oranges aside, Optimum is better than DIRECTV STREAM. It has the best channel counts, bundles, and value—especially when you consider its no-contract plans and $500 contract buyout.
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Sling Orange vs. Sling Blue: What’s the Difference?
by Bill Frost | Jan 29, 2024 | Brand Reviews, Reviews, Versus Reviews
How do you choose between Sling TV’s same-priced, color-coded livestreaming plans? It depends on what you’re looking for: Blue gives you more channels and streams, but Orange carries a handful of gotta-have networks like ESPN and Disney. And neither is great for local programming, FYI.
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Chromecast 3rd Generation Review 2023
by Bill Frost | Jan 29, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Reviews
Google’s Chromecast 3rd Generation is a plug-and-play streaming device in the most literal sense: simply insert it into your TV’s HDMI port, and you’re ready to go. Well, there’s also a second plug for power—but setting up a Chromecast is still ridiculously easy, not to mention cheap.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Review
by Bill Frost | Jan 29, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Reviews
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K, like most streaming sticks and dongles on the market, is good for those who want the benefits of a set-top streaming box without, well, the box.
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Roku Ultra Review 2023
by Bill Frost | Jan 29, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Reviews
As the name suggests, the Ultra is Roku’s top-of-the-line streaming device—and it lives up to the title. It doesn’t look much different from the original matte-black squares from the dawn of Roku (yes, streaming was a thing back in 2010), but the Ultra is a fully-loaded modern powerhouse.
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Sling TV vs. Fubo
by Bill Frost | Jan 29, 2024 | Versus Reviews
Sling TV and Fubo rate closely in CableTV.com’s live TV streaming editorial rankings, but for different reasons. Thanks to its endless package customization option and relatively lower pricing, we’re giving the edge in this matchup to Sling TV.
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TiVo Stream 4K Review
by Bill Frost | Jan 29, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Reviews
At $30.95, the TiVo Stream 4K is one of the cheaper streaming devices on the market, and it features a cross-platform aggregation function that can save you some jumping between apps. Unfortunately, that function is limited to a handful of apps, only one of which offers live TV streaming.
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Niche Live TV Streamers Shine as Competitor Prices Surpass Cable
by Taylor Kujawa | Jan 26, 2024 | Entertainment, Reviews
Uncover real perspectives from 7,150 customers. See how live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and more stack up in user satisfaction.
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DIRECTV vs. Xfinity
by Randy Harward | Jan 25, 2024 | Versus Reviews
DIRECTV packages are expensive but probably worth it for sports fans. Xfinity TV packages have fewer channels but a better user experience.
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