Added motivation of this mode compared to Dish is that they say u can use it off any computer - which means workplace as well. Then again, last World Cup, I showed the local Pakistani (and desi) kids how to con their university into subscribing to the full package on the campus network. This was a carefully planned move, reasoning that certain places under moi's control had 100MB/s access to anything.
The Pakistani kids got the TV. I didn't (or was too busy on other things), though the 40" LCD and the big-screen projector were all set.
Supreme HQ's arguments against splurging $30/mo on Sat TV were compelling:
1. Unlikely that I will actually have much time to watch, beyond a few minutes per day.
2. Quality no better than that of NetFLIX and DVDs from local desi store, which are quite satisfactory. Local channels don't look any better if the image quality is improved - it's the airheads that's the problem, not the air transmission. Amplified antenna installed in attic by resident engineer about 10 years ago, working disgustingly well.
3. After World Cup, no interest in Dish, except the bills.
4. Many years of peace since cancellation of Cable TV, and avoidance of contact with "customer service" would now be shattered, with probably a hole in the roof to add to joys.
5. **Most scary*** Purchase order being prepared for the sari that M. Bedi was modeling.
So, sorry, kindly don't remind me of the long-planned and now-flopped Dish TV coup.
The Pakistani kids got the TV. I didn't (or was too busy on other things), though the 40" LCD and the big-screen projector were all set.
Supreme HQ's arguments against splurging $30/mo on Sat TV were compelling:
1. Unlikely that I will actually have much time to watch, beyond a few minutes per day.
2. Quality no better than that of NetFLIX and DVDs from local desi store, which are quite satisfactory. Local channels don't look any better if the image quality is improved - it's the airheads that's the problem, not the air transmission. Amplified antenna installed in attic by resident engineer about 10 years ago, working disgustingly well.
3. After World Cup, no interest in Dish, except the bills.
4. Many years of peace since cancellation of Cable TV, and avoidance of contact with "customer service" would now be shattered, with probably a hole in the roof to add to joys.
5. **Most scary*** Purchase order being prepared for the sari that M. Bedi was modeling.
So, sorry, kindly don't remind me of the long-planned and now-flopped Dish TV coup.