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Thursday, August 01, 2019

YouTube TV Analysis

We dropped DirecTV a few months ago, in favor of YouTube TV. Monthly bill cut in half, from $90 to $45. Not looking back. This is the real deal for many would-be cord-cutters.

Cons:

  • Fast Forward and Rewind much less accurate and responsive (but see PROs below).
  • A few channels I don't care about (HGTV, Discover) not included.

Pros:

  • Half the cost.
  • Use of Google Voice for Fast Forward and Rewind--in many cases, better than the highly responsive DirecTv controls, because I can say "Fast Forward 3minutes 40seconds, and that is executed within maybe 10s".
  • Cloud DVR is incredible. No limits.
  • Search is so much better than the clunky DirecTv interface.
  • Eliminates a lot of input switching. Mostly we are using either Netflix or YouTube TV, both via Chromecast.
  • No satellites on your roof, nor cables on the outside of your house.
  • Highly shareable.
  • Can watch your content anywhere, anytime.
  • No marketing calls.

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