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Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by rhino369 »

sillypog wrote: post #38

I'm sure everyone will enjoy explaining to their toddlers why they can't watch Daniel Tiger anymore. We actually have Amazon Prime, but I had been streaming Daniel Tiger to the television over a Chromecast using the Hulu app on an iPad. I don't think Amazon Prime works with Chromecast so now I have to look into an alternative, equally convoluted, option.

I find a roku is much more convient than casting. Roku has Amazon, google play, and Netflix. The only thing it's really missing is Apple stuff.

The roku stick 2016 version is pretty cheap. Though if you want Ethernet you have to get a roku 3. If you want 4K you have to buy a roku 4.

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by JshWright »

FraaJad wrote: post #43
WillPostForFood wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I recommend you get a game console - all three current and last generation consoles support Amazon video (Wii/Wii U/PS3/PS4/Xbox 360/Xbox One). Plus they can play games.

Or a cheaper option of a blue ray player (I have a six year old sony blue ray player which has the Amazon video app )which you can probably get now for under $50.

And 37 menu navigation options later (including the always fun 'spell words like you're texting in 1997' search functionality) you can finally watch something.

As opposed to the 'use the native UI on your phone, then hit one button to cast it' experience.

We are Amazon Prime subscribers, but I can't remember the last time we watched anything on Amazon Prime Instant Video... it's just too much of a hassle...

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by j2bax »

aresant wrote: post #47

"Much of PBS Kids programming . . . will be REMOVED from rival streaming sites like Netflix and Hulu, and will be available only on Amazon Prime." Oh goody. So now instead of being able to use Netflix via Apple TV to watch her favorite PBS show my 5 year old is going to have to figure out how to bring up Amazon Prime through the shitty Samsung TV interface. Or better yet maybe I'll have to buy another device that wil…

As far as I've read and understand, Apple isn't preventing Amazon from releasing a video streaming app on the AppleTV. Amazon is the one that has been playing hard ball, removing other streaming devices from their store and not releasing a video app (just like they have on iOS) for AppleTV.

edit: I should add that I believe the reason Amazon isn't releasing on AppleTV is that Apple won't allow people to subscribe for Prime via the App without requiring their 30% cut. All the other streaming services (and there are dozens if not hundreds) on AppleTV require users to subscribe via means outside of the AppleTV app itself.

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by JshWright »

maroonblazer wrote: post #13
electriclove wrote: post #12

"Amazon Prime reached a deal to become the exclusive premium streaming service " The exclusivity is a real problem! And with something like PBS??? My family uses Netflix to watch many PBS shows like Dinosaur Train and now can't do that anymore. Screw you Amazon! Edited to add: And Screw you PBS!

>Screw you Amazon! Don't you mean "Screw you PBS!"?

Amazon is the one who chooses to block access on a wide range of media players (Chromecast, Apple TV, etc), in order to try to push their Fire TV platform.

We are Amazon Prime subscribers, and I wouldn't mind this a bit if I didn't have to either use an arcane interface on my BluRay player, or buy a separate dedicated media play in order to watch Amazon content.

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by cmdrfred »

rhino369 wrote: post #48
aresant wrote: post #47

"Much of PBS Kids programming . . . will be REMOVED from rival streaming sites like Netflix and Hulu, and will be available only on Amazon Prime." Oh goody. So now instead of being able to use Netflix via Apple TV to watch her favorite PBS show my 5 year old is going to have to figure out how to bring up Amazon Prime through the shitty Samsung TV interface. Or better yet maybe I'll have to buy another device that wil…

Maybe it's time for app nuetrality along side net nuetrality.

Its called linux.

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by vblord »

I love Amazon. I like Netflix. I haven't tried HBO go yet. Here's my problem with this... which may not be the actual point of this article. Amazon is going to remove PBS shows from competitors (like Netflix). I understand why Amazon would want to do this, but from a consumer aspect, it sucks having to get Orange is the new Black from Netflix, Silicon Valley from HBO, and Elmo from Amazon. To see shows fragmented across different digital providers is what bothers me. I wish they all could have access to all of them. So I could pick my provider and know that everything I want to watch is at that provider. This allows me to switch between Dish Network and DirectTV without too much inconvenience. When providers get shows to blacklist other providers, that fragmentation would cause me to have to now purchase multiple providers. I (as a consumer) do not like this.

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by sillypog »

rhino369 wrote: post #51
sillypog wrote: post #38

I'm sure everyone will enjoy explaining to their toddlers why they can't watch Daniel Tiger anymore. We actually have Amazon Prime, but I had been streaming Daniel Tiger to the television over a Chromecast using the Hulu app on an iPad. I don't think Amazon Prime works with Chromecast so now I have to look into an alternative, equally convoluted, option.

I find a roku is much more convient than casting. Roku has Amazon, google play, and Netflix. The only thing it's really missing is Apple stuff. The roku stick 2016 version is pretty cheap. Though if you want Ethernet you have to get a roku 3. If you want 4K you have to buy a roku 4.

Roku currently has Amazon, Google Play, and Netflix. I would definitely not pay for a new device on the promise that providers will continue to support it.

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by j2bax »

sillypog wrote: post #38

I'm sure everyone will enjoy explaining to their toddlers why they can't watch Daniel Tiger anymore. We actually have Amazon Prime, but I had been streaming Daniel Tiger to the television over a Chromecast using the Hulu app on an iPad. I don't think Amazon Prime works with Chromecast so now I have to look into an alternative, equally convoluted, option.

Personally, I purchased all the seasons of Daniel Tiger on iTunes so that we can watch them offline when in the car on our tablets/iPhones. I have no doubt we have already gotten enough mileage out of them to be a worthwhile purchase. Our girl will likely continue watching them over and over for another couple years. We really try to limit the amount of screentime she has, but sometimes (like when in the car) it's a better alternative than her being upset and struggling in her carseat (she's hated being strapped in since she was an infant). And if we have to entertain her, Daniel Tiger is bar none one of the best cartoons for kids out there. The real life lessons and character interactions are just outstanding. I think Fred Rogers would be very proud of the continued legacy and positive impact Daniel Tiger brings to the world.

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by sillypog »

JshWright wrote: post #52
FraaJad wrote: post #43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Or a cheaper option of a blue ray player (I have a six year old sony blue ray player which has the Amazon video app )which you can probably get now for under $50.

And 37 menu navigation options later (including the always fun 'spell words like you're texting in 1997' search functionality) you can finally watch something. As opposed to the 'use the native UI on your phone, then hit one button to cast it' experience. We are Amazon Prime subscribers, but I can't remember the last time we watched anything on Amazon Prime Instant Video... it's just too much of a hassle...

This is definitely why I prefer the Chromecast experience over loading Hulu through the PS3 (which is actually also pretty good, given that Daniel Tiger is always on the front page). It's a small difference, but when trying to get myself and my daughter ready in the morning, any reduction in friction is appreciated.

Re: Amazon Prime Strikes Deal for Most PBS Children’s Shows

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Post by sillypog »

WillPostForFood wrote: post #42
sillypog wrote: post #38

I'm sure everyone will enjoy explaining to their toddlers why they can't watch Daniel Tiger anymore. We actually have Amazon Prime, but I had been streaming Daniel Tiger to the television over a Chromecast using the Hulu app on an iPad. I don't think Amazon Prime works with Chromecast so now I have to look into an alternative, equally convoluted, option.

I recommend you get a game console - all three current and last generation consoles support Amazon video (Wii/Wii U/PS3/PS4/Xbox 360/Xbox One). Plus they can play games.

There's a pretty big difference between getting a $35 Chromecast vs even last generation's console. Other than the cost, I also feel that now that I'm a parent, my consoles are just terrible reminders that I will never again have the time or inclination to play any of the wonderful games that go with them.
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