Overview and Features:
FyreTV is a set top box that streams on-demand video (perhaps not the kind of video you’re thinking of) for $9.95 per month. The box itself is free and the monthly fee gets you 100 credits good for between 50 and 100 minutes of video (the kind of video only grown-ups should watch). Standard titles are one credit per minute, new releases are 1.5 credits per minute, and premium content from certain production companies is two credits per minute.
The hardware features Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections, HDMI/component/composite video outputs, two dormant USB ports, and a remote control. The service doesn’t require a monthly contract but if you quit, you’ll need to return the box to FyreTV.
Pros:
- Really impressive video quality – videos start streaming almost instantly
- Relatively affordable provided you have some self control
- Hardware itself is small and discrete
Cons:
- You’re forever renting content, never owning it – everything is streamed
- Remote control is pretty bad – buttons are hard to press and its short, stocky form makes it awkward to use
Halvsies
- No HD content, although a firmware upgrade is coming soon. Some would argue that certain things are best left in standard-definition, though.
Check out the video above for the full review…
Product Page [FyreTV.com]
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Brilliant opening. But hey, some wives and significant others dig this kind of stuff. If not, replace them. JUST KIDDING, sheesh. The conversion from cash to points to minutes sounds way too complex for this audience. Kidding again! ;) Maybe. He said “half the length” and “feels weird” and “doesn’t fit in your hand well.” I’m sorry. So, sorry.
Dude, I was fast forwarding and about fell out of my chair when you put your hand over the lens. Mistook it for the actual film for a sec.
Unlike Lindsey, I would NEVER fast forward through any of your video reviews ;) Haha, but seriously – too funny! Way to keep it clean for the kiddies, Doug.
I would never buy one of those, but I still think your video is hilarious! I had to watch the whole thing!
I participated int he beta test for this box (they call it a boxxx) and I must say that the performance was awesome – over most broadband connections you’ll realize a wonderful viewing experience – for a PRICE. I immediately sent back the hardware when their pricing structure was announced, there are cheaper, and some would argue better alternatives (although perhaps not as “on-demand” as this service was “out of the box”). Unless and until they bring this under $50/month for unlimited viewing, and find a way to price all the movies together instead of just buying one “studio” or brand, they’ll never be the winner they could so easily be! I don’t mind paying for my porn, especially when the quality was as good as presented on FyreTV, however, the fees are excessive and unreasonable, and they have winning product if they could get the price right.
“Let’s say you’re spending a bunch of time at Church or with the family…”
Absolutely hilarious.
Nice work.
MORE DOUG VIDEO REVIEWS PLZ!
Again you were funny and insightful :-)
Nice review…
I hope more like that will come ;-)
“buttons are hard to press”
I don’t think it’s gonna be a problem! People who watch a lot of pron have strong hand(s)!
Great review! You’ve got a bright future doing these video reviews…. strike out on you own.
I thought people stopped paying for porn years ago.
And now in this economic environment (when Playboy is closing its NYC offices and cancelling their Super Bowl party!) I can’t see these guys keeping it up. Well anyway, they should probably see it coming.
This was an AWESOME review. Done with integrity and I almost fell down laughing! Well done!!! GREAT job!
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Here is the repository address:
http://www.boxxxee.com/repository/
Enjoy!
As much as I would love to have this box, it is a marriage killer. Now the first company that can do all this on the boxee box,roku, or better yet, the popbox, they will have my money :-)