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13-Feb-2007, 05:44 PM #1
Satalite PC : Is this site for real?
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13-Feb-2007, 06:38 PM #2
I have found that the channels available for free are seldom of any interest to the average tv addict. I note this service doesn't specify and doesn't let you have a trial.

Buyer Beware.
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13-Feb-2007, 06:45 PM #3
Well, that URL didn't trigger any security alerts for me but I wouldn't want to try registering, even with one of those 'disposable' email addresses!

A lot depends on the exact interpretation of this 'small print';

" Upon Registering You Will Receive An Email With Instructions On How You Can Receive Satellite PC At No Additional Cost Through Our Weekly Raffle."

Does this mean that you must win a draw every week to get this service? And what additional cost can there be for this 'free' offer? Sadly, when something appears too good to be true, it usually is!
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13-Feb-2007, 06:53 PM #4
I tried it under an email I no longer use and this was the reply

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As you now know, there is a NEW way to watch TV.

And honestly, this has some of the huge TV corporations
shaking in there boots.

As you know, this new program let's you watch TV on your
computer - as much as you want - with absolutely NO monthly
payment or hidden fees.

EVER!

Not only is this new Satellite TV on PC service amazing,
but it's DIRT CHEAP ...and you might be able to get it
for absolutely free

I'm going to randomly give Satellite PC to one new subscriber
per week, just for joining up.

So stay tuned and see if you get picked!

Talk soon,

Oliver
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13-Feb-2007, 09:36 PM #5
As mentioned, if it sounds too good to be true...
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14-Feb-2007, 12:24 AM #6
You may want to compare notes with ruster before you consider signing up for these Satellite TV on your PC services ...

http://forums.techguy.org/reviews/53...et-refund.html
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14-Feb-2007, 12:31 PM #7
Satellite tv-4-pc is a scam!
I tried this one outfit above and found the picture quality to be very poor, the programming was hours-old videos of newscasts repeated constantly, and a lot of very uninteresting content such as city hall meetings etc. Definitely not worth it, but I managed to get most of my money back with help of other TSG members..
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14-Feb-2007, 12:59 PM #8
thanks...looks like i should jsut get a slingbox instead
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14-Feb-2007, 06:52 PM #9
Here is one I came across the other day it is by the same guys the founded skype

http://www.joost.com/
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15-Feb-2007, 10:03 AM #10
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Originally Posted by Leec65
Here is one I came across the other day it is by the same guys the founded skype

http://www.joost.com/
I saw that on some podcasts (a TWiT podcast and dl.TV) and heard good things about it.
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20-Feb-2007, 08:27 PM #11
here is a update on joost this looks like its real

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17246880/
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21-Nov-2007, 02:56 PM #12
I watch Joost, its just great and free I heard a lot of Cisco guys are involved in this project
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