MobiTV on the Treo 650 - Treo Forums

dotcommom · 10-06-2005, 02:36 PM

I am looking for information and feedback on MobiTV on the Treo 650. Does anyone have/use this service that could provide insite and feedback?

xxpinballxx · 10-06-2005, 03:06 PM

yeah I have it and find it amusing.....
but other than that I really can't see myself watching it for enjoyment...however the comedy time channel is quite funny at times...I also check football updates on ESPN.

I think its just too pixelated for my taste......
sometimes it seems seemless to a point and other times it looks like time lapse photography......

I am still debating keeping it and hopeing they add channels....some of the channels are really only a few seconds delayed....
I guess for what it is its good but when we can get better throughput then we can truly have quality TV in the palm of our hands....

lulugirl896 · 10-06-2005, 05:32 PM

Dotcommom.... its data!!!!!

Just had to bring that up! Anyway, I just cancelled my subscription. It was fun, but not $10/month worth. The picture wasn't that great except late at night, and it was really slow at times to load.
Maybe I'll try again when they come up with improvements.

cplater · 10-07-2005, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcommom

I am looking for information and feedback on MobiTV on the Treo 650. Does anyone have/use this service that could provide insite and feedback?

I signed up for it as soon as it was available. I'm on Cingular, and the quality was less than I expected. I have already canceled for two reasons:

1) My Treo started resetting a lot, and Crash kept reporting that MobiTV was the culprit.

2) Most of the streams that I would try to watch were choppy, and constantly stopping to re-buffer.

I'd say, wait until the 3G networks are up and running to try to do streaming TV on a handheld.

lulugirl896 · 10-07-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cplater

I signed up for it as soon as it was available. I'm on Cingular, and the quality was less than I expected. I have already canceled for two reasons:

1) My Treo started resetting a lot, and Crash kept reporting that MobiTV was the culprit.

2) Most of the streams that I would try to watch were choppy, and constantly stopping to re-buffer.

I'd say, wait until the 3G networks are up and running to try to do streaming TV on a handheld.

Yes, I had one really bad reset from MobiTV yesterday that knocked out my unsaved and saved preferences. I was on the train so I was not a happy camper. :mad:

trex35 · 10-09-2005, 06:42 AM

I have been enjoying the MobiTv. My cable service provider does not carry the NFL Channel. So I get caught up with highlights this way.

lulugirl896 · 10-25-2005, 08:28 AM

Now I kind of miss MobiTV.:sad: Have any new channels been added?

misterc1 · 10-25-2005, 11:52 PM

i am currently trying it. it's not bad, but very slow loading each channel. i probably will discontinue service.

samuelmsullivan · 10-27-2005, 10:12 AM

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes it does have a few problem bitrate....kind of slow SOMETIMES but it gives you the most out of your data plan for one.

It gives the Treo entertainment factor above all rest...doctor vist are not a killer anymore used to be tired of reading old mags cause people steal the new ones..wonder how did the old one get there lol

Place in the cradle at work it acts as a TV lol it will only get better and once lock in at 10 Sprint can not raise the price on you later when it gets better.

I just wished Palm would allow sound to your bluetooth wirless

Shady · 10-30-2005, 04:18 PM

I just got it today and to me it sucks. I know its not my HDTV at home, but its slow, picture is pixelated, and worst of all, I can't figure out what I'm watching. It doesn't align to what's on normal TV or cable TV. It's entertaining to be able to watch TV on the 650, but the entertainment factor goes away quickly for $10 per month. And it's not really TV. Not at least what's on in Los Angeles.