Amazon FireTV Stick announced - Page 34

Blossom · 12-13-2014, 07:58 PM

Well my HDMI splitter I bought didn't work so now I have to try again once I get my refund back.

GA Russell · 12-14-2014, 05:03 AM

My delivery date has been bumped up to Dec. 19-24.

booklover6 · 12-14-2014, 06:43 AM

Now WWE videos won't play on the Fire Stick, so going to have to call WWE support. I wonder if the Fire TV box has any issues? I'd rather have that, and I see they have them for $79 refurbished. I like the Fire TV interface better than Roku. But I dunno if hubby will go for a switch.

fjtorres · 12-14-2014, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

Now WWE videos won't play on the Fire Stick, so going to have to call WWE support. I wonder if the Fire TV box has any issues? I'd rather have that, and I see they have them for $79 refurbished. I like the Fire TV interface better than Roku. But I dunno if hubby will go for a switch.

Do they play on the FireHD6?

booklover6 · 12-14-2014, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

Do they play on the FireHD6?

Yes it does, no problems. Played fine on the Roku Stick as well. On the Fire stick it got to the point where the video should start, then an error message.

(Though watching a video on a screen with a matte screen protector....not a good idea LOL)

wizwor · 12-14-2014, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

I see they have them for $79 refurbished. I like the Fire TV interface better than Roku.

Best Buy and Staples have these new for $79.99 and $79.00 (respectively) right now.

I do not see any coupons to lower these prices, but, if you have a discover card, start at shopdiscover right now to enjoy 10% cash back (5% for either store plus 5% for online retail quarterly promotion). If you are a staples rewards member, get 5% back in rewards as well. So that nets to $67 for staples with local returns if necessary. Oh, and your discover card doubles the warranty and provides price protection.

booklover6 · 12-14-2014, 11:39 AM

Thanks, wiz. I ordered using Discover from Best Buy. Now I can sell the Fire TV Stick.

frahse · 12-15-2014, 05:04 PM

We have been on a long vacation. The first in 25 years.

Anyway, one of my credit cards was compromised, and then was canceled. I didn't realize it but it was the one I used for Amazon purchases. The Amazon card that you can get 3% back on.

My Fire Stick was to be shipped early Dec, but the automatic payment couldn't be made so it was CANCELED!

It took days to be noticed, but my wife finally got the message from the credit card company and ordered a new card. I then contacted Amazon. I dealt with 3 "assistance folks" in at least 2 different countries, and then got someone who could help me.

She had me order the Fire Stick again with a new card, and then she changed the amount due on the invoice to be $19.

But Alas, Alas, Alack, she couldn't restore my original ship date so now my Fire Stick will be more than a month' late.

Jan 19.

"And he was said to have said as he was led out of sight, it ain't no use worrying cause ain't nothing going to turn out right.'

fjtorres · 12-15-2014, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frahse

She had me order the Fire Stick again with a new card, and then she changed the amount due on the invoice to be $19.

Evil evil Amazon.

wizwor · 12-15-2014, 08:20 PM

HBO Go is Live for FTV!

fjtorres · 12-15-2014, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wizwor

HBO Go is Live for FTV!

And coming soon to the stick:

http://www.cnet.com/news/hbo-go-come...n-fire-tv-box/

Purple Lady · 12-15-2014, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

And coming soon to the stick:

http://www.cnet.com/news/hbo-go-come...n-fire-tv-box/

Spring is not soon.

fjtorres · 12-16-2014, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

Spring is not soon.

It is sooner than summer.

Amazon only promised it for sometime in 2015 so spring is about as early as one could've expected.

tubemonkey · 12-16-2014, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

It is sooner than summer.

Amazon only promised it for sometime in 2015 so spring is about as early as one could've expected.

They're now promising spring:

Quote:

HBO GO will also be available on Fire TV Stick this spring.

wizwor · 12-16-2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

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12-13-2014, 07:58 PM	#496
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Well my HDMI splitter I bought didn't work so now I have to try again once I get my refund back.

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12-14-2014, 06:43 AM	#498
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Now WWE videos won't play on the Fire Stick, so going to have to call WWE support. I wonder if the Fire TV box has any issues? I'd rather have that, and I see they have them for $79 refurbished. I like the Fire TV interface better than Roku. But I dunno if hubby will go for a switch.

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booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Thanks, wiz. I ordered using Discover from Best Buy. Now I can sell the Fire TV Stick.

12-15-2014, 05:04 PM	#503
frahse occasional author Posts: 2,315 Karma: 2064403292 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wandering God's glorious hills, valleys and plains. Device: A Franklin BI (before Internet) was the first. I still have it.	We have been on a long vacation. The first in 25 years. Anyway, one of my credit cards was compromised, and then was canceled. I didn't realize it but it was the one I used for Amazon purchases. The Amazon card that you can get 3% back on. My Fire Stick was to be shipped early Dec, but the automatic payment couldn't be made so it was CANCELED! It took days to be noticed, but my wife finally got the message from the credit card company and ordered a new card. I then contacted Amazon. I dealt with 3 "assistance folks" in at least 2 different countries, and then got someone who could help me. She had me order the Fire Stick again with a new card, and then she changed the amount due on the invoice to be $19. But Alas, Alas, Alack, she couldn't restore my original ship date so now my Fire Stick will be more than a month' late. Jan 19. "And he was said to have said as he was led out of sight, it ain't no use worrying cause ain't nothing going to turn out right.'

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