MLSLIVE.tv!!!!

there have been a few threads on this... including one still on the front page of this forum


it had been free until this weekend

 

https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333906

here you go... it was about 6 threads down the list

 

That's interesting... they're enforcing local blackouts. That means I'll have to spring for cable. I liked being able watch games I can't make for one reason or another.

Sachin

 

MLS DirectKick

 

Are they going to improve the webcast quality, hopefully?

No way would I pay $20/season if they're still going to have problems with buffering, etc.

 

no they aren't


they are doing national blackouts


meaning they aren't showing the espn2/abc or the exclusive hdnet games

http://ww2.mlsnet.com/help/subscriptions/blackout.jsp

 

I think it might depend on how good your machine is, but at least on my laptop, it doesn't seem like they've improved things from previous seasons. it's still watchable for me but not the greatest quality.

 

From your link:

That's why I think they will enforce local blackouts.

 

eh

i still think that won't happen


seems pretty stupid

 

Originally I was going to reply to this with a link from the inDemand Direct Kick page which also indicated that there would be regional blackouts (I know for certain this information was listed last year), even though we all know these games were never blacked out.

But this language is now gone from that page. Additionally, there's this:


http://www.directvsports.com/Packages/MLSDirectKick/Questions/

"Frequently Asked Questions about MLS Direct Kick

Q: What are the blackout regulations?
A: No blackout restrictions apply to MLS DIRECT KICK™."

 

I, for one, is going to order MLSLIVE.tv. 20 bucks? with playoffs? thats a mega deal!!

 

This last season, I barely had any problems with buffering. Also, for some reason, the feed for Red Bull (formerly Metrostars) games seemed to be superior in image quality for some reason.

 

i noticed too, not surprised at all.

 

How incredible is a deal for only $20 more than what we were paying we can keep what we had for free!! I'm stoked i dont know about you guys!!

 

does it have quicktime option or windows media only?

 

No improved streaming

WMP only

I'm not saying I don't think it's a good deal, just answering some questions that were out there.

Anyone know if I would run into any complications with this if my IP address was in the UK?

 

It's done via their own player, but you can also play it via Windows Media Player if you copy the webfeed address and use the Open URL option on WMP. I don't know if that same process would work on Quicktime though.

I'll be interested in seeing how it works tomorrow, seeing as how I just paid for the service. I'm not really clear on what's supposed to happen, and the e-mail from MLSnet.com only links me to the Technical FAQ section.

 

at 350 kbs

curb your enthusiasm

 

It's funny how they put the high quality picture with the media player outline. I already ordered it but I think the quality needs to go up in order to make it worth my money.I'd pay more for higher quality. I just want to help the league out for now though.

 

When the alternative is listening to a radio or audio webcast, a 350 kbs videofeed is heaven.

 

much better quality (more expensive/more games of course)

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/subscriptions/mlbtv.jsp?partnerId=240x180_mlb_outofmarket

 

UM yes someone else does. MLB, I have it and the quality is outstanding.