DISQUS

Jamesiii · 9 months ago

The problem with apps like CBS' and Joost's is that the only place I'd ever really want to view their content is when I'm not connected to WiFi. The WiFi's I typically connect to are home and work. I already have access to any number of ways to watch this type of content, namely my computer. Just sayin'.

tdaloisio · 9 months ago

@Jamesiii, I totally agree here...give it to me over 3G when I am on the road...although with inflight wi-fi, I could see this making flights better...

Robert Basil · 9 months ago

If either of you would have bothered to look closer at the app you would see that it works just fine over 3G. Tested it on the way into work over 3G and it works great!

tdaloisio · 9 months ago

I did see that after writing (as I was downloading the app)....my point was larger for all video providers apps with UStream.tv's being forefront in my mind. The beta app worked over 3G and Wifi, but then the live app only Wifi...not sure why?

Robert Basil · 9 months ago

So...

#1 You commented about the app before you even looked at it.

#2 You try and cover your incorrect comment by say you were really talking about other apps which have nothing to do with the tv.com app which this article is about.

You should be a politician.

tdaloisio · 9 months ago

My comment was in response to jamesiii who said - "apps like CBS' and Joost's" and was not specific to the tv.com app

But if you respond again, happy to give you the final word.

howard · 9 months ago

U.S. only :-(

Mike Mella · 9 months ago

Mmmhmm. Expected as much.

RS · 9 months ago

Yes, a big :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-(

chicgeek · 9 months ago

Is this once again a US-only thing?

Davide Di Cillo · 9 months ago

awesome! this app looks perfect for the treadmill

d3bruts1d · 9 months ago

I was thinking the exact same thing! Now we just need a few more stations to broadcast... USA, please! Give me a Burn Notice app! :D

Jeremy Kendall · 9 months ago

I love Star Trek, especially the original series (my GF got me Season 1 on DVD for Christmas), but I don't know that I want to watch the episodes on the iPhone. The iPhone's battery life is my primary concern, followed by concerns about video quality. Of course, I should probably try it out before knocking it, eh?

Kendal Richer · 9 months ago

Awesome. Only thing is, there's unlimited data with all iPhone plans, so no need to watch your minutes.

jingwood · 9 months ago

Finally. It's certainly a long wait!

Aceh Blogging · 9 months ago

a breakthrough of incredible and fun for users iphone
when ... TV can be like Indonesia tv.com

Chris · 9 months ago

Joost has the exact same content (minus CNET) and has been available for a year. How is this different aside from being an official CBS production?

Robert Basil · 9 months ago

The difference is this app works over 3G and Joost needs a wifi connection. Tested it this morning over 3G and it works great!

Thom Allen · 9 months ago

I agree this is a huge win over Joost. Requiring wifi is crazy when 3G work just fine. I can never watch shows on the Joost app anyway because it always tells me my connection speed isn't fast enough, which is again crazy.

Gadget Sleuth · 9 months ago

Very nice...US only, which stinks for international users.

Thom Allen · 9 months ago

The problem with this app, like i.tv's app, they fail to actually provide complete versions of their shows. Who gives a crap about a 2 minute clip with an actor. It's a waste of space and doesn't add any value to the application. Start Trek really can't be the draw. That original series has been available online for some time, and most people don't really care about it. It's just a ploy. Sad CBS uses it as bait.

If CBS really wants to rock the world with streaming TV, release all the series episodes. If they are worried about DVD sales, charge a fee for premium access to current series. I'd pay for that.

At least CBS is making an attempt. What about ABC, NBC, Fox, FX, HBO and hundreds of others? I was hoping that with a name like tv.com they had actually produced something with mass appeal. FAIL.

Jay Bienvenu · 9 months ago

Can't knock NBC on this one. You can view full episodes of their current series just by going to NBC.com in Safari and browsing to the show. I saw this week's episode of "Heroes" that way just the other night.

[BTW, the "Connect with Facebook" feature is broken... I had logged in and it said I didn't have a valid email address.]

Robert Basil · 9 months ago

I don't know what app you are using. But the app I downloaded has full versions of all of the shows on tv.com, they are just split up in 4-6 pieces for easier downloading over 3G.

So many of the comments above are totally wrong, do you people even look at the apps before you post your comments?

Thom Allen · 9 months ago

Yes, I spent quite a bit of time looking at this app before I posted. have you taken the time to look at it?

I'm not saying there aren't ANY full shows, I'm saying they don't provide all episodes for all seasons. Why not? Look under Dexter. I would expect to see episodes of Dexter. But no, I see interviews. Look at Rules of Engagement. I expected to see episodes. I see one 30 second clip. That's what I'm talking about. Nothing to do with 3G.

Robert Basil · 9 months ago

Your statement: "he problem with this app, like i.tv's app, they fail to actually provide complete versions of their shows."

Wrong, as I said above, every full show that is on tv.com is available on the iPhone app. Your problem is with the availability of the shows on the tv.com website, NOT the app.

Care to try again?

Thom Allen · 9 months ago

Sure, if that's what you're actually defending, is the actual application installed on my phone, the app works as advertised. And my bitch is with CBS, and other stations like it, for giving the public a sense they can watch television shows on their iPhone by just downloading this app or that app, when its not the case.

See, when someone reads "you can now watch CSI on your iPhone", they really think they can watch ALL of CSI on their iPhone. That is the mental picture they get. That's crap. You can watch one, maybe two old episodes.

So if companies want to keep propagating the lie that you can actually watch TV on your iPhone, go ahead I guess.

djromaric · 9 months ago

m.NBC.com rocks! Tv.com is crap compare to the fast streaming of FULL episodes on NBS mobile.