Bump....Riddle me this. I have Suddenlink here in Charleston, WV area. I can view programming on my netbook via espn3.com but cannot be granted access on my ipad. Suddenlink does not support the ESPNWatch app. Why cannot I simply watch the espn3.com programming through my browser on the ipad? Any suggestions/advice? I was hoping to get Apple TV to stream from the ipad to the big screen.
So I dove into the FAQ on the site, and discovered you apparently have to have WatchESPN access through your video provider for the app to work, even for ESPN3 things if you have ESPN3 through your ISP. I think that's a bit misleading, but here's the relevant info from the FAQ:
Who will be able to access WatchESPN content on Apple TV?
Apple TV users with a WatchESPN affiliated video provider must authenticate to gain access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU and ESPN Buzzer Beater/Goal Line. To view a list of the WatchESPN affiliated video providers, please click here.
Apple TV users who do not subscribe to an affiliated video provider will have access to ESPN.com video on demand clips only.
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http://espn.go.com/watchespn/faq#rec12)
Interestingly, from the same page, it appears you can get ESPN3 onto your TV with an XBOX and Gold subscription, but that appears to be the only option outside of a true computer (or flash-compatible device, like an Android tablet).
Non-participating TV provider customers have access to ESPN3 programming online only at WatchESPN.com or on WatchESPN on the XBox with a XBox LIVE Gold membership, as long as they subscribe to a participating high speed internet service provider.
Click here for a list of participating video providers.
Click here for a list of high speed internet providers.
As Tyler noted, Flash support is what keeps your iDevices from working with the traditional website
Google Chromecast just came out. At $35 you will be able to cast anything from your computers browser to your TV. Just ordered mine, can't wait.
I assume you will be able to even cast the OHIOBOBCATS.com basketball broadcasts which really makes this a A++ device.
www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromecast/#netflix
This is a really interesting device, although I've heard the playback from Chrome tabs can be somewhat iffy, as the video has to be encoded on-the-fly on your device, then streamed (whereas compatible apps, like Netflix, stream the data straight to the ChromeCast). I'd be very curious to hear your experience if you have/get one. I fear lower-end computers (like my 6-year-old MacBook Pro, or even a modern netbook/lower-end laptop) may have trouble getting a good frame rate out of it.
For now, I'm sticking to my tried-and-true old fashioned setup: a DVI-to-HDMI adapter for video coupled with an 1/8" stereo cable into my stereo system.