Decided to give this newsgroup malarky a whirl - Page 11

Desmo · 28-03-2007, 13:31

Me either. I generally use mine for grabbing an app when I need it or if a new film/album comes out that I fancy watching/listening to. Will be grabbing the odd Wii game once the console is chipped too. But I'm not constantly downloading just for the sake of it.

Matblack · 28-03-2007, 13:46

For me its movies and music and I have got into the mentality of deleting films once I have watched them, lets face it if they are available now they will be available later

I have just a very few that I keep but its serious only about 5, I am starting to d/l music in FLAC where available as it makes a difference on my Hifi but a lot of the old stuff is in MP3 so doesn't take up much room

MB

Davey_Pitch · 28-03-2007, 13:54

I'm currently getting old of TV Series for myself and Lynne that we've wanted to watch from the start (like Charmed which she loves), or stuff like CSI Series 6 for me. It's actually stuff we intend on buying at some point, but with saving for the house money is tight, so this fills a need until we have enough spare cash to actually go out and buy what we want.

Haly · 28-03-2007, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey_Pitch

I'm currently getting old of TV Series for myself and Lynne that we've wanted to watch from the start (like Charmed which she loves), or stuff like CSI Series 6 for me. It's actually stuff we intend on buying at some point, but with saving for the house money is tight, so this fills a need until we have enough spare cash to actually go out and buy what we want.

That sounds pretty much like what I do with torrents.

I've actually bought some films and albums that I wouldn't have bought if I hadn't tried them first by downloading them.

Daz · 28-03-2007, 14:17

I'm currently getting the entire 24 back story (started watching from day 6), I'll watch them once then delete them, TV shows are something I rarely go back to.

If I wanted to go back after first watch then I'd just buy the box sets

leowyatt · 08-04-2007, 20:41

Hey guys,

thinking of giving this a go but don't have a credit card

Looked at newzbin and it seems I can top up my account using my switch card.

Are newzbin any good?

LeperousDust · 08-04-2007, 22:11

Newhosting is generally very good overall gets better all the time, easynews is good if your competent at searching and don't want to use a newsreader (but if youve never used newsgroups you'll just be totally confused so ignore this).

If you want the best that is (arguably i suppose) giganews, but they're not worth the extra although i agree they are the best.

v3.Newzbin.com is a good (well the best by far) indexing site

And for me newsleecher is the best new client (again in my opinion) that seems to get better with each beta release too. Technically you need to pay for it, but you'll find cracked versions everywhere i suppose...

tada!

Matblack · 08-04-2007, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leowyatt

Hey guys,

thinking of giving this a go but don't have a credit card

Looked at newzbin and it seems I can top up my account using my switch card.

Are newzbin any good?

Joining Newzbin without a provider isn't going to help, you need both Newzbin and a provider, I don't know any providers who take switch but some research may prove me wrong.

MB

LeperousDust · 09-04-2007, 02:34

https://www.newsdemon.com/join.php?pricepointid=18
Newsdemon take switch i've been with them before, and they used to be ok, but worse than newshosting. Seems there retention has more than doubled since i was last with them! They are quick to respond and i think they just resell newshoting accounts anyways if memory serves me...

And yes listen to MB you need newsbin as well as an indexing service for your newsprovider (which would be newsdemon in my posts case)

Then get a newsreader to tie it all together, my advice would be newsleecher

Feek · 09-04-2007, 11:00

I wish newsbin still allowed Paypal or Moneybookers

28-03-2007, 13:31	#101
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Me either. I generally use mine for grabbing an app when I need it or if a new film/album comes out that I fancy watching/listening to. Will be grabbing the odd Wii game once the console is chipped too. But I'm not constantly downloading just for the sake of it. __________________

28-03-2007, 13:46	#102
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	For me its movies and music and I have got into the mentality of deleting films once I have watched them, lets face it if they are available now they will be available later I have just a very few that I keep but its serious only about 5, I am starting to d/l music in FLAC where available as it makes a difference on my Hifi but a lot of the old stuff is in MP3 so doesn't take up much room MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

28-03-2007, 13:54	#103
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I'm currently getting old of TV Series for myself and Lynne that we've wanted to watch from the start (like Charmed which she loves), or stuff like CSI Series 6 for me. It's actually stuff we intend on buying at some point, but with saving for the house money is tight, so this fills a need until we have enough spare cash to actually go out and buy what we want. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

28-03-2007, 14:17	#105
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I'm currently getting the entire 24 back story (started watching from day 6), I'll watch them once then delete them, TV shows are something I rarely go back to. If I wanted to go back after first watch then I'd just buy the box sets __________________ apt-get moo

08-04-2007, 20:41	#106
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Hey guys, thinking of giving this a go but don't have a credit card Looked at newzbin and it seems I can top up my account using my switch card. Are newzbin any good? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

08-04-2007, 22:11	#107
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Newhosting is generally very good overall gets better all the time, easynews is good if your competent at searching and don't want to use a newsreader (but if youve never used newsgroups you'll just be totally confused so ignore this). If you want the best that is (arguably i suppose) giganews, but they're not worth the extra although i agree they are the best. v3.Newzbin.com is a good (well the best by far) indexing site And for me newsleecher is the best new client (again in my opinion) that seems to get better with each beta release too. Technically you need to pay for it, but you'll find cracked versions everywhere i suppose... tada! __________________

09-04-2007, 02:34	#109
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	https://www.newsdemon.com/join.php?pricepointid=18 Newsdemon take switch i've been with them before, and they used to be ok, but worse than newshosting. Seems there retention has more than doubled since i was last with them! They are quick to respond and i think they just resell newshoting accounts anyways if memory serves me... And yes listen to MB you need newsbin as well as an indexing service for your newsprovider (which would be newsdemon in my posts case) Then get a newsreader to tie it all together, my advice would be newsleecher __________________

09-04-2007, 11:00	#110
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I wish newsbin still allowed Paypal or Moneybookers __________________