The question on this ATV forum by the OP was how to watch NFL "legally". Multiple people were giving answers. The reason to watch content on the ATV is to drop the cost of the hardware. Most believe the content needs to be purchased from someone to be legal. Other then OTA which is not for everyone. Regarding hardware I pay $67 per month. I am not 3/4 the way there for the content my wife and/or I prefer to keep watching.
It may to some and I assume to you but not to me. I am looking for a better viewing experience. I think the idea is choice and a elegant hardware/software interface where all of your content is available on any device you choose. That to me is the "spirit" of the Apple TV / iPad / iPhone eco system. Use Hulu for an example. I can now watch 70% of what I was recording my DVR without commercials for only $12 per month. And Hulu can be on all of my devices. I also have the CBS All Access App which gives me another 10% but I have to set thru commercials (50% less but still) which I would hate to do. My wife has shows she watches as well that she requires a DVR to watch on her schedule and continue watching commercial free. Again, to get everything we want "legally" we are required to pay for it. And even if I could go OTA that would not give me or my wife 100% of what both of us want. The Apple TV is an excellent interface and I agree with Tim it is the foundation for a New TV Experience like nothing available to date.
The OP may not have a UVERSE Package where he can watch ESPN and/or NBC Sports. Not sure what he was trying to do. Others posted that on ATV these are two options for Sunday Night and Monday Night NFL Football if you have the right to do so.
Why the hell would I have to have cable?
Wouldn't it be nice if the NFL offered this for its most loyal fans without going through all of this bs. The same goes for baseball. I heard this is being eased a little bit for baseball.
