The Best Phones for Watching Cable TV on the Go
Published on 20 August 13
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Having access to cable television on your mobile device can change the way you watch your favorite shows. It’s important to choose a phone that is optimized for watching television at home and on the go. With many cell phone plans including internet plans as part of your service, keeping up with your favorite shows is as easy as having a cell phone in hand, which makes watching shows, on the beach or on the go a very convenient option. Some of the best phones for watching television include:
Apple IPhone 5
Apple’s iPhone 5 has a high resolution display which makes it well equipped to handle streaming video. The iPhone 5 allows streaming to other devices, making it quite versatile. Additionally, iPhones have a long battery life, which can expand the number of television shows and movies you’re able to view without charging the phone. The sound quality of the iPhone 5 sets the phone above some of the competition. Because the phone's speakers and headphones are optimized for music, listening to streaming television shows and movies is a pleasure. The phone weighs just 3.95 ounces and is 7.6 millimeters thick, making the device easy to carry in virtually every situation.
HTC Thunderbolt
The HTC Thunderbolt allows the user to multitask, performing several operations at once. The Thunderbolt is one of the few phones where you can stream live video to another device, browse the internet and watch YouTube simultaneously. This flexibility is not common in the industry and may be a great fit for you if you need to perform several media functions at once. The Thunderbolt is able to work with the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) which allows you to use your home’s wireless network to stream video to your other devices. Additionally, the phone is fast, garnering high ratings for effortless computing. However, the Thunderbolt’s speed does come at a price: power drain. It’s important to keep a power source handy when using the Thunderbolt. The Thunderbolt weighs in at 6.31 ounces and has a 4.3 inch screen.
Samsung Epic Touch
The Epic Touch has a large 4.52 inch display, a great size for streaming video. The phone comes equipped with a Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) port. This means you can connect the phone with a television, computer monitor, tablet or other device, thus expanding your viewing options. Additionally, the phone comes equipped with a media hub. Performance is a major advantage of the Epic Touch, the phone’s 1.2 GHz processor allows quick maneuvering. While the phone’s size is advantageous while streaming video, the phone itself may be bigger than what many mobile device users are used to.
HTC EVO LTE
HTC’s EVO LTE has a large, brightly lit LCD screen that measures 4.7 inches. The phone comes with a HDMI port which allows the phone to connect with computers, televisions and other display devices with HDMI inputs. The phone also comes with a kickstand allowing the phone to be placed in an optimal viewing position without being handheld. The EVO LTE’s AMOLED screen has vivid color and wide viewing angles for a great video watching experience.
When selecting a cell phone for viewing cable television, keep two things in mind.
- Some phones are carrier specific - If you’ve fallen in love with a phone that is not available on your carrier, do a little digging. Phone manufacturers often have phones with similar features with each of the carriers under a different name.
- Data plans are important - Make sure your chosen data plan is sufficient to cover your streaming video. Exceeding your monthly data usage allotment can result in large bills and decreased streaming speeds.
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