HBO streaming app, exclusive to Apple TV - Later confirmed as timed exclusive

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cpg716 said:

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So we should buy a new box for every TV channel then? The whole point is, that most  people have a streaming box or 7 already. The new HBO app was supposed to be convenient for those of us who are cable cutters. This is hardly convenient, to buy a piece of hardware for one app.

But you act as if Apple TV.. just has HBO Now.    it has a ton of other channels and its growing every few months.. Also has NetFlix, Hulu, Youtube etc..    So for $69 you get a box that does a good amount. If you have an iPad or iPhone it does even more..         This is most likely a VERY limited time exclusive thing anyway..    I am sure this will be on ROKU,  Amazon Fire TV, X1 and PS4 soon enough..   Before years end even..   or likely JUST after this season of Game Of Thrones ends..

UPDATE:  HBO confirmed this is a 3 month DEAL..  So by July we will see it on other devices..     (exactly after GoT ends lol)

He is not acting like Apple TV only had HBO Now, he is stating pretty much everyone already has at least ONE thing already, whether its amazon tv, roku, ps3/4, xbox, wii u, ect that is able ot play netflix, hulu, youtube, ect.

This is making them buy ANOTHER for ONLY HBO NOW.  Why ONLY, becuase their current box can already do everything else the Apple TV can do.