AnchorDesk Lounge: TVolution Software
Thanks for the comments
by ciscochampion - 12/21/07 6:39 PM In reply to: WWW.SATELLITETVTOPC.COM IS WORSE THAN TVOLUTION by bgrayesqGlad I searched the reviews on this company before purchasing! Thank you.
Better you than me
by bamadog - 9/7/06 6:28 PM In reply to: TVolution (InKline Global product) a rip-off by lukasiwiczIt's a good thing we have people like all you that do this stuff without looking it up on the net first. 
But I guess someone has to be first, right?
Anyway, sorry to hear of you guys' problems, but everyone who was ripped off needs to not only post their concerns on the net so other people can be informed, but also report them to any bureaus (BBB) or something like that so they can be shut down. Else there will just be 1000's more like yourself who will get ripped off... and that's a fact. These kind of companies really **** the crap out of me... they'll do anything to get your money, and the scam is, once they get your money, there's nothing you can do to get it back except dispute it on your CC bill (which you definitely should do!).
Good luck!
Bamadog
Take it to The Man
by cellorelio - 9/23/06 1:38 PM In reply to: Better you than me by bamadogMake an official complaint to the Internet Fraud Complaint Center, a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. Their URL is [www.ic3.gov]. Also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission [www.ftc.gov/ftc/complaint.htm].
Sattelite for PC
by Fritzr_gc - 5/9/07 11:18 PM In reply to: Better you than me by bamadogBeen looking at these ads for a while now. The common thread that runs through the scams is
hundreds or thousands of channels (number usually vague)
Dozens of countries (usually with note that list is changing daily)
Little or no detail as to which stations/feeds are available
Low, low price ... usually an amazing discount off a much higher amt they won't ask you to pay
Had to laugh, of the 5 sponsor ads at the bottom of the page while reading this thread, 4 were for Internet TV scams & 3 of these were all for the same product using customized reseller pages :P
On a different note there is another that like TVU is legit. They are still in Beta, but plan to open to all soon. Joost at: http://www.joost.com
The Joost Wikipedia entry has links to several other legit services: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joost
The Internet TV Wikipedia entry has info & more links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_television
TVolution = PCShowBuzz
by Gene1968 - 2/16/06 12:04 PM In reply to: TVolution Software by msl99This software is also marketed as PCShowBuzz and to some extent ''Super TV,'' so be warned.
This seems to have the same content as the numerous free-download Internet TV applications which are either completely free or ad-sponsored. This content is also not for me. Maybe someday it will become a decent way to receive commerical-supported television. Now now.
TVolution
by gwendyonthelake - 2/18/06 10:25 AM In reply to: TVolution Software by msl99I fear this is a total rip-off. Not only do they zap your 29.95, they charge 9.95 for backup CD (which I have not received), and then, by vague confirmation screens they charge ANOTHER 29.95 for "PCShowBuzz". When you try to email to get INSTRUCTIONS an automated response is ALL YOU GET, saying they will be in touch within four business days -- it's been ten days and I haven't heard a word.
DON'T DO IT!!!!
Advertised at CNN
by jameson34 - 3/30/06 7:57 AM In reply to: TVolution by gwendyonthelakeJust saw this advertised at CNN as well. Afraid I just lost yet a bit more respect for CNN.
pc show buzz
by kolipo - 4/9/06 10:52 PM In reply to: Advertised at CNN by jameson34If its too good to be true I guess it is. I just now almost bought it (phew) THANKS FOR THE S*IT LIST HERE!
I've just been saved too ... but is there an alternative?
by JossefPerl - 5/3/06 8:41 AM In reply to: pc show buzz by kolipoLike so many others, I hesitated on the purchase screen and done a little web research on this first - thankfully! Besides this forum, there are many other bad reviews out there about this software, so we shouod probably steer well clear.
I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a decent alternative? I really want to have streaming TV on my computer and I have been looking at some options out there such as itunes and Real Superpass - but do these really provide anything as regards live TV?
Jo
Winamp's ShoutCast TV
by tubbydude1970 - 5/8/06 8:18 PM In reply to: I've just been saved too ... but is there an alternative? by JossefPerlI use winamps shoutcast tv. users steam lost of things, movies, shows, webcams, and most streams are free.
PCshowBuzz
by Jim Hadey - 10/25/07 6:11 AM In reply to: Advertised at CNN by jameson34Another thank you to all who saved me the hassle of charging PCshowBuzz and then having to go through the bank to get the charge removed. If enough people write to their credit card company the PCshowBuzz will have to go out of business.
I saw their ad on Real Player 10/25/07. I hate rip offs and scams why do companies allow them to advertise? If I found this forum why can't Real Player? Oh the ad sounded and looked so good, with a 60 day money back guarantee.
Thanks everyone,
- JIM
TV Vs Comp.
by beastleo - 5/19/06 9:45 PM In reply to: TVolution Software by msl99Try Vongo.com. It is a $9.95 a month and does work.
Dave
PCShowBuzz and alternatives
by vilain18 - 7/9/06 2:18 AM In reply to: TV Vs Comp. by beastleoI saw this ad too and did read some background information about it (maybe it was when I saw it at TVolation) and thought, it most likely offers access to free streaming video on the Net and NOT access to our favorite broadcast and cable networks (which it doesn't).
From what I recall, It gives you access to free clips and video channels that are found around the world (and many are carried via satellite all around the world).
If you are looking for video content that (I believe) this software offers, just visit the Lyngmark Satellite Chart website. http://www.lyngsat.com
They have links to all of the web sites of every satellite, cable, and broadcast network or channel found around the world (including local broadcast stations carried by DirecTV, Dish Network, and other services). And they even have links and icons that tell you if that channel is available via the Internet. They use the Letter N in a box on the chart for a satellite channel available on the Net or goto this link to visit their region specific pages.
http://www.lyngsat.com/nettv
They state that there are more then 420 satellite tv channels that broadcast over the Internet. Most are religious, public interest, shopping, foreign, and many others. You will NOT find channels like CNN, ESPN, NBC, TBS, Nickelodeon, MTV and others.
Infact, its interesting that PCShowBuzz's ad showed a guy watching what appeared to be MTV. NOT LIKELY with the possible exception of whatever free content MTV has on its webside, WHICH IS NOT THE MAIN CHANNELS!!
Somebody needs to file lawsuits against this company and to have all websites to stop advertising their product(s).
One more thing, if you think that companies like Time-Warner (CNN, TNT, TBS, etc), Walt Disney Co. (ABC, Disney Ch, ESPN, ABC Family, etc), NBC Universal (NBC, MSNBC, SCI-FI, USA, etc), Viacom (MTV, NICK, TVLAND, COM.CNTL, etc) and most other media companies to offer their channels via the Net. DON'T COUNT ON IT ANYTIME SOON (free or pay). Their contracts with distributers like Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable, Dish Network, etc. will not allow it. If they did, these companies would cut them off from millions of existing viewers, sue their butts off for breach of contract, block the content on their ISP services (cable companies mainly), and more (in other words, a BIG ASS MESS). Only new U.S. Laws would change that and that is not likely to happen either.
Some upstart channels may use the Internet if they lack alot of cable/DBS carriage but once that happens, they may yank the Net feed at their destributers request.
I am glad there are threads like this. Good Luck...
-- GreatoneOR --
Excellent review of this scam
by bgrayesq - 7/9/06 7:54 AM In reply to: PCShowBuzz and alternatives by vilain18Great one is correct - the only access you get with TVolution is free streaming stations all over the world - most with such bad reception that I couldn't get anything at all. The reason that nothing has been done to stop these bad people is that hundreds, if not thousands, of websites have the ad/link on their home page. Every time someone clicks on the link, that site gets money - just pennies at a time, but it adds up. After my bad experience, and lost money, I emailed a few of these major sites - buy.com, yahoo etc. etc. - and said that I would not continue to do business with any web site that advertises this "service." They didn't even bother answering. It is worth whatever it costs Inkline Global to have their ad on so many web pages: think how many $29.95's they steal and never refund. Now why didn't I think of that. AND TVolution is only one of surely thousands of such web merchants who have nothing to sell but advertise big. I admire those folks who came to this sight and asked questions before committing their money - regardless of the amount. The more you keep dowwn your number of bad web experiences, the happier you'll be with it.
(NT) please forgive the typo - I meant site, not sight.
by bgrayesq - 7/9/06 7:56 AM In reply to: Excellent review of this scam by bgrayesq
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