SatelliteDirect is the trademark name of a software that enables you to view live TV on your computer.

 At times, I miss my French culture living in Australia. So when I saw the SatelliteDirect advertisement, I felt a mixture of excitement, disbelief and skepticism.

I was excited at the prospect of viewing TV programs, films and music videos from so many French-speaking countries from all over the world.

I was also skeptical. Could I really view 3,500 channels? Could it really replace Foxtel at that price?

Usually when it looks too good to be true, it’s usually is!

But curiosity took over…I paid my $49.95. For the price of an imported DVD, I couldn’t resist this lifetime Satellite Live TV offer.

After testing SatelliteDirect on my PC, here’s what I think…

Pro’s

• Low-cost : One single payment of $49.95 with no monthly fees, no updates charges or hidden costs.
• Easy instant download: No waiting time and no technician skills required to install.
• User-friendly layout: Easy no-brainer design.
• Portable: No extra hardware required e.g. satellite dish or cable. You can view SatelliteDirect channels from anywhere so long you have a computer with internet connection e.g. sitting in the garden, airport or coffee shop.

Con’s

SatelliteDirect boasts 3,500 channels but the reality is not all channels are worth viewing for these reasons:

• Slow streaming of some channels.
• Local information of limited interest.
• Foreign language - how many languages do you understand?

My Conclusion

Don’t expect SatelliteDirect to replace Foxtel like the advert claims, it doesn’t. Consider it a complementary service not an alternative.

You’ll definitely have your money’s worth if you want to:

• Discover new music, TV programs and films. Not all channels have slow streaming. Here are Strategies to stop slow streaming videos.
• Familiarise yourself with the culture and events of a country you’re about to visit.
• Learn a new language…get the local intonation.
• Tap into an endless source of writing and speech material: include anecdotes, case studies and facts to liven up an article or speech and give it a global village twist.

Best part…it only takes five minutes to become an arm-chaired traveler and instantly connect to the rest of the world.

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