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Post by Porscheguy on Jan 29, 2016 11:40:25 GMT -5
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Post by routlaw on Jan 29, 2016 12:05:05 GMT -5
Haven't used it for years for what little TV watching we do. However we do have a Channel Master tuner with OTA antennae in the attic , which BTW is the only way of getting a non compressed 1080p signal that I am aware and recently CM added Slingbox to their internet lineup of apps along with a few others like Vudu etc. While we have not chased to subscribe to the service its fairly cheap, something like $20 or less a month. Between that and an Apple TV this is more than enough programming for us.
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Post by MusicHead on Jan 29, 2016 12:27:58 GMT -5
Never had cable TV, I refuse to pay a ton of money for the delivery of a pile of garbage with an occasional worthy item thrown in. I live off OTA HDTV a Roku box and Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions with 50Mbps FiOS. It is of course very subjective, my way does not have to be your way, but I am perfectly happy  . |
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Post by Loop 7 on Jan 29, 2016 12:32:29 GMT -5
I was a total cord cutter from 2010 - 2014 but then Comcast was selling internet with basic cable cheaper than internet only. I assume this is an act of desperation. Aside from breaking news for natural disasters (then I'm a marathon watcher) I don't utilize the cable service. However, I found a HDHomeRun Prime tuner on Craigslist for a song and decided to integrate it into the mix for fun. It's a great little box and I use the Channels App for the new Apple TV which works just great.
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Post by bootman on Jan 29, 2016 13:37:56 GMT -5
I have a tivo. So I pay cable for their box or I pay Tivo. Either way I still pay.  |
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Post by jlafrenz on Jan 29, 2016 13:39:51 GMT -5
Never had cable TV, I refuse to pay a ton of money for the delivery of a pile of garbage with an occasional worthy item thrown in. I live off OTA HDTV a Roku box and Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions with 50Mbps FiOS. It is of course very subjective, my way does not have to be your way, but I am perfectly happy . I just added Netflix streaming and have been watching that more than satellite TV lately. Not sure if this is a sign to come or just that I am spending time with a new toy that will soon wear off. |
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Post by Axis on Jan 29, 2016 13:41:51 GMT -5
Never had cable TV, I refuse to pay a ton of money for the delivery of a pile of garbage with an occasional worthy item thrown in. I live off OTA HDTV a Roku box and Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions with 50Mbps FiOS. It is of course very subjective, my way does not have to be your way, but I am perfectly happy . I just added Netflix streaming and have been watching that more than satellite TV lately. Not sure if this is a sign to come or just that I am spending time with a new toy that will soon wear off. Do they have Fox Business on Netflix ? |
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Post by bootman on Jan 29, 2016 13:45:29 GMT -5
Never had cable TV, I refuse to pay a ton of money for the delivery of a pile of garbage with an occasional worthy item thrown in. I live off OTA HDTV a Roku box and Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions with 50Mbps FiOS. It is of course very subjective, my way does not have to be your way, but I am perfectly happy . How much for the 50M FiOS? Netflix 12 Amazon 8.25 So your total bill is FiOS plus 20.25. Good info for those wanting to cord cut.  |
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Post by jmilton on Jan 29, 2016 14:01:18 GMT -5
What if you could get internet without a cable company? What if you could get internet OTA with no data caps @ 1gb/sec speeds? What if it were inexpensive? starry.com/internetGlad I live in Boston!!! |
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Post by bootman on Jan 29, 2016 14:08:59 GMT -5
What if you could get internet without a cable company? What if you could get internet OTA with no data caps @ 1gb/sec? What if it were inexpensive? starry.com/internetGlad I live in Boston!!! You really think it will be inexpensive?  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jan 29, 2016 14:15:00 GMT -5
When my bundle deal with Comcast is up Feb 2017, I'll be closely looking at how well Sling TV is doing. Comcast seemed rather desperate a year ago to keep my business, and I've been trying to ween myself off cable, but there needs to be certain channels available on a streaming TV service, otherwise I'll have to stick with Comcast until such time "a La Carte" fits my needs.
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Post by MusicHead on Jan 29, 2016 14:52:03 GMT -5
Never had cable TV, I refuse to pay a ton of money for the delivery of a pile of garbage with an occasional worthy item thrown in. I live off OTA HDTV a Roku box and Netflix and Amazon Prime subscriptions with 50Mbps FiOS. It is of course very subjective, my way does not have to be your way, but I am perfectly happy . How much for the 50M FiOS? Netflix 12 Amazon 8.25 So your total bill is FiOS plus 20.25. Good info for those wanting to cord cut. As of now I am paying $44.99 for Verizon FiOS 50/50, but the two year agreement expires at the end of March. I used to have 3/3 DSL with them ( ) for just few dollars less (Started at $29.99 and crept up slowly over the years). They tried for a long time to make me switch to FiOS, but the prices were ridiculously high. Eventually, did my homework and found out I could switch to internet-only service from Comcast and get a decent deal. With that leverage I was able to get FiOS for just a little more than I was paying for DSL. I suppose they really wanted to get rid of DSL in my neighborhood or my threat to switch to Comcast unlocked some secret deal... I will have to use all of my negotiation skills to get another good deal, though. As of now they are offering me $54.99 to stay with Internet 50/50 for another two years. The first two months price would be lower, so the monthly equivalent price would be about $52/month, which is still higher than what I have been paying, although not too bad. Time to check again what Comcast is offering for internet only service! |
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Post by Loop 7 on Jan 29, 2016 15:21:37 GMT -5
$68: Xfinity Internet, Basic Cable and HBO (I use my own modem and HDHomeRun CabelCard device = ZERO rental fees)
$8.5: Amazon
$0 Netflix (I use a friend's account - dishonest I know)
I am very happy with Xfinity internet as of now because their is no data cap in my area, yet, and I'm seeing 200 Mpbs down.
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Post by Axis on Jan 29, 2016 15:23:30 GMT -5
I keep looking at the title of this thread thinking what did the cable box do to deserve to be killed.
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Post by klinemj on Jan 29, 2016 15:37:51 GMT -5
We have 5 TV's in the house, with 3 connected to cable and all capable of streaming. It has only been recently that I started using the streaming...the rest of the family has used it for a while. I have really enjoyed it. I found a great documentary on Keith Richards and another on the Eagles. Both we very enjoyable. What I am really liking is that I search by type of show I want instead of by channel. I can do searching by type with TWC, but I am so used to the guide set up to search by channel that I do what I always have done. Or, I just tune to a specific channel and watching w/o searching.
I only watch a little news - which I could do via a digital antenna, and the only thing I'd really miss on cable would be certain sporting events that I watch on Cable.
Mark
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Post by jlafrenz on Jan 29, 2016 15:45:13 GMT -5
I just added Netflix streaming and have been watching that more than satellite TV lately. Not sure if this is a sign to come or just that I am spending time with a new toy that will soon wear off. Do they have Fox Business on Netflix ? It appears it is available via Roku. channelstore.roku.com/details/18746/fox-business-network |
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Post by Axis on Jan 29, 2016 15:57:49 GMT -5
I like cable and all the channels. I don't watch but about four of them most of the time but I like that I have a bunch more that could have something good on it sometimes. I enjoy exploring on Hulu sometimes for bizarre stuff but also enjoy stuff that shows up in my cable listing that can be even better. I was watching Jonny Carson shows the other night from the 70's. Not that best of stuff. This was just full shows. I am sure you can do on demand for good stuff but there is a lot that you can only get on cable/satellite.
I do not mind paying for it. I spend most of my time on music and movies and internet these days. That's where my money goes too. Makes sense to me. I figure I am saving money sitting home with plenty of entertainment. Just sitting here letting my money make babies and those babies make more babies. When they all grow up I will cut the cord and go mobile.
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Post by pedrocols on Jan 29, 2016 15:58:01 GMT -5
Cancelled my cable over 10 years ago and don't miss it a bit.
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Post by Axis on Jan 29, 2016 16:03:05 GMT -5
Really. Thanks. |
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Post by thepcguy on Jan 29, 2016 18:34:39 GMT -5
No Cable TV. Only this....  |
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