Cutting the Cable TV

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

True on the Warranty.

Although, I'm probably going to get a SmartTV soon, so that will basically eliminate the need for the Roku.

BOb

Yep, my Vizio .. now almost three years old ... has apps that do most of what that Roku would do ... but not the earphones.

The Laptop/DVR is for recording over the air and playing movies/internet etc.

[daffy4u]

If and/or when Amazon Video and TWiT TV come to the Chromecast, I'll no longer need the Roku. I prefer not to cast from my laptops.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

I don't know anyone personally who is using it. It's not in our market yet.



I could maybe see it if I lived somewhere where I couldn't have an outside antenna and an indoor one didn't pick up enough channels, or maybe in a fringe area where reception is just bad. Outside of that, I struggle to see a use for it.

Well, I'm using it :-)

Better than Antenna, as it's HD and you can even use it on your iPhone or iPad whoe not at home.

I may drop Cable next month if I can stream it without interruptions or with good quality.

[xg4bx]

My wife and I were just discussing this very issue. We're going to drop our cable to the absolute bare bones, bump up our internet speed, and continue to subscribe to Netflix/Hulu Plus. I don't watch tv so she's the only one who does; we're paying $120 a month for cable/internet so even if we could save half it would add up quickly.

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by xg4bx

My wife and I were just discussing this very issue. We're going to drop our cable to the absolute bare bones, bump up our internet speed, and continue to subscribe to Netflix/Hulu Plus. I don't watch tv so she's the only one who does; we're paying $120 a month for cable/internet so even if we could save half it would add up quickly.

The way Verizon does the bundling with FiOS these days, getting TV bundled is only about $10 more than Internet/Phone only would be. This is why I have the TV service now.

BOb

[cromag]

No cable TV here. My wife has Hulu and Netflix (which I use very occasionally) and I've got a good amplified antenna in the attic for local news and the occasional local program.

[jocampo]

Well ... here we go again :-)

I cut the cable, officially. This is the 2nd attempt. 1st one wife complained because we had no live TV. This time, we have Aereo which I think will make a difference. Aereo allows us to stream live national TV with the advantage of enjoying that on mobile devices, not only when at home.

I am keeping Comcast Blast high speed internet plus Netflix, plus Amazon prime.

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by jocampo

Well ... here we go again :-)

I cut the cable, officially. This is the 2nd attempt. 1st one wife complained because we had no love TV. This time, we have Aereo which I think will make a difference. Aereo allows us to stream live national TV with the advantage of enjoying that on mobile devices, not only when at home.

I am keeping Comcast Blast high speed internet plus Netflix, plus Amazon prime.

So, what does Aero cost? How much can you store? I do have an Antenna... but I think the version of TiVo I have doesn't have a OTA tunner.

BOb

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

So, what does Aero cost? How much can you store?

Here you go...
http://support.aereo.com/customer/po...es-aereo-cost-

Our basic monthly membership is just $8 a month, plus tax. That gets you 20 hours of DVR space to record your shows. Or, for $4 more, you can upgrade to 60 hours of DVR space and the ability to record two shows at once.

[jocampo]

Yeah, I paid around 8 bucks. I have the option to record shows but honestly, haven't tried that yet, so not sure about space and limitations.

All I know is I can only stream at one device at the time. For example, if I'm watching CBS news via Roku, I can't watch or use Aereo on my iPad, it will stop my TV streaming.

I have Comcast Blast which is 50mbps ( I'm getting around 65 , lol, thanks to my new Motorola Cable modem, I returned that POS leased Modem Xfinity gave me) and it's more than enough for Aereo and Netflix.

Aereo streams on HD quality , unless Internet speed goes down then it automatically adjusts itself.

[jocampo]

I recorded couple of programs and so far so good.

As stated online, with basic plan, I have 20 hours of space. And I do believe I can't record two different programs at same time.

Also, the streaming quality has been really good. HD most of the time. My Roku is wired though , so I guess that helps, plus having a good Internet plan.

[BenG]

HBO will start offering web only subscriptions next year.


http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/compa...-BB9eXLe?pfr=1

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by BenG

HBO will start offering web only subscriptions next year.


http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/compa...-BB9eXLe?pfr=1

And CBS has started their web streaming offering.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/17/bu...vice.html?_r=0

I tried to sign up for the 1 week free trial and could not complete the process (problems with button clicks not working on my PC or tablet).

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

And CBS has started their web streaming offering.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/17/bu...vice.html?_r=0

I tried to sign up for the 1 week free trial and could not complete the process (problems with button clicks not working on my PC or tablet).

Yea, $6/mo and you get to watch the commercials. No thanks!

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Yea, $6/mo and you get to watch the commercials. No thanks!

Yeah....sorta like the on-line music services: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...7&postcount=35