mr marcus
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I only watch sports and I download my hbo/showtime shows
5 Million People Cut Their Cable Subscription Off
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Still trying to figure out why these sports networks haven't marketed heavy on boxes like Chromecast and Roku
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Yea I feel u on that. I think Google will break that though.........I hope
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dropped my cable earlier....best decision....very easy to get what you want on the internet if you search hard enough
f comcast
f comcast
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I mean... Half of the channels they offer, the average human doesn't even watch.
Basic TV got it all...
Except Espn...and Tnt.... and nbatv....and...
Basic TV got it all...
Except Espn...and Tnt.... and nbatv....and...
lokid300s
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XMBC + 1Channel + NAS Server for Torrents = CABLE KILLER
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Disconnected my FIOS once my contract expired.... Between work, and pledging, I really didnt have time to be home and watch tv,so it was no need paying for it. For sports, usually my Frat Brothers have something or I go to a Sports Bar.... Worse case scenario Im at the gym and the game or something is on...
With Hulu and Netflix I can watch a show or movie......
It may change, but for now Im content with having no cable....
With Hulu and Netflix I can watch a show or movie......
It may change, but for now Im content with having no cable....
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I have DTV for nfl sunday ticket and nba league pass
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The ball has already been rolling for this.
http://consumerist.com/2012/12/04/t...wide-though-we-have-no-idea-why-youd-want-it/
There is going to come a time that you are going to have to pay $$$$$ in download cap to mess with things like torrents and newsgroups. I imagine people who stream netflix and hulu solely will feel it as well.
I can't think of a go around from that if/when this becomes nationwide.
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I'm looking to get rid of my cable in the new year, but I need a converter box or whatever it is and antenna to get the regular channels.
Any suggestions?
Thanx in advance.
Any suggestions?
Thanx in advance.
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Any major retailer that sells tvs will have what you need. Which is a digital tv antenna(as well as a dta convertor box if you have a television that can only receive an analog transmission). I highly suggest you read reviews before you purchase one.
Best buy has a really cheap indoor one that's gotten better reviews than much more expensive indoor models.
This is the one im referring to: Amazon product ASIN B000HKGK8Y. Best buy sells them for around $10, the model # should be "ant111".
Also, look up how to maximize your reception on Google as it can make a HUGE difference. Here's a solid guide. If you go indoor having it face a window( as oppose to a wall) is best.
Here is a website where you can enter your location and it will show you how far the broadcast towers are from you and in what direction(s).
I quite like mine, just wish ESPN was free so I could watch Monday night football.
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putting in work
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I agree that they will raise other services to make their money though.
You don't want to pay for cable anymore, but want high speed Internet well then pay even more for that.
These companies will make their money either way...bahlee dat pleighboi
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Comcast already does this ..... Well atleast where I live
superb
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.I can't watch TV shows on laptops no more. I work on or with computers 8 hours a day. The hell I look going home to hop back on a laptop?
Well u look at your tv. Same thing a screen
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superb
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Haha sucka basic cable is free anyway with Internet
superb
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If yaw really stuck on ESPN get a cheap Xbox for like $60 ESPN is free
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Wait, people still watch TV?
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You cant watch anything tho. Not for free. I downloaded it like 3 weeks ago and couldn't see anything.
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superb
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Yes u can I watch football NBA and baseball on it amongst other things just need Xbox gold membership
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this isn't widely reported, but HBO is experimenting with the subscription based service. they would make a killing if they launched this en masse. i personally don't watch tv, i only need internet for all my news and media. catch my shows on internet and i got netflix. also im on my ps3 steez so.
-Are you talking about the internet packages that Comcast and Cox offer with HBO included and 20 local channels? That's nice but you're still over paying for the internet
Clyde Frog
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That's what I did. Without cable the only thing I can't get is my local sports on FSN Bucks/Brewers, TNT NBA, and Thursday night NFL.
My brother and I split Internet that's $50 total
He pays for Netflix and I pay for Hulu Plus $16 total
Free ESPN
Free NFL
$66 total as opposed to $100 a month paying for Cable and Internet. Cable that doesn't allow everything to be on demand like Hulu, Netflix. The ESPN app lets you watch literally everything on demand too. Replays of all College, NBA games, bits from shows likes First Take, PTI, NFL Live, Sportcenter, ect.
Missing my local sports and NHL is slightly a killer but not worth $44 extra. Especially with how the Bucks are. I'd rather watch them tank from the box score.
