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post #51 of 64
6/30/09 at 3:04am
Come into the light. All are welcome.

Now that I've been without cable for several months, I can't believe that people are still paying these ridiculous prices for it. I think it's just one of those "this is how we've always done it" things. It took me a long time to talk my wife into it for pretty much that reason.
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post #52 of 64
6/30/09 at 3:08am
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Originally Posted by MoonBaseNick View Post
This is still why I satalite. My pc monitor is only 19in, and dragging my pc into the living room is just not for me. To each their own.
Why would you drag anything anywhere? It's called networking.
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post #53 of 64
6/30/09 at 3:49am
I was just talking about cable with my girlfriend earlier today. She lives without it at her place, and here I don't really watch it except for the Sci-Fi Channel and AMC. I have Time Warner, and I've got Road Runner high speed internet since there's a discount if I've got cable and high speed internet.

Whenever I get my own place, I'll probably get this same package. Basic cable and internet. No need for any of the premium channels as the shows I like to watch (Dexter, Curb Your Enthusiasm) I just wait to pick up on dvd.
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post #54 of 64
6/30/09 at 10:56am
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Originally Posted by devincf View Post
Do you have a digital converter box? Analog is dead now.
Yeah, I've got an HDTV with a built in HD tuner. I get most of my local stations with a cheap antenna, but I'm missing FOX and PBS. There's an unused satellite dish on the roof to which I could attach an outdoor antenna, but I get tired just thinking about it. Also, it's a two story house and I don't like heights.
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post #55 of 64
7/8/09 at 8:21pm
So my super ghetto set up cost as follows:
25 foot S-Video cable: $2 Amazon
25 foot stereo cable: $1 Amazon
Converter Box for iMac: $20 Mac Store
6 foot USB extension: $30 Best Buy

I think that's pretty good. If I had more money I'd go in for wireless stuff, and explore my HD or ED possibilities, but $53 isn't bad considering I'm going to be saving $60 plus a month. So far quality is about equal to a non-anamorphic DVD, which when it comes to TV and documentaries I'm fine with.
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post #56 of 64
7/10/09 at 5:08pm
I am also weaning the family off of cable. We got the kids are watching hulu and we are considering a netflix subscription to finally cut all ties. I will miss the news broadcasts, but as Devin said in his article, I just can't justify the cost to watch one or two programs. And I think a week straight of Michael Jackson coverage pretty much sealed the deal for me.
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post #57 of 64
7/10/09 at 6:03pm
I just found out my Netflix includes UNLIMITED streaming video. They don't have a huge selection, and I'm not about to watch most movies in streaming quality, but documentaries, tv shows and old b-movies are fine.
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post #58 of 64
7/22/09 at 11:57pm
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Originally Posted by SAIRUS View Post
Devin may I recommend the PS3 browser for Hulu. I guess I just like going from blu-ray to digital downloads to Hulu all in one machine.
I went to the Hulu website through my PS3's browser, selected a program, and got an "incompatible" message. Am I doing something wrong?
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post #59 of 64
7/23/09 at 9:22am
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Originally Posted by FrankCobretti View Post
I went to the Hulu website through my PS3's browser, selected a program, and got an "incompatible" message. Am I doing something wrong?
I use PlayOn to watch Hulu through my PS3 on my tv. I think I've only used the browser for doing searches on Youtube (you can use PlayOn to play some favorites on Youtube, but can't actually search).

If I get a chance later, I'll try running Hulu straight through the PS3 browser and see if it works for me.
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post #60 of 64
7/23/09 at 11:28am
I've heard now that Hulu is blocked for PS3 users. There are ways around it, so google is your friend.

For money savings: dropping cable, dropping phone, dropping baby err getting external HD attenae, keeping internet, switching to skype or vonage (we'll be playing with both).

ironically i still buy blu ray

i might be switching internet, since comcasts 250 gb limit might be too small (streaming and downloading videos kills the space)
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post #61 of 64
7/23/09 at 12:06pm
My experiment in dropping cable was a mixed bag, and I ended up sticking with Time Warner for everything for the time being. I tried a couple of different antennas with my TV (built in HD tuner), and could never reliably get more than 60%~70% of the local stations.

The highest speed DSL available in my area didn't get me HD quality or anything above two bars on Netflx via Xbox. With Road Runner turbo, I always get HD or four bars.

Also, my kids watch the free on demand pre school stuff on Time Warner quite a bit. Sesame Street on demand is pretty nice to have in a pinch.

So they pulled me back in. For now.
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post #62 of 64
7/23/09 at 1:43pm
Newsflash (of sorts) for Hulu users: Both seasons of "Spaced" are now on Hulu.com.
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post #63 of 64
7/23/09 at 9:45pm
Holy shit. I was just coming onto this thread right now to mention the same thing. I squealed like a little girl when I saw it. Good shit.
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post #64 of 64
2/6/11 at 2:06pm

I know "free" isn't the real point of the article, but I couldn't help but think of this discussion after seeing this old TV ad...

 

Monsters Do Have Their Place!

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