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Getting rid of cable.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 11:09 am
Posted on 1/18/14 at 11:09 am
Trying to save some money. Currently have Hulu and Netflix. However the shows on Netflix are not as extensive as we were led to believe. We want to be able to watch shows like American idol, big bang theory....etc. what is the best streaming service for these shows? After we cancel the cable the shows won't be available online because you have to sign in on your cable email and prove you are paying for the service on each website. Can't figure out the best way to do this.
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Posted on 1/18/14 at 11:10 am to VaBamaMan
Get an HD antenna.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 11:11 am to VaBamaMan
Not sure about streaming but if you want American Idol, Big Bang and other network shows you can always buy one of those HD antenna's. I have one and it works great for network television.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 11:14 am to VaBamaMan
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After we cancel the cable the shows won't be available online because you have to sign in on your cable email and prove you are paying for the service on each website.
this is the dumbest shite ever, BTW. they are only serving to screw themselves out of advertising money.
you could always get a friend's login stuff. or you can get an HD antenna. I have the mohu leaf, and it works like a boss.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 11:55 am to quail man
Thanks guys.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 12:18 pm to VaBamaMan
Torrent
Posted on 1/18/14 at 12:25 pm to VaBamaMan
i wish i could get rid of cable, but just have too many people in the house.. it's just easier. the price is ridiculous tho. probably paying $150 a month on cable alone.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 12:25 pm to Nonetheless
Unless it's some of the really high-quality shows from the last 10 years, most of my TV preferences are at least 25 years old (Twilight Zone, Cheers, Quantum Leap). I just buy up the DVDs and I don't have cable/satellite.
For sporting events, I steam online or go somewhere else.
For sporting events, I steam online or go somewhere else.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 2:14 pm to quail man
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I have the mohu leaf, and it works like a boss.
I checked my zip and all I would get is: PBS, MHz, PBS Encore, V-Me, Telemundo
Posted on 1/18/14 at 2:24 pm to VaBamaMan
Posted on 1/18/14 at 3:46 pm to LSUOFFSHORE
You need a long range antenna and mount it outside or your roof, towards New Orleans. You should be able to find one with a 60-100 mile radius for less than a 100 bucks.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 4:58 pm to VaBamaMan
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the shows on Netflix are not as extensive as we were led to believe.
If only they gave you free time to test them out
Posted on 1/18/14 at 6:38 pm to GrammarKnotsi
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If only they gave you free time to test them out
Who said we wanted to get rid of them? Jackass.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 6:47 pm to VaBamaMan
It's pretty simple to do these days.
As mentioned, get a good HD antenna and you'll get your network shows.
You have Hulu Plus and Netflix already.
If you want to add Amazon Prime, that might help a little (I got it mainly for free shipping, but has a few movies Netflix does not).
Get a Roku or Apple TV. I have Roku and it has a bunch of channels and some with free movies like Crackle.
You can also add Plex to your channel lineup and download torrents to your laptop and stream them through the Roku.
So far, you're only in maybe $150 buying the antenna and Roku/Apple. Your monthly fees are only $15-20 or so. You can get HBOGO and Netflix by just getting someone eles's passwords. In reality, you could pay for Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime, get passwords, and have a shite ton of choices
As mentioned, get a good HD antenna and you'll get your network shows.
You have Hulu Plus and Netflix already.
If you want to add Amazon Prime, that might help a little (I got it mainly for free shipping, but has a few movies Netflix does not).
Get a Roku or Apple TV. I have Roku and it has a bunch of channels and some with free movies like Crackle.
You can also add Plex to your channel lineup and download torrents to your laptop and stream them through the Roku.
So far, you're only in maybe $150 buying the antenna and Roku/Apple. Your monthly fees are only $15-20 or so. You can get HBOGO and Netflix by just getting someone eles's passwords. In reality, you could pay for Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime, get passwords, and have a shite ton of choices
This post was edited on 1/18/14 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 1/18/14 at 7:31 pm to VaBamaMan
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Getting rid of cable.
Did your dad get punched over a can of soup?
Posted on 1/18/14 at 8:18 pm to VaBamaMan
I am getting ready to do this too. I have Roku with Netflix and Amazon Prime. I will buy a Mohu Ultimate and a Tivo DVR because I hate commercials. I will miss AMC, ESPN and FX.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 11:12 pm to mworld938
I just did this a month ago. Hd antenna for CBS, Hulu plus for all my abc, and I have an Apple TV. CBS has shows on their website for free a week behind if I miss anything on CBS. Nothing like saving 150 a month.
Posted on 1/18/14 at 11:35 pm to Bmath
There is no such thing as an HD antenna all antennas receive HD Broadcast
Posted on 1/19/14 at 1:08 am to Bmath
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Get an HD antenna.
This.
You can even make one with stuff you may have in your house already.
We made one and bring it to the games and use it when we tailgate.
Just need a 1 x 1/2" piece of wood, about 4 1/2 feet long, some cookie cooling racks, some screws and washers, some cut up coat hangers into 7" long pieces and that piece for the coax to screw into.
You can google it. Might save yourself some money. People always admire ours, not that it's anything fancy.
Like some MacGuyver stuff.
Posted on 1/19/14 at 1:15 am to VaBamaMan
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