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Hulu Plus or Netflix?
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:09 pm
I'm taking the leap and getting rid of cable.
What are the best alternatives? I've heard Netflix and Hulu Plus do good things.
Do I need both of them?
What are the best alternatives? I've heard Netflix and Hulu Plus do good things.
Do I need both of them?
This post was edited on 3/26/13 at 7:24 pm
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Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:21 pm to Brodeur
I have them both. It's a tough choice.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:24 pm to Rex
Netflix bc Hulu has ads even though you pay 8$
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:24 pm to Rex
If you're up to date on everything, Netflix won't help you any.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:51 pm to Wait For It...
I love netflix for nostalgia.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:51 pm to Brodeur
Netflix >>>>>> Hulu
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:54 pm to Brodeur
I am cable-less and have Netflix. I've had it for about three years and I still have tons of stuff to watch.
I've never had Hulu Plus though. I figure once (if it ever happens) I run out of stuff on Netflix, I'll add Hulu plus.
You buying an OTA antenna? You should be able to pick up all your local channels through that.
I've never had Hulu Plus though. I figure once (if it ever happens) I run out of stuff on Netflix, I'll add Hulu plus.
You buying an OTA antenna? You should be able to pick up all your local channels through that.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:59 pm to bamafan425
I pay for Hulu plus. I use my sisters netflix password. She uses my hulu password. Don't choose, just share 
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:14 pm to bamafan425
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You buying an OTA antenna? You should be able to pick up all your local channels through that.
Yea I'm gonna pick up an antenna and either do Netflix or Hulu, and rent from Redbox or Amazon.
I will be running these through my Xbox
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:15 pm to Brodeur
Hulu Plus will allow to get current episodes on your TV through your XBox.
Netflix has a ton to choose from, but doesn't have current seasons available.
Netflix has a ton to choose from, but doesn't have current seasons available.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:39 pm to Brodeur
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Do I need both of them?
What's your aim?
If you looking to keep up with current TV shows episode by episode, Hulu+.
If you are looking for a wider library with more movies, past tv shows, etc., pick Netflix.
If you want both, get both.
If you want both on a budget, get Netflix streaming only and Hulu+
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:39 pm to Rex
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I have them both. It's a tough choice.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:41 pm to laxer17
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Netflix bc Hulu has ads even though you pay 8$
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:49 pm to Tactical1
I don't watch a lot of current shows. I usually scan for movies and watch old reruns of Seinfeld, king of queens, and rules of engagement. The only thing ill miss is sports, but I think I'll be able to find Braves games online.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 10:17 pm to Brodeur
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I will be running these through my Xbox
I haven't had Hulu in over a year but when I did some series were restricted through the Xbox app. Community was one I remember. Just an FYI
Posted on 3/26/13 at 10:42 pm to Brodeur
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I don't watch a lot of current shows. I usually scan for movies and watch old reruns of Seinfeld, king of queens, and rules of engagement. The only thing ill miss is sports, but I think I'll be able to find Braves games online.
Then Netflix is a no brainer. For sports, there are so many ways around it. ESPN3, NBC extra live (awesome for golf), CBS Sports etc. For things like baseball you'd just have to find an online stream and if you have a smart phone, you can connect it to your TV.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 8:55 am to nikki6
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I pay for Hulu plus. I use my sisters netflix password. She uses my hulu password. Don't choose, just share
I also have my father-in-laws DirectTV password and he has everything. HBOgo, MaxGo, DirectTV app. I don't miss much
And COX just dealed with ESPN and now I can get Watch ESPN
Posted on 3/27/13 at 9:11 am to Brodeur
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I'm taking the leap and getting rid of cable.
If you're cutting cable you should probably get both. You'll still be saving a ton of money, so if $16 vs. $8 a month makes a difference to you then you should probably watch less TV and get a 2nd job.
The one curve ball to throw into the equation is Amazon Prime. On it's own you'd never choose Amazon Prime over NetFlix because Amazon's interface is pretty bad. However, if you already have Amazon Prime ($80 per year) for the free shipping, the amount of overlap in the movies and TV shows they offer might make you choose Amazon over NetFlix if you're pinching pennies. NetFlix's catalog is bigger, but I'd say 85% of what I've watched on NetFlix lately has been on Amazon Prime too.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 9:19 am to Brodeur
FYI - Netflix is introducing a lot of original content now too. House of Cards has been very good, Arrested Development comes out in less than two months, and they just announced new Sci-Fi show in 2014 from the Wachowskis who did Cloud Atlas and Matrix.
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