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re: Thinking about Canceling Cable
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:18 pm to LoyalTiger
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:18 pm to LoyalTiger
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Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:18 pm to LoyalTiger
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3 are smart tvs
so no problem there, what brand?
and how new are the other TVs? Are any of them CRT?
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:19 pm to LNCHBOX
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I see you're choosing to not respond to the content that I replied about.
I directly responded to it. What content are you talking about that you think you cant get legally without cable? I'll respond.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:20 pm to wilceaux
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The thing I miss most about getting rid of cable is not having a DVR.
Very true. I feel so primitive having to time my bathroom breaks during ball games.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:20 pm to LoyalTiger
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3 of the 8 tvs are rarely used or used during special events.
I totally get the 8 tv thing. We had 7 not too long ago. I just got wireless genies from Directv and ditched a few tvs. Down to 5 now.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:21 pm to Breesus
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I directly responded to it.
No you didn't. I quoted you saying make sure you have an HBOgo password (which is code for stealing content by using someone that is paying's credentials), and illegal methods of getting shows.
ETA: Just call it what it is. Cutting the cord is much easier and cheaper if you steal content.
This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:21 pm to SG_Geaux
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Watch ESPN You have to have a cable subscription.
Very good point. That could be a deal breaker there. For some reason I was thinking Watch ESPN was tied to your Internet provider, but you're right it's tied to your cable provider.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:22 pm to Artie Rome
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If you have 8 tvs, you might have a bit of a problem cutting the cord.
You can get 4 chromecasts ($35) for your seldom used tvs, 2 RokuHDs ($50) and 2 Roku3s ($90) for your living and master bedroom for under $450.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:24 pm to LoyalTiger
Cutting the cord only makes sense if you are desperate to do one of two things, save money immediately or reduce your TV watching. I cut the cord for the second. Mission accomplished. With the exception of football season, my family watches no more than an hour of TV each day.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:24 pm to Breesus
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3 are smart tvs so no problem there, what brand?
2 Vizios and 1 Samsung
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and how new are the other TVs? Are any of them CRT?
2 other TV are about 4 year old LCDs, not smart tvs
the other 3 are just old CRTs
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:27 pm to LoyalTiger
My point was from a psychological more than practical perspective. If you have 5 tvs that are regularly in use I'm guessing there is a lot of mindless channel surfing going on. You won't be able to do that as easily without cable.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:28 pm to LNCHBOX
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No you didn't. I quoted you saying make sure you have an HBOgo password (which is code for stealing content by using someone that is paying's credentials), and illegal methods of getting shows.
Amazon instant video has a ton of HBO content on it and continues to get more.
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Just call it what it is. Cutting the cord is much easier and cheaper if you steal content.
This just simply isn't true. I didnt have cable for 2 years, dont torrent or anything, and i didnt miss out on shite and i saved a bunch of money.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:29 pm to LoyalTiger
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3 are smart tvs so no problem there, what brand?
2 Vizios and 1 Samsung
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and how new are the other TVs? Are any of them CRT?
2 other TV are about 4 year old LCDs, not smart tvs
the other 3 are just old CRTs
well for one, is there a reason you have to have all these TVs? If you constantly have guests or something and they need cable in there rooms, then there is really no way around it.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:29 pm to Breesus
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Amazon instant video has a ton of HBO content on it and continues to get more.
I quoted your words genius. You suggested to steal HBO content.
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This just simply isn't true.
It is in fact very true. Which is why several people suggested "having" log ins for several premium content apps.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:30 pm to Artie Rome
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My point was from a psychological more than practical perspective. If you have 5 tvs that are regularly in use I'm guessing there is a lot of mindless channel surfing going on. You won't be able to do that as easily without cable.
There's no doubt I do a lot of mindless channel surfing. I'm definitely one of those guys who are more interested in what else is on.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:30 pm to LoyalTiger
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Very good point. That could be a deal breaker there.
what do you need espn for?
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:31 pm to LoyalTiger
Just do it.
Roku and AppleTV with my two TVs. One gets the weather channel just plugged into the wall and some channel that Law and Order is always on.
Main TV has the AppleTV and an HD Antenna. Watch all my shows the day after via Hulu Plus and movies are on Netflix, Redbox or HBOGO.
I have access to WatchESPN and hboGO through family. It's legit.
I still pay $50/month for internet which is insane to me.
Roku and AppleTV with my two TVs. One gets the weather channel just plugged into the wall and some channel that Law and Order is always on.
Main TV has the AppleTV and an HD Antenna. Watch all my shows the day after via Hulu Plus and movies are on Netflix, Redbox or HBOGO.
I have access to WatchESPN and hboGO through family. It's legit.
I still pay $50/month for internet which is insane to me.
This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:31 pm to The Sad Banana
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going with a Roku 3 in my rooms.
Roku 3 is pretty damn awesome... but fair warning, the remotes suck arse. Out of 3 different Rokus I have 2 with remotes that quit working. There is a phone app but it's a pain in the balls having to turn your phone on every time you want to switch shows.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:31 pm to Breesus
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what do you need espn for?
If he wants to watch games at home, I can think of a few reasons.Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:32 pm to LoyalTiger
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There's no doubt I do a lot of mindless channel surfing. I'm definitely one of those guys who are more interested in what else is on.
Me too. And that's why I can't make the switch. And I have ONE tv.
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