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| jagusafr
Posted on 07/09/2015 5:41:14 PM PDT by jagusafr
Update on cutting cable and Dish
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: antenna; dish; ota; roku
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Thanks for all the suggestions on getting out of the satellite/cable trap. I ended up with a good OTA antenna (55 channels), Roku (Netflix, RDio, Sling TV, etc.) and a coverter box for the "old" flat-screen that happens to have a record fuction with the addition of a flash drive or EDD. Something of an investment - nearly $900 - but so far, no regrests. Of course, the Spurs haven't started playing yet...
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:41:14 PM PDT
by
jagusafr
To: jagusafr
I hope it works out to your satisfaction. We have Roku that picks up all kinds of stuff, and a DVD player/receiver/beeber that (unfortunately) allows the kids to watch Youtube at will.
I liked the old Netflix when you could make your list of streaming shows, and that was all that could be accessed without going on a PC.
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:42:53 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
(Be proud you're a Rebel.)
To: jagusafr
Free HDTV Antenna + Amazon Prime + Netflix = :-)
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:43:33 PM PDT
by
2banana
(My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
To: jagusafr
truly love the cuts ... never was ‘haunted’ ... but they are!
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:45:37 PM PDT
by
no-to-illegals
(If America Cared would a moslem cair?)
To: jagusafr
Get rid of that crap...you’re supporting liberals with every dollar spent. Be happy with you and yours. Netflix if necessary. I’m a hermit, though, be well.
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:47:54 PM PDT
by
gorush
(History repeats itself because human nature is static)
To: jagusafr
Gosh! Think of all the quality entertainment you will miss!
Dropped Dish in 2005.
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:47:54 PM PDT
by
RightGeek
(FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
To: jagusafr
Lots of people are ditching it all in favor of XBMC, everything from latest movies/programs to every sports match imaginable - all free.
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:51:06 PM PDT
by
Teflonic
To: jagusafr
What about the internet itself? If I may ask. How is that provided?
To: jagusafr
Love my Roku. Amazon, Netflix and YouTube.
To: Teflonic
Yep...and now XBMC/KODI is in the google play store as well. I have it on multiple platforms. Android boxes and even my android phone. It’s great.
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:55:18 PM PDT
by
NCDave
(AKA, "That idiot over there")
To: jagusafr
no "regrests"? sorry....couldn't resist:
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:56:09 PM PDT
by
ZinGirl
(kids in college....can't afford a tagline right now)
To: FourtySeven
doing ‘checks’ ... not certain I care when the truth is those that claim to care do not ‘cair’ .. becomes complicated to bordering on constipation.
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:56:18 PM PDT
by
no-to-illegals
(If America Cared would a moslem cair?)
To: jagusafr
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:56:58 PM PDT
by
mrsmith
(Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
To: jagusafr
I tried the converter box when they went all digital but reception here in the sticks is terrible. Fortunately I was only out $29.95.
I gave up on the boob-toob and just watched whatever was interesting on the ‘net. I’ve never looked back.
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:57:44 PM PDT
by
rockrr
(Everything is different now...)
To: RightGeek
Please, no more Polish chicks.
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posted on
07/09/2015 5:58:41 PM PDT
by
Rome2000
(SMASH THE CPUSA-SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS)
To: InterceptPoint; All
I have a Roku device but i only use it to watch Netflix through it. What else is there that does not cost money?
A few have mentioned Amazon- is it all pay-per-view stuff?
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posted on
07/09/2015 6:00:07 PM PDT
by
Mr. K
(If it is HilLIARy -vs- Jeb! then I am writing-in Palin/Cruz)
To: RightGeek
Somebody should drop a bomb on Lenny Dunham. Nuke it from orbit, it’s the only way to be sure.
To: mrsmith
quicksand is in the ‘checking’ ... Out for less in cutting those ‘stings that bind’ ... Internet could be another line ‘off into the wild blue’ though ... Still searching ...
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posted on
07/09/2015 6:01:02 PM PDT
by
no-to-illegals
(If America Cared would a moslem cair?)
To: jagusafr
BUMP! Eager to scour this thread for enlightening information. We still pay a fortune for useless cable.
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posted on
07/09/2015 6:04:24 PM PDT
by
golux
To: Mr. K
Lots of free movie channels on Roku. Film Noir, old classics, some newer stuff, but the best movies are, unfortunately, on Amazon. I do a good bit of shopping on Amazon so I signed up for Prime. $99/year. Free two day shipping on most things and tons of shows/videos/movies included.
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posted on
07/09/2015 6:07:44 PM PDT
by
bk1000
(A clear conscience is a sure sign of a poor memory)
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