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Mustanggrl
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Alternatives to cable
My cable bill just keeps going up. I'm sick of it bc I only really watch a few shows on the higher channels. I'm trying to cut my bill down. Does anyone subscribe to Hulu or anything else to still get the shows they want? I know Netflix is mostly series and old movies. Can you stream Hulu to PS?
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luvbuffet
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Re: Alternatives to cable
i wish i could just go to china town and buy an illegal box for 300$ like the old days of time warner. cable is WAYY too expensive
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| Posted 8/23/13 9:58 AM |
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Alternatives to cable
Posted by luvbuffet
i wish i could just go to china town and buy an illegal box for 300$ like the old days of time warner. cable is WAYY too expensive
Or Aqueduct Flea Market. Sigh. Those were the days.
To the OP: Have you looked into the Roku box?
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| Posted 8/23/13 10:14 AM |
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Jacksmommy
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Liz
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Re: Alternatives to cable
apple tv? I don't have it, but my neighbor does. She said they just put the basic channels on there I think!
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| Posted 8/23/13 10:15 AM |
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halfbaked
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Re: Alternatives to cable
You can absolutely stream Hulu to PS. We stream Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime and still save about $150 a month on cable! If you're looking for alternatives for other rooms where you don't have a gaming system, check out Roku boxes! They are cheap, extremely easy to set up, no monthly fees, and you can stream all the above services and more.
I've been without cable for about a year and I don't miss it even a little. The only thing that it does stink for is sports. I believe X-Box has rights to NFL packages that you can't get on PS3 or Roku. And we don't have Xbox! Boo!
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| Posted 8/23/13 10:16 AM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Alternatives to cable
We have a roku box and stream through netflix, amazon and hulu. We also put up an old school antennae to get 2-13. Worth it!!!
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| Posted 8/23/13 10:16 AM |
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halfbaked
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Re: Alternatives to cable
Posted by MissJones
We have a roku box and stream through netflix, amazon and hulu. We also put up an old school antennae to get 2-13. Worth it!!!
Yupp, we still get basic channels. We even still get NY1. I don't know if that's a fluke, but if so, I'm not telling! 
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| Posted 8/23/13 10:18 AM |
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Mustanggrl
LIF Infant
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Alternatives to cable
Wow you guys are awesome!! Thanks I will look into these.
I miss the days of the boxes too! LOL
Message edited 8/23/2013 10:27:31 AM.
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| Posted 8/23/13 10:26 AM |
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jellybelly79
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Alternatives to cable
We love our Roku
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| Posted 8/23/13 10:44 AM |
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greek627
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Re: Alternatives to cable
I'm looking to do this too. My cable bill is way too expensive and I hardly use it. What is the difference btw Roku and Apple TV?
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| Posted 8/23/13 11:08 AM |
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CSK
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Alternatives to cable
Anyone have any good deals for internet only? I am currently running a big antanna in the atic and run netflix. I currently have cablevision for internet, but after the promo price, we're at $55 a month which is steep.
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| Posted 8/23/13 3:29 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: Alternatives to cable
Roku and rabbit ears.
We pay 8.00 a month for Netflix.
Over 2 yrs now
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| Posted 8/23/13 3:32 PM |
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halfbaked
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Re: Alternatives to cable
Posted by CSK
Anyone have any good deals for internet only? I am currently running a big antanna in the atic and run netflix. I currently have cablevision for internet, but after the promo price, we're at $55 a month which is steep.
We pay $50 for TWC Turbo. I think it's less than it usually costs because we complain a lot.
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| Posted 8/23/13 3:36 PM |
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halfbaked
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Re: Alternatives to cable
Posted by greek627
I'm looking to do this too. My cable bill is way too expensive and I hardly use it. What is the difference btw Roku and Apple TV?
Brand? I think that's about it. I don't know much about Apple TV, but Roku has different models of their boxes- the cheapest is like $60. I think Apple was a little bit more.
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| Posted 8/23/13 3:37 PM |
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MrsM84
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Alternatives to cable
Can someone explain to me how Roku works? I am confused but intrigued at the same time! Our cable bill sucks!
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| Posted 8/23/13 6:28 PM |
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Irishlass
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Lisa
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Re: Alternatives to cable
Is Apple TV & Roku pretty much the same thing?
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| Posted 8/23/13 7:43 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Alternatives to cable
Apple tv and roku are pretty much the same thing. The idea is that they are like internet routers. They deliver internet channels to your tv. Our main ones are netflix (which we can also get on our tablets and phones), amazon (if you have prime...some stuff is free, some stuff you have to pay for) and hulu.
The downside for many people is that lack of sports channels. But where there's a will, there's a way.
I DO miss HGTV, DIY, NatGeo and Discovery. But many of the shows are available on the websites, too, so if I REALLY want to watch them, I can.
The biggest plus? We save $100 a month. We started saving that money into our DS's bank account and our Christmas/Hanukkah gift fund.
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| Posted 8/23/13 8:05 PM |
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MrsM84
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Alternatives to cable
I don't know if I could live without HGTV! Eeeks. Does Roku have Bravo? Food Network?
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| Posted 8/23/13 8:18 PM |
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