Posted on 01/23/2019 3:50:21 PM PST by RinaseaofDs
I’ve been with Sling for a year. In some areas, they have at least one local channel, and most local channels these days also stream their newscasts directly. Only real complaint I’ve had with Sling is no Fox News. Their Orange package is $25 and they have a free trial.
YouTube just announced today a forty buck package that’ll include local channels in most of the country, might want to check that out.
Given how quickly things are changing (Pluto just sold today too), I’d avoid anything that can’t be dropped on a moment’s notice.
LOL technology does change fast, but you will get hang of it...It took me a while to figure out what I wanted...and I ended up with ROKU and DirectTVNow...that was best for me, however, for you, may be something different.
Do you have cable or internet at your house for your TV or your computer?
If you have internet (which you probably do since you are on FR), you should be able to set up a wireless router, then you can connect your phone(s), computer(s), and ROKU** to it. I don’t think most internet plans charge for data usage—there is a monthly fee based on your region and what speed you want—there are different levels. I have an intermediate level which works for several devices to be connected...Usually 2 or 3 computers and the ROKU TV.
Your data plan is associated with your cell phone—Those can be unlimited or pay based on usage. I have unlimited; however my phone and tablet would allow me or a guest to save on data usage by using my internet WiFi when I am in the house.
As I said before, DirectTVNOW can be used on ROKU TV, Wii Game station (maybe some other play stations), Tablets, laptops and phones.
We are saving money, have a lot more viewing options, and are very happy with our switch.
Hope this helps :
**I have ROKU devices on 2 TVs; one is an older TV (and that needed an extra adapter) and one is newer that did not need an adapter. There are YouTube Videos on Roku installation and types FYI.
Pretty soon cord-cutters will be paying just as much as if they had cable.
They are supposed to go up, too, and now the Obamas are big wigs there. I'm done with Netflix.
All the streaming services will slowly rise to close to cable prices. Most are around $40 now for good packages. I switched from Sling to PSVue to now Youtube TV.
Get YouTube Prime and watch old movies, documentaries and tv shows you have not seen before.
dropped them when they went libtard
they keep begging me to come back
there is so much free content online
Did you know that you had to buy the top model ROKU to get a wired Ethernet port. We are talking big bucks if you don’t want WiFi. What I don’t need to pay for is 4K. Even the Roku 2 used to have a wired port. But they did away with all the good models and now they only have Junk besides the most expensive model. I think that everything else is like a flash stick. So no thanks.
“Roku goes thru the wireless router/modem.”
Which is why I just said they suck. Because they took away the choice to Hard wire.
“Can’t do an antenna”
It is possible that you are scanning the analog channel line up only. That doesn’t exist anymore. Be sure your set is scanning the digital channels, look in your manual.
For a one-time price of $30 for Roku I have a virtually unlimited amount of options...at least 25 good channels of free movies and television shows and most amazing, access to YouTube which could eat up a lifetime by itself. Very happy with it! But it is coming off an already paid for internet connection from the living room. Still beats paying for an extra box with a monthly fee.
The new antennae are flat like a piece of paper and about as big. Mount in a window or just on the wall. Should be able to pull in local hd channels.
Got mine for $20 on Amazon.
Not sure what your issue is with them. I have been happy with the switch.
As far as hard wire, not sure I really understand the reason you want to hard wire...
This is what I got. Not expensive and it has held up so far—one for 1.5 and one for 1 year. They don’t “suck.”
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XS2XKHM/ref=dp_prsubs_2
Freegards
Thanks. It’s confusing, but I’ll keep listening and trying to learn. It seems to be that our rural location and the available service limits our options.
What you listed is refurbished.
Do you notice that the only one that can be wired is the top model for $75.00-$85.00 (Multiple slight variations)
And last year when I was checking those were $100.00
You used to be able to buy a good HD roku for about 50 bucks that came with an Ethernet port. Not everyone wants to be bombarded with constant WiFi in there home. And not everyone wants the Security risks of that either. And WiFi can have intermittent problems that don’t exist with Hard wired.
Love Roku!
We have a Roku TV and several Roku sticks. All for one monthly price. Works great.
You can get OANN for $5-$6 a month by itself.
1. I was not hiding what I bought...Refurbished are a low- cost alternative for those who can’t or don’t want to pay for new...I was trying out the system and didn’t want to spend a lot of money...What I listed is what I bought. I even bought a second one—refurbished, and I have had no problems.
2. I would pay $100 for one—if I wanted wired or a voice command one—but I don’t care to have either.
3. Sorry prices have gone up...but it is what it is. That is true of many things. If you cannot go with refurbished, then pay the going price or look for a sale.
4. I have a quality router and secured WiFi, so I am not worried about intermittent problems—have not had any so far. Since I have a tablet/phone plan, if I have an internet outage, I simply convert phone to a hotspot to mimic internet & use a laptop or I can simply use phone or tablet for viewing or surfing.
5. You said nothing about health risks in your posts, that is a different matter. If you are concerned, then why not just pay the $100 for the hardwired option for your health’s sake.
6. I actually have far more viewing offerings with ROKU and DirectTVNOW combo than I did with my cable—which cost considerably more.
Bottom line, I really don’t agree w/ you that ROKU sucks; and for many, ROKU and/or DirectTVNOW may be an excellent, money saving alternative to cable.
Just my opinion...
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