Well you still need high speed internet access for Netflix and that’s what many cable operators provide. So I don’t see “cable” simply disappearing. They are in time likely to become Internet providers first and foremost without great regard to what actual data services are provided over it.
And if you want Netflix in HD you need lots of bandwidth that most DSL connections can’t provide.
I’ve never had cable at all. Can’t afford it. But Netflix’s unlimited DVD/Streaming deal is about $10/month. That I can afford.
I’ve never had cable at all. Can’t afford it. But Netflix’s unlimited DVD/Streaming deal is about $10/month. That I can afford.
Already did it and do not miss the cable at all. I cut it off 4 months ago.
You can still go on news sites and watch the interviews.
Netflix, Hulu, etc... they are all pretty good.
Just bought a Roku hooked that baby up to a 2TB HD. I rent movies from Netflix and RedBox and I burn them to the Roku. I get all the new releases on the market for a buck a piece. I then use Netflix to get premium cable shows from HBO, Showtime, and AMC. We’re saving a bundle, I do miss sports though, thanks Obama. :-/
And they repeat the same shows over and over, ad nauseum. One night, the same Criminal Minds episode was on three different channels, and how many That Metal Show's did they record? 6? I see the same ones listed over and over. They charge highway robbery for sports season passes. It's a mess.
Does Netflix put a little annoying logo in one corner of the screen like all the cable movie channels do?
If not, it’s a big selling point.
Netflix shows a lot of Christian and family friendly stuff that I didn't know existed. I have often wondered what TV would look like if people could pick what shows they get, and Netflix is showing us that. I predict that eventually this will be driving more family friendly movies and other programming since HBO and Comcast aren't making the decisions anymore.
It’s also Netflix AND cable versus free download sites.
Last week three of the biggest free sites - loombo, frogmovs and another were shut down.
All the media is out there for someone to charge for, and no one will.
“Get Smart” isn’t available for pay on the internet or cable, but it is available free.
Cable companies did this to themselves. They fought against ala cart programming tooth and nail.
We cut cable because we don’t want to have to have 5 MTV’s, BET, 3 Disney’s, 15 home shopping channels, and whatever else they will force down our throats.
We don’t like blocking the channels, because it became a pain in the arse. When flipping channels, it would stop on blocked channels for 7-10 seconds. Plus, why pay for all the commercials?
If cable would end the packaging, and offer ala cart, I would pay for 1 or 2 channels at $5 a month per channel. But they know MTV, Oxygen (or the new Oprah channel) and the other crap channels would go out of business, no one is going to pay for the privileged of their kids watching MTV or Disney (both equally responsible for the horrible erosion of our society, imo).
If cable wants to survive, they will have to go to ala-cart, offer better programming, and cut back on commercials. In other words... slim down and cut the fat like every business in the world has to do.
Even their pay-per-view or “on demand”, why would I pay $5 to watch a movie instantly on cable, when I can pay $9 a month to Netflix and watch 3,000 movies on demand if I want to?
If cable companies continue to interrupt and limit streaming video, like some are, they will put themselves completely out of business, as someone will come along, maybe even Netflix, and offer Netflix plus broadband internet for a reasonable price.
Let free market dictate the winning and losing cable channels, stop bundling 150 channels of crud with 2 channels that are worthwhile.
Now this is the best darn thread I’ve see in some time. I simply LOVE to read about so many who are cutting the cable. I have been off cable for 12+ years and I don’t miss it a bit. I love the comments here about being in control of the content on the screen without the constant stream of totally offensive commercials.
I have been using Netflix since it first appeared. I first got DVDs in the mail and was happy to see the on demand content arrive and expand. I agree it’s lacking in some popular content vrs cable, but they have a great selection of documentaries and educational content. I have been watching the 12 part series called “America: The Story of US and it’s wonderful. The major factor for me is; WE get to choose the content and it’s free of commercials. I connect my iPad to a DVI cable plugged into the TV, tap the Netflix App and ZOOM, full HD. The App needs a bit of work as pausing is difficult to recover from without killing and restarting the App, but it’s acceptable.
When I think of the monthly $$ we have collectively spent on cable/satellite over the past 12 years, and the massive advertising revenue that is generated for the liberals trying to destroy this country simply because OUR eyes are staring at the screen and it makes me ill.
When I see there is a trend that indicates more are turning in their boxes for the peace it brings to their home and I am delighted. I only wish we conservatives who are still paying that monthly cable bill would stand up in mass and say, take your cable and MSNBC and commercials and shove it all, making a massive statement to the liberal establishment. If I could read one thread like this per day, I might start to believe the average citizen of this country is awaking from their long slumber.
Thanks for all the great posts. (please note tag line)
I bought a WD Live Plus media player about a month ago(along with a cheap usb wifi adapter for it)...put a movie in queue(on the PC), clicked on Netflix on the WD Live unit, entered account info....was watching the movie in less than a minute...no stutters and such off the wifi...good quality(HD)...only wish I had a decent sound system for my TV.
Pretty cool stuff...
Really getting tired of all the garbage on cable...
I also put up an antenna in the attic recently(good enough to get local news channels off the airways).
It may be time that my cable TV goes the way of my land-line phone....AKA...adios.