[olug] Cutting the cord

[Jon Larsen]

We use a Winegard HD1080 antenna for Over the Air TV broadcasts.  We only
have Cox internet at home (no CATV).

We are using two Roku 2s and two Chromcasts in addition to our MythTV DVR.

We primarily use Amazon Prime Instant Video for on demand programming and
trying out Netflilx via our free period we got with the Chromecasts.

A few years ago, we had Hulu Plus, but the content restrictions really made
it not worth it - wanted to watch a show on the Roku, but that show was
restricted to the web only.  The same show could be watched via Hulu on a
computer, so we use the MythTV box for that (which is not that often) and
cancelled our subscription.  Hulu Plus only let's you play it on
non-computer devices - you still get the ads.  if I'm paying, you can drop
the ads.

The only sports item I gave up when we dropped cable was Formula 1. There
hasn't been as much innovation in F1 in recent years which is why I've
switched to endurance racing and listening many of the races via
Radiolemans.com.  The FIA World Endurance Championship streams their races
lives on the web, with the Radio Le Mans commentary.  So, if you're
interested, the next race is in Austin this weekend and I heard it will not
be blacked out to the US.  http://fiawec.com

Jon L.


On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 8:50 PM, Joseph Gulizia <joseph.gulizia at gmail.com>wrote:

> Recently got a Chromecast device ($42 with shipping) plays YouTube and
> anything (web pages, facebook,  and gmail using Chrome Browser).  Embedded
> video works from cbs.com...not from abc.com or nbc.com -- different
> players
> it appears.  Chromecast tested from 3 linux (Ubuntu) desktops, Windows 7,
> ubuntu laptop, ubuntu netbook, iPhone 4, android tablet (ICS 4.0)....not
> tested on windows vista laptop.  not working from old iMac G4 (doesn't
> support chrome) or android 2.1 tablet.  Chromecast needs to be plugged in
> to outlet or USB for power...easy three or four steps to set up.  Had to
> re-boot twice in roughly three weeks.
>
> Also have Roku 3.0 ($99) with Hulu Plus and Netflix.  $8 each per month --
> (plus Amazon Prime $79/yearly plus free 2 day shipping on many items).
>
> NOTE: still have DirecTV but I'm trying to wean family off of it....need a
> better HD antenna.
>
> Cox high speed internet roughly $62/month
>
>
> Between Roku and Chromecast I get the TV and internet content I
> want..family hasn't come around to TV/Video on demand
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
> On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Shannon <ridgid at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > we just have roku box. it works ok. wish we could get at  web content
> from
> > station websites and the like with it.
> >
> > I have thought about getting an android box. but haven't researched it
> >
> > netflix just put out viewing *profiles* which looks great but it doesnt
> > work on roku yet that i know of.
> >
> > at any rate we haven't had cable or dish now for about 2 years and I
> > wouldn't go back. I really should look into a new tv though mines about
> 20
> > years old.
> >
> > Shannon
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 1:37 PM, Matthew Botts <mbotts00 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > I really don't care for sports much. Between myth, plex and a lifetime
> > > subscription to PlayOn, I'm covered pretty well. With 10+TB of storage
> at
> > > home, we can watch, record anything of interest to watch there, or
> > > remotely. At home, we have two Roku boxes, and a Google tv. With what
> we
> > > have, it's been more than enough for the content were interested in.
> > > On Sep 14, 2013 1:00 PM, "T. J. Brumfield" <enderandrew at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Have any of you cut the cord to cable/satellite?
> > > >
> > > > What did you go with? Roku? Apple TV? Custom Myth boxes?
> > > >
> > > > What are you paying in monthly fees currently?
> > > >
> > > > -- T. J.
> > > > "I'm questioning my education
> > > > Rewind and what does it show?
> > > > Could be, the truth it becomes you
> > > > I'm a seed, wondering why it grows"
> > > > -- Pearl Jam, Education
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