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ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama
26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 7, 2017 10:52 AM

What streaming services do you pay for?  We are cable cutters, and I feel like I have streaming services just to have them. 

Netflix - Watch it a ton.  Great for kids.

Amazon - I watch this a lot right now.  Great for old HBO stuff.

HBO - Don't need unless I'm watching current programming (which I'm not right now)

Hulu - Wife watches a little.  I watch every now and then.  Great for use in class b/c they have full episodes of Shark Tank, which is great for a business class.

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 7, 2017 10:56 AM

We cut our cable more than 5 years ago, we were trend setters among our peers.

We've had Netflix for many years, with a few cancelations in service here and there. We also have Amazon through our Prime subscription, but we tend to forget we have it. I haven't really gotten in to their originals much, other than I liked the first season of Man in the High Castle and Mad Dogs. I will be rewatching The Wire soon, though. We got Hulu recently, and we watch it more than anything now.

I don't have HBO Go, but will get it eventually to watch Game of Thrones. I am getting a boxed set of all of the books for Christmas, but want to read through them before watching the show.
salto Senior Member
2,693 posts 14 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 7, 2017 11:05 AM
posted by ernest_t_bass

What streaming services do you pay for?  We are cable cutters, and I feel like I have streaming services just to have them. 

Netflix - Watch it a ton.  Great for kids.

Amazon - I watch this a lot right now.  Great for old HBO stuff.

HBO - Don't need unless I'm watching current programming (which I'm not right now)

Hulu - Wife watches a little.  I watch every now and then.  Great for use in class b/c they have full episodes of Shark Tank, which is great for a business class.

Grand Tour season 2 coming later tonight on Amazon!

 

 
wildcats20 In ROY I Trust!!
29,653 posts 76 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 7, 2017 11:17 AM

Only use Netflix. But are seriously considering cutting the cord here soon. I'm tired of paying a small fortune for cable and having it go up every year. And I'm tired of having to make the "I'm gonna cancel or else" phone call. 
Fab4Runner Tits McGee
6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 7, 2017 11:46 AM

We share Netflix with a friend and watch it all the time. I have Amazon but don't use it all that much. 
Laley23 GOAT
33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 7, 2017 2:06 PM

Cut cable 3ish years ago (kinda).

Sling, Netflix and Prime are what I pay for.

Have HBO/Showtime/FoxSportsGo/BTN2GO etc through friends login.
thavoice Senior Member
15,437 posts 42 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 7, 2017 2:39 PM

I have cut cable out a few times and just went with radio.   If I would do it and subscribe tomsefvices and get internet it woild be about the same price as cable so I don't see the poijnt
TBone14 Senior Member
6,357 posts 52 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Dec 8, 2017 10:28 AM

We have Amazon Prime so we have Amazon Streaming. I barter my HBOGo and Showtime logins to a buddy who has Netflix and Hulu.

Still have cable. Can't really forsee cutting at this point. I streamed the NFL game on Amazon on a side TV while watching playoff baseball on the main TV earlier this year and I couldn't handle being behind the live broadcast. I was getting fantasy notifications and texts about plays 90 seconds before I saw it happen. Unacceptable to me. Have to be live on sports. 
like_that 1st Team All-PWN
29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010
Fri, Dec 8, 2017 10:34 AM
posted by Laley23

Cut cable 3ish years ago (kinda).

Sling, Netflix and Prime are what I pay for.

Have HBO/Showtime/FoxSportsGo/BTN2GO etc through friends login.

Pretty much this and add in a HD antenna.  Pretty much covers most of what I like to watch.
Iliketurtles Senior Member
8,507 posts 37 reps Joined Aug 2010
Fri, Dec 8, 2017 10:40 AM

I cut cable about 6 months ago and couldn't be happier about it. I just use Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Firesitck (jailbroken). I have thought about getting an HD antenna since the firestick hasn't been too reliable lately for sports.
Laley23 GOAT
33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Dec 8, 2017 11:43 PM
posted by like_that

Pretty much this and add in a HD antenna.  Pretty much covers most of what I like to watch.

Sorry, I have an HD roof antenna. One of he obnoxious ones lol. Plug my coax cable into it, then run it to the side of the house where the cable usually connects. Boom, OTA changes throughout the house. More reliable, and don't have to have antennas at each TV. Just run a small cable from the wall outlet to the TV input and get the channels.
Commander of Awesome Senior Pwner
24,621 posts 244 reps Joined May 2010
Sat, Dec 9, 2017 1:19 AM

Netflix, Amazon, HBO here. Stream live sports that antenae doesn't cover. Cut the cord in 2008, haven't looked back.
wildcats20 In ROY I Trust!!
29,653 posts 76 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 8:25 AM

I think we are finally making the decision to cut the cord. 

Signed up for Sling(Orange + Blue), will probably add their sports package and the DVR.

What type of OTA antenna do you guys recommend? We live in an apartment, so the roof ones aren't an option. Also, we are stuck with Spectrum internet, which sucks, but no choice. 
justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 8:34 AM

I'd be curious to know a good slim OTA antenna as well. We've got a massive antenna in our attic, but it only feeds to our tv in our bedroom. Our house isn't wired for cable so I couldn't easily run lines from the attic to the living room.
ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama
26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 8:48 AM
posted by wildcats20

I think we are finally making the decision to cut the cord. 

Signed up for Sling(Orange + Blue), will probably add their sports package and the DVR.

What type of OTA antenna do you guys recommend? We live in an apartment, so the roof ones aren't an option. Also, we are stuck with Spectrum internet, which sucks, but no choice. 

Not of much help to your question... but if you know someone with cable, barter their login.  Parents have Spectrum (TWC) and I watch live sports on: ESPN, FOXSports, NBCSports, BTNtoGO.
Spock Senior Member
5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 11:15 AM
posted by wildcats20

I think we are finally making the decision to cut the cord. 

Signed up for Sling(Orange + Blue), will probably add their sports package and the DVR.

What type of OTA antenna do you guys recommend? We live in an apartment, so the roof ones aren't an option. Also, we are stuck with Spectrum internet, which sucks, but no choice. 

i am going to sling next week.  Ordered the amazon fire stick/HD antenna combo.  
wildcats20 In ROY I Trust!!
29,653 posts 76 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 11:25 AM
posted by Spock

i am going to sling next week.  Ordered the amazon fire stick/HD antenna combo.  

I was thinking about the "free" antenna deal, but didn't feel like paying for 4 months up front. 
Laley23 GOAT
33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 3:12 PM

Sling is great. I've had it for about 3 years now and can't report any issues since the launch (I got in about a month after they launched).

Saving about $90 a month after everything is factored in.
Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 3:17 PM
posted by justincredible

I'd be curious to know a good slim OTA antenna as well. We've got a massive antenna in our attic, but it only feeds to our tv in our bedroom. Our house isn't wired for cable so I couldn't easily run lines from the attic to the living room.

 

I have something similar to this. Works great, but somewhat of an eyesore.

https://www.amazon.com/Coolmade-Detachable-Amplifier-Reception-Amplified/dp/B074PQ5NMV/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1513282647&sr=8-4&keywords=over-the-air+antenna
O-Trap Chief Shenanigans Officer
18,909 posts 140 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 3:53 PM

Have never had cable, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, or anything else like that.

 Anything I want to watch, I find on the web.
justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Dec 14, 2017 4:39 PM
posted by Automatik

 

I have something similar to this. Works great, but somewhat of an eyesore.

https://www.amazon.com/Coolmade-Detachable-Amplifier-Reception-Amplified/dp/B074PQ5NMV/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1513282647&sr=8-4&keywords=over-the-air+antenna

Can you not hide it behind the TV? I guess that could kill reception.

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