Happy prose
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Post by Happy prose on Jan 15, 2014 14:04:31 GMT -5
I really want to cable. I only watch a few shows on network tv. I've already tried, and I can get them with antenna. The problem is most shows are on too late, so I watch on demand or my dvr. What do i need to buy to record shows without cable? Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:06:02 GMT -5
What kind of internet do you have? You could just buy those few shows and then download them and/or stream them whenever you want... we use a Roku.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:07:20 GMT -5
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jan 15, 2014 14:07:27 GMT -5
If you really want to "record" them, a DVD recorder with built-in hard drive. If not, locate them online streaming through one of the various sites (network sites or Hulu usually).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:08:29 GMT -5
If i'm buying a program its usually through Amazon... for me. We netflix too, but its usually not for current tv.
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Post by steph08 on Jan 15, 2014 14:09:10 GMT -5
Does it make me really old school if my first thought was a VCR?  |
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jan 15, 2014 14:09:30 GMT -5
Yes.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:12:56 GMT -5
You can also get Hulu Pro which allows you to stream most new TV shows.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Jan 15, 2014 14:14:03 GMT -5
If i'm buying a program its usually through Amazon... for me. We netflix too, but its usually not for current tv. Exactly. I have both. You have to keep in mind that not EVERYTHING is available. They have a limited selection. |
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Jan 15, 2014 14:14:31 GMT -5
You can also get Hulu Pro which allows you to stream most new TV shows. Cool! Didn't know about that one. Thanks. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:14:45 GMT -5
I have a Tivo. I pay $9.99/month, but it's worth it.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jan 15, 2014 14:16:04 GMT -5
You can also get Hulu Pro which allows you to stream most new TV shows. Cool! Didn't know about that one. Thanks. I think you mean Hulu Plus? Is there another level? I'm considering subscribing to Hulu Plus, so I want all the info I can get... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:18:20 GMT -5
You can also get Hulu Pro which allows you to stream most new TV shows. I'll check that out! Thanks. Is that what you use? Do you know if they 'become unavailable'... for instance, i know i can just stream some through ABC's app, but if i happen to not catch it, they might pull them down off of there at any time then i've missed one.. |
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Post by Happy prose on Jan 15, 2014 14:19:10 GMT -5
So far I like the recorder. I have netflix through my Wii, but they didn't have The Good Wife. I also watch The Following.
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Post by Happy prose on Jan 15, 2014 14:20:18 GMT -5
Also...I only have an ipad at home; no computer.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:20:36 GMT -5
You can also get Hulu Pro which allows you to stream most new TV shows. I'll check that out! Thanks. Is that what you use? Do you know if they 'become unavailable'... for instance, i know i can just stream some through ABC's app, but if i happen to not catch it, they might pull them down off of there at any time then i've missed one.. ' We don't. We tried it, but we were having trouble with the streaming quality. It kept buffering on us. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:21:29 GMT -5
You can also get Hulu Pro which allows you to stream most new TV shows. I'll check that out! Thanks. Is that what you use? Do you know if they 'become unavailable'... for instance, i know i can just stream some through ABC's app, but if i happen to not catch it, they might pull them down off of there at any time then i've missed one.. I get HULU Plus occasionally (alternate with Netflix). They had all the seasons in their entirety of the shows I was watching. I'm pretty sure they let you try it for a month for free if you want to check it out. The main crappy thing about Hulu plus is the commercials. I found that annoying. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:21:54 GMT -5
We stream directly onto the tvs through roku or wii. or stream to ipads.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jan 15, 2014 14:22:12 GMT -5
You can also get Hulu Pro which allows you to stream most new TV shows. I'll check that out! Thanks. Is that what you use? Do you know if they 'become unavailable'... for instance, i know i can just stream some through ABC's app, but if i happen to not catch it, they might pull them down off of there at any time then i've missed one.. I've become super  with the various networks who've been removing the ability to watch their shows on their own websites lately. ABC, FOX, TNT, CBS have all made it incredibly hard to view their shows for some unfathomable reason. I accept the necessity to let them make me watch commercials and to wait for 8 days as well, but now they're not even letting you watch them with all those caveats. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:23:13 GMT -5
Oh, and i hate commercials. I wonder if HuluPlus has commercials?
Frankly i'd rather just buy the content than have to watch commercials.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:24:15 GMT -5
Oh, and i hate commercials. I wonder if HuluPlus has commercials? Frankly i'd rather just buy the content than have to watch commercials. It does and it sucks because you can't fast forward though them. |
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Post by justme on Jan 15, 2014 14:28:29 GMT -5
If you're doing Hulu or Nextflix you'll want something that puts it onto your TV. Roku, a wifi compatible DVD/Bluray, Crome TV, etc. From what I understand CBS shows and CW shows are not on Hulu.
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Post by Tiny on Jan 15, 2014 14:30:02 GMT -5
 I think I love you Archie. I've got the same "problem" as Happyprose - no cable and no easy way to get the internet to my TV (and not enough internet ummph! to stream in high quality). For HappyProse: i looked into a device like this over a year ago - and the ones available were $400 and up. I couldn't bring myself to pay another $400 since I had just paid $300 to get a new TV antenna installed. Now that the antenna has 'paid for itself'  I'm gonna look into these recorders again!!
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jan 15, 2014 14:30:21 GMT -5
If you're doing Hulu or Nextflix you'll want something that puts it onto your TV. Roku, a wifi compatible DVD/Bluray, Crome TV, etc. From what I understand CBS shows and CW shows are not on Hulu. CBS shows don't appear to be anywhere other than what's on their website. CW is not particularly restrictive on viewing episodes on their website, though. So far. |
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jan 15, 2014 14:31:13 GMT -5
FWIW, Tiny Speck, I own a DVD recorder and I love it!
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Post by greeniis10 on Jan 15, 2014 14:32:52 GMT -5
What about for watching live sports on TV? Is that an option with the devices / methods you've all listed? I HATE paying the cable bill and I very rarely watch TV, but I cannot give up my sports. Any suggestions, please?
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Post by Happy prose on Jan 15, 2014 14:34:45 GMT -5
FWIW, Tiny Speck, I own a DVD recorder and I love it! Is it easy to set up and operate? Then I guess you would delete episodes to not fill up the hard drive? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 14:37:11 GMT -5
You can buy CBS shows on Amazon. I'm not sure what CW is? But The CW is also listed on Amazon.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jan 15, 2014 14:37:54 GMT -5
FWIW, Tiny Speck, I own a DVD recorder and I love it! Is it easy to set up and operate? Then I guess you would delete episodes to not fill up the hard drive? I thought it was fairly easy, not really worse than connecting a regular DVD player or a VCR was. I record stuff on the hard drive to watch and then delete most of it when done viewing. If I decide to keep anything, I can transfer it to a blank disc. So far, it's worked great and it's my second such machine. We use it pretty heavily. |
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jan 15, 2014 14:38:39 GMT -5
You can buy CBS shows on Amazon. I'm not sure what CW is? But The CW is also listed on Amazon. That's good to know about Amazon. I've been annoyed at my inability to watch CBS stuff (like the Big Bang Theory) if I miss it on TV. The CW is just another network. I like "Arrow", which I sometimes view on their website. |
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