Cutting the cable, lets talk options and media setups (4 Viewers)

[all2neat]

We cut the cord finally!

 

[KulBreez]

Bump

 

[Domefan504]

Showtime now available on Apple TV for only 10.99 a month. First month is free

 

[Zack Lee]

WatchESPN comes with the FireStick. I did not have to enter any credentials for an existing cable/directv account. I just tried it and it worked. I hope it does not expire at a later date but so far so good on both the fire sticks.

curious if you see this if you are still getting it for free and if anyone else can confirm. This would be worth buying a firestick for even though I have everything else in chromecast. But I wonder if it is because you are a prime member?

 

[Domefan504]

Hoping one day ESPN becomes a separate subscription. At least I can get ESPN 3 and trending topics is which is like a S.C. without B.S. on Apple TV.

 

[Domefan504]

curious if you see this if you are still getting it for free and if anyone else can confirm. This would be worth buying a firestick for even though I have everything else in chromecast. But I wonder if it is because you are a prime member?

I know the older versions of Ruku and Apple TV there was a hack code. Much like having a descrambler back in the day. I think Apple TV made it harder to do that on the 3rd generation Apple TV.

 

[Terrence]

curious if you see this if you are still getting it for free and if anyone else can confirm. This would be worth buying a firestick for even though I have everything else in chromecast. But I wonder if it is because you are a prime member?

Yes still free, and yes I presume cause I am Prime member.

 

[Zack Lee]

Hoping one day ESPN becomes a separate subscription. At least I can get ESPN 3 and trending topics is which is like a S.C. without B.S. on Apple TV.

live sports is the one reason people list on polls why they do not cut the cord. For that reason you can only imagine how deep ESPN is in the cable company pockets.

And there is plenty of proof.

Verizon has apparently hit a snag with regard to its efforts aimed at cord cutters. The cable TV provider recently introduced a way to purchase TV channel packages via à la carte bundles. But today, ESPN filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Verizon, arguing that Verizon’s move to break out ESPN’s channels into a separate sports tier that isn’t a part of the core package is not authorized by existing contracts.

ESPN Sues Verizon Over Its TV Packages Aimed At Cord Cutters | TechCrunch

but better options have been listed in this thread.

here is one.

ESPN has been the glue that kept many customers stuck to traditional cable and satellite plans, despite enticing new options for “cutting the cord” and getting video from a mix of other sources.

Now ESPN will be available through a $20-per-month streaming-video package that DISH subsidiary Sling will begin offering this quarter. (Image above courtesy of ESPN.)

Called Sling TV, it’s a month-to-month service with no contract requirements and no hardware to install. The service is available via streaming media devices such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV boxes and sticks. It will also work with some “smart” TVs from LG and Samsung; PCs; Macs and devices running iOS and Android. Additional supported devices will be announced later this year.
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/brier...-cutters-wish-for-espn-a-la-carte-comes-true/

 

[Zack Lee]

Yes still free, and yes I presume cause I am Prime member.

I have been considering prime anyway since I am a kindle owner. The shipping has never been incentive enough because all my orders are over $35 anyway but the rest is enticing.

 

[Terrence]

I have been considering prime anyway since I am a kindle owner. The shipping has never been incentive enough because all my orders are over $35 anyway but the rest is enticing.

It works great for me, so highly pleased with the process.

 

[Domefan504]

live sports is the one reason people list on polls why they do not cut the cord. For that reason you can only imagine how deep ESPN is in the cable company pockets.

And there is plenty of proof.



ESPN Sues Verizon Over Its TV Packages Aimed At Cord Cutters | TechCrunch

but better options have been listed in this thread.

here is one.

Interesting because ESPN is owned by Disney. Disney has Apps and has online streaming programming on Apple TV.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Odd this came back up. I just ordered Cox internet yesterday and had to listen to Uverse grovel to keep me in the fold. So ready for the new experience.

 

[keepoursaints]

Just moved and got a new Smart TV and currently not under a contract with DirecTV cuz they swapped my box out during the mover's special which made me lose all of my saved shows, etc. I've found some sites that work great for movies and shows but yea my biggest issue is live sports. I'd love to be able to cut the cable though so I'm going to do some heavy reading in here.

 

[SuperQuincy]

Just moved and got a new Smart TV and currently not under a contract with DirecTV cuz they swapped my box out during the mover's special which made me lose all of my saved shows, etc. I've found some sites that work great for movies and shows but yea my biggest issue is live sports. I'd love to be able to cut the cable though so I'm going to do some heavy reading in here.

Depending on your local stations service signals you will pick up most local NFL/college games through antenna.

I get NBC, Fox, CBS beautiful HD picture through my antenna (did you know you get a much better picture through Antenna signals that broadcast in HDTV because they are not decompressed, and recompressed for your screen via cable). Most new smart TVs have built in receivers that you could probably get a few of the stronger signals directly through that.

Live sports was my biggest draw back at first, but now I stream most of my sports. In the event there is something on I really want to watch and I can't get, I go to the local sports bar. Even the money spent on beer/food while there won't come close to what I was dishing out for cable. Plus i'm out having fun, and i'd be spending money for food and drink watching the game anyways sitting at home.

Try it for a month, I doubt you go back. Ive never seen anyone go back after cutting the cord. We just find more convienent ways to stream stuff. Companies are taking notice and some are already catering to our needs, most if not all will follow suit in some capacity. HBO, Showtime have taken the leap, and more and more projects are signing up with companies like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Crackle to play exclusive content only available through streaming.

Your on the ledge already...one more step.

 

[Brennan77]

Yep. A saints game looks better through rabbit ears than it does through cable. The sound is mixed in dolby digital as well so the crowd sounds like it is behind and around you, as if you were in the stadium. It is cool.