Should I dump Dish?

[glockmail]

Roku is a streaming player where you can get Netflix for movies and all sorts of other channels. You can get one for as low as $60. We now have one because even basic cable is up to around $80-90 per month here. You do need a fast internet connection. I would recommend a Roku 2. You can get one at Wal Mart or Target.

Based on your recommendation I'd get a Roku 3. It's ten dollars more.

[gabosaurus]

Based on your recommendation I'd get a Roku 3. It's ten dollars more.

I believe Roku 2 is $79 and Roku 3 is $99. Still not much of a difference. Amazon Prime streaming has current TV programs you can play commercial free for $1.99 each. Good for the shows that come on at 10 pm here. Also you can rent movies without leaving the house.

[PostmodernProphet]

I hate the way the companies set up their channel packages........if I go with basic I can't get Fox......to get Fox I need to add 24 channels I don't watch.....then I need to add ten more to get the Big10 Network........beyond that, KickAss Torrents......

[aboutime]

I hate the way the companies set up their channel packages........if I go with basic I can't get Fox......to get Fox I need to add 24 channels I don't watch.....then I need to add ten more to get the Big10 Network........beyond that, KickAss Torrents......

So, that explains why WE don't get the Big Fox channel. But we do get the local Fox affiliate.
Gotta give up some things in order to afford others.

[Said1]

Roku is a streaming player where you can get Netflix for movies and all sorts of other channels. You can get one for as low as $60. We now have one because even basic cable is up to around $80-90 per month here. You do need a fast internet connection. I would recommend a Roku 2. You can get one at Wal Mart or Target.

But I thought you're husband was rich?

[aboutime]

But I thought you're husband was rich?

Said1. Looks like you just caused gabby to take a huge gulp, and think "Uh oh. I messed up!"

[fj1200]

Here's my situation:

I watch Velocity, History, USA, FNC, and occasionally my wife watches HGTV.

Just another thought about whether to dump Dish. Can you replace what you want to watch or can you get by without it? Most series get to Netflix eventually or Hulu+ more quickly but some don't really make it there AFAIK. I used to watch plenty of networks but have just gone cold turkey because I can't really replace the Golf Channel.

[red states rule]

But I thought you're husband was rich?

It's that damn Bush depression that is causing Gabby to pinch pennies now

It could also be given all the tax increases rammed through by her Gov Moonbeam - Gabby may be close to paying her fair share in taxes - thus she has to cut back in other areas

[glockmail]

Just another thought about whether to dump Dish. Can you replace what you want to watch or can you get by without it? Most series get to Netflix eventually or Hulu+ more quickly but some don't really make it there AFAIK. I used to watch plenty of networks but have just gone cold turkey because I can't really replace the Golf Channel.

I can't find Velocity on Hulu, Netflix or anywhere. Yeah I could probably substitute for other car shows, but sometimes you need to watch news, and Fox is the only trustworty network. They only stream 1 hour/ day (I think its 11am to noon).

What service provides live baseball/ football? When my dad visits he has to see his Red Sox and Patriots.

[glockmail]

But I thought you're husband was rich?

A large income doesn't preclude you from pinching pennies.

I'm constantly evaluating which service I can reduce or omit, hence this thread. Or saving with coupons or discounts. I'll give some examples of discussions that my wife and I have had just this weekend. One was a refi on our second home, and we figured that we can save about $8000 if we can get a 15 year at 3.25%. The second was my fax service, which costs $10/ month. I'd love to get rid of that recurring bill. We signed up for a seminar on ways to save energy in our home. I've got an Ace Hardware coupon for 20% savings for next Saturday only that I've entered into my phone calendar.

[fj1200]

I can't find Velocity on Hulu, Netflix or anywhere. Yeah I could probably substitute for other car shows, but sometimes you need to watch news, and Fox is the only trustworty network. They only stream 1 hour/ day (I think its 11am to noon).

What service provides live baseball/ football? When my dad visits he has to see his Red Sox and Patriots.

I can't say I can answer that last one but I imagine it's out there somewhere. It was definitely worth the trade off for us not to have cable.

[red states rule]

Glock, looks like Direct TV has a decent intro offer. TV and internet for under $50

I do not know if they have all your favorites in the intro package but you may want to check it out

[aboutime]

Glock, looks like Direct TV has a decent intro offer. TV and internet for under $50

I do not know if they have all your favorites in the intro package but you may want to check it out

red states rule. Haven't seen the add but...if it's like many others they have tried lately. That under 50 Dollars trick, probably only lasts a few months, and with a CONTRACT signup that eventually wishes you had taken out a 2ND Mortgage to pay for ALL THE GOODIES.

[glockmail]

Glock, looks like Direct TV has a decent intro offer. TV and internet for under $50

I do not know if they have all your favorites in the intro package but you may want to check it out

Intro smintro. Dish's into price was $30. After a year it went up to $45 and was still a better deal than cable. Then my wife wanted to watch Olympic sports so we got the next step up to $55. With that step Velocity appeared and now I'm hooked.

[red states rule]

red states rule. Haven't seen the add but...if it's like many others they have tried lately. That under 50 Dollars trick, probably only lasts a few months, and with a CONTRACT signup that eventually wishes you had taken out a 2ND Mortgage to pay for ALL THE GOODIES.

For me there was a minor price increase - and I am happy with the service.

They tried to sell me NFL Sunday Ticket but I would pay the price. Other then that no issues with Direct TV

Regarding all the goodies - just say NO