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Lately I've found myself spending a lot more time on my HTPC than I have actually using my direct TV. I'm thinking about getting rid of it completely and just using streaming sites , such as HULU , and some other non-pay type sites.
Any of you guys kind of already doing this? And what's your favorite cheap to free type media outlets you may use? What's your favorite software ( if you use any ) for streaming.
I am paying around $150.00 for the big supremo package from DTV , and I have to because the sports channels for MX and SX are up in the higher cost packages they sell. Christ my last 2 month bill was like $330.00 freakin' dollars.
I need to find something where I can get my local channels , sports channels and some movie channels.
Any of you guys kind of already doing this? And what's your favorite cheap to free type media outlets you may use? What's your favorite software ( if you use any ) for streaming.
I am paying around $150.00 for the big supremo package from DTV , and I have to because the sports channels for MX and SX are up in the higher cost packages they sell. Christ my last 2 month bill was like $330.00 freakin' dollars.
I need to find something where I can get my local channels , sports channels and some movie channels.
They dont know where that receiver is unless a phoneline is hooked to it.
My comcast buddy had taken out several direct units and he gave my all the hardware i needed,bunches of it.
Works like a charm and it's a grand total of $25/month. Netflix/Hulu have more stuff on them than I have time to watch, so I don't miss Dish at all
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You can watch the races on two channels I run this is the live stream channel - http://www.dailymotion.com/cbmracing
This is the Race replay channel. Most Races are up before the event is over - http://www.dailymotion.com/CBM-RACING
That came with Prime for a year, but I dont even watch anything on Prime, Not sure why. I had a few issues with it saying "Included with Prime" and then had to dispute charges with them sooooo I guess thats actually why but they were always cool to make it right.
I use the 7.99 Netflix plan, I don't need HD its not big deal to me. But Netflix is one I use the most far as Apps on the fire, I also enjoy my spotify with it.
I then bought an app for 2 dollars that can stream my MacBook to my TV.
I use a program called Stremio Its a torrent program that allows you to watch when they download, has a beautiful interface and trust worthy. I use it mainly for movies but its great for TV too.
If by any chance I cant find something that Stremio doesn't have (Typically old series) I use Movie4k for movies and The Watch series for TV. I always have adblocker on and watch where I click on these though.
Sometimes I just like noise in the background like Sienfeld or something and I use an App called Crackle, it serves ads but its free and still less commercials than normal TV. And that way I dont burn out my favorite shows on Netflix or ruin a new series by not watching it.
I have been thinking about paying for Sling TV for 20 bucks a month you get pretty much all the good channels on TV and kick in a bit more still under $30.00 you get anything you need but Fox Sports I think. The idea with this is, I just like the noise aspect and you get a Free Roku when you sign up with them and I want one for my office.
So yeah that is my setup. With the Fire TV and netflix, my bill for this year this far is 120 bucks? and just adds 7.99 a month.
I have a Samsung TV. No Apple TV. No Roku Tv....what the fuck are these anyway? Why cant one TV play whatever you want? Can someone explain?
Sounds like PS4 is cool...at least you can play Blu-Rays also?
I dumped Direct last year. Couldnt justify the cost to watch a race on Sat night.
Does the PS 4 need an internet or hardline phone connect to work?
Had feeds out the ass. Watch sx and mxgp today plus MotoGP.
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