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Post by River Rat » Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:43 pm

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Post by Selym » Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:13 pm

What about using an antenna to pick up the local stations?

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Post by HapaHapa » Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:17 pm

We tried the Hulu/Roku route. Didn’t last because Dodger games were needed, and Spectrum cable box is the only way to watch the Dodgers in the LA area. Well, I guess a Dodger internet subscription and Chromecast might have worked, but the troops were in too much uproar over me turning the TV services upside-down. It’s still cheaper than those crooks at Verizon.
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Post by hoppyjr » Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:50 pm

I tried Hulu with Live TV in fall of 2017 and it didn’t work out for me because it buffered too much and often froze up.

I’ve been using YouTube TV since then and it’s fantastic. While I’m not a google fan, this service is stable and has the options and intuitive functionality that I enjoy. I also added Starz & Showtime to my subscription. Even when I factor in the $50 I pay for the high end Xfinity Internet, my total outlay is still about 65% of what the equivalent Xfinity tv package would have cost. Since I hate Xfinity/Comcast and only dislike Google, this was an easy choice.


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hoppyjr wrote:I tried Hulu with Live TV in fall of 2017 and it didn’t work out for me because it buffered too much and often froze up.

I’ve been using YouTube TV since then and it’s fantastic. While I’m not a google fan, this service is stable and has the options and intuitive functionality that I enjoy. I also added Starz & Showtime to my subscription. Even when I factor in the $50 I pay for the high end Xfinity Internet, my total outlay is still about 65% of what the equivalent Xfinity tv package would have cost. Since I hate Xfinity/Comcast and only dislike Google, this was an easy choice.
Just did You Tube TV myself. I'm saving about $100 a month over DirecTV. I see no difference in picture quality. Love the unlimited cloud DVR. Only thing is I no longer get the MASN Nationals broadcasts, but I can live with that.

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Any regrets from Cord Cutters?

Post by dukerules » Wed Aug 21, 2019 4:31 am

Oh yeah, and being able to customize your channel guide is awesome.

One thing I don't like is that when I'm trying to record a show that doesn't have episodes airing soon, that show won't show up in a search (Better Call Saul, for instance). And I wish there was a way to only record new episodes of a show, instead of all episodes, as I could do with DirecTV.

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Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:25 am

I'm totally fine with just neflix and prime. Anything I can't get there... I pirate.

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Post by River Rat » Thu Apr 23, 2020 5:20 am

Well a while back I shit caned DIREC TV went HULU live. All local TV come in great except for CBS it buffers every so often. Think it's a local problem at how they send the signal to HULU small time TV stations I notice screw up a lot compared to bigger cities in other states. What made me do it AT&E got greedy jacked the bill up a few bucks so tested HULU for free and stayed with HULU live. The funny thing AT&T did not want there equipment back the stuff they make you pay extra for the stuff they charge half your bill for then the signal. There better off cutting your bill in half so it's the same as the streaming services instead of charging you double for equipment they don't want back and they keep you as a customer.

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Post by rain_maker » Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:15 am

We made the move over the last month. YouTube TV for local channels, Prime, and Netflix. Disney+ for free for 12 mo thru Verizon. Added a Showtime subscription (free for 30 days) to binge Billions. All I need. Saving about $100./mo.

Running through AppleTV 4k on our main TV, native apps on our 2nd TV and a FireStick on our bedroom TV.

Works great ... a bit different than the old remote, box, etc that we had but we're getting used to it.

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Post by toxicavenger » Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:05 pm

netflicks, tubi, and youtube are our thing

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Post by unsub073 » Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:06 am

I am sure most of you know about this site, but haven't seen it referenced yet. It provides decent updates on new streaming services and old ones, plus where to stream some current shows.

https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/

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Post by dukerules » Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:15 am

YouTube TV is awesome. I would never go back to DirectTV, and I'm saving over $100 a month with it.

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Post by Joeprez » Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:06 am

Haven't had cable for about 4 years now. I partially pay (because I share with close family): Netflix, Disney+, Hulu. Also subscribed to Amazon Prime.

I've been thinking about getting a Direct TV or Hulu TV for local station, but I think I would use it about four or five times a year. My latest TV doesnt even have a TV Tuner!
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Post by logan2z » Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:43 am

We still have Hulu,. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. To be honest I watch YouTube videos 95% of the time and could probably eliminate one or more of the services we currently have. Still less than we were paying for DirecTV, though.

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Post by Knome » Sat May 23, 2020 10:01 am

I haven't subscribed to cable since 2005 and in the last 15 years with things like streaming services, smart TVs, Youtube content getting better and more diverse, and piracy, I havent missed broadcast TV at all.

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Post by Joeprez » Sat May 23, 2020 5:41 pm

Its been 5 years for us. I’ve never missed it. My wife miss it maybe once a year for Muss Universe or something similar (similarly lame).


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Post by River Rat » Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:38 am

If any one who uses HULU has problems with local CBS Channel were it buffers a lot only channel that does it enough to get your goat. Down load the CBS app the app will give a code go the the site on your computer it tells you do the code pick Hulu as your provider sign in with your Hulu code and you can watch it from that app on your tv with no buffering.

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Post by Captdave » Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:12 am

River Rat wrote:Know this is a old thread has any one tried Hulu for local stations ? The price went up a little they do let you try it for free for a month mite try it and if it works OK cut the cord and save fifty bucks a month. Would like to know if Hulu local station work ok if any one here is using it and looks like all the other stuff I get with the dish for half the price.
Just switched from Directv to Hulu and no problems so far. Saving $100 a month with all the local stations. We also have Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+, ESPN+ with our Verizon cell package.


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Post by logan2z » Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:17 am

Captdave wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:12 am
River Rat wrote:Know this is a old thread has any one tried Hulu for local stations ? The price went up a little they do let you try it for free for a month mite try it and if it works OK cut the cord and save fifty bucks a month. Would like to know if Hulu local station work ok if any one here is using it and looks like all the other stuff I get with the dish for half the price.
Just switched from Directv to Hulu and no problems so far. Saving $100 a month.
I think I'm still ahead price-wise since switching from DirecTV to Hulu, but there have been several price increases since I moved over and the gap is rapidly closing. I'm also not thrilled about the fact that the ability to skip commercials in recordings can be disabled by some content providers. I have no problem being forced to watch commercials while watching live TV but I fully expected to be able to skip them on all recorded content. Certainly one drawback over a conventional DVR.

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Post by toxicavenger » Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:23 am

logan2z wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:17 am
Captdave wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:12 am
River Rat wrote:Know this is a old thread has any one tried Hulu for local stations ? The price went up a little they do let you try it for free for a month mite try it and if it works OK cut the cord and save fifty bucks a month. Would like to know if Hulu local station work ok if any one here is using it and looks like all the other stuff I get with the dish for half the price.
Just switched from Directv to Hulu and no problems so far. Saving $100 a month.
I think I'm still ahead price-wise since switching from DirecTV to Hulu, but there have been several price increases since I moved over and the gap is rapidly closing. I'm also not thrilled about the fact that the ability to skip commercials in recordings can be disabled by some content providers. I have no problem being forced to watch commercials while watching live TV but I fully expected to be able to skip them on all recorded content. Certainly one drawback over a conventional DVR.
dude there is so many commercials a 2 hour movie turns into a 3 hour one after you have seen them all :shrug: :crybaby:

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Post by Captdave » Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:26 am

logan2z wrote:
Captdave wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:12 am
River Rat wrote:Know this is a old thread has any one tried Hulu for local stations ? The price went up a little they do let you try it for free for a month mite try it and if it works OK cut the cord and save fifty bucks a month. Would like to know if Hulu local station work ok if any one here is using it and looks like all the other stuff I get with the dish for half the price.
Just switched from Directv to Hulu and no problems so far. Saving $100 a month.
I think I'm still ahead price-wise since switching from DirecTV to Hulu, but there have been several price increases since I moved over and the gap is rapidly closing. I'm also not thrilled about the fact that the ability to skip commercials in recordings can be disabled by some content providers. I have no problem being forced to watch commercials while watching live TV but I fully expected to be able to skip them on all recorded content. Certainly one drawback over a conventional DVR.
I think Hulu gives you an option for $5 to disable the ads on live tv.


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Re: Any regrets from Cord Cutters?

Post by logan2z » Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:42 am

Captdave wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:26 am
logan2z wrote:
Captdave wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:12 am
River Rat wrote:Know this is a old thread has any one tried Hulu for local stations ? The price went up a little they do let you try it for free for a month mite try it and if it works OK cut the cord and save fifty bucks a month. Would like to know if Hulu local station work ok if any one here is using it and looks like all the other stuff I get with the dish for half the price.
Just switched from Directv to Hulu and no problems so far. Saving $100 a month.
I think I'm still ahead price-wise since switching from DirecTV to Hulu, but there have been several price increases since I moved over and the gap is rapidly closing. I'm also not thrilled about the fact that the ability to skip commercials in recordings can be disabled by some content providers. I have no problem being forced to watch commercials while watching live TV but I fully expected to be able to skip them on all recorded content. Certainly one drawback over a conventional DVR.
I think Hulu gives you an option for $5 to disable the ads on live tv.
There's an $11.99 no ads option but it doesn't apply to live tv, the on demand library, etc. You need the enhanced DVR option to skip commercials on recordings. We pay for both options yet still can't always skip commercials.

I do like Hulu, but by the time you add on all the options needed to match a traditional DVR experience the savings aren't that great.

Honestly, given how little time I have to watch TV these days, and the high percentage of content that's complete shite, I'm probably over-spending on the service. My go-to for "TV"watching these days is free YouTube videos.

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Post by toxicavenger » Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:17 pm

logan2z wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:42 am
There's an $11.99 no ads option but it doesn't apply to live tv, the on demand library, etc. You need the enhanced DVR option to skip commercials on recordings. We pay for both options yet still can't always skip commercials.

I do like Hulu, but by the time you add on all the options needed to match a traditional DVR experience the savings aren't that great.

Honestly, given how little time I have to watch TV these days, and the high percentage of content that's complete shite, I'm probably over-spending on the service. My go-to for "TV"watching these days is free YouTube videos.
same. or I use tubi

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Post by Captdave » Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:29 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
logan2z wrote:
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:42 am
There's an $11.99 no ads option but it doesn't apply to live tv, the on demand library, etc. You need the enhanced DVR option to skip commercials on recordings. We pay for both options yet still can't always skip commercials.

I do like Hulu, but by the time you add on all the options needed to match a traditional DVR experience the savings aren't that great.

Honestly, given how little time I have to watch TV these days, and the high percentage of content that's complete shite, I'm probably over-spending on the service. My go-to for "TV"watching these days is free YouTube videos.
same. or I use tubi
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