Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord - Page 6

Chainsaw13 · 04-09-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

How's that hdtv antenna working for you, Bob? How far are you from the transmission towers? Everything I've been looking at says most are good in the 35-40 mile range and I'm probably closer to 50.

So far so good. I'll have to look it up to see how far away I am. I've yet to really test it out, to see how good of a signal I'm getting. I just put it up on the one location the wall and did a channel scan.

BTW, I bought the non amplified Amazon version antenna. Was like $25-30.

Chainsaw13 · 04-11-2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

How's that hdtv antenna working for you, Bob? How far are you from the transmission towers? Everything I've been looking at says most are good in the 35-40 mile range and I'm probably closer to 50.

Did a bit of moving the antenna around. Looks like I'll need an extension to the cord that comes on the one I bought. Found putting it in a window increases the signal level a lot.

Looking online, I'm anywhere from 15-18 miles from most of the stations. My guess is you'd want either an amplified indoor, or an external.

14holestogie · 04-11-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Did a bit of moving the antenna around. Looks like I'll need an extension to the cord that comes on the one I bought. Found putting it in a window increases the signal level a lot.

Looking online, I'm anywhere from 15-18 miles from most of the stations. My guess is you'd want either an amplified indoor, or an external.

Yeah, definately an external for me. I'd guess the most powerful one I can find to cover my 50-60 mile range. Everything I see so far states most ranges advertised are exaggerated, so I'll probably need something close to 80-100 mile range.

Fordman4ever · 04-09-2015, 06:28 PM

I don't have an xbox and it was just one of the options. if you paid for 3 months up front they sent it to you

irratebass · 04-10-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

I don't have an xbox and it was just one of the options. if you paid for 3 months up front they sent it to you

Interesting....thanks......doing this today since GOT starts Sunday

Chainsaw13 · 04-11-2015, 12:46 PM

It's amazing how much the cable companies compress the signal. Colors more vibrant OTA.

Chainsaw13 · 04-15-2015, 08:01 PM

So I've been without cable for three days now. A lot less surfing, more actual watching. I'm still getting some basic cable thru the line, including local hd channels. I'm still trying to find the best spot to put my hd antenna. Where it is now, anytime a car drives by, I lose signal for a couple seconds.

Best part of all of this, my bill will only be $20/month for the next year.

Porch Dweller · 06-13-2015, 08:29 AM

After two months, I threw in the towel and got DirecTv. I was missing hockey too much.

CigarSquid · 06-15-2015, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

After two months, I threw in the towel and got DirecTv. I was missing hockey too much.

Why not do this if you are missing hockey..

https://gamecenter.nhl.com/nhlgc/sec...xbox-landingpg

I am thinking of getting it just so I can get into hockey more.

irratebass · 06-15-2015, 07:39 AM

Cancelling Sling today.....not impressed with it & GOT is now over.

GreekGodX · 07-08-2015, 11:06 AM

What internet speeds do you guys have for all the streaming? I just got 50mbps and initial usage looks good. I'm just thinking if there is multiple people streaming and using the internet that it would slow down too much. Upgrade to 100mbps?

Chainsaw13 · 07-08-2015, 01:05 PM

Im still on 15mbps. Works well enough for me, even at peak times, with only the occassional lag. But them I"m the only one in the house.

hotreds · 07-08-2015, 01:10 PM

My speed is 75 at the router, 25 at my computer. You lose and INCREDIBLE amount of speed- per inch of distance it seems!

pnoon · 12-26-2016, 08:46 PM

Anyone here use the PlaystationVue streaming service?

How do you like it? Does thier "cloud DVR" functionality work to your satisfaction?

I'm getting ready to cut the cord and PlaystationVue is the frontrunner. I will be taking advantage of the 7-day free trial in January.

pnoon · 01-24-2017, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Anyone here use the PlaystationVue streaming service?

How do you like it? Does thier "cloud DVR" functionality work to your satisfaction?

I'm getting ready to cut the cord and PlaystationVue is the frontrunner. I will be taking advantage of the 7-day free trial in January.

Started the free trial the day before yesterday.
Looks like all systems are go.

I actually prefer the UI on the Amazon Fire Stick over the AppleTV. But they only launched PSV for the AppleTV in November, so I am hoping improvements are on the way soon.

Gonna dump AT&T for TV and as an ISP.
Switching to PlayStation Vue and back to Time Warner/Spectrum for Internet. Internet speed going from 24Mbps to 100Mbps!
I'll be saving $100/month the first year and $80/month after that.

Onetime hardware outlay of $220. AppleTV ($150) and 2 Amazon Fire Sticks ($70).

Cutting the cord rocks!

pnoon · 01-30-2017, 12:33 PM

I'm loving my new internet throughput.

Greentud · 01-30-2017, 05:52 PM

Antenna for local. Amazon fire stick and kodi gets me all I need. Ongoing cost is $99 per year for Amazon Prime.

Greentud · 01-30-2017, 07:51 PM

Forgot to add that I am currently using Playstation Vue because it gives me NESN so I can watch the Bruins via a better quality stream than I'm getting through Kodi. I don't like the Red Sox so I will cancel it once hockey is over which for the Bruins should be soon.

04-09-2015, 06:28 PM	#4
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord I don't have an xbox and it was just one of the options. if you paid for 3 months up front they sent it to you __________________

04-11-2015, 12:46 PM	#6
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,228 Trading: (96)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord It's amazing how much the cable companies compress the signal. Colors more vibrant OTA. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

04-15-2015, 08:01 PM	#7
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,228 Trading: (96)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord So I've been without cable for three days now. A lot less surfing, more actual watching. I'm still getting some basic cable thru the line, including local hd channels. I'm still trying to find the best spot to put my hd antenna. Where it is now, anytime a car drives by, I lose signal for a couple seconds. Best part of all of this, my bill will only be $20/month for the next year. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-13-2015, 08:29 AM	#8
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,615 Trading: (24)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord After two months, I threw in the towel and got DirecTv. I was missing hockey too much. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

06-15-2015, 07:39 AM	#10
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord Cancelling Sling today.....not impressed with it & GOT is now over. __________________

07-08-2015, 11:06 AM	#11
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord What internet speeds do you guys have for all the streaming? I just got 50mbps and initial usage looks good. I'm just thinking if there is multiple people streaming and using the internet that it would slow down too much. Upgrade to 100mbps? __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

07-08-2015, 01:05 PM	#12
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,228 Trading: (96)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord Im still on 15mbps. Works well enough for me, even at peak times, with only the occassional lag. But them I"m the only one in the house. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-08-2015, 01:10 PM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord My speed is 75 at the router, 25 at my computer. You lose and INCREDIBLE amount of speed- per inch of distance it seems! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-26-2016, 08:46 PM	#14
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord Anyone here use the PlaystationVue streaming service? How do you like it? Does thier "cloud DVR" functionality work to your satisfaction? I'm getting ready to cut the cord and PlaystationVue is the frontrunner. I will be taking advantage of the 7-day free trial in January. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-30-2017, 12:33 PM	#16
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord I'm loving my new internet throughput. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-30-2017, 05:52 PM	#17
Greentud Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2016 First Name: Michael Location: MA Posts: 53 Trading: (0)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord Antenna for local. Amazon fire stick and kodi gets me all I need. Ongoing cost is $99 per year for Amazon Prime.

01-30-2017, 07:51 PM	#18
Greentud Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2016 First Name: Michael Location: MA Posts: 53 Trading: (0)	Re: Cutting the Cable/Satellite Cord Forgot to add that I am currently using Playstation Vue because it gives me NESN so I can watch the Bruins via a better quality stream than I'm getting through Kodi. I don't like the Red Sox so I will cancel it once hockey is over which for the Bruins should be soon.