Cutting the cord
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Huzzah! Death to television everywhere. Been without for almost a decade and I have zero regrets.
I get outside more, read more books and generally am happier without the zombification screen.
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I cut the cord in the 1990s.
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I dropped my satellite service almost 2 years ago and haven't even considered it since.
I pick up OTA channels, have my Channel Master DVR so I can record shows I might otherwise miss, and everything else is viewable online.
Often for free on the channels' website.
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What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.
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@Dashrender sonarr + couchpotato + transmission + plex
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@Dashrender said:
What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.
I am using a cheap HomeWorx. For the very little recording I wanted, it was a good enough solution. It is really lacking in features and for someone who really wants solid DVR, I would not recommend it.
I just reviewed the ChannelMaster website that @DustinB3403 mentioned. That looks like a really solid DVR. Not liking the price though.
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@Dashrender said:
What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.
piratebay + slave torrent box + vlc streamer
edit: vlc streamer is one of the only apps I've ever paid for and SERIOUSLY enjoy.
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@MattSpeller said:
@Dashrender said:
What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.
piratebay + slave torrent box + vlc streamer
- Membership in a private tracker.
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I bought the $249 unit, and a $60 1TB USB 3.0 drive and saved my self $90 bucks.
Was worth it when I was comparing it to buying a TV Tuner card, and the board etc to run everything on. It really does work quite well.
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I haven't have cable in 10 years . All OTA since then.
I've recently picked up Roku 3 and am using Hulu and Sling TV. Hulu I plan on keeping and it works great. SlingTV constantly have problems and complains about my internet connection when the connection is fine. I don't know if it's some fight between Sling and Comcast or what.
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@MattSpeller said:
@Dashrender said:
What is everyone (who has one) using for a DVR? I'm considering moving to over the air only.
piratebay + slave torrent box + vlc streamer
edit: vlc streamer is one of the only apps I've ever paid for and SERIOUSLY enjoy.
http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamerI'm with JaredBush on this, stay away from piratebay and kickass. Quality is just poor, and you're risking a letter from your ISP, or worse. Stay with private trackers. Or invest in offshore seedbox and vpn.
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@marcinozga as a Canadian I have different rules, but that's a very valid point.
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@MattSpeller said:
@marcinozga as a Canadian I have different rules, but that's a very valid point.
ISP or some 3 letter gov agencies don't chase you there for torrenting?
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@marcinozga not like you southerners. Most I've ever gotten is a nasty letter from my ISP saying I'm a bad person and should feel bad. Zero consequences.
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I have a private tracker.
@DustinB3403 said:
I bought the $249 unit, and a $60 1TB USB 3.0 drive and saved my self $90 bucks.
Was worth it when I was comparing it to buying a TV Tuner card, and the board etc to run everything on. It really does work quite well.
You bought what?
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@DustinB3403 said:
oh.. that looks kinda cool, though I'm thinking I can't hide it behind my TV very well.
Does it connect to other services like a Ruko or Amazon TV does?
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@Dashrender said:
@DustinB3403 said:
oh.. that looks kinda cool, though I'm thinking I can't hide it behind my TV very well.
Does it connect to other services like a Ruko or Amazon TV does?
Nevermind.. yes it does.
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It doesn't include Amazon or Roku, but it does have Youtube, and it'll pull any internet channels that are available.
Cooking shows, outdoors-man shows or whatever there are.
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@DustinB3403 said:
It doesn't include Amazon or Roku, but it does have Youtube, and it'll pull any internet channels that are available.
Cooking shows, outdoors-man shows or whatever there are.
Vudu and Netflix are where we spend 99.9% of our non traditional TV time.
