[SNIP] Streaming Media Gadgets - Comments Page 2

I'm cutting the cord next week! I currently have bundled services for internet/basic TV/HBO, but Google Fiber has arrived and I'm getting basic internet services. I've been happy with my 2 other TVs that have antenna/Apple TV and antenna/Amazon Fire. So now that I can access my streaming services for practically nothing, I can't wait to drop off the cable box and rented router!! Just need to add HMO streamlining in time for Game of Thrones. :)

I've had Roku, along with Netflix about 3 or 4 years, rarely watch it. I think if I was going to cut the cord, I would opt for those new HD TV antennas. You buy it one time and you don't have monthly fees. I've seen it in action and it works great. It has numerous channels too.

I seriously want to toss cable TV out. It is way too expensive. Currently have Amazon Prime, Smart TV and a MOHU Leaf antenna. Those work great but do not get the FOX stations that currently play on Cable. Wife needs her daily dose of FOX News so...., we still have cable. :-( I am looking for other solutions. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

Hello Bob; Nice try on reporting set top boxes. But could you steer me in the direction of where to purchase 3rd generation apple tv boxes for $30? A friend got a Roku for Christmas. Channels had poor resolution. Gifter swapped the Roku for last year's Apple tv. Resolution problem solved.

Back in 2011 I learned about a media player made by Western Digital and bought the live TV hub media player which has internet capability and loads of apps like Netflix and Hulu and sling TV as well some free apps. This device plays nearly any media type media file apart from RM files and now it is my main viewing source where cable is just for sports and news.
Sadly though the company WD doesnt support this much anymore although there is a thriving online forum at Western Digital's web site which does offer support for people using these devices.

I cut the cord when Netflix first started streaming on Xbox 360, and have been using game consoles for media since then. My Xbone supports Netflix, Amazon Prime, Youtube, Hulu, Sling TV and quite a few other services like Crackle and Vudu. I also have a laptop hooked up to my TV to cover anything that I can't stream there or my own personal digital media.

Is there any cut-the-cord setup that will give us access to TCM, or is that available only via cable?

To use these streaming services, is it essential to have a really good internet connection, as to speed? Is there some level below which the streaming would always be buffering? I get more than enough television from an inexpensive antenna and being in a large metro area with lots of channels broadcasting on air. Lots means 66. So I am not in need of more television channels, but I feel I still do not understand streaming well enough to chose one of those options by any criterion other than low price.

EDITOR'S NOTE: You need some form of "high-speed" internet to use streaming. Pretty much anything but dialup, sketchy wifi, or satellite will fit the bill.

Never had a cable to cut! I refuse to pay to have endless commercials and useless filler channels pumped into my house. I've used an antenna since the sixties (50+ channels here in southeastern Wisconsin) and have no complaints. I use a local broadband provider - 3mb for $30 per month and streaming works flawlessly! I also use Netflix dvd service which has WAY more selections than the streaming service. I use Ooma for free home phone. I hate monthly fees!

I got a ROKU box a couple of years ago, but took it back because it seemed to me that I would end up paying as much for the individual programming as I was for monthly DirecTv service.