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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #150 on: October 10, 2017, 12:14:49 pm »
Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on October 10, 2017, 12:01:45 pm
Well no, it doesn't suck either, maybe not your cup of tea, but it works well if you know what you're doing.

Please note that you left out an important part, "it doesn't suck" in your opinion.  Note that in my linked post, I included the disclaimer "JMHO" (just my honest opinion) before saying that Win10 sucks.

Suckage is almost always a matter of opinion. So in your opinion, Win10 doesn't suck, good for you.  In my opinion, it does.

Now what?  *****rollingeyes*****
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #151 on: October 10, 2017, 12:19:03 pm »
Quote from: Ghost Bear on October 10, 2017, 12:14:49 pm
Please note that you left out an important part, "it doesn't suck" in your opinion.  Note that in my linked post, I included the disclaimer "JMHO" (just my honest opinion) before saying that Win10 sucks.

Suckage is almost always a matter of opinion. So in your opinion, Win10 doesn't suck, good for you.  In my opinion, it does.

Now what?  *****rollingeyes*****

I'm here to prevent the scourge of ignorant OS opinionating. My work here is done.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #152 on: October 10, 2017, 12:25:52 pm »
Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on October 10, 2017, 12:19:03 pm
I'm here to prevent perpetuate the scourge of ignorant OS opinionating. My work here is done.

Fixed it for you.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #153 on: October 10, 2017, 12:27:31 pm »
Quote from: Ghost Bear on October 10, 2017, 12:25:52 pm
Fixed it for you.

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What you want to have a cyber-know-off or something?
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #154 on: October 10, 2017, 12:30:37 pm »
Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on October 10, 2017, 12:27:31 pm
What you want to have a cyber-know-off or something?

I explicitly said that I didn't, and yet you just can't seem to let go of the idea that someone might have a different opinion of Win10 than you do.

OK, Win10 is the greatest OS ever created in the history of computing.

Happy now?  *****rollingeyes*****
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #155 on: October 10, 2017, 12:41:37 pm »
Wow.  Some people could argue over which kitten is the cutest.  Or, what breakfast cereal tastes best.  Or.....

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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #156 on: October 10, 2017, 12:45:52 pm »
Bookmarking for the info, ignoring the arguments.  ****slapping
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #157 on: October 10, 2017, 12:48:36 pm »
Quote from: Sanguine on October 10, 2017, 12:41:37 pm
Wow.  Some people could argue over which kitten is the cutest.  Or, what breakfast cereal tastes best.  Or.....

Yeah... it's not like it's a new argument or anything...


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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #158 on: October 10, 2017, 09:31:41 pm »
Quote from: Sanguine on October 10, 2017, 12:41:37 pm
Wow.  Some people could argue over which kitten is the cutest.  Or, what breakfast cereal tastes best.  Or.....

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It's the same answer for both: Mine!!!!  :silly:
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #159 on: October 10, 2017, 09:47:19 pm »
Quote from: Sanguine on October 10, 2017, 12:41:37 pm
Wow.  Some people could argue over which kitten is the cutest.  Or, what breakfast cereal tastes best.  Or.....

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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #160 on: October 10, 2017, 10:00:05 pm »
Quote from: AbaraXas on October 10, 2017, 11:25:50 am
I just discovered a new app on Roku and Amazon Fire (can't find it on Apple TV). Pluto TV. It has hundreds of channels combined into one with a launchpad and a schedule bar very similar to a cable box so you can see what's on. It isn't just junk channels either. They have a lot of great news channels like Sky TV and Newsmax. Plus, they stream a lot of network affiliate channels from around the country (CBS/ABC/NBC).  You can also browse the guide to see what's on while watching a show in a sub window. And.. it is free.  It just has ads, but so far, they aren't constant annoyances.



Pluto?  I hadn't heard of it. Thanks! I'll check it out.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #161 on: October 10, 2017, 10:54:12 pm »
Quote from: Weird Tolkienish Figure on October 10, 2017, 09:47:19 pm
Rice Krispies or you're a commie.

Close. Kocoa Krispies.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #162 on: October 10, 2017, 11:11:56 pm »
Quote from: Sanguine on October 10, 2017, 12:41:37 pm
Wow.  Some people could argue over which kitten is the cutest.  Or, what breakfast cereal tastes best.  Or.....

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Cereal?

I'll pass.

Make it fried eggs, over easy, grits, flapjacks, and bacon.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #163 on: October 11, 2017, 07:21:15 am »
Quote from: Elderberry on October 10, 2017, 11:11:56 pm
Cereal?

I'll pass.

Make it fried eggs, over easy, grits, flapjacks, and bacon.

No, eggs hard fried and bacon.  Mmmmm!
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #164 on: October 11, 2017, 10:34:51 am »
Quote from: Elderberry on October 10, 2017, 11:11:56 pm
Cereal?

I'll pass.

Make it fried eggs, over easy, grits, flapjacks, and bacon.

I haven't had good grits in 20 years.  Cheesy grits is a favorite of mine.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #165 on: October 11, 2017, 10:40:44 am »
Quote from: AbaraXas on October 10, 2017, 11:25:50 am
I just discovered a new app on Roku and Amazon Fire (can't find it on Apple TV). Pluto TV. It has hundreds of channels combined into one with a launchpad and a schedule bar very similar to a cable box so you can see what's on. It isn't just junk channels either. They have a lot of great news channels like Sky TV and Newsmax. Plus, they stream a lot of network affiliate channels from around the country (CBS/ABC/NBC).  You can also browse the guide to see what's on while watching a show in a sub window. And.. it is free.  It just has ads, but so far, they aren't constant annoyances.




I have known about Pluto TV for some time. It has gotten better. The ads doesn't bother me. 
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #166 on: October 11, 2017, 10:41:20 am »
Quote from: Sanguine on October 11, 2017, 07:21:15 am
No, eggs hard fried and bacon.  Mmmmm!

If they're fried hard, then you don't have any yolk to sop up with your toast.

It's over easy.

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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #167 on: October 11, 2017, 12:52:18 pm »
Quote from: musiclady on October 11, 2017, 10:41:20 am
If they're fried hard, then you don't have any yolk to sop up with your toast.

It's over easy.

Wanna fight??   ****slapping

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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #168 on: October 11, 2017, 01:10:22 pm »
Quote from: musiclady on October 11, 2017, 10:41:20 am
If they're fried hard, then you don't have any yolk to sop up with your toast.

It's over easy.

Wanna fight??   ****slapping

Lol.... reminds me of the time I was humiliated over the breakfast that I, as a new bride that didn't know much about cooking, prepared for my then-husband and his family.  Hey....what's wrong with scrambled eggs & grits???

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« Reply #169 on: October 11, 2017, 07:33:43 pm »
With cereal no one ends up with egg on their face.

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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #170 on: October 11, 2017, 07:35:28 pm »
Quote from: XenaLee on October 11, 2017, 01:10:22 pm
Lol.... reminds me of the time I was humiliated over the breakfast that I, as a new bride that didn't know much about cooking, prepared for my then-husband and his family.  Hey....what's wrong with scrambled eggs & grits???

Actually...... that sounds quite tasty to me.

You could put cheese in both and let it all melt together as one.  ^-^
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #171 on: October 11, 2017, 08:19:23 pm »

Cable TV Prices Are Increasing Again
http://cordcuttersnews.com/cable-tv-prices-increasing/
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #172 on: October 12, 2017, 06:28:40 pm »
I got an email from Roku, indicating they have added a channel of their own. Roku TV with free movies.

Also saw it last night, on my main TV then tried it. It does have commercials. So the movies are interrupted. I let the movies about Cassius Clay, put me to sleep.

When I started my journey to streaming several years, Roku was my 2nd device. (the 1st had been an Insignia Best Buy branded "blue-ray DVD and streaming player."

I swear by Roku. (3 now at my house, plus I gave one to my sister--newest, cheapest Express model)

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« Reply #173 on: October 12, 2017, 06:59:02 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on October 12, 2017, 06:28:40 pm
I swear by Roku.

When I pulled the plug on Dish recently, I went with Roku. I started out with Playstation Vue and ran right into my data cap. I had to throttle it at my router to stay under the limit. I now have unlimited so its no longer a problem.
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« Reply #174 on: October 12, 2017, 07:42:31 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on October 12, 2017, 06:28:40 pm

I swear by Roku. (3 now at my house, plus I gave one to my sister--newest, cheapest Express model)

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Question:
Roku offers One America News, is that true? And is there extra cost in subscription?
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #175 on: October 12, 2017, 07:42:31 pm »
Quote from: Elderberry on October 12, 2017, 06:59:02 pm
When I pulled the plug on Dish recently, I went with Roku. I started out with Playstation Vue and ran right into my data cap. I had to throttle it at my router to stay under the limit. I now have unlimited so its no longer a problem.



@truth_seeker
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I used to have Roku, but I switched to Amazon Fire TV (since we have Amazon Prime), and Chrome cast.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #176 on: October 12, 2017, 09:50:02 pm »
Quote from: roamer_1 on October 12, 2017, 07:42:31 pm
@truth_seeker
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Roku offers One America News, is that true? And is there extra cost in subscription?

Roku does show a paid channel for OAN. Cost probably $10/mo. or less.

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/50827/one-america-news-network
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« Reply #177 on: October 12, 2017, 10:21:12 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on October 12, 2017, 09:50:02 pm

Roku does show a paid channel for OAN. Cost probably $10/mo. or less.

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/50827/one-america-news-network

Well, doggone it. How is it that they can't give you a direct price?
Shoot.
But thanks for your help.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #178 on: October 12, 2017, 11:54:00 pm »
Quote from: roamer_1 on October 12, 2017, 10:21:12 pm
Well, doggone it. How is it that they can't give you a direct price?
Shoot.
But thanks for your help.
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$4.99 per month

https://www.rokuguide.com/channels/one-america-news-network
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« Reply #179 on: October 13, 2017, 12:34:49 am »
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$4.99 per month

https://www.rokuguide.com/channels/one-america-news-network

Thanks so much. I will keep that guide around.

Figuring on buying the 100 dollar Roku box.
Any reason to talk me out of it and into the cheap seats?
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #180 on: October 13, 2017, 12:58:04 am »
Quote from: roamer_1 on October 13, 2017, 12:34:49 am
Thanks so much. I will keep that guide around.

Figuring on buying the 100 dollar Roku box.
Any reason to talk me out of it and into the cheap seats?

My Roku has earphones. That is the top model (Roku 3 at the time). I got it for free, for prepaying 3 months of SlingTV.

However they all work fine.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #181 on: October 14, 2017, 06:39:39 am »
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America Fights Back: Record Number of Patriotic Cord-Cutters Tumble TV Stocks
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There is only one way — one! — to finally and forever destroy Hollywood and much of the mainstream media. You have to cut your cable or satellite cord. You have to cancel your pay TV package. The one-legged stool propping up ESPN, CNN, MSNBC, Disney, MTV, and the entire Tinseltown crime syndicate is you paying for cable TV.
If you want to know how this scam works, read all about it here.

If you want to know what do to after you cut the cord for America, read all about it here.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but there is no single act any American can perform that will do more damage to the institutional left than to cut your cable/satellite cord. So please do so today. If that sounds like hyperbole, look at the recent news, look at what cord-cutting is already doing to Hollywood:


Read more: http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/10/13/america-fights-back-record-number-patriotic-cord-cutters-tumble-tv-stocks/
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« Reply #182 on: October 14, 2017, 08:25:58 am »
I don't know if cord cutters are patriotic. I just think they are tired of paying through the nose for lousy programming.
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« Reply #183 on: October 14, 2017, 10:22:31 am »
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America Fights Back: Record Number of Patriotic Cord-Cutters Tumble TV Stocks
Breitbart, Oct 13, 2017


Whoa. ATT alone -400,000 subs in one quarter.
How long can that go on?

Spectrum called again yesterday - Offered my old $80 dollar package to me for $15.00...
Not even at that price. Heck, maybe not even for free.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #184 on: October 14, 2017, 10:26:27 am »
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Whoa. ATT alone -400,000 subs in one quarter.
How long can that go on?

Spectrum called again yesterday - Offered my old $80 dollar package to me for $15.00...
Not even at that price. Heck, maybe not even for free.

And you know that $15 price is a come-on. Probably for 3 months. Then watch the price jump up to $100 or more. 
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« Reply #185 on: October 14, 2017, 10:32:42 am »
Quote from: Applewood on October 14, 2017, 08:25:58 am
I don't know if cord cutters are patriotic. I just think they are tired of paying through the nose for lousy programming.


I agree.. It is not patriotic, I'm pretty anti-American scum are doing the same thing. It just that people are getting tired of paying $100 for a few channels and lousy programming.
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« Reply #186 on: October 14, 2017, 10:33:24 am »
Quote from: roamer_1 on October 14, 2017, 10:22:31 am
Whoa. ATT alone -400,000 subs in one quarter.
How long can that go on?

Spectrum called again yesterday - Offered my old $80 dollar package to me for $15.00...
Not even at that price. Heck, maybe not even for free.


Guess they are going to raise their rates.
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #187 on: October 14, 2017, 10:51:42 am »
Quote from: roamer_1 on October 14, 2017, 10:22:31 am
Whoa. ATT alone -400,000 subs in one quarter.
How long can that go on?

Spectrum called again yesterday - Offered my old $80 dollar package to me for $15.00...
Not even at that price. Heck, maybe not even for free.

Since AT&T bought DirecTV, they've been reducing support for their U-Verse cable service and pushing subscribers to DirecTV. Instead, most people who drop U-Verse go to streaming instead. When we finally get sick enough of U-Verse losing the signal and rebooting our router for no apparent reason, we'll do the same.
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« Reply #188 on: October 14, 2017, 10:53:43 am »
Quote from: kevindavis on October 14, 2017, 10:33:24 am

Guess they are going to raise their rates.

Yeah - I fully expect the cable bill to go up, and basic cable in the package for 'free' (whether you want it or not).
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« Reply #189 on: October 14, 2017, 10:58:51 am »
Quote from: Applewood on October 14, 2017, 10:26:27 am
And you know that $15 price is a come-on. Probably for 3 months. Then watch the price jump up to $100 or more.

Fifteen bucks for the first year...

But then I remembered... another 7 bucks each for three decoders... so '15' is really '$36'... call it $40 by the time the Gore tax gets added...Sneaky bastards...
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« Reply #190 on: October 14, 2017, 11:15:43 am »
Quote from: roamer_1 on October 14, 2017, 10:53:43 am
Yeah - I fully expect the cable bill to go up, and basic cable in the package for 'free' (whether you want it or not).


Which will consist of 900 home channels and a channel that you like with 9000 channels you don't need.
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« Reply #191 on: October 14, 2017, 03:50:00 pm »
Quote from: kevindavis on October 14, 2017, 11:15:43 am

Which will consist of 900 home channels and a channel that you like with 9000 channels you don't need.

Yep. About like when I left. Only worse...  :laugh:
But It won't matter none... now that I know the answer:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2KA1_7FVpc

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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #192 on: October 14, 2017, 07:15:26 pm »
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« Reply #193 on: February 24, 2018, 08:21:49 am »
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« Reply #194 on: February 24, 2018, 08:45:34 am »
Congratulations Sling!    I have it and I love it. 
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« Reply #195 on: February 24, 2018, 09:19:11 am »
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Re: Cordcutting Thread
« Reply #196 on: February 24, 2018, 09:36:51 am »
We've been happy with Roku so far, except for the remote. So I picked up a couple of universals so we have tv volume (and more) controls on the same RC.
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« Reply #197 on: February 24, 2018, 09:59:44 pm »
I went with Roku several years ago. Don't see any reason to change. Amazon Prime--$10/month and the four stream Netflix package. Which is $14 a month. My son and my mom and my sister have my Netflix password/log in--thus the 4 stream. I recently downgraded my internet from Cable One to the $55 package. They have a data cap. I was blasting wifi across the street to my son and his online gaming forced us into a higher data category $$$. But now his wife works for CenturyLink so they have their own ISP. So I am in the $80 range per month for all of our online entertainment/use.  Using some good old rabbit ears to pick up the local tv stations.

Newer movies we rent at the Redbox.
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« Reply #198 on: May 18, 2018, 08:35:46 am »
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« Reply #199 on: May 18, 2018, 09:02:05 am »
Thanks for the link, @kevindavis   I wonder about the 3.1% who listed Oher as their reason for cord cutting. 

As expected, price and rethinking one's budget is the primary reason.  Cable has priced itself out of most people's budgets.  As a senior, I can't be as extravagant as I once was.  Right now I have Netflix, Amazon Prime and Sling.  Combined, they are a heckuva lot cheaper than cable.

I'm getting to the point where I hardly watch tv anymore.  I have a big screen laptop that works fine,  When this tv set dies, I might just not get a replacement.  I don't have family and I seldom have company over.  Why do I have to have an actual tv?
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