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CTYankeeinMO_1986 OP t1_izpsfnc wrote
Thanks for the good info.
ErisEpicene t1_izq3wtj wrote
There is a truly absurd amount of free content on the Roku, especially if there happen to be older relatives who would watch old movies. It's not as much of a wild west adventure as it used to be, but there is free content of every type and caliber on there.
CTYankeeinMO_1986 OP t1_izp4j5q wrote
Has anyone purchased a Superbox to replace their cable or satellite TV service? I have 3 relatives (in 2 households) that went this route over a year ago and are very satisfied. Once you pay the cost of a Superbox, there are no monthly charges, unlike with cable and satellite TV bills! I’m sill riding the fence, but would love to drop my monthly satellite TV bill, so please provide any/all feedback. Thanks everyone!
PS: This Superbox can also be purchased from Amazon.
SweetSewerRat t1_izpo8gs wrote
So I am firmly in the "cable and satellite can go fuck themselves" camp, it's been too expensive for a long time and now we have alternatives. As long as you have access to solid internet, you can get a Roku (my preferred option) or an Amazon FireTV. They're like 50 bucks for the fancyish models. There are quite a few free streaming services like Pluto, Tubi, etc.. With cutting your cable bill, you could also get a few streaming services and still come out the other end saving a decent bit of money month to month.
For local news, buy a cheap antenna.
CTYankeeinMO_1986 OP t1_izpsvcm wrote
I hear ya, cable & satellite TV are cash cows, similar to long distance telephone charges from back in the day - if you’re old enough to remember. Thanks for the helpful info, I appreciate it. I already have a Roku in use, so it’s just a matter of research now.
Cthepo t1_izqs6bs wrote
In a reated vein, anyone able to recommend a decent antenna for catching broadcast channels? Specifically want KY3 (NBC), KRBK (Fox), and KOLR (CBS) for football games.
I've tried several different cheap antennas, even ones that advertise "long range", and have this maddening issue that like I can get two of the 3 and those 2 change based on which one I use, or which room I have (both rooms by big windows hung in the air and unobstructed). I live in the middle of town near the mall so it's not like out in the sticks.
I don't want any special bells or whistles. It literally needs to pick up those 3 channels. Just for whatever reason, while I can get them all, I can't get them all at the same time without switching antennas and going to a whole ordeal.
Saltpork545 t1_izufjx0 wrote
You need to use a powered antenna and get it outside of your house. Hang it on a deck or something else that sits higher than a window. The higher you can get it the better. Try to get it above your gutters if at all possible.
Also, try to not use a directional antenna. A yagi is likely your best bet since you're in town and not 30 miles away pointing it at town.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024R4B5C
Something like that. Just remember, get it up high. Just not so high it's a lightning magnet.
Something around 75-100 bucks will likely fit the bill for what you want. Digital TV signals are a bit different than old school TV signals. You need to have enough equipment that gets enough of the broadcast to have it be of any value. The above things deal with these issues.
Also, getting an outdoor antenna matters way way more than any 'long range' nonsense. Range is relative by obstruction. Houses and buildings are extremely obstructive, hence get above them.
EDIT: Something like this would also work and likely handle the elements better than the RCA Yagi. https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Antenna-Omni-Directional-Reception-Stability/dp/B089LMG6L4
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Digital-Latte t1_izpgx9q wrote
It’s basically an Android box. I would think you could find something that does the same thing a lot cheaper. The newest model is 329.00 bucks which seems pricey. I use a roku and between Tubi TV and Pluto TV which are both free there is tons of stuff to watch.