Going on a Year Without Cable... Don't Miss It At All

[Piff Perkins]

This makes a lot of sense, damn. I got the money for cable, no problem. But I'm not married yet got a bunch of chick channels I never watch, got Fox News lol, and a bunch of other shyt. Meanwhile all I watch is ESPN, TNT sports, AMC, History Channel, MSNBC, and that's pretty much it. So I'm paying for a bunch of shyt I never use...

I can download Breaking Bad, I already download/stream a bunch of HBO shyt with Icefilms for free, and I'm def gonna look into that TNT Overtime stuff. Is Overtime free? I'd pay for it

 

[newarkhiphop]

I agree with it all and will be making the jump later this year too once am done setting up this nas/htpc hybrid, easier for me cause am not a sports fan so i careless about sports

A couple of chanelles i will miss is HBO, Discovery, History and A & E, i know you say your running HBOgo and have no cable, so am assuming your using someone else info? Not on option for everybody

but even then there are works arounds to getting series we watch on HBO so thats not too bad, but will miss watching cearting things here and there on other channels

As far as movies it like you said there are work arounds for that

 

[The Phoenix]

I just thought about this for a second... I moved into my house last March and I've successfully cut the cord without any regrets.



I initially went in thinking that I wasn't going to be able to do so, and just wanted to test the waters (especially having a woman living with me) to see how I would manage, but I can say I've conquered this and still get to watch whatever I want, whenever I want.

Since I've done it, I feel like sharing how I've broke away from the traditional mold to some who may be contemplating it.



Sports: I'm a huge sports viewer. I knew I was going to have to figure out how I was going to get my games for this to work. And I see a lot of people saying they can't go without cable because of they want their sports in HD... It can be done. Every league has a sports package to view the majority of the games are being played (I have League Pass) And you can get CBS, Fox, ABC, WGN, NBC etc with an antennae which won't cost you shyt on your monthly bill. Signal comes in HD also. That's most of your prime time NFL games right there. For ESPN, I use my Xbox's app for it and a friend to authenticate the subscription on it. That gives me full access to ESPN's live programming, for free. Depending on the provider, you might not have to even use a friends... you could use your parents, they prolly don't give a shyt anyway. The only games that I can't catch on my TV are the TNT and NBATV games (which is a fukking joke). Everything else I have covered. And shot out to @Arcavian for putting me on this...NBA TNT Overtime: 2013 Live Player so I can at least stream some TNT games on PC




TV & Movies: I would say this is the easiest thing to supplement when you cut the cord. Between Netflix, HBOGo, Hulu, Amazon Instant, and knowing how to use the internet...

You can get and watch any and everything you want. And honestly, you don't have to pay for this shyt either if you have some login credentials. A lot of people don't even know what HBOGo is let alone use the apps for it, so if they're not using, why not have them let you use it? Sharing is caring friends



Getting HD Content to Your HDTVs: Consoles are good for streaming the main apps. My Xbox doesn't even get burn anymore for games. I turn it on for either NBA League Pass, or ESPN now. I have 3 HDTVs, 2 have a local coaxial cable plugged directly into them (fukk a cable box ) 3 Rokus, 2 PS3s, 1 Xbox, and 2 of these TVs are smart TVs so I could use the apps on them if I wanted. Basically, I have more than enough gadgets to get the goods to where they need to be. For stuff that's on my computer particularly movies I use the Rokus paired with Plex. All you making threads on the PS3/360 being garbage for movies need to know that you should throw the PS3 in the bushes if you're trying to watch movies on it problems free.



Internet Speed: Going about this life is only possible if your internet is cable of handling HD. I haven't had less than 20mbps since moving in and that's been good enough for all the streams to come in in 1080p via wifi in every room. I recently upgraded to 30mbps because Comcast was telling me my promotion was running out so I upgraded mainly for the internet. They also gave me 1 cable box that's not in HD, and it doesn't even have Comcast Sportsnet, a channel that I'm getting in HD now by being hooked directly to the coaxial cables, so that shyt Comcast sent me is still in the damn box.

All in all, I hope this can provide some guidance to those wondering if they can be about that life.

My wife doesn't complain at all, and her favorite shows come on ABC anyway... if they aren't on a local channel, Netflix, HBO? Then I just download em for her. No big deal.

Co-signing all the way. I'm going on 2 years without cable now and I haven't missed it. I do everything with a combination of SickBeard, Couch Potato, Navi, and Live Streaming sites. Sick Beard and Couch Potato handle all of my movies and TV shows. Sh!t downloads on its own and sorts and marks all the files without any intervention from me. Navi lets me watch Live TV for ESPN and NBA TV and NFL Network. Live Stream sites handle all the PPV and Sunday NFL games. There is just no reason to have cable....at least not for me.

 

[Czerka]

You talkin' about CNN, and Fox News breh?

i know those channels are BS but i dont have time to read blogs or newspapers anymore so i need the ability to have the news going in the background so i can stay current

for sports i only really watch baseball now and MLB.TV got that covered better than any other sports media app

 

[GoldenGlove]

This makes a lot of sense, damn. I got the money for cable, no problem. But I'm not married yet got a bunch of chick channels I never watch, got Fox News lol, and a bunch of other shyt. Meanwhile all I watch is ESPN, TNT sports, AMC, History Channel, MSNBC, and that's pretty much it. So I'm paying for a bunch of shyt I never use...

I can download Breaking Bad, I already download/stream a bunch of HBO shyt with Icefilms for free, and I'm def gonna look into that TNT Overtime stuff. Is Overtime free? I'd pay for it

Yeah it's free.

But I think it only streams 1 game per night. It's usually the better game out of the ones that they are showing. And you won't get the traditional camera view, but it's still pretty dope and it is free. You hear the commentary and they show you the halftime show as well.

 

[GoldenGlove]

i know those channels are BS but i dont have time to read blogs or newspapers anymore so i need the ability to have the news going in the background so i can stay current

for sports i only really watch baseball now and MLB.TV got that covered better than any other sports media app

I feel you.

I'm not big on news channels so I don't know if there are any live alternatives. If I find out, I'll let you know. I know there are some apps for some stuff on the Roku, but I doubt is airs live broadcasts.

 

[newarkhiphop]

dam i forgot about Navi -X , danja look into that, last i checked it had all those channels


here is the thread we had going on it


http://www.the-coli.com/arcadium/9533-navi-x-cable-tv-netflix.html#.UPWn9SdQXCk

 

[GoldenGlove]

Co-signing all the way. I'm going on 2 years without cable now and I haven't missed it. I do everything with a combination of SickBeard, Couch Potato, Navi, and Live Streaming sites. Sick Beard and Couch Potato handle all of my movies and TV shows. Sh!t downloads on its own and sorts and marks all the files without any intervention from me. Navi lets me watch Live TV for ESPN and NBA TV and NFL Network. Live Stream sites handle all the PPV and Sunday NFL games. There is just no reason to have cable....at least not for me.

I have to look into this. I wouldn't mind having another way to view ESPN. Right now I just use my Xbox which is in the mancave.

 

[2gunsup]

PseudoTV plugin for XBMC

I'm stuck with cable for now, my kid needs his Disney & Nick channels, the chick needs the Univision, Telemundo, and all that other spic shyt we get down with,

 

[Khalil's_Black_Excellence]

I just thought about this for a second... I moved into my house last March and I've successfully cut the cord without any regrets.



I initially went in thinking that I wasn't going to be able to do so, and just wanted to test the waters (especially having a woman living with me) to see how I would manage, but I can say I've conquered this and still get to watch whatever I want, whenever I want.

Since I've done it, I feel like sharing how I've broke away from the traditional mold to some who may be contemplating it.



Sports: I'm a huge sports viewer. I knew I was going to have to figure out how I was going to get my games for this to work. And I see a lot of people saying they can't go without cable because of they want their sports in HD... It can be done. Every league has a sports package to view the majority of the games are being played (I have League Pass) And you can get CBS, Fox, ABC, WGN, NBC etc with an antennae which won't cost you shyt on your monthly bill. Signal comes in HD also. That's most of your prime time NFL games right there. For ESPN, I use my Xbox's app for it and a friend to authenticate the subscription on it. That gives me full access to ESPN's live programming, for free. Depending on the provider, you might not have to even use a friends... you could use your parents, they prolly don't give a shyt anyway. The only games that I can't catch on my TV are the TNT and NBATV games (which is a fukking joke). Everything else I have covered. And shot out to @Arcavian for putting me on this...NBA TNT Overtime: 2013 Live Player so I can at least stream some TNT games on PC




TV & Movies: I would say this is the easiest thing to supplement when you cut the cord. Between Netflix, HBOGo, Hulu, Amazon Instant, and knowing how to use the internet...

You can get and watch any and everything you want. And honestly, you don't have to pay for this shyt either if you have some login credentials. A lot of people don't even know what HBOGo is let alone use the apps for it, so if they're not using, why not have them let you use it? Sharing is caring friends



Getting HD Content to Your HDTVs: Consoles are good for streaming the main apps. My Xbox doesn't even get burn anymore for games. I turn it on for either NBA League Pass, or ESPN now. I have 3 HDTVs, 2 have a local coaxial cable plugged directly into them (fukk a cable box ) 3 Rokus, 2 PS3s, 1 Xbox, and 2 of these TVs are smart TVs so I could use the apps on them if I wanted. Basically, I have more than enough gadgets to get the goods to where they need to be. For stuff that's on my computer particularly movies I use the Rokus paired with Plex. All you making threads on the PS3/360 being garbage for movies need to know that you should throw the PS3 in the bushes if you're trying to watch movies on it problems free.



Internet Speed: Going about this life is only possible if your internet is cable of handling HD. I haven't had less than 20mbps since moving in and that's been good enough for all the streams to come in in 1080p via wifi in every room. I recently upgraded to 30mbps because Comcast was telling me my promotion was running out so I upgraded mainly for the internet. They also gave me 1 cable box that's not in HD, and it doesn't even have Comcast Sportsnet, a channel that I'm getting in HD now by being hooked directly to the coaxial cables, so that shyt Comcast sent me is still in the damn box.

All in all, I hope this can provide some guidance to those wondering if they can be about that life.

My wife doesn't complain at all, and her favorite shows come on ABC anyway... if they aren't on a local channel, Netflix, HBO? Then I just download em for her. No big deal.

I did all of this years ago. It worked out fine for us, but I went back to cable once my mom-in-law had moved in with us cuz good luck trying to teach old folks all about innanet apps. She's moved out, but my niece stays with us and sharing the net while I game online doesn't seem to work out too well, despite also having 30 Mbps down. I might still disconnect cable permanently tho when my new contract expires next year.

 

[Liquid]

Cable TV has been an unnecessary expense since 2010

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[KevCo]

If my rent wasnt the same with cable than without it, id def just go the streaming route....just need the internet in 2013

 

[MikelArteta]

Salutes
I'm the same

For sports firstrowsports
Have Netflix,
Have a antenna for true hd yes true hd not hat water down bitrate one from your cable company

 

[bright black]

fukk! cable..,i got a samsung laptop with hdmi;;i plug my shyt to the tv and feast--...

 

[beenz]

Co-signing all the way. I'm going on 2 years without cable now and I haven't missed it. I do everything with a combination of SickBeard, Couch Potato, Navi, and Live Streaming sites. Sick Beard and Couch Potato handle all of my movies and TV shows. Sh!t downloads on its own and sorts and marks all the files without any intervention from me. Navi lets me watch Live TV for ESPN and NBA TV and NFL Network. Live Stream sites handle all the PPV and Sunday NFL games. There is just no reason to have cable....at least not for me.

I wanna know if you're getting those sports streams in HD? cuz I have NEVER seen any sites streaming sports or life programming in HD other than ESPN3.