Right now, I have digital cable and Roadrunner high-speed internet access from Time Warner. I don’t have any premium channels like HBO/Showtime/Cinemax, so I won’t miss those. I like all of the ESPN channels, A&E, HGTV, CNBC, MSNBC, FoxNews, CNN, HSN, QVC and others. I keep hearing about “content” that’s available through the set-top boxes like Roku, the Boxee Box, and also on Google TV. Is there a Lifehacker or Consumerist article out there that weighs exactly what I’d lose and gain from ditching my Digital Cable subscription? I like watching my local network affiliates. Would I have access to local newscasts any more with these devices? Would my bandwidth allowance be enough with Roadrunner to handle all of this streaming? I realize that appointment viewing is on the decline, and the idea is to watch what you want when you want. I just don’t know what to expect, when the rubber meets the road.
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Ditching Cable Tv Service For The Boxee Box Or Roku?
Posted on November 20, 2010.
Depending on where you live, an antenna will give you access to local channels.
Will Hulu, etc., be good enough? Doubtful. But before you drop cable, give it a try for a week or so.
Disable NON local channels and see if you can access what you are missing via your PC.