internet, phone &amp; cable. internet is 80 a month &amp; total is 110. We would want to add Amazon and Netflix. Is it worth to get this and get rid of cable?
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I had Comcast triple play for years. When I bought my first Roku, I scaled back to basic broadcast TV. It gives me only 11 local channels in SD, but that's enough for local news. I kept my internet service as-is, and I have local phone. By scaling back, I am saving about $50/mo. I am looking into some indoor HDTV antennas to see if I can pull in local channels so I can cancel my basic TV service altogether, thereby saving $60/mo. My suggestion to you is to downgrade your service first before eliminating it altogether. For me, the Roku offers plenty of content. I don't miss cable. Remember, you still need a good internet connection to use Roku.
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I am using it with Verizon FiOS. I swapped out the Verizon box for a cablecard from Verizon. This is a significant savings each month but I don't have access to interactive or PPV services. I will use Netflix and Amazon for movies.
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You need a router and home network set up using you PC. You can get router service from most cable company, Verizon does it and maybe some other telephone company. iT runs around 60-80 dollars a month. ask for dsl internet service.
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I never had the 3G. I'm sorry. Verizon has been good, though. I've never had a problem connecting, even when I was in some tiny towns in the middle of nowhere. I wouldn't recommend verizon if you plan on using lots of data...videos, gaming, etc...because of the cost of data used. However, if you aren't a netflix junkie and just want to surf the net or whatever, it may be a good option for you.
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yes...I did the same thing...phone service without internet is cheaper...jg
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Spring for Amazon Prime. At $99/a year - it is cheaper than Netflix and it gives you a semi-equivalent Amazon Prime Instant Video, Prime music streaming and free 2 day shipping on anything which Amazon labels with the Prime logo. So many things qualify for Prime shipping. Also, you can "gift" the Prime shipping to a certain number of family members (I think it is 3, but don't recall offhand). They won't get the free video and movie streaming but they will <3 you for free 2-day shipping. Basically, it is worth it and it will spoil you so that you have trouble shopping online anywhere that has slow and/or expensive shipping. :P Best of luck to you! :-) Spring for Amazon Prime. At $99/a year - it is cheaper than Netflix and it gives you a semi-equivalent Amazon Prime Instant Video, Prime music streaming and free 2 day shipping on anything which Amazon labels with the Prime logo. So many things qualify for Prime shipping. Also, you can "gift" the Prime shipping to a certain number of family members (I think it is 3, but don't recall offhand). They won't get the free video and movie streaming but they will <3 you for free 2-day shipping. Basically, it is worth it and it will spoil you so that you have... » Read More Spring for Amazon Prime. At $99/a year - it is cheaper than Netflix and it gives you a semi-equivalent Amazon Prime Instant Video, Prime music streaming and free 2 day shipping on anything which Amazon labels with the Prime logo. So many things qualify for Prime shipping. Also, you can "gift" the Prime shipping to a certain number of family members (I think it is 3, but don't recall offhand). They won't get the free video and movie streaming but they will <3 you for free 2-day shipping. Basically, it is worth it and it will spoil you so that you have trouble shopping online anywhere that has slow and/or expensive shipping. :P Best of luck to you! :-) « Show Less
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absolutely not, this is an internet router and has nothing at all to do with cable tv, except for the fact my internet comes threw the tv cable line from time warner, i dont even have a tv, just a computer and monitor. the cable companies have you over the barrel you have to buy or rent a box for each additional tv.
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From what I saw on another page, from TP Link: Though the speed of the Ethernet port is limited to 100mbps, the data transmission and receiveing between the devices will be approximitaley 500mbps, given the integrity of the circuit. Someone else posted that essentially if you add more than 2 of these in your house, the combined bandwidth could be up to 500mb. In my case, I had a near-wifi dead zone (1 bar, Amazon prime wouldn't stream), and after adding this, and a wifi router I turned into an AP, I can now stream Amazon prime without any issues, via ethernet to my roku, and wifi on my other devices gets MUCH better signal. In short, if you only plan to get 2 of these, you shouldn't need the 500mb ones. If you plan to setup 3+ over your house, and you have a gigabit router already, then go that route. I got these b/c at the time, they were the same price as the 200mb ones. Good luck w/ your purchase!
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Sorry, Christine. No HBO, etc. It is mainly your local channels. I have added Hulu for 7.99 a month and also have Amazon Prime, so I have plenty of things to watch. Also, check out the programs that are streamed; that is the way I get Dexter now. Still not regretting giving up my cable! Fantastic savings!
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I am thisclose to cancelling my cable TV for Roku. I'm going to order the XD and try it out. I do have streaming Netflix. I'm sick of paying $60 a month for 80 channels and only watching maybe 6 of them. Cable TV is such a ripoff. And the 3 major Networks are PURE GARBAGE and have been for years now.
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I just did this same thing. Canceled my "standard" cable and kept BASIC for now. It will save me $60 a month. They tried like hell to get me to keep what I had or get a package. They must be desperate to REALLY push like that.
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Just got mine this week. Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, YouTube all configured quickly and easily. The wifi is an easy setup, too. You can connect a keyboard and mouse for most functions. I used my Logitech wireless. I agree. Did not want to pay AT&T another $7 a month to rent a box. I did buy a Radio Shack DTV for broadcast, and the broadcast TV picture is excellent. Same with mp4 videos on a USB flash drive.
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It has Netflix. It is about the only thing we use. It also has amazon prime and you tube. It may have hulu. We don't use that service.
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I don't know but $300 is a ripoff. As you say, no wifi or HD means this should be $150 in my opinion. Its a freakin' accessory and not a Slingbox. Bad move Sling.
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I tried different outlets around the property to see which worked best. Never did figure out why one place worked better than another. Suggest you experiment as well until you get your desired end result - in our case, that was 5 bars and the ability to watch TV and/or Netflix over the internet with no drops or slow downs.
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So do you think it's worth extra $$$? I don't know much about electronics so I wonder whether it's worth it for me or not to spend more and whether I would actually use the extra features. Does the extra cable card slot mean I would not have to use the cable box but rather be able to plug the cable wire straight to the TV and use it directly?Thank you.
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Go to Netflix and check out their watch-it-now selection. Only YOU can determine if you would be willing to drop your cable service by using the Roku.I've had the Roku since it first came out (don't ask me how long ago that was). I've gone through periods where I barely use it to using it for about 50% of my tv watching. I can't say I would be willing to get rid of my cable tv though.