Is this a substitute for premium cable lineups?
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It is a good substitute for cable. However, not for the premium channels. Most of the premium show eventually make it to Roku after about a year. Roku does a tremendous job in their own programing developing very good shows. Also Roku has a tremendous group of channels that one can choose from. I have both cable and Roku and I'm considering discontinuing cable and using Roku.
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I think so. I signed up for Amazon Prime, so I get a lot more movies than just the free stuff (and no commercials). You won't see the very latest movies but they do have a large selection on Prime that are free. What I like most is I can watch a movie anytime I want to see it, I can pause it and come back to it later. I don't have to make time for it when cable decides to show it. For $99/year for all the movies I can see, I think it's a great deal. And it works great with a fairly slow internet connection, I live in the country and have a 256K connection and I don't have an issue watching movies. I think so. I signed up for Amazon Prime, so I get a lot more movies than just the free stuff (and no commercials). You won't see the very latest movies but they do have a large selection on Prime that are free. What I like most is I can watch a movie anytime I want to see it, I can pause it and come back to it later. I don't have to make time for it when cable decides to show it. For $99/year for all the movies I can see, I think it's a great deal. And it works great with a fairly slow internet connection, I live in the country and have a 256K connection and I don't have an issue watching... » Read More I think so. I signed up for Amazon Prime, so I get a lot more movies than just the free stuff (and no commercials). You won't see the very latest movies but they do have a large selection on Prime that are free. What I like most is I can watch a movie anytime I want to see it, I can pause it and come back to it later. I don't have to make time for it when cable decides to show it. For $99/year for all the movies I can see, I think it's a great deal. And it works great with a fairly slow internet connection, I live in the country and have a 256K connection and I don't have an issue watching movies. « Show Less
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I think so. I signed up for Amazon Prime, so I get a lot more movies than just the free stuff (and no commercials). You won't see the very latest movies but they do have a large selection on Prime that are free. What I like most is I can watch a movie anytime I want to see it, I can pause it and come back to it later. I don't have to make time for it when cable decides to show it. For $99/year for all the movies I can see, I think it's a great deal. And it works great with a fairly slow internet connection, I live in the country and have a 256K connection and I don't have an issue watching movies.
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yes you will have. i have both cable and cant find any difference in result. its my own opinion.
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You commented that you were using comcast basic package, which is probably analog. We have Insight in our area and they have a separate digital package, called digital 3.2, which sends a digital signal that would be far superior. You can purchase HD packages within that set-up.
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Mine works. The XL4 not only takes a cablecard, it won't work without it. You may also need a tuning adapter if your cable provider uses switched digital video. I have Time Warner and they lease the card and the adapter together for $2.50/mo. I'd rather not have the extra expense and hassle, but given my location and viewing habits, it was unavoidable.
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Probably not, Kelly, you will still need a cable card from TWC. The cable card should be far less expensive than the TWC DVR, though. Also, I found the TiVo to be much more responsive in channel selection than the Bright House DVR which it replaced. Waiting multiple seconds for channels to change was the frustration that prompted the investment in the TiVo.
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This Two Pack does not mention being "Premium". From the issues that other people have been reporting with the Two Pack set, I assume the Premium cables are different, even though they appear the same, when looking at the pictures. The ratings for the "Premium" cables are consistently very good - if you are going to use them for your primary charging source, I would buy the "Premium" cables.
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Not sure really. It is cable ready but we have Brighthouse and since they went all digital, we need a digital converter box but only for HD channels. It handles the standard digital signal fine. Not sure if this answers your question but hope it helps.
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Yes, of course. That is what it is for. But, make sure you check the specs with your cable company first. Was not right config for my system. Modem I needed was a lot more expensive than this one.
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If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not as great a pic as HDMI, but it is still very good. If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not... » Read More If the cable company equipment has component OUT, and your TV has component IN, then you will probably get the best picture doing that, unless you spend much more than this device costs. I have an older Flat screen that has 1 HDMI port and component IN. The HDMI port went out. I purchased this, and the picture was good, but had some noise (white spots here and there). Plus most services on my Apple TV gave me HDCP errors and I was not able to view them...which was frustrating because it has "HDCP" written on the case. I returned it and just stuck with component for now. It is not as great a pic as HDMI, but it is still very good. « Show Less
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no they made the connection points different, so they could sell u the more expensive cable.
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In response to Charles' question regarding an HD set-top box, you can rent Comcast's HD box and it will work fine. You do not have to use a proprietary set-top box. You can also buy a box but the quality and reliability will depend on the brand, for which you should do some additional research, since I'm not an expert in this filed. But, before you spend additional money on either, get the set, hook it up, select your settings and see if you really need HD reception. I know that some disagree but I believe that this set offers HD quality in an SD mode.
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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 kept one, still needs it's own cable card and monthly service. If you just want to network them, you don't need a cable card but I think you still need the monthly service.
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Mami: That's a stock answer concerning a cable that allows a feature they'd like you to spend a lot more money to acquire. They used to refuse to sell that cable until too many customers complained.Hien Nguyen: Thanks for the verification that my idea (and everyone else's) will work. How is your replacement cable treating you these days?
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No, it's designed to be a cable card tuner. You have much more affordable options out there for QAM tuners.
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I have never heard of that cable company, but I am in Georgia, It should work because most cable companies have gone to docsis 3 which is what this is, just check and make sure what their requirements are. It sure beats renting equipment from them.
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I chose to take the cheapest one and use the RCA cables. I have a 42 inch plasma tv, and with the exception of a few really old black and white movies, everything I've watched so far is as good a picture as I could want or need. I don't see how HD would be that much better, and I think it also depends on what kind of WIFI you have. My internet is through DSL. At any rate, I have the the $40 Roku, and have never loved any gadget as much as I do this one.