The Verge has a review of the new TiVo Roamio OTA. The TiVo Roamio OTA is a $49 TiVo that’s marketed to Cord Cutters. Continue reading
Channel Master DVR+ Could be a Cord Cutters Dream
Achieving Nirvana
As I alluded to in the opening of my last post the Channel Master DVR+ has the possibility of being a cord-cutters dream. I’ve covered what’s good about it. Now I’ll turn the tables and cover what’s it’s lacking, the tweaks, the changes, that would make this device AMAZING. Keep in mind this part of the review may come across harsh, but it’s not because the device is bad, it’s because the platform they’ve established is so solid. There’s four areas that would make the DVR+ the gold standard for OTA enthusiasts; Continue reading
Channel Master DVR+ Review
Channel Master was kind enough to send me a review unit of their DVR+. The Channel Master DVR+ (affiliate link) is a digital video recorder that is targeted at Over The Air TV viewers. Channel Master describes it as “The only subscription-free over-the-air DVR that integrates online streaming services and lets you choose your recording capacity. It’s TV Freedom.”
Hulu Offering Free Shows on Android
Since it’s inception, Hulu has offered a range of TV shows for free via their website. The same content that was free on the website wasn’t available on smartphone and tablets, until this week. Continue reading
Cut the Cord this Weekend : A Beginners Guide to Over the Air (OTA) and Internet Streaming Boxes (Part 2 of 2)
In part one we covered how to get crystal clear broadcast TV Over the Air using an antenna. In part two we’ll focus on expanding your programming options using an Internet connected set top box, or streaming box.
Cut the Cord this Weekend : A Beginners Guide to Over the Air (OTA) and Internet Streaming Boxes (Part 1 of 2)
In late 2003, my wife and I moved into our first house and were quickly realizing that we didn’t have a spot in the budget for cable television. We liked TV, we enjoyed watching TV together, but we were having trouble justifying $60 a month for 100+ channels when we watched only a dozen or so. Logically, it made sense to stop paying for 80 channels we didn’t watch, but we really enjoyed the evening downtime together that TV often provided. We didn’t want to give it up. Then in early 2004, we reached the inflection point. It was time to cut the cord. I was determined to find a way to get the television we enjoyed without paying for cable TV. This is the guide I wish I’d had to help me get started.
Is Cutting the Cord right for me?
In late 2003, my wife and I moved from a one bedroom apartment into a four bedroom house drastically changing our monthly housing expenses. By early 2004, we realized we were going to need to make some changes in our budget. We decided the cable bill was going to have to go.
Are you the 19%? Cord Cutting by the Numbers
What is Cord Cutting?
“Cutting the Cord” or “Cord Cutting” is a reference to cutting the cord that connects your TV to the cable or satellite company. According to Google Trends the terms began showing up on the internet in 2007 and have continued to grow in popularity since.
“Cut the Cord” Search Trend
Choosing an Outdoor HDTV Antenna
Before we dive in, let’s talk tech for a minute…there’s technically no such thing as an HDTV antenna. Antennas are made to receive “over the air” (OTA) signals. It doesn’t matter if the antenna says it’s HDTV compatible or not. What matters is if the signal that is being broadcast is High Definition (HD). Continue reading