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Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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09-28-2024, 03:29 PM
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Cable, internet, antenna.... ugh
Ok anyone just give up on keeping cable, internet or antenna and just opt to have the TV off?
Anyone like me that doesn't really like what is on TV anymore and just go without? Not sure what I'm trying to ask here.  I just don't want to pay a lot for cable and am considering just having that darned TV OFF! If anyone has any suggestions for cheap TV viewing feel free to add...  I'm not well versed on all this new fangled stuff like Roku, fire stick, smart TV, etc. Getting a good antenna might be the way to go but from what I've read here you have to get a "booster" or "amp"? I'm so confused... 
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#2
09-28-2024, 03:45 PM
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If you already have and plan to continue keeping internet, I would recommend getting a ROKU box for $20-$30 and get a streaming service like YouTubeTV for about $82.50 per month including tax. Spend some time familiarizing yourself how it works. It really is pretty simple. You will get as many or more viewing options than with basic cable. If you have Amazon Prime you can get their app at no extra cost to stream lots of movies and series.
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#3
09-28-2024, 04:17 PM
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Only for antennas in attic, put outside and antenna up get all local channels, it’s, you’re right and not against any law. You can get basic cable starting around 40 bucks month and stream with Roku or fire stick for upfront price around 40 bucks. That will save you at least 160 bucks month and still have TV. |
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#4
09-28-2024, 07:46 PM
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OP, you might want to make contact with the Connected Villager Club, I believe they have a lot of info on this subject.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. 
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#5
09-28-2024, 08:50 PM
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If you have a smart TV try Pluto Tv it has a lot of old reruns like old westerns and 60’s trough the 80’s stuff and it’s free.
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09-29-2024, 06:24 AM
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I really think you need internet. In the old days, everyone didn't have indoor plumbing or electricity but society has developed past that and just like those services, internet is logically becoming a service most of us need, especially for email. I can't imaging being without it. I do everything on the internet, pay all my bills, manage all my services. I recognize not everyone is comfortable with that but services will move that way whether we like it or not. Why not just keep basic internet and have a neighbor help you set up some free services? It sounds like you don't really care if you have television or not so sign up for a free channel such a Tubi, Pluto, etc. You will need an email address for any free television service but I don't think you can live without an email address and backup email address in 2024 anyway. Be sure and save those passwords. A friendly neighbor can help you down the road when you get stumped. Repetition in learning will benefit you as it does many of us in our senior years. Even at work, I need a little handholding when I sign on to a service I don't use frequently. Good luck to you. Many of us experience some frustration as we learn new things.
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#8
09-29-2024, 09:22 AM
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If you have internet at home get a Roku device and you can stream several FREE streaming services. I think the best free streaming service is The Roku Channel.
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#10
09-30-2024, 04:59 AM
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OR leave the TV off and find another hobby. |
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#11
09-30-2024, 05:27 AM
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Samsung Smart TVs come with hundreds of free channels. You need internet, but quite easy to set up.
Or just read and listen to music! Great alternatives to crappy TV. |
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#12
09-30-2024, 06:46 AM
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If you live north, you’ll want to mount it as close to 30 feet off the ground as you can get, with a clear,unobstructed view toward Orlando. Down south, the height off the ground is not so critical. Connect the antenna to the interface where your cable tv connects to the house. 70 or more channels, including some you are paying for on cable. Internet connection via T-Mobile or Verizon is about $35 a month, wireless. You can go Roku or Firestick too, if you want to. |
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09-30-2024, 07:00 AM
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09-30-2024, 07:59 AM
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My personal opinion is having an antenna is ridiculous. No only do you need to install it but then have to worry when we have storms and high winds. If you install in the attic then you probably have to play around with it. There are some that like having an antenna and that's fine but almost everyone has internet these days in their home. Most modern TVs have built-in apps to watch lots of fee streaming channels. If not, you can get any Roku, Amazon fire or AppleTV and you can get everything you want. Even regular YouTube which is free has tons of content. If you want what you had with cable, get YouTube TV. Almost any speed internet will work for a 2 person household here in the Villages.
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